Kota Kinabalu 5-star Hotels
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Travel insights for hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Kota Kinabalu including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest month to book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is May ($294). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kota Kinabalu is January ($542).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu is Friday ($305). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $403.
How much is a hotel in Kota Kinabalu tonight?
Users have found prices for hotels in Kota Kinabalu tonight starting as low as $17, rising to an average cost of $90, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $44 for a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight.
How much is a Kota Kinabalu hotel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Kota Kinabalu this weekend for as little as $20/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $20/night. For a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu, the cheapest rate recently found was $48/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
Save money by booking a hotel at least 83 days before your trip to Kota Kinabalu. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was $30 per night.
Cheapest 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Discover affordable 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu can be found for as little as $92 per night. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
These are the lowest-priced 5-star hotels our users have recently found in Kota Kinabalu. Prices may vary based on dates selected and hotel location.
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Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
16.0 km from city centre
$92
Avg. per night
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$129
Avg. per night
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$139
Avg. per night
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.1 km from city centre
$144
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$157
Avg. per night
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$171
Avg. per night
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.6 km from city centre
$204
Avg. per night
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
21.5 km from city centre
$261
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
4.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$308
Avg. per night
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
4.0 km from city centre
Pool
$333
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$370
Avg. per night
Polish Bay Gaya Island Po Box 22036, 88778 Luyang Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$388
Avg. per night
Other star-rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” have the most attractive prices based on their popularity. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Not set on a 5-star hotel? We’ve got plenty of other options for you to choose from. These are the most popular and best value properties in Kota Kinabalu based on hotel class.
4 stars
No. 1 Jalan Tangki, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$97
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$54
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$85
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$85
3 stars
Manukan Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$207
2 stars and under
Lot 12 Lorong Perpaduan, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$22
Mile 6, Jalan Putatan, Papar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$22
Lot 4, 2nd Floor, Block M, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$20
Other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu
Find deals on places to stay in Kota Kinabalu that are not hotels. These are just a few of the most popular hostels and vacation rentals in the area. Pricing information was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Looking for something less traditional for your stay? Find the perfect hostel or vacation rental for your trip in Kota Kinabalu.
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1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$139
Avg. per night
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
16.0 km from city centre
$92
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$370
Avg. per night
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
21.5 km from city centre
$261
Avg. per night