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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
€59
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
€31
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
€18
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
€31
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
K Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
€65
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
€57
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

7. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
€28
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
KOK
€69
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
€21
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
Gaya Centre Hotel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
€39
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
€37
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
€61
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€39
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
Property amenity
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
€34
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
€35
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Lounge
Front of property – evening/night
Gym

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
€36
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
€53
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
€30
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
D Arc Hotel
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K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
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Posted 6 months ago
K Hotel
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Hotel 7 Suria

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"Located in the Suria mall"
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 kilometres north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometres southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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