Best hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Best hotels in Kota Kinabalu: the best-rated on Staylist is Hilton Kota Kinabalu (AI score 7.8, typically $114 a night); the best-rated under $150 is Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (AI score 7.7, typically $120 a night). Staylist lists 7 hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, each with a booking link.

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Across the 7 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $120 to $154, with the middle around $139. 5 are five-star hotels. Of the 6 with listed amenities, common ones include outdoor swimming pool (100%), gym (83%), bar (83%), private parking (67%). Guests most often mention great swimming pool, clean pool, delicious breakfast.

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  1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    17.8Hilton Kota Kinabalu5-star · Asia City$114 / night
  2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    27.7Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu5-star · Jln Dua Puluh$120 / night
  3. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    37.3Hyatt Regency Kinabalu5-star · Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong$131 / night
  4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
    47.8Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu5-star · Tanjung Aru$209 / night
  5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
    57.6Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu4-star · Jln Tun Fuad Stephens$139 / night
  6. The Magellan Sutera Resort
    67.4The Magellan Sutera Resort5-star · Sutera Harbour$154 / night
  7. 76.9Kota Kinabalu Marriott HotelKota Kinabalu$177 / night

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Best Hotels in Kota Kinabalu (2026) · Staylist World