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Kota Kinabalu Flight Information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu
Destination airport IATA code
BKI

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $180 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$180
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel and accommodation. Breakfast need to be a bit more European/ Australian oriented. Prices at restaurants a bit high. We want to mention James, at the reception to say my big THANK YOU 🙏, for his help, support and great customer service! Looking for something particular, he did his best ..."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $97 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$97
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"First of all let me say that we really enjoyed our stay. The room was just fine, the view was amazing, the pool was good and the restaurant (we only had the breakfast buffet) was very good. The location couldn't have been much better due to it's proximity to the markets. The hotel staff were all ..."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $69 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$69
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, will be staying here next time I’m in KK."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $83 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$83
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast is limited and repetitive"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $68 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$68
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (552 reviews)
"It is very relaxing"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $111 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$111
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"Excellent five star hotel."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $85 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$85
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (934 reviews)
"Great location, great service and great food"

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $180 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$180
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Beautiful property with amazing views of the ocean. Lovely private beach within the resort which is ideal for children. The hotel staff were courteous, welcoming and ever ready to assist. True Sabahan hospitality!"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

C'haya Hotel
C'haya Hotel
3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $56 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$56
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (223 reviews)
one option close to airport
"Not a hotel to say anything exciting about. It’s ok if you’re looking for a place closer to the airport. TV was not working, internet disappointing, no breakfast on one day, the next day they had no jam for the toast, pool was very busy. Rooms are ok though."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

C'haya Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Suria Sabah ...
6.4/10 (73 reviews)
Free shuttle to airport
"Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

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Casuarina Hotel
Eminent Hotel
Eminent Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan, Point, Jalan Pintas Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $40 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$40
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Jesselton ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
"Flexibility"

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Eminent Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
6.8/10 (75 reviews)
Nice place
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

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Goldenhill Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $40 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$40
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (92 reviews)
"Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $65 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$65
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
"One night only but a very pleasant stay. Check in was excellent. Pool was very refreshing"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.