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Discover well-known properties in Sabah that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 3,289 hotels in Sabah and price data was last updated on March 14, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sabah is $116/night.
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All filtersNo. 20, Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools Catch some rays on Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers 498 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. A private beach, 3 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
8.8
Excellent
3725 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
$172
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Nestled in the heart of Sabah’s laidback capital of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a stroll away from romantic waterfront sunsets and less than two kilometers from the Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lookout point that is built 100 meters above the dense tropical jungle. Business meets leisure seamlessly with the property being within three kilometers of the Sabah International Convention Center and major shopping malls. For some fun in the sun, the Jesselton Jetty is just 3 kilometers away from the hotel, where you can hop on a 15-minute boat ride to a cluster of 5 islands famous for kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. From high-end malls to street-side stalls, the charming juxtaposition of old and new can be witnessed from the hotel’s Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offering fresh seafood and grilled meats served with a side of stunning coastal views.
9.0
Excellent
3289 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
$82
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Imago Shopping Mall Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a conference center are onsite. Ming Garden Hotel and Residences offers 600 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
3097 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
$35
N0.1,Jalan Singgah Mata1,Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Centre Point This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers 180 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
2037 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
$24
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Imago Shopping Mall This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Horizon Hotel offers 180 accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2668 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
$56
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Discover a true urban sanctuary at Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu. Edging the waterfront, our luxury Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the city's central business, retail, and entertainment district. Immerse yourself in comfort amid stylish hotel accommodations featuring stunning sea and city views, contemporary amenities, and refined design elements inspired by the eclectic beauty of Sabah Borneo, Malaysia. Upgrade your stay to Le Méridien Club or suite rooms to enjoy exclusive access to the panoramic sea-view Club Lounge. Explore Kota Kinabalu's many cultural fascinations, and complete the experience with distinctive local and international cuisine at our restaurants. Celebrate or succeed in sophisticated event and meeting venues, and relax with creative cocktails as you enjoy a sunset in motion at our rooftop bar. Designed to inspire your senses, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is a 5-star haven in a vibrant destination.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
2840 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$96
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Dalit Beach Spend the day relaxing at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu's private white sand beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers 499 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. A pillow menu is available. This Tuaran resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.8
Excellent
2584 reviews
Location
13.4 mi from city centre
$150
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Housed in a 20th-century property in Kota Kinabalu, The Magellan Sutera combines an old-world feel with 21st century amenities, such as a private beach and an outdoor pool. Guests also have exclusive access to the Mandara Spa and Fitness centre. The resort treats guests to a variety of recreational amenities and services, such as billiards and an 18-hole golf course called Golf Course & Driving Range. Free wireless internet is provided for those guests who want to stay connected while travelling. Little Magellan & Children Playground and Swimming Pool are also available for those staying on the property. The rooms are air conditioned and include a mini bar, a private balcony and a coffee maker. They have an en suite bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bathrobes. The Magellan Sutera boasts convenient dining options, including Mediterranean dishes at Al Fresco and Italian meals at Ferdinand's. Breakfast is available each morning and can be savoured in the comfort of the rooms. Other dining options are also on-site. Situated just 10-minutes' car ride from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, the resort provides free private parking on site. The staff at the tour desk are available to book and organise activities in Kota Kinabalu.
8.6
Excellent
4278 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
$115
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Located in Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is within walking distance from banks, shopping malls, restaurants, tourist attractions and the historical Jesselton Point Waterfront. It also has easy access to the new convention centre - Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). In addition, the hotel is only 15 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
3788 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
$48
Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with free local shuttle, near Imago Shopping Mall Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Sabah Oriental Hotel offers 196 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
3162 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$32
Travel insights for hotels in Sabah
Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hotel in Sabah.
What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah?
The cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah is November ($76). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is October ($149).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Sabah?
The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Wednesday ($96). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $141.
How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?
Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as $8, rising to an average cost of $58, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $16 for a 4-star hotel in Sabah for tonight.
How much is a Sabah hotel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Sabah this weekend for as little as $9/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $9/night. For a 4-star hotel in Sabah, the cheapest rate recently found was $19/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?
Save money by booking a hotel at least 4 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 4 days ahead was $20 per night.
Top-rated Sabah hotels
Browse through properties in Sabah that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 3,289 properties in Sabah and data was last updated on March 14, 2025.
Some of the very best Sabah hotels as rated by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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$53
Avg. per night
Polish Bay Gaya Island Po Box 22036, 88778 Luyang Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$192
Avg. per night
Pulau Mantanani Besar, Kampong Mantanani, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$141
Avg. per night
$47
Avg. per night
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$23
Avg. per night
$25
Avg. per night
C-16-G, Signature Office, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$31
Avg. per night
$43
Avg. per night
Tb 224-227, Lot 1-4, Jalan Bunga, Fajar, Tawau, Malaysia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
$25
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$26
Avg. per night
Block 83, Town Centre, 4th Avenue, Sandakan, Malaysia
0.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$30
Avg. per night
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$25
Avg. per night
Pool Villa 161, Borneo Beach Villas, Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
10.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
No 1 Jalan Kastam Bandar Semporna PO Box No 168, Semporna, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$47
Avg. per night
KM26, Jalan Papar, Kampung Beringgis, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
14.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
Avg. per night
Cheapest hotels in Sabah, Malaysia
Discover affordable stays in Sabah that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Sabah can be found for as low as $7 per night. There is currently one property in Sabah that can be booked for this price. Rocky Mountain Lodge is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sabah. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025
These Sabah properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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Kampung Ratau, Tebobon, Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$7
Avg. per night
$8
Avg. per night
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$8
Avg. per night
13, Jalan Perpaduan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$9
Avg. per night
Leila Road Town Cnetre P.O Box No.184, Sandakan, Malaysia
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$9
Avg. per night
Lot B2, Bandar Utama, Semporna, Malaysia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$9
Avg. per night
Lot 12 Lorong Perpaduan, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$10
Avg. per night
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$11
Avg. per night
Lot 4, 2nd Floor, Block M, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$12
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Warisan Square C-03-03, C-03-04, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$12
Avg. per night
Mile 6, Jalan Putatan, Papar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$12
Avg. per night
Level 1 - 5, Unit 29, Building No E, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$12
Avg. per night
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$12
Avg. per night
$13
Avg. per night
Hotel prices in Sabah
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Sabah to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Sabah at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Sabah. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$172
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$82
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$96
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$150
3 stars
N0.1,Jalan Singgah Mata1,Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$24
Jln Masjid Lama Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$46
13, Jalan Perpaduan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$9
2 stars and under
Lot 4, 2nd Floor, Block M, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$12
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Warisan Square C-03-03, C-03-04, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$12
Lot 12 Lorong Perpaduan, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
$10
Other accommodations in Sabah
Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Sabah. There are 3,289 hotels in Sabah and price data was last updated on March 14, 2025. The average price for a stay in Sabah is $116/night.
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No. 17, Jalan Sentosa, Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$16
Avg. per night
Lot B10, Semporna Seafront Resort, Semporna, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
Kinabalu National Park, Mt. Kinabalu, Ranau, Malaysia
9.2 mi from city centre
$33
Avg. per night