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Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom

Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Downtown

9.6Wonderful(969)

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Ritz Residence @ Imago Loft B 7th Floor - Kota Kinabalu - Balcony

Ritz Residence @ Imago Loft B 7th Floor

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.6Wonderful(217)

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Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom

Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Downtown

9.5Wonderful(545)

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J'Stay Seaview Suite Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu

J'Stay Seaview Suite Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.4Wonderful(1809)

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Homy Seafront Hostel - Kota Kinabalu - Dining room

Homy Seafront Hostel

Downtown

9.2Wonderful(1981)

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown

9.2Wonderful(752)

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Stanton Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Lobby

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.0Wonderful(1071)

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Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown

9.0Wonderful(340)

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Grand Inhotel Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom

Grand Inhotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9Very good(16)

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Kota Kinabalu - Living room

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9Very good(456)

Free Wi-Fi

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Monocolo Boutique Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Building

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9Very good(1052)

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Stanton City Hotel - Kota Kinabalu

Stanton City Hotel

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8Very good(789)

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The Klagan Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Lobby

The Klagan Hotel

Downtown

8.8Very good(2908)

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Toojou Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Lounge

Toojou Kota Kinabalu

Downtown

8.7Very good(1168)

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Jesselton Quay Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu

Jesselton Quay Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.7Very good(615)

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KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Sabah with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest budget hotel rates in Kota Kinabalu?

Budget hotels are cheapest in Kota Kinabalu in September, with average rates of ₱106,582. In comparison, July is the most expensive month, with prices at ₱500,141.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday offers the lowest rates in Kota Kinabalu, with an average nightly price of ₱168,070. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at ₱582,307.

How much is a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in Kota Kinabalu found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was ₱1,015, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was ₱828. The cheapest room found overall was for ₱834.

How much is a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in Kota Kinabalu for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for ₱751 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as ₱751 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from ₱934 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

Book at least 83 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Kota Kinabalu hotel.

Low season	September
High season	July
Average price (weeknight)	₱5,617
Average price (weekend night)	₱4,846

Cheapest month to stay with an average 57% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 100% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Prices for budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu are cheaper in the low season, which is in September and March.
Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Saturday. The most expensive night for a stay is Sunday.
The cheapest budget hotel room in Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₱491. The most expensive cost ₱14,380.

How much does a room in a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu cost?
On average, budget hotel rooms in Kota Kinabalu cost ₱3,601. Depending on when you make your booking, when you book for, and other factors, it is possible to get better deals. The cheapest price booked on KAYAK in the last 3 days was ₱1,033.

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