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The Best Cheap Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Kota Kinabalu

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Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Kota Kinabalu have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Kota Kinabalu based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Kota Kinabalu's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Kota Kinabalu. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Kota Kinabalu and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Kota Kinabalu so you can sleep cheap!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

SKYPOD Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $10 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at Lot 38, Lorong Karamunsing A,, SKYPOD Hostel has great rooms from $10 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.9 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities at this affordable hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu which has nice rooms starting at $25. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No. 1, Jalan Tangki. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
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Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $51. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
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The Klagan Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $34 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $34, The Klagan Hotel, at Unit 25 - 28 Ground Floor, Block D, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
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The Jesselton Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Kota Kinabalu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The Jesselton Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $31 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 69 Gaya Street. Furthermore, it also offers a tour desk, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
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Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Kota Kinabalu
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Ming Garden Hotel & Residences is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $104, and it's located at Jalan Costal. We also love the parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a game room which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Air-conditioned
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Kota Kinabalu, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Best Beach Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Best Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kota Kinabalu, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kota Kinabalu, Best Hotels for One Week in Kota Kinabalu, Best Hotels for One Night in Kota Kinabalu, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kota Kinabalu, or Best Business Hotels in Kota Kinabalu.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu Average Budget Hotel Price
$43

After analyzing 6 budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $43. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kota Kinabalu.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $60
  • 3-star hotels: $33
  • 2-star hotels: $10


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