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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(3898)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 206+
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The Magellan Sutera Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Golf course
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(4471)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 506+
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Lobby
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(3479)
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 785+
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Building
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown
8.4Very Good(2433)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 636+
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Gaya Island Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Gaya Island Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.6Very Good(1116)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 398+
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(2111)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 045+
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown
9.2Wonderful(820)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 155+
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Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom
Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel
Downtown
9.5Wonderful(1015)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R676+
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Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom
Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel
Downtown
9.6Wonderful(628)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R700+
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Theloft 2000sqft Luxury Residence @ Imago Mall, Kk - Kota Kinabalu
Theloft 2000sqft Luxury Residence @ Imago Mall, Kk
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.5Wonderful(13)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R1 978+
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KAYAK’s insights for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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

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

The lowest prices can usually be found on Sunday, where the average nightly price is R1 490. The most expensive night is generally Tuesday, where the average price is R3 806.

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

The best deal for a 3-star luxury hotel room in Kota Kinabalu found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was R630, while a 4-star luxury hotel the lowest price was R586. The cheapest room found overall was for R588.

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

The cheapest luxury hotel room in Kota Kinabalu for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for R771 per night. For the same dates, 3-star luxury hotel rooms have been found for as low as R667 per night and 4-star luxury hotel rooms from R603 per night.

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Low season

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Lowest hotel price

February
October
R2 377
R1 996
R531
Cheapest month to stay with an average 42% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 74% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest luxury hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Kota Kinabalu luxury hotel deals

  • Prices for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu are cheaper in the low season, which is in February and January.
  • Luxury room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Sunday. The most expensive night for a stay is Tuesday.
  • The most expensive cost city.

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Hotels near airports in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Airport
Labuan Airport