Finding the best stays in Kota Kinabalu…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, scored by risk
43 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group.
Best hotels in Kota Kinabalu · 43 scored, fewest red flags first
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Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
83Few red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 294 reviews · ~$64/night · 5 km from Center
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
82Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 5,123 reviews · ~$79/night · 5 km from Center
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
82Few red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 255 reviews · ~$29/night · 6 km from Center
Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu
81Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 4,052 reviews · ~$100/night · 6 km from Center
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
80Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 11,819 reviews · ~$289/night · 3 km from Center
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
79Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 717 reviews · ~$151/night · 7 km from Center
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
78Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 3,604 reviews · ~$103/night · 7 km from Center
Homy Seafront Hostel
78Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 413 reviews · ~$21/night · 6 km from Center
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
78Few red flags — 4.9★ guest rating; bathroom 25% negative
4★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 148 reviews · ~$34/night · 6 km from Center
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
78Few red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 145 reviews · ~$35/night · 6 km from Center
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
77Few red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 115 reviews · ~$32/night · 5 km from Center
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
76Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; service 22% negative
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 2,148 reviews · ~$119/night · 5 km from Center
The Magellan Sutera Resort
75Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating; service 29% negative
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 7,000 reviews · ~$129/night · 4 km from Center
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures
71Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4.6 guest rating · 134 reviews · 5 km from Center
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
70Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; service 34% negative
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 5,740 reviews · ~$93/night · 4 km from Center
Jesselton Quay Premier Suite Kota Kinabalu by MapleHome
70Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 199 reviews · ~$52/night · 7 km from Center
Jesselton Quay CityPads by Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos
69Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
4.5 guest rating · 476 reviews · ~$40/night · 7 km from Center
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
67Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 257 reviews · ~$35/night · 6 km from Center
Aru Suites
65Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
4.4 guest rating · 118 reviews · ~$50/night · 2 km from Center
The Cara Hotel
64Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 51 reviews · ~$87/night · 2 km from Center
Little Gaya Hotel
64Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 72 reviews · ~$33/night · 7 km from Center
5 minutes Lodge
62Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4.7 guest rating · 32 reviews · ~$26/night · 1 km from Center
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
61Some red flags — 3.9★ guest rating; property 31% negative
3★ class · 3.9 guest rating · 1,742 reviews · ~$35/night · 6 km from Center
M Centro @ Gaya Street City Centre by Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos
61Some red flags — 4.0★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.0 guest rating · 58 reviews · ~$33/night · 7 km from Center
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
56Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; service 28% negative
5★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 3,716 reviews · ~$85/night · 21 km from Center