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Top Kota Kinabalu 4 Star hotels
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$34 nightly
The price is $40 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$40 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool and onsite laundry facilities. Relax with a drink ...
8/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
Everything was good and 100% liveable lol. You’ll be good staying here. Trust me. However breakfast is overpriced so please just eat outside 😭🙏
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$54 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$61 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Relax ...
7.8/10 Good! (710 reviews)
Rooms nice size, great location. Staff friendly and attentive when required.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$108 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi ...
7.8/10 Good! (595 reviews)
Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$75 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
Very clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Inanam Mall, Jalan Nounton, Inanam Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$54 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Local area, not touristy.
Our state was very nice. No problems. Just to be aware that this is not the touristy part of town. With no offense meant, we were the only white couple. We saw the whole time in this area. Everyone was smiling and friendly. No problem whatsoever with the locals they were very welcoming!
Reviewed on May 12, 2025
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Precinct Dillenia Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$63 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a private beach, a terrace, and a garden. Enjoy the 2 outdoor pools and get free self parking. Luggage storage, concierge services, and free ...
7.8/10 Good! (353 reviews)
It’s was ok but needs some upkeep.
Not bad not great. The place needs some upkeep, but they trying. You can tell at one time this was a very nice place, but that was a time ago. The beach is nice and the AC worked for the most part. There is limited dining close by. And we did see a couple cockroaches in the place. One was huge. For ...
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025
The Aru by Ayuhouz
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and onsite conference ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, and a great location. Everything was perfect – highly recommended, would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Horizon Hotel
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$96 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$107 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public ...
8/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
We love this hotel, one thing- they need to make sure the leafy vegetables salad is really checked and cleaned. We found a little slimy creepy crawler on the leafy green lettuce.. sad , we bit it was just oversight but … it kills our appetite..
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Grandis Hotel
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$85 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (898 reviews)
all smooth
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$91 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
This aparthotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Self parking and a safe deposit box ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Room is clean and nee
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
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4 Star Hotels Kota Kinabalu
Looking to live it up on your vacation with a bit of luxury? Or maybe you’ve decided that your boss can afford to put you up at a place of your choice on your next business trip?
Come on, you deserve it!
The best part about staying in Kota Kinabalu 4 star hotels is that you’ll often be close to all the local sights and attractions. Whether you’re visiting the area for the first time or you’re back in town for more fun, a 4 star hotel is going to put you right in the heart of all the action.
Plus, you can rest easy knowing that you’re being well taken care of during your visit. Instead of worrying about where to eat or what to see, your friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you get whatever you need.
The best four star hotels in Kota Kinabalu will also frequently include access to high-quality fitness centers and pools, so you’ll feel like you’re staying in an exclusive resort rather than a hotel. You won’t have any excuse for not keeping up with your workout routine!
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Recent Kota Kinabalu hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Posted 5 days ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
A verified traveler from Singapore stayed at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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