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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $97 and $45 for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluJanuary 18 to January 23$102
SINKota KinabaluJanuary 26 to January 27$120
MNLKota KinabaluJanuary 29 to February 28$217
PVGKota KinabaluDecember 3 to December 7$305
HKGKota KinabaluDecember 13 to December 16$354
CANKota KinabaluJanuary 1 to January 6$379
*Prices include taxes and fees

Kota Kinabalu Flight Information

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Kota Kinabalu
Lowest Price
$97
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
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Amazing Kota Kinabalu Accommodation Deals

KK Waterfront Hotel

KK Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$28 nightly
The price is $32 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$32 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Warisan Square ...
6.4/10 (130 reviews)
Staff very helpful.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

2 out of 5
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Kompleks Asia City ...
Overall our 1 night stay in this hotel is good minus the unfriendly staff on duty (upon check-in n check-out) and the walking distant from the nearest lift to the hotel lobby. A bonus from me for the beautiful leaves felt decoration along the wall to my room. Recommend for unfussy lodger.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023

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Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

2 out of 5
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$19 nightly
The price is $22 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$22 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sedco Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (111 reviews)
a fantastic stay
Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

2.5 out of 5
Shoplot 26, Jalan Pantai Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
Great stay!
The owner was very kind and let me into the room right away even though I arrived hours early. She also let me store luggage there after I checked out. Altogether a great experience.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Kota Kinabalu with Airport Shuttles

C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ...

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
Free shuttle to airport
Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ...

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

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Eminent Hotel

Eminent Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Koisaan Cultural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
nice staff and clean room

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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Goldenhill Hotel

Goldenhill Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
Nice place
Good stay

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$88 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$98 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$101 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice clean room. Very helpful staff.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$211 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$229 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel service!

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$127 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$140 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Everything was top notch nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$127 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$140 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Everything was top notch nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

4.5 out of 5
K.K. Suites, Jalan Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Lintas ...
nothing...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2018

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Great for families

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$88 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$98 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.4/10 Good! (782 reviews)
The Ming Garden is located very near many things. The staff were friendly and helpful. The value for the money spent was excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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