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7.1

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(237 Reviews)

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Manja Hotel

26, Block E, Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway
Facilities
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
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Offering comfortable accommodation with views over the city, Manja Hotel is set next to KK Times Square in Kota Kinabalu. 2.6 km from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, the venue is also 2.3 km away from Gaya Street.

Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, this property is 20 minutes walk from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

A few metres away you can find IMAGO Shopping Mall.

Rooms are complete with a sofa set, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as fully equipped bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.

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Average Price 25 US$

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8.1

Good

(734 Reviews)

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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu Hotel

No 1, Jalan Singgah Mata 1, Asia City
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Cots
Wheelchair access
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
No smoking on site
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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu Hotel, set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, 15 minutes' stroll from IMAGO Shopping Mall, features luggage storage and a restaurant on site. This 3-star venue is located right in the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

The accommodation enjoys a strategic location, within a 6-km distance of North Borneo station. Sunday Market is 10 minutes by car from the hotel, while Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km from it.

Guests will find a market and a mall near the property. You can get to Marlin Statue in a few minutes by car.

The accommodation has 180 guestrooms appointed with an individual safe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control, and provides ideal lodging in Kota Kinabalu. Guests can enjoy views of the city. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a bidet, an additional toilet, and a shower.

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Average Price 34 US$

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D'Borneo Hotel

Lot 6, Block L, Kompleks Sinsuran, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens
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Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Free airport shuttle
No pets allowed
No smoking on site
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Set within a 6-minute walk of Handicraft Market, this 3-star D'Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located near the shopping mall "Centre Point". Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the venue and public parking is provided nearby.

IMAGO Shopping Mall is less than 1.6 km away. The distance between Kota Kinabalu city centre and the accommodation is 2 km.

The hotel has a prime location in Kota Kinabalu, not far from Warisan Square.

The rooms overlook the city.

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Average Price 34 US$

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8.0

Good

(1722 Reviews)

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Flypod Hotel

C-3A-05, Level 3A, Lot5, Block C, Aeropod Commercial Square, Off Jalan Kepayan
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Business centre
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
No smoking on site
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Flypod Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 3-star accommodation with a shared lounge, located about 3.2 km from Mamutik Island. Featuring 27 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from Sabah State Mosque.

Tanjung Aru Flyover is less than 0.7 km away. The hotel lies within 4 km of the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

A writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control are available in the rooms for guests’ convenience. They also include bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower.

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Average Price 31 US$

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8.5

Good

(109 Reviews)

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Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Sembulan, P O Box No 12908
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Fitness centre
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Business centre
Wheelchair access
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
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Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located 2.9 km from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The accommodation is nestled in the business district and 2 km from the city centre.

The hotel enjoys a prime location, 2.5 km from North Borneo station. Mamutik Island is 10 minutes' drive from the property, while Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km from it.

You can get to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in a few minutes by car.

For a comfortable stay in Kota Kinabalu, the venue offers 48 rooms fitted with a mini fridge bar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. It boasts a view of the city. A bath, a separate toilet, and a shower are provided.

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Average Price 48 US$

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6.8

Good

(298 Reviews)

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Zara'S Boutique Hotel @ Harbour City

Jalan Pantai Baru, Sembulan
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
No smoking on site
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The comfortable Zara'S Boutique Hotel @ Harbour City Kota Kinabalu is a 3-star venue set 5 minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village featuring spa therapy, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. The accommodation is located along central beach, about 2 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

Atkinson Clock Tower is less than 2.3 km away. The hotel is set in a popular district of Kota Kinabalu.

You can get to Sunday Market in a few minutes by car.

The accommodation has 55 guestrooms appointed with a mini fridge bar, a personal safe, and a sofa set, and provides ideal lodging in Kota Kinabalu. It boasts a view of the mountain. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower are provided in the bathroom.

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Average Price 32 US$

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8.2

Good

(449 Reviews)

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Putatan Platinum Hotel

Lorong Hussin, Jalan Putatan, Putatan Town
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Cots
Wheelchair access
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Set within 5 km of Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, the 3-star Putatan Platinum Hotel Kota Kinabalu features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as parking on site. This accommodation is positioned in the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

The hotel is located in a cultural part of Kota Kinabalu, 10 minutes' drive from North Borneo station. Petagas War Memorial is about a 10-minute ride from the property, while Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km from it.

The rooms at Putatan Platinum Hotel are fitted with tile floors and such comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower are provided in the bathrooms.

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Average Price 26 US$

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8.7

Good

(752 Reviews)

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Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

No 1 Jalan Taipan 28
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Business centre
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
In-room breakfast
Children's menu
Cots
Wheelchair access
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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The comfortable Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel is a 3-star venue located approximately 7 km from Signal Hill Observatory Platform. This accommodation features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Pantai Tanjung Lipat Park is less than 3.9 km away. Guests can get to Kota Kinabalu city centre, which is 4 km away.

Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel is a short ride from Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple.

Overlooking the garden, rooms include a laptop-sized safe, a mini fridge bar, and a writing table, and also have features like a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. They are decorated with elegant furniture.

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Average Price 36 US$

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8.0

Good

(202 Reviews)

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Hotel N°5

No.1 Jalan Pintas Penampang
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Hotel N°5 Kota Kinabalu is a 3-star venue positioned 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodation provides 113 guestrooms appointed with an individual safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.

Bukit Kopungit is less than 2.4 km away.

You can get to Atkinson Clock Tower in a few minutes by car.

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Average Price 32 US$

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6.9

Good

(751 Reviews)

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Tang Dynasty Hotel

1-1, Lorong Plaza Wawasan Coastal Highway,
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Lift
Business centre
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Tang Dynasty Hotel, situated in the central district of Kota Kinabalu, has a convenience store and a restaurant, while also offering a swimming pool. Central Market and Handicraft Market can be reached in 13 minutes' walk and 18 minutes' walk respectively.

The venue is notable for its central location in vicinity of IMAGO Shopping Mall and at a distance of 3.9 km from North Borneo station. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is located 2 km away.

Tang Dynasty Hotel is a short ride from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

A sofa, a writing table, and tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet are featured at the rooms.

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Average Price 23 US$

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8.3

Good

(1312 Reviews)

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya,
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Restaurant
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Children's menu
Cots
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Boasting free newspapers and a restaurant, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 13 minutes' walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is set 1.1 km from Centre Point.

The accommodation is nestled in the centre of Kota Kinabalu and approximately a 10-minute drive from North Borneo train station. The city centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

You can get to I Love KK in a few minutes by car.

For a comfortable stay in Kota Kinabalu, the property offers 12 rooms fitted with a mini-fridge-bar, an individual safe, and tea/coffee making equipment. Guests can enjoy views of the city. A bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet are provided in the bathroom.

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Average Price 33 US$

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8.3

Good

(507 Reviews)

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The Klagan Hotel

Unit 25 - 28 Ground Floor, Block D, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Laundry
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Children's buffet
Cots
Wheelchair access
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Located a mere 450 metres from Sabah State Mosque, The Klagan Hotel Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, this venue is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

The accommodation is a short distance from Warisan Square. Attractions within walking distance include Marlin Statue and KK Esplanade.

You can get to Borneo Night in a few minutes by car.

Decorated with natural decor and carpet flooring, the rooms come with an individual safe, coffee/tea making equipment, and an air conditioner. It boasts a view of the courtyard. A bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet are also included in the bathrooms.

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Average Price 46 US$

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8.1

Good

(114 Reviews)

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The Atelier Boutique Hotel

C-5-8 And C-6-8 Aeropod Commercial Square, Jalan Aeropod, Off Japan Kepayan
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour security
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Air conditioning
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Located within a 5-minute drive of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, guests of 3-star The Atelier Boutique Hotel Kota Kinabalu may find various recreational opportunities and a garden on-site. The venue is situated 4 km from Kota Kinabalu city centre and 5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.

Gaya Street Sunday Market is less than 4.2 km away.

You can get to Jesselton Point Marina in a few minutes by car.

The accommodation has 8 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning, and provides ideal lodging in Kota Kinabalu. Guests can enjoy views of the city. The rooms have parquet floor.

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Average Price 32 US$

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8.4

Good

(411 Reviews)

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Lintas Platinum Hotel

Jalan Lintas, Lintas Jaya, Uptownship Kepayan Highway
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Express check-in/ -out
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Featuring views over the mountain, Lintas Platinum Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located a 10-minute ride from Sabah Art Gallery. The venue provides 99 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.

The Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach is less than 3.4 km away. It is about 5 km away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

Lintas Platinum Hotel is a short ride from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

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Average Price 39 US$

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7.7

Good

(568 Reviews)

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Qlio Hotel

No 3, Lot 7, Block C Segama Shopping Complex
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Qlio Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation merely 1 km from I Love KK. The venue is situated 2 km from Kota Kinabalu city centre and 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.

The hotel enjoys a prime location, a 10-minute ride from North Borneo station. Gaya Street is within 25 minutes' walk of the property in Kota Kinabalu.

Guests may prefer to explore the area's sights as the venue is plunged among eateries and bars. You can get to Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary in a few minutes by car.

The rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Hypoallergenic down pillows and anti-allergic soft or hard pillows are featured in the bedrooms.

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Average Price 21 US$

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8.2

Good

(1015 Reviews)

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Gaya Centre Hotel

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens , P.O.Box 13751 , 88843
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Electric kettle
Business centre
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Air conditioning
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Located 1.3 km from Marlin Statue, the 3-star Gaya Centre Hotel Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. The venue is nestled in the commercial district and 2 km from the city centre.

Likas City Mosque is less than 3.1 km away. The hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.

You can get to Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary in a few minutes by car.

The accommodation has 78 rooms with views of the city, a minibar fridge, an individual safe, and a dressing area. The venue features a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.

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Average Price 54 US$

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Looking to traverse the vibrant streets of Kota Kinabalu without a hefty price tag weighing you down? Well, buckle up, because this bustling paradise may just be the canvas for your solo adventure! Exploring the city's best landmarks can be as friendly to your wallet as it is to your sense of adventure. In Kota Kinabalu, you’ll discover that a shoestring budget doesn’t equate to a lackluster itinerary—it’s a chance to dive into experiences that your fellow tourists might miss while staying in swanky resorts.

Now, let me spill the beans on where to lay your head after a long day exploring the skyrocketing heights of Mount Kinabalu or absorbing the fascinating local culture at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. You don’t need to break the bank when you can find affordable gems that provide comfort and convenience. From quirky guesthouses nestled in the heart of the city to cozy motels just a stone’s throw away from the bustling markets, there’s no shortage of pocket-friendly options tailored to your solo escapade.

But what about attractions, you ask? Ah, here lies the true beauty of Kota Kinabalu! The landscape is peppered with stunning environments—from pristine beaches like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park to the serene paths of the Signal Hill Observatory. Not to mention the pulsating local markets and tantalizing street food stalls that beckon. Rich experiences can be had without the allure of pricey guided tours. On your own, you have the freedom to roam, discover, and curate a taste of Kota Kinabalu that’s all your own.

It’s all about balancing budget and excitement. If you let the energy of the city guide your footsteps and opt for affordable accommodations, you'll have the flexibility to explore more attractions at your own pace. So, why not toss aside the notion that solo adventures have to be costly? Dive into the heart of Kota Kinabalu without splurging, and you’ll find that the true essence of this city is not in luxury but rather in the experiences that are shared with its local charm. So, grab your backpack—cheap thrills await!