Sabah, Malaysia
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is a large city in Sabah, Malaysia with about 500,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), about 5 km away. The most comfortable months are usually February, March and April, with average highs around 27–28°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- BKI · 5 km
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Best months
- February and March
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Comfy UUC Homestay Bajet Kota Kinabalu
★★★★Apartments18 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Greenfield Residence Kota Kinabalu
★★★★Apartments12 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
MyHome Sutera Avenue Suite Kota Kinabalu
★★★Apartments1.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kota Kinabalu Marina Haven Condo
Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Elijahs Homestay Kota Kinabalu
Hotels1.7 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Aeropod Sovo Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Apartments3.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Luxury UUC Homestay KKIP Telipok Kota Kinabalu
Apartments18 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The Shore Artsy Studio Kota Kinabalu
★★★★Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
AVASII HOMESUITE by THE SHORE KOTA KINABALU
Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu
★★★★Apartments3.2 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Kota Kinabalu?
| 5-star | 11 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 68 |
| 3-star | 50 |
| 2-star | 16 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 137 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 63 |
| Resorts | 8 |
| Villas | 4 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
When to go
Weather in Kota Kinabalu by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Low °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Rain mm | 197 | 98 | 123 | 138 | 218 | 263 | 259 | 239 | 272 | 356 | 282 | 270 |
Things to see
Famous places in Kota Kinabalu
National park · 8.1 km from centre
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Photo: Manukan,_Mamutik_&_Sulug_-_Happy_Islands.jpg : Thien Zie Yung derivative work: T, CC BY 2.0
Cathedral · 1.1 km from centre
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Kota Kinabalu
- BKI · Kota Kinabalu International Airport5 km
- LBU · Labuan Airport118 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Kota Kinabalu at a glance
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Sabah
- Population
- 500,421 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuching
- Coordinates
- 5.975, 116.072
About
About Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah.
From the Wikipedia article “Kota Kinabalu”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Kota Kinabalu
FAQ
Kota Kinabalu hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Kota Kinabalu?
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How many hotels can I book in Kota Kinabalu?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Kota Kinabalu (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, February, March and April usually offer the most comfortable weather in Kota Kinabalu. April is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and October is the wettest (356 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is about 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Labuan Airport (LBU) is 118 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Kota Kinabalu?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Kota Kinabalu are Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah Museum, Sabah State Mosque.
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