3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.05.10
Excellent hotel! We booked a family room, which was really spacious. It had two large beds, a desk, a clothes drying rack, an ironing board with an iron, a kettle, and a fridge – everything you need. It was clean and newly renovated. The internet speed was good, and importantly, it was quiet, even though the hotel is right next to the night market. The location is also fantastic. We highly recommend it.
Outstanding
20 reviews
9.9/10
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RUB 1,415
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.04.07
I had a really pleasant experience as a solo traveller. The service was excellent—staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The facilities were well-maintained and clean, which made the stay very comfortable. I especially enjoyed the amenities, which exceeded my expectations. Everything was convenient and easy to access. The atmosphere was relaxing and felt safe for solo travel. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay here again!
Great
842 reviews
9.1/10
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RUB 3,050
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.04.14
This hotel… TBH, I was expecting more. I knew this hotel undergo a rebranding and refurbishment. So I was excited to try the HoJo brand. The room is clean, but not new. Partially you still see fittings from the previous decade. It’s a funny thing to see new and improved features alongside the classic furnitures and appliances. I like the new filtered water faucet. Very convenient. The shower is great too. Good pressure and temperature. Comes with a bathtub. Bed is nice. Room comes with ironing board. Basically everything I would expect from a hotel. Then comes the disappointment. The mini bar is so bulky, and so old. the air cond control… I don’t know what is it controlling. There’s only one dial for temperature. No control for the fan speed or anything. Then the TV, small and a very old model, fitted onto the wall with backlight design. That’s just so funny. And the toilet, the flush is barely working. And cigarette smoke from somewhere is coming in via the ventilators. All things said, it’s still a value stay. I just find it extremely weird. A half-baked refurbishment.
Very Good
919 reviews
8.5/10
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RUB 2,034
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.05.05
The location is super convenient! There's a buffet, and right across the street is a night market on Saturdays and Sundays, plus a Sunday morning market. The beach is also nearby, along with tons of trendy cafes, Gaya Street, a huge mural, and even Suria Sabah and Imago shopping malls.
Very Good
1030 reviews
8.2/10
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RUB 1,709
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.02.19
The hotel is quite close to Gaya Street, I think it's within walking distance. The front desk said they upgraded our room for free because there was an issue with our booked room, which was a nice surprise. The environment and bathroom were both pretty good, and the price was affordable, offering great value for money.
Very Good
137 reviews
8.0/10
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RUB 985
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.04.25
Stayed at Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu recently and had a really pleasant experience! ✨ The hotel is in a very strategic location right in the city center, making it super convenient to walk to nearby food spots, shopping areas, and attractions. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely maintained after the renovation. I also appreciated how peaceful the atmosphere was despite being in a busy area. Staff were friendly, helpful, and check-in was smooth. Great value for money if you're looking for a comfortable stay in KK without overspending. Perfect for both business trips and short getaways. Would definitely stay here again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very Good
886 reviews
8.8/10
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RUB 2,117
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GGuest User 2026.03.12
Everything is good.. I booked junior suite for 2night room is big n clean, super nice view from room im love it
Very Good
756 reviews
8.7/10
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RUB 2,254
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
LLove Coffee 2026.04.16
My first stay here and I think would be my last too. Was actually requested a quiet room but still giving the room which facing the contrustion site. Noise of the construction site was up to 10pm+ and 5am+ the prayer from the nearby mosque will make you jump! Impressive with the location but not the room. Furnitures in room quite old but still acceptable, but cleanliness and maintenance was terrible. 1) Water leaks out from shower room to walkway via the wall. 2) Old and dirty toilet with mold 3) Malfunctioning light bulb 4) Stains on the towel ( sticky like chocolate, like unwashed) 5) Ants on table & bed! 6) Loosen door lock 7) Dirty chair
Very Good
972 reviews
8.6/10
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RUB 2,086
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GGuest User 2026.01.31
Overall the stay was okay and the place was comfortable. The location is good. There's many food courts nearby and very accessible if you want to go to KK town. The main downside is the parking. There was no parking available, which was quite inconvenient. I think this is something that really needs improvement, especially for guests who are driving. Other than the parking issue, everything else was fine. It was a great stay except for the parking. Thanksss
Very Good
477 reviews
8.7/10
Price from
RUB 1,950
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 92.3% of visitors choose this area
MMichelle PKC 2026.03.19
The hotel was very clean, with no unpleasant odors. I especially liked the fresh scent in the hallways. Most importantly, the bathroom was clean. Overall, I was very comfortable and satisfied. The downstairs restaurant (Quarter) food also very nice.
Great
616 reviews
9.0/10
Price from
RUB 2,526
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6.9/10
i stay in the room with private bathroom, thus cannot speak for those who stay in the hut. This retreat is simple and a beautiful place to watch sunset. around 2H journey to tip of kudat. choices of food quite limited though but i enjoy my stay here nevertheless. special appreciation to the receptions on both check in day and check out day as they were both helpful and accomodating, hope this place would continue to flourish.
Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Hotel near Kota Belud
Price per night from:RUB 3,176
8.5/10
Very Good
Nice hotel to stay. Clean and bery easy to go around Town area..
Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 1,971
8.3/10
Very Good
Its a very good place to stay with family. The place is clean & comfortable.
Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Hotel near Kundasang
Price per night from:RUB 2,086
8.6/10
Very Good
the location is right in the center and is very convenient the room is really clean and the view is good too nreception are so friendly and helpful totally 10/10 very good
Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 2,086
8.2/10
Very Good
The place is wonderful, my view in the morning from a lovely balcony is impossible to capture in a photo, the smell of a sea breeze and the sounds of birds everywhere. The rooms are very clean and beautiful, they capture the esthetics of the Kota Kinabalu. It is a minute away from the beautiful and vast beach, it is absolutely an underrated place. The staff is great, they have let me check in early, and also, there’s a luggage storage, so I was able to just bring a backpack to my outing trip for couple of days. Also, it is near the airport, which is a plus if you plan on traveling further in Sabah by local flights. Thank you very much for being a good host, O will choose this place again for sure! ☀️
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 1,635
7.5/10
Overall a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location made it easy to get around Semporna. A few small areas could be improved, but still a good experience and worth recommending.
Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:RUB 4,665
8.8/10
Very Good
This is the few times staying in this hotel, so quiet, so calm. A lot of foods surrounding the hotel.
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 2,117
8.8/10
Very Good
seamless check in and check out, clean room, prompt replies on whatsapp, helpful staffs, great amenities, location is amazing, numerous food choices around the area, safe car parks. thank you
Homi Breeze at Sutera Avenue

Homi Breeze at Sutera Avenue

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 1,866
8.7/10
Very Good
Nice and comfort stay near to Lintas area
Hotel N°5

Hotel N°5

Hotel near Donggongon
Price per night from:RUB 2,254
7.9/10
Good
Such one of my fav hotels. Always choose it for staycation. Affordable price, strategic place (near to Imago and Suria Sabah and Centre Point shopping mall). Night market walking distance.
Tang Dynasty Hotel

Tang Dynasty Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:RUB 2,065

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Property Information for Tourists

Total properties396
Number of reviews42,153
Highest priceRUB 35,786
Lowest priceRUB 1,436
Weekend Avg. PriceRUB 7,475
Weekday Avg. PriceRUB 7,109