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Popular hotels in Sabah

Discover well-known properties in Sabah that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 3,375 hotels in Sabah and price data was last updated on 30 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Sabah is ₹ 7,412/night.
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No. 20, Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools Catch some rays on Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers 498 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. A private beach, 3 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Pool
8.8
Excellent
3762 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
₹ 17,019
23 Jalan Haji Saman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe. Hotel Capital offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1288 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 2,640
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Imago Shopping Mall This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Horizon Hotel offers 180 accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2706 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
₹ 5,195
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Dalit Beach Spend the day relaxing at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu's private white sand beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers 499 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. A pillow menu is available. This Tuaran resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.8
Excellent
2615 reviews
Location
21.5 km from city centre
₹ 13,455
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools Spend the day relaxing at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai's private beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers 485 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
7.3
Good
2188 reviews
Location
16.0 km from city centre
₹ 4,513
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury Kota Kinabalu hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with 2 restaurants This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers 288 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2320 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
₹ 6,642
Km 22.5 (Mile 14), Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, Malaysia
Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Sepilok Nature Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1121 reviews
Location
18.8 km from city centre
₹ 10,390
5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Atkinson Clock Tower This hotel features a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and conference space. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers 160 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
3059 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
₹ 2,301
Unit 3.15, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared. OYO 218 Storytel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.3
Good
1013 reviews
Location
0.0 km from city centre
₹ 1,277
Block 83, Town Centre, 4th Avenue, Sandakan, Malaysia
Hotel in Sandakan with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk 2 restaurants, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services. Hotel Sandakan offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. This Sandakan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1306 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre
₹ 2,430

Travel insights for hotels in Sabah

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Sabah including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah is November (₹ 137,720). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is December (₹ 1,144,146).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Friday (₹ 176,955). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 2,315,029.

How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as ₹ 860, rising to an average cost of ₹ 3,971, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 1,933 for a 4-star hotel in Sabah for tonight.

How much is a Sabah hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Sabah this weekend for as little as ₹ 1,035/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 1,035/night. For a 4-star hotel in Sabah, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 2,678/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 4 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 4 days ahead was ₹ 1,874 per night.

Top-rated Sabah hotels

Browse through properties in Sabah that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 3,375 properties in Sabah and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Some of the very best Sabah hotels as rated by our users. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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Sepilok, Malaysia
0.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 4,769
Avg. per night
Polish Bay Gaya Island Po Box 22036, 88778 Luyang Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 20,013
Avg. per night
63 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,221
Avg. per night
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,874
Avg. per night
Kampung Samuruh, Ranau, Malaysia
7.9 km from city centre
Parking
₹ 3,662
Avg. per night
Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 3,406
Avg. per night
Tb 224-227, Lot 1-4, Jalan Bunga, Fajar, Tawau, Malaysia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,959
Avg. per night
Block H, Lot 1 & 2, Jalan Lintas Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
4.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 1,192
Avg. per night
Lot B5 & B6, Semporna Seafront Resort Township, Semporna, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 3,492
Avg. per night
Mile 1, Jalan Kuhara, Tawau, Malaysia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,214
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens PO Box 13751, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,129
Avg. per night
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,729
Avg. per night
Ranau, Malaysia
10.8 km from city centre
₹ 1,703
Avg. per night
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,343
Avg. per night
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1a Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,878
Avg. per night
Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,299
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

Discover affordable stays in Sabah that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Sabah can be found for as low as ₹ 766 per night. There is currently one property in Sabah that can be booked for this price. Escape Backpackers Kk is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Sabah. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025
These Sabah properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 766
Avg. per night
1, 2, 3 Floor, No 23, Jalan Tugu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 766
Avg. per night
Block A, Lot 6.7.8, Beverly Hill, Bundusan Plaza Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 852
Avg. per night
1st And 2nd Floor, No.74, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 852
Avg. per night
Leila Road Town Cnetre P.O Box No.184, Sandakan, Malaysia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 898
Avg. per night
13, Jalan Perpaduan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 937
Avg. per night
Lot 4, 2nd Floor, Block M, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 1,022
Avg. per night
Lot 3A - 4B Block 22 4th Avenue, Sandakan, Malaysia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,107
Avg. per night
Lot 12 Lorong Perpaduan, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 1,107
Avg. per night
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,107
Avg. per night
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,107
Avg. per night
0.5 KM Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli, Ranau, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
₹ 1,107
Avg. per night
TB 4713 Lot 2 Ground Floor, Tawau, Malaysia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,168
Avg. per night
Lot 161-166, Block D, Avenue 5, Sandakan, Malaysia
7.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,192
Avg. per night
Lot B10, Semporna Seafront Resort, Semporna, Malaysia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,192
Avg. per night
MDLD 0604, Jalan Teratai, Lahad Datu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,192
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Sabah

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Sabah to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Sabah at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 13,455
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 6,642
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 6,683
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 4,513
3 stars
23 Jalan Haji Saman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 2,640
Km 22.5 (Mile 14), Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, Malaysia
₹ 10,390
5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 2,301
Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7, Labuk Road, Sandakan, Malaysia
₹ 2,555
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 1,874
2 stars and under
Unit 3.15, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 1,277
C-16-G, Signature Office, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 2,810
Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok, Sandakan, Malaysia
₹ 1,277
Lot 12 Lorong Perpaduan, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 1,107
Lot 4, 2nd Floor, Block M, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
₹ 1,022

Other accommodations in Sabah

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Kinabalu National Park, Mt. Kinabalu, Ranau, Malaysia
14.8 km from city centre
₹ 2,810
Avg. per night
Lot B10, Semporna Seafront Resort, Semporna, Malaysia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,192
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Sabah

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Sabah to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Whether you're visiting Sabah for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hotels close to your ideal location. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hotel.

Facts about staying in Sabah

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Sabah to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Sabah?

    You can find several places worth visiting in Sabah. Kota Kinabalu, Semporna, and Sandakan are some of the most popular amongst our users.

  • What are the best hotels in Sabah?

    The Magellan Sutera Resort, rated with a score of 8.6 from 4,303 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Sabah. Other top stays include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, with an average rating of 8.8 from 3,762 reviewers, and Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, with a score of 8.6 from 3,904 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Pantai Tanjung Aru?

    With a rating of 8.8/10 from 3,762 reviews, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a hotel close to Pantai Tanjung Aru that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Sabah near Gaya Street Sunday Market?

    Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a hotel near Gaya Street Sunday Market that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.6 from 3,904 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Asia City?

    4,303 HotelsCombined reviews of The Magellan Sutera Resort score it 8.6/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Asia City.

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Sabah?

    If you plan to visit Sabah, compare prices on accommodations in Semporna, one of the cheapest places to stay, with an average cost of ₹ 5,384 per night. Alternatively, the most affordable city in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, boasts an even lower average per night cost of ₹ 8,887, ensuring a wallet-friendly travel experience.

  • What is the most popular city in Sabah to stay in?

    The majority of our users searched for a place to stay in Kota Kinabalu, making it the most popular city in Sabah. The second most popular city in Sabah is Semporna, followed by Sandakan.

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Sabah?

    In Sabah, the most sought-after hotel chains are Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Regency Hotels, and OYO, making them the top three choices based on our data.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Sabah?

    If your travel plans to Sabah are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Pantai Tanjung Aru, Gaya Street Sunday Market, or Asia City. Kota Kinabalu is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Pantai Tanjung Aru. Staying in Kota Kinabalu is preferred if you want to visit Gaya Street Sunday Market. To visit Asia City, it’s most convenient if you stay in Kota Kinabalu.

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