Where is the best place to stay in Sabah?

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

What are the best hotels in Sabah?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, rated with a score of 8.8 from 3,830 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Sabah. Other top stays include Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, with an average rating of 9.1 from 788 reviewers, and The Magellan Sutera Resort, with a score of 8.7 from 4,355 reviewers.

What is a good hotel near Pantai Tanjung Aru?

With a rating of 8.8/10 from 3,830 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?

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is a hotel near Gaya Street Sunday Market that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.7 from 2,072 reviews.

Is there a good hotel near Asia City?

4,355 HotelsCombined reviews of The Magellan Sutera Resort score it 8.7/10, 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 Sandakan, one of the cheapest places to stay, with an average cost of ₹ 1,898 per night. Alternatively, the most affordable city in Sabah, Semporna, boasts an even lower average per night cost of ₹ 11,254, 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 Sandakan, followed by Semporna.

What is the cheapest city to visit in Sabah?

In Sabah, the most sought-after hotel chains are Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Ibis Styles, 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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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 April (₹ 56,139). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is July (₹ 3,199,482).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Friday (₹ 482,306). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 3,984,360.

How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,242, rising to an average cost of ₹ 5,148, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,673 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 ₹ 1,361/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 1,355/night. For a 4-star hotel in Sabah, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 2,909/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 8 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 8 days ahead was ₹ 1,852 per night.

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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 April (₹ 56,139). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is July (₹ 3,199,482).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Friday (₹ 482,306). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 3,984,360.

How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,242, rising to an average cost of ₹ 5,148, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,673 for a 4-star hotel in Sabah for tonight.

How much is a Sabah hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 8 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 8 days ahead was ₹ 1,852 per night.

Top-rated Sabah hotels

Browse through properties in Sabah that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 3,427 properties in Sabah and data was last updated on 16 September 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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Where to stay in Sabah

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