The Best Boutique Hotels in Kota Kinabalu (with Prices) - TripAdvisor

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The Jesselton Hotel

US$68

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US$60

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US$67

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#1 Best Value of 4 Boutique Hotels Kota Kinabalu

“For a Mid-range and as an oldest hotel in kota kinabalu and a boutique hotel, The Jesselton Hotel are one of a kind, a very friendly service and efficiently excellent.”
“This is a 32-room boutique hotel full of history and charm situated centrally in KK with clean comfortable rooms... you can see this for yourself on their site.”

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KK Suites Hotel

US$53

US$27

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US$28

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US$53

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#2 Best Value of 4 Boutique Hotels Kota Kinabalu

“The room was good for the money. It was clean and staffs were friendly. But room was bit small. The internet speed was amazing. I think I have got highest upload speed in my entire Malaysia tour. Overall recommended.”
“Local crazy drug abuse drunk Poor group was Very noizy on a street just in front of the hotel from midnight to 6 o'clock in the morning, a tremendous cry of a big chorus with a loud voice, a foolish laughter…”

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US$33

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US$30

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US$30

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#3 Best Value of 4 Boutique Hotels Kota Kinabalu

“Amazing Boutique Hotel in the city!”
“Wonderful Boutique Hotel”

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Zara's Boutique Hotel

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US$32

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US$34

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US$44

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#4 Best Value of 4 Boutique Hotels Kota Kinabalu

“my first visit to this cosy and comfortable and conveniently located boutique hotel in the heart of KK.The Staff and Ms Judith were very friendly and helpful.”
“This is my very first time to visiting Sabah, I'm really impressed with the location and feasibility of the Zara's Boutique Hotel that is located in the middle of kota kinabalu Sabah city.”

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The Klagan Hotel

US$58

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US$50

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#15 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“For me quite good hotel to stay, room spacious and for breakfast buffet add little more variety will be good but overall is good for family or couple still good. walking distance to some market and delicious food”
“I stayed here twice, mainly due to business and leisure, first was in November and the latest in December. Tried two rooms, with sea views and city views. Hope that this would help the guys to select your...”

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

US$202

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US$190

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#8 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Hyatt Regency Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu- Great location, Crazy Buffet Location and description: Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is located on the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu, capital city of Sabah (one of the 13…”
“We enjoyed our recent stay here of 4 nights. Everything was so close by from shops to food markets and we were able to walk most places we wanted (or hire a cheap Grab taxi). This was our honeymoon so we did…”

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#14 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Location wise - it is smack in the middle of the town center. Room rate are very reasonable. The room size is average with a comfortable bed. Clean room and bathroom as well. Air condition and other facilities…”
“We stay here for 5 nights and hotel is comfortable but the sound proof is quite poor. Location is everything for this hotel . Clean hotel and king bed is big enough for us and my 8yo boy. Service is prompt and...”

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Tune Hotel - 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

US$26

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#25 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Tune Hotel was known in the past as a no-frills hotel, akin to AirAsia's no-frills offerings. Had to book an emergency trip to KK and just needed a place to sleep at night. Went onto bookingdotcom and found that...”
“Room not spacious, wifi cannot be use, no phones in the room, the power supply will cut off by itself in the middle of night, 2 times to be exact. Luckily me and my wife just stay for one night so we decided not…”

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The Klagan Regency

US$133

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#35 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Due to Christmas season, the management gave a complimentary of cookies with a warmth greetings card. The location is just a 2 min walking into 1 Borneo shopping mall which have lots of food shop, cinema, family...”
“The Hotel itself is very good, staff is very friendly, but in almost every room you will find some kind of small problem. Lights burned, lights making noise, loud AC room, etc... Wifi is very bad, and often…”

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#3 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Tourist Information Center across the street. Local specialty diners and major shopping district, as well as the Jesselton Porton, all within walking distance. Hotel staff showed their hospitality and were always...”
“This was a great stay for a few nights in KK. The hotel staff were friendly and the rooms very clean. I especially enjoyed the showers which features overhead shower heads and great water pressure. Make sure to…”

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Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

US$180

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#22 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“This is one of our family favorite hotel when come to Kota Kinabalu. Our kids enjoy the swimming pool. However during this last visit, the room look run down. If you driving, they have free parking for guest…”
“Easy Check in and Check out. Free upgrade to the executive floor which was appreciated.. Good breakfast Rooms large and clean.. Only negative a little out of town but Grab Taxis are very quick. Yes will use again.”

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Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam

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#28 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“* This hotel is very nice, simple but enjoy during staying here. * This hotel make me more interested to staying at the Accor Hotels & Resorts because this is the first hotel I'm staying at the Accor Hotel Groups...”
“Stayed in the Ibis for a week just after Christmas... Suite was great we'll set up with dual Ac.. tv in both rooms... Staff are great..so friendly and polite and the food and portions are awesome...already…”

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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

US$43

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#21 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Room is small but the comfortable bed compensated for it. The window opening is quite dangerous if you pushed your bed all the way to tu the window for space. Someone might just accidentally rolled out!!!.”
“Basic small rooms, clean. Mattress needs replacing as it's rather soft to sunken in abit. Not too friendly for my back. Brekkie very basic some noodles, fried rice, omelette and two fruits, papaya and water melon...”

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Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu Managed by Accor

US$90

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#18 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Avangio had always met my expectations for its warm & welcoming hospitality. Its a very cosy and convenient hotel for travelers stay (provided you have your own transport or just grab a cab). My family enjoys...”
“We spent two nights here in a deluxe room and were very comfortable. The room was spacious and clean. Dinner and breakfast were interesting, the food was ok but not very hot and the plates were cold. Service…”

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Kinabalu Daya Hotel

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#57 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Its located in the heart of the city. Restaurants and shopping malls are within walking distances. BUT! The room is average and is better suited for budget travellers. Not really comfy for family with children...”
“I say this is not for fussy traveller. My room has no window. Very basic. I only stayed for a night here. The staff were nice. I could not deny that the location is very accessible. Many shops around the hotel...”

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Megah D'Aru Hotel

US$24

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US$26

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US$22

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#46 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I use booking.com, and communicate with hotel through the email from the site. It's very fast response. Hotel provide to and from airport free shuttle. Hotel van driver hold my name outside the departure exit and...”
“We stayed a night here while on transit from an oversea trip. Located at the “back side” of Tanjong Aru town, it is not easily visible for first time guests. For our group, the hotel provided complementary shuttle...”

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#12 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“For the price you pay this is a good option. We stopped over for 1 night on our way to Kuching and there were no complains from us. The room was on the smaller side, quiet, air con worked well, comfortable bed and...”
“Great place to stayy..situated middle of the city..just a few meters to waterfront and malls ( wisma merdeka and suria sabah)and restaurants..seven eleven and clinics are near..stuffs are nice..rooms are nice and...”

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#54 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“We stayed there for one night only because our tour operator booked us a room after our Kinabalu hike. Despite that it was a deluxe double room, the place was a mess. Mould everywhere, especially in the bathroom...”
“This hotel is in a great spot. We stayed in December 2016 and walked to the night market every night and anywhere else we needed to go. The staff are helpful and the rooms more than adequate. We had to sit in the...”

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#17 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Were there for 3 nights from 12/08 to 15/08. Overall are good. Thumb up for service staffs at the restaurant, they are very friendly. The only issue is the Wi-Fi which are slow and on and off. The location are...”
“This hotel is quite comfortable, it is convenient for me to work, and actually take a grab car to Imago Shopping Mall is very short distance. They have provide breakfast, the breakfast is so so, but is ok to eat...”

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Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

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#16 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Just be aware that all hotels charge $Aust 3.00 per night (10 ringgit) for hotel tax not included in tariff Apart from that room was adequate with view over main street and markets aircon,fridge,two complimentary...”
“Clean and tidy hotel, big room and value added for staying this hotel. Prime location, access to the bus station, nearby shop, Sunday Market, shopping mall, local food, 24 hours grocery shop all are short walking...”

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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#47 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Whenever I've booked online with reasonable rate, I always have the feelings the hotel mgmt will allocate an out of order room or half past six room hence to my surprise, I really got this kind of room. I am not a...”
“The hotel is tired especially in the hallways leading to the rooms. However the rooms are clean and spacious. Tv along with tea and coffee making facilities are an added bonus. Based on other reviews I only booked...”

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Switz Paradise Hotel

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#83 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Aircon and TV works; bedding is clean. Location is very central; the place itself takes a bit of searching, but it's on the third floor of the complex near Storytel. It's a little run down with wafts of dampness...”
“The room was very basic but clean - although, the air-conditioning was not really working well (not cold even its 16 degrees). I would recommend to group of friends or couples who are on a budget. The hotel is not...”

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#19 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I was here with the wife in KK for shopping n golfing.Most hotels are fully booked so we try this hotel.Room was a deluxe room with a king size bed.Initially it was Rm150 but they reduced to Rm130 after Chinese…”
“Great location as it is walking distance to malls and resturantas. Room was spacious and clean although sometines you can smell cigarette smoke. Reception was friendly, checking in was a breeze. Restroom was ok...”

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New Sabah Hotel

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#52 of 98 Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Rooms were clean, beds comfortable, staff were friendly. Can get a little noisy from the karaoke bar across the road, but it didn't stop us from having a good night's sleep. Wifi was pretty slow. The tv was nice…”
“Cheap hotel, clean room, a bit noisy from the street behind the window. Otherwise ok but on the street in front of the hotel there were several garbage cans and a lot of rats running there. Disgusting!”

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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