The 10 Best Cheap Hotels in Kota Kinabalu (with Prices)

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Hotel Sixty3

US$63

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Trip.com

US$55

Expedia.com

US$63

Orbitz.com

US$63

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867 reviews

#1 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Make sure to walk down the block to get some cheap and delicious Laksa and milk tea.”
“But the hotel is very affordable, very clean, room is big and spacious.”

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Mandarin Hotel

US$34

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US$35

Agoda.com

US$29

Expedia.com

US$35

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180 reviews

#2 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I've stayed at a variety of hotels in Malaysia - from budget, to mid, luxury and Kuala Lumpers best, and the Mandarin wins with it's understated cleanliness, service, location and all around great hotel.”
“Great budget hotel right in the centre of KK, with clean rooms, the best bed on our travels and super friendly staff.”

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Hotel Eden54

US$29

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Travelocity

US$29

Agoda.com

US$28

Trip.com

US$29

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1,253 reviews

#3 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“The hotel is also in a perfect location for all that KK has to offer - bars, restaurants etc. Hotel Eden54 is an excellent place to stay if you are on a budget.”
“Overnight rate is also quite affordable and the rooms were clean and spacious.”

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Zara's Boutique Hotel

US$34

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Orbitz.com

US$41

Agoda.com

US$27

ZenHotels.com

US$46

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119 reviews

#4 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Transportations to city centre by Grab are convenient and affordable.”
“Very suitable for big family vacation with an affordable price.”

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The Klagan Hotel

US$57

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TripAdvisor

US$57

Agoda.com

US$47

ZenHotels.com

US$61

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423 reviews

#5 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Oh the hotel is a block away from the sea, waterfront dining and really close to the Philippines market, wet market, etc. cheap Grab ride to anywhere else in KK”
“Convenient due to the central location with many shops around it, esp the old (and affordable) mall in front called Centre Point.”

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Tune Hotel - 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

US$22

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Orbitz.com

US$18

Agoda.com

US$16

Travelocity

US$18

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477 reviews

#6 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I love the idea .. friendly staff .. 24 hour convenience shop and a tours booking office .. exceptionally clean .. a job well done .. every budget and need catered for !”
“Always liked staying in this hotel with a cheap price but quality bed, shower and clean rooms.”

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Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

US$48

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Free cancellation

Orbitz.com

US$41

Trip.com

US$33

Otel.com

US$54

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654 reviews

#7 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Every cozy and simple yet elegant ...food is nice and very affordable , room view is awesome facing kk city .recommended”
“I would definitely recommend Shangrila Hotel KK to everyone who's looking for a good place to stay if you have a budget to splurge"”

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Gaya Centre Hotel

US$37

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Orbitz.com

US$36

Agoda.com

US$31

ZenHotels.com

US$39

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629 reviews

#8 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I am truly grateful to make my stay in this hotel when my first trip to kota kinabalu within my budget truly the hotel still have hidden charming although old hotel , i still find pleasent during my stay 5 days .?...”
“I have been staying here numerous time because of the location ...where it is cheap and affordable and city Center.”

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Hotel Capital

US$62

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Trip.com

US$37

Expedia.com

US$43

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110 reviews

#9 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Cheap, clean, well appointed recently refurbished rooms - slightly above a travellodge standard in the UK.”
“There are some luxury hotels in KK, but this location is hard to beat and it's good value for travellers on a mid-range budget (<RM200 per night).”

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Oceania Hotel

US$29

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Orbitz.com

US$29

Agoda.com

US$25

Otel.com

US$36

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205 reviews

#10 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Affordable rate for a spacious room.”
“Good stay for budget trip”

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Travelocity

US$39

TripAdvisor

US$39

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133 reviews

#11 Best Value of 29 Budget 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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1 City Hotel

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Travelocity

US$26

Priceline

US$24

Booking.com

US$34

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110 reviews

#12 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“It's a budget hotel that is clean, modern and well maintained.”
“Value for money budget hotel”

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Wah May Hotel

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TripAdvisor

US$27

Hotwire.com

US$27

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10 reviews

#13 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“It is very convenience for me,because this hotel location is right in the town. Price is quite high,it would be better if the price can be reduced. Facilities are very normal nothing special.The wifi needs to be...”
“I booked in on three occasions in a deluxe room for one to two days each time and was pleasantly surprised at the standard of cleanliness and the facilities in the room. Lots of hot water, A/C, toiletries provided...”

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Tang Dynasty Bay Hotel

US$29

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TripAdvisor

US$29

Priceline

US$22

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11 reviews

#14 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Considering of what to put for review on this hotel. Poor. This hotel is poor in terms of the service quality given by the receptionist. The day we checked in, we were given a room. Spacious. Was so excited…”
“My simple instruction is to produce 3 invoices for 6 nights.But not as I expected your team failed to understand!! The guy on morning shift at 8am on 22 Jan...is very rude..his making joke with my explaination…”

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The Crown Borneo Hotel

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Booking.com

US$25

Priceline

US$17

Travelocity

US$18

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160 reviews

#15 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Many eateries around that sells cheap local food with convenience stalls around as well.”
“I don't think this is a bad hotel, but it has more of a "Hostel" feeling then a hotel. I guess this place used to be quite fancy, but don't expect that now, most pictures look dated. I used this hotel for my...”

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Kinabalu Daya Hotel

US$27

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Orbitz.com

US$27

Priceline

US$24

Expedia.com

US$27

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467 reviews

#16 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“Really strategic place, walking distance to Gaya Street, where plenty of local foods around, Todak Point, waterfront area where u can get cheap seafood, etc. Nearby Signal Hill observation point and Atkinson clock...”
“Please do try their inai spa massage affordable and relaxing...keep up with the great service....”

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KK Suites Hotel

US$37

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Expedia.com

US$37

Agoda.com

US$19

ZenHotels.com

US$42

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139 reviews

#17 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Hotel Garden

US$19

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Travelocity

US$17

Agoda.com

US$15

Orbitz.com

US$17

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19 reviews

#18 Best Value of 29 Budget Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

“I booked this hotel garden from the TripAdvisor website, found that the price is even cheaper than some backpackers lodge...It's really value for the price paid with hot shower and even got TV in the room! The...”
“If you're searching for a payable place to sleep in Kota Kinabalu, but you want a single- or double-room and no hostel, try this: It's very well located (in the backpacker's street) and you can reach the bus…”

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D'Borneo Hotel

US$36

US$27

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TripAdvisor

US$27

Orbitz.com

Booking.com

US$36

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54 reviews

#19 Best Value of 29 Budget 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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New Sabah Hotel

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TripAdvisor

US$18

Hotwire.com

US$18

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20 reviews

#20 Best Value of 29 Budget 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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