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When you’re planning your trip to Kota Kinabalu, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Kota Kinabalu must-do list.

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Kota Kinabalu Flight Information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu
Destination airport IATA code
BKI

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $188 per night from May 19 to May 20
$188
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great property grounds, smelly carpet
"The hotel property and bfast are amazing. Nice pools and pvt beach. Very nice. However, the carpet in the room had a terrible smell. The furniture is a little worn but the bathroom has been updated."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $96 per night from May 7 to May 8
$96
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. It’s showing its age a bit but we loved our huge sea view rooms with great floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront. Lovely pool area and rooftop bar. Great breakfast. All of the staff were well trained and very helpful."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $101 per night from May 12 to May 13
$101
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
"Excellent five star hotel."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is $101 per night from May 22 to May 23
$101
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $87 per night from May 18 to May 19
$87
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"people friendly but the carpet is too old"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (570 reviews)
"Good dining and good environment.will recommend others."

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $84 per night from May 12 to May 13
$84
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
"Too pricey fir the accommodation windows not clean , view of city effected."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue,, Jalan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $89 per night from May 6 to May 7
$89
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
Food location
"Clean, next to the Imago mall just acoress the bridge"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

C'haya Hotel
C'haya Hotel
3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (223 reviews)
one option close to airport
"Not a hotel to say anything exciting about. It’s ok if you’re looking for a place closer to the airport. TV was not working, internet disappointing, no breakfast on one day, the next day they had no jam for the toast, pool was very busy. Rooms are ok though."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

C'haya Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru ...
6.4/10 (73 reviews)
Free shuttle to airport
"Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

Casuarina Hotel
Eminent Hotel
Eminent Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan, Point, Jalan Pintas Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $41 per night from May 1 to May 2
$41
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Petagas War ...
"Flexibility"

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Eminent Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
6.8/10 (75 reviews)
Nice place
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

Goldenhill Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $41 per night from May 1 to May 2
$41
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (92 reviews)
"Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $63 per night from May 1 to May 2
$63
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (165 reviews)
"One night only but a very pleasant stay. Check in was excellent. Pool was very refreshing"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.