3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.05.10
Excellent hotel! We booked a family room, which was really spacious. It had two large beds, a desk, a clothes drying rack, an ironing board with an iron, a kettle, and a fridge – everything you need. It was clean and newly renovated. The internet speed was good, and importantly, it was quiet, even though the hotel is right next to the night market. The location is also fantastic. We highly recommend it.
Outstanding
10/10
Price from
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
AAzha Syazri 2026.02.12
Room was spacious and very clean. Very comfortable with 2 pillows each bed. Toilet also very clean and has enough towels for 3 of us. Hotel staff also was very friendly and helpful especially during check in. Breakfast buffet not many choices of food but still enough to make stomach full. Location wise very good. Near to Pasar Philippines and next to Central Point mall. Easy to get anything around there. Had a very pleasant stay and will consider coming back.
Great
838 reviews
9.1/10
Price from
£32
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.04.09
The hotel is a bit dated, but it is very well-maintained. Its location is extremely convenient, right in the city center, and within walking distance to convenience stores and a variety of local eateries. There is free outdoor parking available, although spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The room is well-equipped with an ironing board, hairdryer, and even a bathtub. It also provides unlimited filtered water, which is very convenient, as well as a small refrigerator for storing cold drinks. Check-in and check-out processes are smooth and efficient. The hotel lobby is standard but well-presented, giving a proper and professional impression. Overall, it offers great value for money.
Very Good
889 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
OOhhh Ltx 2026.04.20
The location is fantastic, right next to Gaya Street and with a park just a short walk away – super convenient. However, the hotel facilities are pretty basic. It's really only suitable if you need a quick overnight stay after landing at the airport to catch up on some sleep.
Very Good
1021 reviews
8.2/10
Price from
£18
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.02.19
The hotel is quite close to Gaya Street, I think it's within walking distance. The front desk said they upgraded our room for free because there was an issue with our booked room, which was a nice surprise. The environment and bathroom were both pretty good, and the price was affordable, offering great value for money.
Good
126 reviews
7.9/10
Price from
£10
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.03.15
The room was very clean and spacious, quiet, and the air conditioning was nice and cool. The shower had great pressure. The front desk staff were very helpful; even though they didn't speak Chinese, check-in was smooth. The room was cleaned daily. The hotel's location is excellent, with many eateries downstairs, making it very convenient for seafood. If you're not looking for luxury, this hotel is definitely worth staying at. You need your room card to access the upper floors, which adds to the security.
Very Good
875 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
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GGuest User 2025.12.12
I booked this hotel for one night. The location is not very convenient as there aren’t many food options nearby, but it is quite close to the airport. Due to our flight timing, we arrived at the hotel earlier than usual. We understood the official check-in time, so we politely asked if there was any chance of checking in earlier. If not, we were willing to wait, we only hoped they could let us know once a room became available. There were two counters. We were initially at the second counter (one next away from the 1st counter), but the receptionist asked my husband to move to the first one. No issue, we moved over as instructed. During the check-in process, the male receptionist repeatedly asked whether I booked online. I answered yes, yet he asked the same question again. Since he already had my IC in his hand, I expected he could see the booking details in the system. I honestly didn’t understand why he kept repeating the same question. I then politely asked if we could get a room earlier should there be any available. Instead of responding in a friendly or helpful manner, he kept repeating, “Our check-in time is 2pm,” more than three times over our check-in process. We clearly understood the check-in time, but his tone and attitude were not friendly at all. A simple “If we have a room available, we’ll try to arrange it for you” would have been enough, but instead he just repeated the same answer without any consideration. On top of that, both receptionists, the male and the female were chatting and laughing among themselves at the counter in front of guests, which felt quite unprofessional. Still, we were thankful that we eventually managed to get our room at 12:35pm. Overall, the experience was disappointing and lacked basic hospitality. I’ve been travelling and staying in different hotels, and I’ve never encountered service this unfriendly before.
Very Good
746 reviews
8.7/10
Price from
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
LLove Coffee 2026.04.16
My first stay here and I think would be my last too. Was actually requested a quiet room but still giving the room which facing the contrustion site. Noise of the construction site was up to 10pm+ and 5am+ the prayer from the nearby mosque will make you jump! Impressive with the location but not the room. Furnitures in room quite old but still acceptable, but cleanliness and maintenance was terrible. 1) Water leaks out from shower room to walkway via the wall. 2) Old and dirty toilet with mold 3) Malfunctioning light bulb 4) Stains on the towel ( sticky like chocolate, like unwashed) 5) Ants on table & bed! 6) Loosen door lock 7) Dirty chair
Very Good
966 reviews
8.5/10
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GGuest User 2026.01.31
Overall the stay was okay and the place was comfortable. The location is good. There's many food courts nearby and very accessible if you want to go to KK town. The main downside is the parking. There was no parking available, which was quite inconvenient. I think this is something that really needs improvement, especially for guests who are driving. Other than the parking issue, everything else was fine. It was a great stay except for the parking. Thanksss
Very Good
469 reviews
8.7/10
Price from
£11
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.1% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.03.24
Room is clean and well equipped. Free snack or iced tea available at a lobby. Famous restaurant is on the ground floor with 15% discount. However it opens late so not good for breakfast(or maybe closed due to holiday) nearby nothing. Only good if you have a car to explore.
Great
609 reviews
9.0/10
Price from
£26
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Recent Reviews for Sabah Hotels

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6,9/10
KKarynnnnnTents condition is worn out, but the stay the setup is really nice. Toilet / bathroom conditions need to be improve. Location is by the beach, food is good. Overall is good for staycation. Can accommodate large groups 👍🏻
Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Hotel near Kota Belud
Price per night from:£33
8,8/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe room was very clean and spacious, quiet, and the air conditioning was nice and cool. The shower had great pressure. The front desk staff were very helpful; even though they didn't speak Chinese, check-in was smooth. The room was cleaned daily. The hotel's location is excellent, with many eateries downstairs, making it very convenient for seafood. If you're not looking for luxury, this hotel is definitely worth staying at. You need your room card to access the upper floors, which adds to the security.
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:£22
8,5/10
Very Good
SSanfengeOverall, I'm giving this hotel 4 stars, as my experience was quite satisfying. The location is definitely the biggest highlight, right in the heart of the city center. There are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets nearby, making it super convenient for visiting attractions or getting around, which is a huge plus for travelers. The room itself was spacious, and the standard king room had a well-designed layout with good natural light and ventilation, making for a comfortable stay. The hygiene was well-maintained, and the environment was clean and tidy. The staff were also quite enthusiastic, and the facilities generally met my travel needs, so it met my expectations overall. However, one small detail needs improvement: when I opened the wardrobe, there was a strong, pungent odor, possibly from the wood material or cleaning residue. This really impacted the user experience. I suggest the hotel improve ventilation and odor removal to enhance the attention to detail. All in all, apart from the slight wardrobe odor, the hotel performed well in terms of location, space, and basic services. The value for money is decent, and it's a good choice for travelers who prioritize location. I hope to see further improvements in the details in the future.
Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:£22
7,9/10
Good
JjoycelsJuly 2024 TL;DR: This place feels more like a meditation centre than a hotel, it will not provide you with supplements. It's a bare room. You need to bring toothbrush&paste and buy drinks somewhere as it is not provided. No tv and fan. No in-house restaurant. There are mosquitoes at the garden near afternoon, and the balcony at night, but there are no insects in the room (family room). In exchange you will get a very clear and vivid Mt Kinabalu view in the near-dawn morning (where there is no mosquito), a working shower with heater, concrete floor that reduces nearby noise, and cold foggy experience. Long: This place is within the fog path so you will get the foggy experience. You can also see Mt. Kinabalu at the right time and it looks quite close (e.g. dawn 6 a.m.). You can even see the electric towers and resthouse, it's that close. Moreover, this place is more like a meditation centre than a hotel. It is visibly run down probably since covid as that is also when the in-house restaurant got closed down. Considering my experience as a recurrent visitor of Kundasang, mosquito has always been the least of my concern. Somehow this place has lots of them. We got bit quite a lot in a short span of time. Undesirable / Cons: -No water kettle, no supplements (water bottle, coffee pack, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.). Porcelain mugs are provided though -No in-house cafe/restaurant but nearby has a few (400 meters at least) -No tv, no fan but cold in general -Quite a lot of mosquito and moths outside at the garden place in the afternoon and at the balcony connecting the 2 buildings at night. There are no electric zapper. -Seems a bit run down at the garden. 2 broken board pieces on the floor for example. -It has no Qibla for muslim people, at least in family room Desirable / Pros: -Big room. Not smelly -Is cement board floor -Big single beds. Not smelly -Clean bed. Fluffy cover. -Water heater is working for family room at least -Relatively clean inside room and at reception. No insects in room. No weird bugs around. -Has a table and chairs in room -Lots of electrical port -Wifi provided by hotel is strong (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz -Very near main road. So good road going towards the hotel -Aki-Aki trail starting point is nearby. Plan to go next time so no experience as of this review This place is not too bad. Not too good either. Personally, I wouldn't place this as my top place for the foggy and view considering other options but I don't mind returning if necessary. It will sure be much much better to highly recommended with much needed renovation and have some methods to deal with those mosquito. p.s. There's a cute puppy that invites you at the entrance. 😂 p.s.s. I saw a greater coucal gliding into the forest in the morning!
Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Hotel near Kundasang
Price per night from:£19
8,5/10
Very Good
LLove CoffeeMy first stay here and I think would be my last too. Was actually requested a quiet room but still giving the room which facing the contrustion site. Noise of the construction site was up to 10pm+ and 5am+ the prayer from the nearby mosque will make you jump! Impressive with the location but not the room. Furnitures in room quite old but still acceptable, but cleanliness and maintenance was terrible. 1) Water leaks out from shower room to walkway via the wall. 2) Old and dirty toilet with mold 3) Malfunctioning light bulb 4) Stains on the towel ( sticky like chocolate, like unwashed) 5) Ants on table & bed! 6) Loosen door lock 7) Dirty chair
Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:£22
8,2/10
Very Good
MMengembara📍 Location: Strategic gila. Walking distance ke Pantai Tanjung Aru – memang terbaik kalau nak tengok sunset tanpa perlu drive. Sangat recommended untuk kaki sunset 🌅 🧹 Cleanliness: Standard hotel lama, tapi masih bersih dan selesa. Overall okay dan berbaloi dengan harga yang dibayar. 🤝 Service: Recommended. Staff helpful dan responsive. Iron & iron board pun terus dihantar ke bilik bila request – very convenient. 🏨 Amenities: Semua basic amenities lengkap dan berfungsi dengan baik. Cuma tiada bidet dalam tandas.
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:£17
7,4/10
GGuest UserI stayed at two places during my trip to Semporna. The Lighthouse was newly renovated and close to the jetty, which was very convenient. However, the soundproofing in the rooms was a big issue; I could clearly hear conversations from the next room. The other place, Yongda, was quite disappointing when I first entered the room. The decor was old, and the linens were worn out (though clean). But the service was good; the front desk staff could communicate perfectly in Chinese, and the breakfast suited Chinese palates. Dining and laundry facilities were also very convenient, offering great value for money.
Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:£54
8,8/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserThis hotel offers a fully self-check-in experience. The only downside is that the entrance is quite small, making it easy to miss if you're not paying attention. It took a while on the phone to sort things out, but thankfully, the customer service was patient. It's a mixed-use building with offices and apartments, and there's a convenience store downstairs, which was really handy for a late-night arrival and a one-night stay.
Homi Breeze at Sutera Avenue

Homi Breeze at Sutera Avenue

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:£16
6,5/10
LLiudoufuSanitary: The room is very clean, Service: The service attitude is good, you can send meals to the room, and you can pick up and drop off for the visitor center for free. Facilities: complete facilities and large rooms. Environment: Not far from the visitor center, about ten minutes by car, 2.6 kilometers walking, free pick -up and delivery is very intimate. It is very convenient to connect to WeChat. It is recommended to check in. The only disadvantage is that there is a mosque in the back, praying on time at 5:00 every day. This is Muslim custom, praying five times a day
SEMPORNA CITY HOTEL

SEMPORNA CITY HOTEL

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:£30
8,7/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI booked this hotel for one night. The location is not very convenient as there aren’t many food options nearby, but it is quite close to the airport. Due to our flight timing, we arrived at the hotel earlier than usual. We understood the official check-in time, so we politely asked if there was any chance of checking in earlier. If not, we were willing to wait, we only hoped they could let us know once a room became available. There were two counters. We were initially at the second counter (one next away from the 1st counter), but the receptionist asked my husband to move to the first one. No issue, we moved over as instructed. During the check-in process, the male receptionist repeatedly asked whether I booked online. I answered yes, yet he asked the same question again. Since he already had my IC in his hand, I expected he could see the booking details in the system. I honestly didn’t understand why he kept repeating the same question. I then politely asked if we could get a room earlier should there be any available. Instead of responding in a friendly or helpful manner, he kept repeating, “Our check-in time is 2pm,” more than three times over our check-in process. We clearly understood the check-in time, but his tone and attitude were not friendly at all. A simple “If we have a room available, we’ll try to arrange it for you” would have been enough, but instead he just repeated the same answer without any consideration. On top of that, both receptionists, the male and the female were chatting and laughing among themselves at the counter in front of guests, which felt quite unprofessional. Still, we were thankful that we eventually managed to get our room at 12:35pm. Overall, the experience was disappointing and lacked basic hospitality. I’ve been travelling and staying in different hotels, and I’ve never encountered service this unfriendly before.
Hotel N°5

Hotel N°5

Hotel near Donggongon
Price per night from:£19

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Property Information for Tourists

Total Properties394
Number of Reviews 41,514
Highest Price£364
Lowest Price£14
Weekend Avg. Price£77
Weekday Avg. Price£74