Hotels in Sabah

The absolute cheapest price found in Sabah was for $10/night. The average rate for a hotel in Sabah is $257/night, so momondo would consider anything under $257/night to be a good deal for our users.

Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in Sabah is Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel, located in Kota Kinabalu and with an average rating of 9.6. The second highest-rated hotel in Sabah is Homy Seafront Hostel, which is found in Kota Kinabalu and was given an average score of 9.2 by our users. The third best hotel rating is a 9.2, which was given to Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu.

Out of all our users looking for a hotel in Sabah in the past 12 months, 31% booked a room at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, making it the most popular hotel in Sabah. 3,762 of our users gave Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu a rating of 8.8 out of 10.

A hotel in Sabah in April costs $117 per night on average (for a double room). $12 per night was the cheapest rate found in April for a double room, which was in Kota Kinabalu.

Our data shows that hotel rooms in Kota Kinabalu are about 31% more expensive on average than hotel rooms in the rest of Sabah, with a nightly rate of $59.

The least expensive city in Sabah to stay in is Papar. With an average rate of $21 per night, Papar is about 84% less expensive than other cities in Sabah.

If you’re planning to stay somewhere in Sabah with your family, then consider booking rooms at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, which is a popular choice among our users with families. Per night prices average $52 for a room at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu ($180 per night) and Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai ($79 per night) are other popular family hotel options in Sabah.

The following hotels are perfect for couples looking to stay somewhere in Sabah: Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu ($52 per night), Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai ($79 per night) and Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre ($57 per night).

The number of operators available for hotels in Sabah is 3,373 as of April 2025.

Prices for hotels in Sabah are updated daily.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sabah near City Mall then you are in luck. momondo recommends 4 hotels near City Mall and on average, hotels in the area cost $31/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near City Mall are typically 25% less expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $42.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Sabah that is closest to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The average price near Gaya Street Sunday Market is $89/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market are typically 52% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $42.

The average price for hotels near Poring Hot Spring is $66 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the hotel below for those looking to stay in the area. Since Poring Hot Spring is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near Poring Hot Spring are typically 35% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $42.