3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
Ffood619 2026.06.13
This hotel offers excellent value for money. Its central location in Kota Kinabalu is incredibly convenient for getting around and finding food, with many popular local eateries within walking distance. As an economy brand under Wyndham, the hotel is generally clean and tidy. While the rooms are designed with simplicity in mind, they offer ample space and good natural light, and all essential amenities are provided. The staff are quite enthusiastic, and check-in and check-out processes are quick. There's an international restaurant on-site. While the breakfast selection isn't particularly luxurious, it's perfectly adequate for a simple daily meal. If you're visiting Kota Kinabalu for leisure or business and looking for an affordable, well-located, and brand-backed place to stay, this is a very practical and comfortable choice.
Very Good
976 reviews
8.5/10
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.04.07
I had a really pleasant experience as a solo traveller. The service was excellent—staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The facilities were well-maintained and clean, which made the stay very comfortable. I especially enjoyed the amenities, which exceeded my expectations. Everything was convenient and easy to access. The atmosphere was relaxing and felt safe for solo travel. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay here again!
Great
855 reviews
9.0/10
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MXN$695
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
XXiaoguan 2026.05.30
This hotel experience exceeded all expectations! The location is excellent with convenient transportation, and the room is spacious and clean with comfortable bedding that helped me sleep soundly. The staff were warm and attentive, and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful. It's an excellent choice for both business trips and leisure travel. I highly recommend it to all travelers!
Very Good
1076 reviews
8.2/10
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MXN$362
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
UUme Aisha 2026.06.14
New hotel, all the amenities in the room are brand new too. The staff are friendly 😍 the room is very clean and comfortable. There's a lift. The hotel area is close to markets and malls, easily within walking distance. Finding parking can be a bit challenging but it's manageable. What's for sure is that staying here is truly great. The price is reasonable. Got a good deal for 2 nights, happened to be a promotion when I booked. Forgot to take pictures of the room and hotel because I was out and about the whole time 😂 Will definitely stay at Sri***a Hotel again next time I'm in KK. Thanks!
Great
68 reviews
9.2/10
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MXN$431
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
ZZieq O 2026.05.07
What we thought would be a pleasant stay in KK turned out to be a very uncomfortable one. I couldn’t sleep through most of the night due to the aircon being malfunctioned. Although it was set to the coolest temperature on turbo mode, the room was still warm and stuffy & was not cold no matter how long we waited. Furthermore, the noise from the nearby road was unbearable and you could hear loud vehicles zooming past Jalan Coastal every few seconds, disrupting our piece. The good side however, was the shared washing machine and dryer which we used. Would not recommend Homi Breeze to anyone, especially if you’re looking for a good night’s sleep. It wiuld be good if there is a fan at least to ventilate the room or bave the aircon fixed.
Very Good
446 reviews
8.8/10
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.06.07
The hotel's location is excellent, just a 1-minute walk to Gaya Street. It's super convenient for dining, snacks, and buying souvenirs nearby. The hotel elevator requires a key card to operate, which adds a good sense of security. However, the room facilities are very basic; there's no bedside table, just a small stool. There's nowhere to put your backpack except on the floor. The bed is also too high. The hotel's cleaning service is quite flexible; you can request daily cleaning or just ask for trash disposal and toilet paper refills, catering to guest preferences. However, you need to inform the front desk before 11 AM daily for these requests.
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141 reviews
9.2/10
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MXN$961
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MMarcus Sia 2026.05.27
I have stayed in this hotel before and this time round I chose to stay in this hotel. It was a good selection because it’s convenient for my business purposes. It’s close to the airport and easy to grab rides. However, this time round the room was not up to par because the air-conditioning was not working in pristine condition, room felt rather warm.
Very Good
779 reviews
8.8/10
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GGuest User 2026.07.01
The hotel was very comfortable. I stayed here for four days in Kota Kinabalu. It is located in the city center, which is very convenient. It is surrounded by the famous Gaya Street, which is full of delicious food. It was great!
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2025.10.13
I request room near lift and near receptionist no corner room unfortunately I get room far from lift and receptionist and get corner room. Air bertakung di dalam bilik, jadi kurang selesa 😢
Good
294 reviews
7.6/10
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MXN$315
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 90.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.04.25
Stayed at Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu recently and had a really pleasant experience! ✨ The hotel is in a very strategic location right in the city center, making it super convenient to walk to nearby food spots, shopping areas, and attractions. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely maintained after the renovation. I also appreciated how peaceful the atmosphere was despite being in a busy area. Staff were friendly, helpful, and check-in was smooth. Great value for money if you're looking for a comfortable stay in KK without overspending. Perfect for both business trips and short getaways. Would definitely stay here again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very Good
937 reviews
8.9/10
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MXN$535
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7.6/10
Good
AAnonymous UserI request room near lift and near receptionist no corner room unfortunately I get room far from lift and receptionist and get corner room. Air bertakung di dalam bilik, jadi kurang selesa 😢
TD Plaza Hotel

TD Plaza Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN$315
7.3/10
BBrendon VI had an amazing experience at this hotel. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, expect the toilet is sharing and it's very dirty!. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with anything I needed. The location was perfect, and the view from my room was absolutely stunning — one of the highlights of my stay. Everything about this hotel felt high-quality, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!
Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Hotel near Kota Belud
Price per night from:MXN$770
8.6/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThis hotel room was the best value for money we found on our trip. It had its clear pros and cons. **Pros:** The location was excellent, very close to Imago Shopping Mall, the Jesselton Point ferry terminal, and Gaya Street, all within a 10-minute walk. The price was also very good, and the room itself was quite spacious. **Cons:** There was only one major drawback: it was very noisy. There were people drag racing at night. If you're sensitive to noise, you should probably avoid this place.
Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN$530
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserAll good! We chose a room with plenty of single beds. There were 5 beds, haha, perfect for families, friends, or even a honeymoon. The room was really spacious too. Just a heads-up about the water heater, you can't adjust the temperature; the water gets super hot! You have to mix in cold water to get it lukewarm. Overall, it was great. There's a kettle and a water dispenser right outside the room door. And the views? Right at Mount Kinabalu itself!
Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Kinabalu Rose Cabin

Hotel near Kundasang
Price per night from:MXN$524
8.6/10
Very Good
SStevendingThere's road construction downstairs, which made the hotel feel more like a standard domestic inn. The upside is it's right next to a large mall, so shopping is convenient. Everything else was just so-so, including the sea view, which was also mediocre, and the windows were dirty, obscuring the view.
Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN$545
8.2/10
Very Good
XXiaoguanThis hotel experience exceeded all expectations! The location is excellent with convenient transportation, and the room is spacious and clean with comfortable bedding that helped me sleep soundly. The staff were warm and attentive, and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful. It's an excellent choice for both business trips and leisure travel. I highly recommend it to all travelers!
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN$362
8.2/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThis hotel is good, right by the beach. The room is large and spacious, with all the amenities. The slightly worn bathroom door isn't something I'd consider a drawback. There were no insects. I really think this is the place to stay, especially since it's close to the airport. I couldn't find anywhere to buy food nearby, though. You can take a taxi to the central market or the Filipino market. I also liked that they checked me in in the morning, despite my early arrival. In Kuala Lumpur, I had to wait around until 2 PM to check in.
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN$393
8.2/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI contacted the hotel via WhatsApp 3 days before check-in, and they replied very quickly. They even called me back, and the communication was very smooth. The boat departs from the jetty at 1:30 PM, but when we arrived at 12:30 PM, the boat was already waiting. Someone helped us with our luggage when we boarded. Later, we found out they weren't hotel staff, so we tipped each of them RM5. The hotel's check-out time is 10 AM, and the latest guests can leave by boat is 11 AM because the boat cannot sail after low tide. So, no late check-outs are possible. On the way there, it was high tide, and the boat sailed over shallow waters. The 'jelly sea' was absolutely stunning. My initial apprehension instantly turned into pure delight – it was so worth it! We were 6 adults and 3 children. We originally booked one triple fan room and one quintuple fan room. Because I didn't want a corner room, and the quintuple room was in the westernmost corner, and since there weren't many guests during the off-peak season (we practically had the place to ourselves, which was a pleasant surprise!), the hotel generously gave us an additional triple room and upgraded all our rooms to air-conditioned ones. Another great surprise! Actually, the sea breeze was strong, and opening the window with a fan was already very comfortable, so we didn't really need the air conditioning. In fact, after snorkeling, we found it too cold in the room, so we promptly turned off the AC. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations. The quintuple room was newer, while the two triple rooms were smaller and older. However, the sea view was so beautiful, and given the great value for money, these minor issues were acceptable. The hotel owner was also very accommodating and gave us keys to a few rooms, letting us choose which ones we wanted. Since the quintuple room was on the western side, the sunset views were spectacular. My friends even saw sea turtles twice from their room at night. After watching the sunrise, we walked to the easternmost part of the hotel. There's a bridge there that's perfect for photos, and we kept seeing sea turtles, which was such an amazing surprise! We saw about 7-8 sea turtles intermittently, and they were huge! It might have been the start of low tide, and they were all swimming towards the deep sea. This must be a common path for them, and it was the biggest highlight of our trip. The hotel has Wi-Fi and accepts TNG for payment. The round-trip boat ticket costs RM100, and children ride for free. Life jackets are RM5, and swimming rings are RM10 (no time limit). The hotel's snorkeling masks were broken and unavailable for rent, so it's best to bring your own. The sea has lots of corals, starfish, and fish, making it excellent for snorkeling. Bring extra bread to feed the fish. The hotel doesn't provide bottled water or hair dryers, but there's hot water and tea bags. Dinner was local Malay food, which might not suit everyone's palate, but we found it quite good, and the fish was cooked tenderly. The simple breakfast included delicious fried rice noodles. We also brought some chocolates and instant cereal/drink mixes to prepare with the hotel's hot water. There's also free karaoke and Lami mahjong, though they can only be used until 11 PM. The karaoke is a new facility, only 4 months old, and the sound system is excellent. The Lami mahjong set was brand new. In summary: Although the hotel is a bit old, the sea is incredibly beautiful, and we even saw sea turtles. For the price, it offers great value. Overall, I highly recommend it.
Lato Lato Mun Resort

Lato Lato Mun Resort

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:MXN$1,555
7.6/10
Good
GGuest UserThe Lighthouse Hotel Semporna boasts an excellent location, directly facing the jetty for boat excursions. It's within walking distance of island hopping meeting points and seafood restaurants, making it incredibly convenient for getting around and finding food. Opened in 2023, the rooms are spacious and clean, with separate wet and dry areas in the bathroom. The rooftop pool offers sea views, and the overall environment is quiet and peaceful. The front desk service is thoughtful, and they support WeChat communication, offering great value for money. The only downsides are that the breakfast selection is simple and the facilities are quite basic. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, you might want to consider other options. However, it's perfect for travelers primarily focused on island hopping who prioritize convenient accommodation.
Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:MXN$1,281
8.8/10
Very Good
RRay-Guo CLThis was my first time staying in an overwater bungalow, and I had high expectations. The best part of this overwater bungalow experience was the customer service staff; they answered all my questions and even helped arrange a private car to the airport. The scenery from the overwater bungalow was beautiful. I booked a detached overwater villa, but there was no ladder from the room directly into the water. The air conditioning ran all afternoon, yet the room remained hot. I initially thought it was due to the intense afternoon sun, but it still didn't cool down at night, and the AC was noisy. I was stuck between turning it on or off. The bedding wasn't comfortable, and I barely slept all night. As for the 'meals included,' I didn't have high hopes for the food anyway, but I at least expected it to be clean and fresh. The seafood consisted only of shrimp and crab, and frankly, the meat tasted far from fresh. The water had impurities, and the dishes had stains. For over 2000 a night, it was absolutely not worth it – a complete waste of money. The only thing I can praise is the customer service staff. I didn't take any pictures because it wasn't worth wasting my phone's memory.
Starz Water Village

Starz Water Village

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:MXN$4,353

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the popular 3 star hotels in Sabah?

How much is the average rate for 3 star hotels in Sabah?

For 3 star hotels in Sabah, the average price on weekdays is MXN$1,730, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is MXN$1,793.

Which 3 star hotels in Sabah provide swimming pools?

There are many 3 star hotels in Sabah with swimming pools. Near Airport K Avenue Family Room (from MXN$286) , Sky Hotel (from MXN$537) and Livingston Hotel (from MXN$1,035) are very popular.

Which 3 star hotels in Sabah provide fitness facilities?

Which 3 star hotels in Sabah have bars?

For 3 star hotels in Sabah with bars, Borneo Royale Hotel (from MXN$490) , Monocolo Boutique Hotel (from MXN$635) and Sky Hotel (from MXN$537) are very popular.

Which 3 star hotels in Sabah provide breakfast?

Which 3 star hotels in Sabah offer spa services?

Want to relax with spa treatment? Among 3 star hotels in Sabah, Borneo Royale Hotel (from MXN$490) and The Pavilion Hotel (from MXN$576) are very popular.

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Property Information for Tourists

Total properties390
Number of reviews43,923
Highest priceMXN$8,618
Lowest priceMXN$328
Weekend Avg. PriceMXN$1,793
Weekday Avg. PriceMXN$1,730