2-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

2-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
MM26xqjbvf**** 2026.01.26
I arrived at 9 AM and was immediately checked in. After a good sleep, I headed out to explore. No deposit was required, which was a nice touch. The staff were all smiles and made me feel right at home. Next time I'm in Kota Kinabalu, I'll definitely choose this place again. The privacy is excellent, and the capsule rooms are great. It's also conveniently located near the Central Market and Gaya Street, making it easy to get around.
Very Good
210 reviews
8.1/10
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PLN 29
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
JJill Erice 2026.03.25
Had an excellent experience of staycation at Hotel 7 Suria. We requested bed deco for my daughter’s birthday and they did it amazingly ❤️❤️ Very good service from this hotel. Room is spacious with good amenities. Breakfast was ok and good too. Will come here again when we come to KK. Keep up the good job! ❤️
Great
678 reviews
9.1/10
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PLN 136
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Aaszdlu 2026.04.06
This hostel is centrally located in Semporna town, surrounded by several large supermarkets and restaurants. It's a 5-minute walk to the mosque, an 8-minute walk to the Marine Visitor Centre, and a 7-minute walk to Watsons. The hostel reception offers island hopping day trips and carpooling services to Tawau Airport. The owner and staff are patient and helpful in answering travel inquiries. The owner speaks Chinese, so communication was easy, and they helped resolve many travel-related issues. A simple breakfast is provided; although it only includes fried noodles, bread, and coffee, it's enough to fill you up. You can't expect too much, considering it's a budget hostel. Cleanliness is a plus. Overall, the accommodation was quite good and worth recommending. 😊👍
Very Good
69 reviews
8.5/10
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PLN 23
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
TTim21 2026.02.25
I booked Margo hotel for groomsmen, bridesmaids and friends. It was perfect for solo travelers and a simple stay. Location is great and the rooms are exactly what you want; a soft clean bed, a bathroom, and safe lock. The only problem was the service, the front desk is closed until 9am so checking in early after an early flight is impossible. Checking out can be confusing too. Without anyone around to help out you will need to be clever and worldly to get what you need. So this place is ideal for solo travelers and simple trips.
Very Good
168 reviews
8.2/10
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PLN 84
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2025.12.12
My trip to Kota Kinabalu was unplanned and I bought my tickets only two days before flying. With such a last minute plan, I decided not to spend much on accommodation. I looked through a few hostel options online and this one stood out mainly because of its central location, so I went ahead and booked it. The hostel is very easy to locate. Just follow the signs and you will find it without any issue. It is on the first floor, which means you only need to go one level up from the ground. When I arrived, the staff were friendly and check in was fast. The same can be said about check out. Everything was simple. The bed was okay and quite standard for hostel stays. My bed was comfortable enough, had a window and came with a charging port which made things convenient. The bathroom was also fine. I only wish guests, especially ladies, would throw their hair into the dustbin instead of leaving it on the wall. It would make the bathroom nicer for everyone. All in all, it was a reasonable stay and matched what I expected for the price. Everything was generally good and okay.
Very Good
136 reviews
8.5/10
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PLN 31
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.03.19
air conditioner need to fix or services room very hot. when i ask for hairdryer the receptionist told me to wait for 2hours then lastly i got nothing from my waiting, no hairdryer no aircond fix. please give a good service next time.
Very Good
746 reviews
8.4/10
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JJastan 2026.03.07
This was my first time staying at this hotel and I had a very pleasant experience. I was impressed with the room, it was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and provided excellent service throughout my stay. The airport transfer service was also very punctual and well arranged. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, and I would definitely consider staying here again
Very Good
426 reviews
8.7/10
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PLN 87
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
Vv. john 2026.01.31
First time staying here. I chose a single room. The room was really nice-clean and tidy. Hot water was available for showers, and the bathroom was super clean. Highly recommended for solo travelers staying here. 😊
Very Good
349 reviews
8.8/10
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
SSpinTheWorld 2026.02.02
Receptionists were nice and helpful, AC worked and there was hot water available. Location is great. That's about everything good I can say about our room. The room was worn down. Only one out of five sockets worked, TV was broken and remote was nowhere to be found. We had cockroaches running all around the room, beds and even us when we were sleeping. Linen probably hasn't been washed often as we had bed bugs. Every morning started by counting how many new bite marks we have got during the night. Whole three days there was no room cleaning.
Good
106 reviews
7.6/10
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PLN 54
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Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 91.7% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.12.05
I stayed on the 7th floor in room 71X facing the main road. The room was generally fine, but being next to the main road means you can clearly hear traffic noise throughout the day and night. Another issue was that every time I turned on the water heater for a shower, there was a noticeable smell coming from the bathroom. I’m not sure what the smell was, but it was quite obvious whenever the hot water was running. Overall, the stay was okay.
Very Good
253 reviews
8.9/10
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PLN 105
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8,3/10
Very Good
BBella1994All was good except for the WiFi service. The staff were good. It has no lift by the way and our family room with 2 queen beds and 1 sofa bed was on the 2nd floor. Using only stair to lift up our baggage. This facility has it's own parking lot which save our time not to look for a space to park our car.
Borneo Inn

Borneo Inn

Hotel near Donggongon
Price per night from:PLN 48
9,3/10
Great
GGuest User*Honest Review: Comfortable Stay but Disappointing Service Transparency* Me and a group of colleagues chose Wendu Inn during our recent work trip to Kota Belud, and I’d like to share an honest review—not just a general star rating—because the experience was a mix of excellent and disappointing aspects. Pros: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • The check-in process was smooth and efficient. • Cleanliness and room comfort are top-notch—definitely 5-star worthy, especially for a small town like Kota Belud. • The view from the café and the convenience of having a minimart downstairs were truly added bonuses. • We genuinely appreciated the effort put into making the place cozy and welcoming. But here comes the downside: We booked our rooms with breakfast included, which is supposed to be served at their café. However, this was where things went wrong. 1️⃣ When we went for breakfast, there was no proper display or explanation about the free breakfast options. What was openly displayed was a menu with both breakfast (no prices shown) and lunch items (with prices). The actual complimentary breakfast choices were hidden away in a folder behind the counter—not visible to guests. Naturally, thinking the displayed breakfast options were part of our package, we made our choices and presented our coupons at the counter. The staff accepted the coupons without saying a word. Only after finishing our meals were we surprised with a bill, leaving us feeling misled and frustrated. 2️⃣ The counter staff’s customer service was below expectations. When we requested an official receipt for work claims, we were repeatedly told to refer to the booking website. Even after explaining that we needed an original stamped receipt, the answer was simply: “We don’t have an original stamp.” For a hotel catering to business travelers, this lack of basic documentation support is quite inconvenient. Final thoughts: Would I recommend Wendu Inn? Yes—for comfort, cleanliness, and its peaceful surroundings. But be prepared to double-check details around your package (especially meals), and don’t expect much assistance from the front desk when it comes to paperwork or clarifications.
Wendu Inn Hotel, Kota Belud

Wendu Inn Hotel, Kota Belud

Hotel near Kota Belud
Price per night from:PLN 122
8,1/10
Very Good
QQaaa AmrrThe journey to the hotel took a very long time because it's quite far. The road leading to the hotel wasn't great, but once we arrived, the view was absolutely stunning. Mount Kinabalu was clearly visible; we could see it distinctly in both the afternoon and morning. The bed was a bit noisy, it creaked a little when moved, and there were other faint noises, but we just ignored them. Breakfast was decent. Their fried banana fritters were delicious and crispy – perfect for an early morning breakfast. I chose this hotel specifically for the view, and it certainly didn't disappoint.
H Benjamin Residence

H Benjamin Residence

Hotel near Kundasang
Price per night from:PLN 177
8,5/10
Very Good
HHernandoI loved this hotel; I thought it was the best in the area. The food is good. It's very close to the orangutan activities and the Rainforest Discovery Center. August is the most popular time of year, so all the private cabins were already booked. Only the 6-bed shared rooms were left, but I still decided to stay here because the hotel is so beautiful. In the end, there were only 3 of us in the room. The walk to the room is on an elevated dock, full of trees and flowers. You pass by all the chalets, and it's very pleasant. You feel like you're in the middle of the jungle at all times. The only detail I didn't like is that the pool is very dirty, full of floating moss.
Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

Hotel near Sepilok
Price per night from:PLN 78
7,7/10
Good
GGuest UserPrior to making the reservation, I had reviewed numerous negative online comments, primarily concerning issues with the air-conditioning and bathroom facilities. As a result, I contacted the hotel directly to seek clarification. The front desk staff assured me that I would be allocated a room without such problems and stated that it was designated for foreign guests and had not received any complaints. Relying on this assurance, I proceeded to book a twin-bed room. Upon check-in, we were required to carry our luggage to the third floor due to the absence of an elevator, and no assistance was offered by the staff. Although the room layout was acceptable, it was poorly maintained, with visible damage to the headboard. On the third evening, after returning to the hotel during heavy rain, we discovered that the shower was not functioning properly, with no water supply initially and only minimal cold water later. Despite being informed that a technician would attend to the matter at 11:00 p.m., no assistance was provided even after 11:25 p.m. Subsequently, the air-conditioning unit began leaking water. When I requested a room change, the staff initially declined, citing a lack of availability. Only after I insisted on speaking to the manager or owner was a replacement room, free from these issues, finally provided. I am extremely disappointed with this hotel, as it is evident that management has failed to take previous guest feedback seriously or implement necessary improvements despite repeated online complaints.
Goldenhill Hotel

Goldenhill Hotel

Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:PLN 59
8,4/10
Very Good
CCLLowI stayed in the fan dorm room at Sepilok Jungle Resort, and it was a great experience for anyone used to Malaysia’s climate. The dorm was clean, simple, and well-kept — exactly what you need after a long day exploring. Shared bathrooms were tidy and maintained regularly. The whole resort feels calm and peaceful, with beautiful ponds and lush greenery everywhere you walk. Location-wise, it’s perfect. Just a short stroll to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre, which made the stay even more convenient. If you’re okay with fan rooms and enjoy being close to nature, this dorm is a great, budget-friendly choice. Comfortable, quiet, and surrounded by real jungle vibes. Highly recommended! 🌴✨
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Hotel near Sepilok
Price per night from:PLN 45
7,9/10
Good
GGuest UserI recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant experience. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and the front desk staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, I especially appreciated the quiet environment, which made it easy to relax after a long day. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Kundasang Mount Garden

Kundasang Mount Garden

Hotel near Kundasang
Price per night from:PLN 93
8,4/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserThe hotel was very clean and smelled nice.. Only the staff's attitude was bad. Please improve your reception, the hotel is great, but with staff like that, the business won't go anywhere. I called earlier, and the staff told me the room was on the 2nd floor, but when I arrived, it was on the 3rd floor. I have asthma, and having to climb stairs to the 3rd floor felt like a complete lie. When I asked, the staff answered rudely. At that time, it was a male staff member on duty!
The Dream Hotel

The Dream Hotel

Hotel near Tawau
Price per night from:PLN 71
8,2/10
Very Good
TTriptheuniverseSemporna is an interesting place to visit, with several islands surrounded by coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, more beautiful than many other snorkeling spots worldwide. Staying at this hostel instead of moving to an island resort is a good way to budget. And not only that, the fish market in Semporna is the most incredible one I have seen, seafood like lobsters, large shrimps, crabs so fresh, not even the one at Kota Kinabalu can be compared good as it was too. The DZ hostel lady staff was very helpful and can arrange for island trips at a reasonable price. The dorms are separated into boys and girls, something I truly appreciate. The bathrooms faced the afternoon sun, so they were dried easily and kept clean. Laundry by machine was offered free, a super plus for swimmers. The hostel also offered local Malay snack food for breakfast, and coffee or tea were always available. To be honest, it's a good budget place to stay while splurging on the island tours. It's a bit sad that no cooking is allowed here, even though there was a kitchen. Sad because the seafood mentioned above was so available. The facade of the building is nothing to boast about, and like many places, the external (streets, pavement, eyc) can be a mess. That should not deter visiting this part of the world mainly because the sea in this area is astoundingly replenished with marine life.
DZ Backpackers

DZ Backpackers

Hotel near Semporna
Price per night from:PLN 22
8,0/10
Very Good
RRon31aOverall the trip is quite nice, only the fan can be squeaky, but air conditioning works fine, bathroom is okay, only the water heater knob can be sometimes not functioning. Parking space can be find easily
Aristo Hotel 81

Aristo Hotel 81

Hotel near Donggongon
Price per night from:PLN 38

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Total properties270
Number of reviews15,643
Highest pricePLN 865
Lowest pricePLN 39
Weekend Avg. PricePLN 200
Weekday Avg. PricePLN 195