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Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom
Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel
Downtown
9.6Wonderful(591)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$38+
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Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B - Kota Kinabalu - Balcony
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.6Wonderful(279)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$67+
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Lobby
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(3376)
Pool
$99+
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Bedroom
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown
8.4Very good(2376)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$104+
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.7Very good(2072)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$120+
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(788)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$138+
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The Magellan Sutera Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Golf course
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.7Very good(4355)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$158+
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu - Lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.8Very good(3830)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$223+
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Gaya Island Resort - Kota Kinabalu - Restaurant
Gaya Island Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
8.7Very good(1091)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$261+
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How much does a luxury hotel room in Kota Kinabalu cost?

The average price for a luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu is $161 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $120.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Thursday, where the average nightly price is $83. The most expensive night is generally Tuesday, where the average price is $315.
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Cheapest month to stay with an average 39% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 209% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for finding Kota Kinabalu luxury hotel deals

  • Prices for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu are cheaper in the low season, which is in January and October.
  • Luxury room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Thursday. The most expensive night for a stay is Tuesday.
  • The cheapest luxury hotel room in Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $101. The most expensive cost $219.

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