Hotels in Sabah

Those looking for a good deal on a hotel room in Sabah should consider looking at hotels in Semporna, which is generally the cheapest city to stay in. If you are looking to stay elsewhere, a good deal for a hotel in Sabah would be any price less than C$ 227/night.

Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in Sabah is Pavalintang Resort, located in Semporna and with an average rating of 9.4. The second highest-rated hotel in Sabah is Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, 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 9.0, which was given to Hilton Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu.

The most popular hotel in Sabah is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, which has a rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 3,762 of our users. In the past 12 months, 28% of all our users who booked hotels in Sabah chose to stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

A typical double room in Sabah costs C$ 125 per night on average in the month of April, though some users have seen prices for double rooms for as low as C$ 23 (found in Kota Kinabalu) per night during this time of year in Sabah.

Pulau Mabul is the most expensive city in Sabah to book a hotel room in. The nightly rate of C$ 435 is 154% more than the average city in Sabah.

If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck when visiting Sabah, consider staying in Semporna. According to our data, Semporna is the least expensive city to spend the night in when visiting Sabah, with an average nightly rate of C$ 20, 86% below the country’s average.

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu (C$ 69 per night) is the most popular hotel in Sabah for families, according to our data. You could also look into booking a room at either Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu (C$ 54 per night) or Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (C$ 179 per night) as both hotels are also great for families.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu and Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre are the top three hotels in Sabah for couples according to our user data. It’s C$ 54 per night on average for a room at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, C$ 179 per night for a room at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu and C$ 55 per night for a room at Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

There are 3,375 operators available for hotels in Sabah 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, area hotels cost C$ 29/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near City Mall are typically 22% less expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is C$ 37.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Gaya Street Sunday Market. Hotels in this area have an average price of C$ 79 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market are typically 52% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is C$ 37.

The average price for hotels near Poring Hot Spring is C$ 58 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 C$ 37.