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Highest-rated hotelOwl Nest Suite' at Aeropod Sovo – 5
Cheapest month to bookFebruary
Average 4-star hotel priceR$ 283 per night
Average 5-star hotel priceR$ 583 per night
Need some inspiration on where to stay? Top rated cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Owl Nest Suite' at Aeropod Sovo, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu based on user reviews. Skyscanner hotels is a fast, free and simple way to organize your stay. In a few clicks you can easily search, compare and book your Kota Kinabalu accommodation by clicking directly through to the hotel or travel agent website. No fees are added to your stay by booking with us. To get started, simply add your chosen travel dates to the search box above and let us find cheap hotel deals for you. Or alternatively, select from the hotel options above.

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In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in April is 26°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kota Kinabalu with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R$ 38 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R$ 46 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R$ 269 per night, and the average price on weekends is R$ 266. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around R$ 168 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is R$ 61 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around R$ 276 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is R$ 76 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around R$ 775 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is R$ 122 per night.
If you're hitting up Kota Kinabalu with kids in tow, try Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.