What is the most popular destination in Sabah?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Kota Kinabalu (85% of total searches to Sabah). The next most popular destinations are Sandakan (9%) and Semporna (5%). Searches for hotels in Sepilok (2%) are also popular. Visit our Sabah page for the latest deals!

How much is a cheap hotel in Sabah?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in Sabah for as cheap as £5 ( Semporna ) in the last 3 days. The average price is £52. Visit our Sabah page for the latest deals!

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Latest Sabah Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARKota Kinabalu

3 stars from £8

4+ stars from £17

Sandakan

3 stars from £10

4+ stars from £59

Semporna

3 stars from £8

5+ stars from £40

Ranau

3+ stars from £18

Kundasang

3+ stars from £16

Best Sabah hotels

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8Very Good(3752)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£175+

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The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.6Very Good(4302)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£109+

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown

8.4Very Good(2318)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£65+

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.4Very Good(3533)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£76+

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown

9.2Wonderful(752)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Downtown

Pool

Air conditioning

£75+

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8Very Good(2613)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£141+

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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8Very Good(2045)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£89+

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Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown

8.9Very Good(2866)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Downtown

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£50+

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Gayana Marine Resort

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.4Very Good(473)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£198+

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Grandis Hotels and Resorts

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9Very Good(2097)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

£86+

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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Sabah

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Sabah with confidence.

How much does a hotel cost in Sabah?

The average price of a double room in Sabah is £95 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as £34 per night. Expect to pay around £63/night for a 4-star hotel in Sabah and £62/night for a 5-star, with prices varying by date.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Sabah?

Hotels are cheapest in Sabah in May, with average rates of £48. In comparison, July is the most expensive month, with prices at £109.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Sabah?

Saturday offers the lowest rates in Sabah, with an average nightly price of £43. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at £88.

How much is a hotel in Sabah for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Sabah found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was £8, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was £18. The cheapest room found overall was for £8.

How much is a hotel in Sabah for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Sabah for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for £9 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as £9 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from £21 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Book at least 4 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Sabah hotel.

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Average price (weeknight)	£71
Average price (weekend night)	£220

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Sabah, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Sabah in May and January.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Sabah if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Sunday, which is usually the most expensive day.
The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Sabah found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £13, while the most expensive was £94.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Sabah for 2 days.

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What is the most popular destination in Sabah?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Kota Kinabalu (85% of total searches to Sabah). The next most popular destinations are Sandakan (9%) and Semporna (5%). Searches for hotels in Sepilok (2%) are also popular.
How much is a cheap hotel in Sabah?
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Sabah for as cheap as £5 (Semporna) in the last 3 days. The average price is £52.

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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Sabah

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Sabah with confidence.

How much does a hotel cost in Sabah?

The average price of a double room in Sabah is £95 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as £34 per night. Expect to pay around £63/night for a 4-star hotel in Sabah and £62/night for a 5-star, with prices varying by date.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Sabah?

Hotels are cheapest in Sabah in May, with average rates of £48. In comparison, July is the most expensive month, with prices at £109.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Sabah?

Saturday offers the lowest rates in Sabah, with an average nightly price of £43. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at £88.

How much is a hotel in Sabah for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Sabah found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was £8, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was £18. The cheapest room found overall was for £8.

How much is a hotel in Sabah for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Sabah for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for £9 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as £9 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from £21 per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Book at least 4 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Sabah hotel.

How much is a Sabah hotel?

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4 stars and above

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