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A swimming pool with a slide and play structures, surrounded by a tiled deck and palm trees.

A row of modern hotel rooms with large windows and a red roof.

A restaurant interior with wooden benches, a black tiled wall with decorations, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

1. The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud

Kota Belud

฿2,866

฿3,177 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beach with clear turquoise water, a small sandy island with a gazebo, and lush green vegetation.

A wooden deck with a view of a beach and ocean.

A green building with a red roof, a porch, and a small window.

A bamboo shower enclosure with a shelf holding toiletries.

2. The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

Kota Belud

Patrickennienke

฿2,175

฿2,432 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A table set with a martini glass, a cocktail with an orange slice garnish, and a clear glass. There are coasters, a pair of scissors, and a woven placemat. A life ring hangs from a tree, and a sign reads "SEA SAND BEACH."

A hammock tied between trees on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A black leather wallet with "CABANA RETREAT" embossed on it, placed on a table with a plant beside it.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a small table, a lamp, and a plant.

3. Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Kota Belud

"I like the place. very nice, very clean. The housekeeping & reception as well as the staff at the bar are very friendly and because of that i feel very welcomed whereby I invited many of my friends to stay there again a few days after my first visit. BUT on my second visit with my friends we are disappointed when the property don't offer banana boat ride anymore because they said that they don't have a driver. Some of my friends come to try the banana boat. So we said that's fine, we'll play...

Danny

฿1,845

฿2,259 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A two-story building with a corrugated metal roof and a covered porch area.

A bathroom with a fan, sink, and stone wall.

An outdoor wooden deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a metal railing.

A corridor with mosaic walls and a tiled floor, leading to a bright room with a window.

4. Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

Kota Belud

฿438

฿577 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An open wooden door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains.

A rustic wooden house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy area and a tree with ripe fruit.

A market stall with durians displayed in crates.

A group of people standing on a viewing platform with a metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

5. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

Tamparuli

฿510

฿633 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug. There are two doors, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of greenery.

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a mural on the side.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a table with a basket and flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

6. Hotel O Dh Residence

Kota Belud

฿824

฿1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Eleanor

฿4,925

฿5,401 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and red-roofed buildings.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and blue chairs, fish-shaped hanging lights, and a central pillar.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a refrigerator, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear waters, and lush greenery.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

Tuaran

฿2,019

฿2,263 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

9. Mile 36 Lodge

Ranau

Wei Suan

฿696

฿903 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and armchairs, and a visible entrance to the restaurant.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'Northern Inn' sign, featuring balconies and large windows.

10. Hotel O Northern Inn

Kota Marudu

Gerard

฿555

฿709 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

A room with a black desk, a wall-mounted fan, and a shelf with a hanging item.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a curtain.

A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.

11. Ceaser's Place

Ranau

Robert

฿946

฿1,198 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

A wooden sign with room names and dates, a modern house with a balcony, and lush greenery in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small shelf with a kettle.

A dining area with wooden walls, a large window with a view of trees, and a chandelier.

12. Ayana Holiday Resort

Ranau

"since i'm coming from kota kinabalu first, i called and asked the hotel staff where should i get off, when i get to Kundasang. they told me to get off at kinabalu park entrance which is you have to walk back for 25 minutes (they didn't tell me first). the rain is so heavy, i tried to call them again because i cant find a taxi. but they just put me on voice call.. when i get to the hotel, i told them about the incident and they just laugh it off. i told them, that its not funny, and well they...

kitty10

฿1,125

฿1,297 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.

Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

13. Crystal Hill R

Ranau

Imran

฿554

฿736 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden swing chair with a sign that reads "I'm Waiting for You" on a beach with clear turquoise water and a distant island.

A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof structure at the end, featuring tables and chairs.

A wooden cabin with a central open door leading to a covered outdoor area with wooden benches.

A beachside water park with inflatable play structures, a pier, and a beach area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

14. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

Kampung Mantanani

Jürgen

฿9,455

฿10,294 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with a circular stone feature and a pathway.

15. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Kundasang

Amina

฿1,396

฿1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.

A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

16. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Ranau

Marco

฿1,300

฿1,486 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a tropical island with a wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows.

A covered walkway with a tiled floor, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A tropical resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a beach view.

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a beach.

17. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

Pulau Mantanani Besar

Anonymous traveller

฿5,548

฿7,420 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.

A spa area with multiple seating arrangements, a central water feature, and a reception desk.

18. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

Kunthea

฿2,907

฿3,222 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with three beds, a small table with red cups, a white chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a marble backsplash, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small refrigerator.

19. Wind Valley Farmstay

Ranau

Arifin

฿1,345

฿1,669 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wicker hanging chair, a wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A two-story building with a purple roof and a covered porch.

A reception area with a wooden block counter, stone wall, and large glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

A room with a bed, a wall with a cartoon character, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

Ranau

Aileen

฿486

฿631 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Stay near popular Kota Belud attractions

Mt Kinabalu

9.2/10 (34 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Tamu Kota Belud

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tamu Kota Belud during your stay in Kota Belud. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

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Pandan Pandan Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pandan Pandan Island during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

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Learn more about Kota Belud

Known as the 'Cowboy Town,' Kota Belud hosts vibrant Sunday markets where local Bajau, Dusun, and Kadazan tribes sell handicrafts and fresh produce. Nearby Mount Kinabalu offers spectacular hiking trails, while Mantanani Island's crystal waters provide perfect snorkelling spots to observe colourful marine life.

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A mountain range with a prominent peak, a forested valley, and a small building in the foreground.

Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

10/10 Excellent

"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

10/10 Excellent

"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Kokol Haven Resort

8/10 Good

"Room is spacious..clean..but tv channel all not clear and blurry.."

More cheap stays in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

0.5 KM, Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli Ranau Sabah

฿525

฿649 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Ceaser's Place

Kundasang Ranau Sabah

฿946

฿1,198 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (97 reviews)

Wind Valley Farmstay

Kampung Mesilou Ranau Sabah

฿1,345

฿1,669 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

KM2, Jalan Mohimboyon Kibas Ranau Sabah

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Lodge 37T

Lot 7, 1st Floor, Block B Ranau Sabah

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5/10 (2 reviews)

Hotel Marudu Inn

Lot 61, Pekan Goshen, Jalan Langkon Pitas Kota Marudu Sabah

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Belud?

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This villa offers a private beach and private gardens. Other good options for your stay include The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud and Cabana Retreat - Glamping. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kota Belud has to offer?

Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu: This holiday home rental outside of Kota Belud comes with cable TV so that you can feel at home during your trip. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Belud, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Belud.

What are some hotels with pools in Kota Belud?

The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud: Offers daily, an outdoor pool and free self parking. Cabana Retreat - Glamping and Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Kota Belud.

What is staying in Kota Belud like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Kota Belud has to offer, including its mountain views. In Kota Belud, there are 16 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kota Belud.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Belud?

Natural beauty is on display at Mount Kinabalu National Park, Mt Kinabalu and Pandan Pandan Island. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Tamu Kota Belud and Majlis Daerah Kota Belud. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kota Belud guide.

What's the weather like in Kota Belud?

The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Kota Belud are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 269 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Kota Belud hotels

1. The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud

2. The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

3. Cabana Retreat - Glamping

4. Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

5. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

6. Hotel O Dh Residence

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

8. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

9. Mile 36 Lodge

10. Hotel O Northern Inn

11. Ceaser's Place

12. Ayana Holiday Resort

13. Crystal Hill R

14. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

15. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

16. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

17. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

18. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

19. Wind Valley Farmstay

20. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

Stay near popular Kota Belud attractions

Mt Kinabalu

Tamu Kota Belud

Pandan Pandan Island

Learn more about Kota Belud

Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Kokol Haven Resort

More cheap stays in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

Ceaser's Place

Wind Valley Farmstay

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

Lodge 37T

Hotel Marudu Inn

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