Hotels in Sabah

Seeing as the average price for a hotel in Sabah in ₹ 29,794/night, a good deal for a nightly rate on a hotel room would be anything under ₹ 29,794/night. If you’re looking for a cheap destination to visit in Sabah, we would recommend Lahad Datu, as it is generally the cheapest city to stay in.

Of all the hotels in Sabah, the most highly regarded hotel by momondo users is Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel, which received a rating of 9.6. Following Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel was Homy Seafront Hostel with a rating of 9.2 and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu with a rating of 9.2.

Out of all our users looking for a hotel in Sabah in the past 12 months, 22% booked a room at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, making it the most popular hotel in Sabah. 3,953 of our users gave Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu a rating of 8.7 out of 10.

₹ 14,661 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Sabah during the month of February. The cheapest rate for a double room in Sabah during this month was for ₹ 1,447 per night (in Kota Kinabalu).

Visiting and staying overnight in Kota Kinabalu will cost you a premium compared to the rest of Sabah. Expect to pay ₹ 3,316 per night, a rate that is about 34% more than the country’s average.

If you are travelling to Sabah on a budget, plan to stay in Lahad Datu which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 87% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Lahad Datu are typically around ₹ 1,541 per night.

If you’re planning to stay somewhere in Sabah with your family, then consider booking rooms at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, which is a popular choice among our users with families. Per night prices average ₹ 25,335 for a room at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu (₹ 33,102 per night) and Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu (₹ 13,561 per night) are other popular family hotel options in Sabah.

Although room rates may vary depending on the time of year, these top three couples hotels in Sabah have the following average rates: ₹ 25,335 per night at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, ₹ 33,102 per night at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and ₹ 13,561 per night at Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu.

There are 3,254 operators available for hotels in Sabah as of February 2026.

Prices for hotels in Sabah refresh daily.

Below are the 3 user recommended hotels in the area of Sabah that is closest to City Mall. The average price near City Mall is ₹ 2,054/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near City Mall are typically 16% less expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is ₹ 2,449.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Sabah that is closest to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The average price near Gaya Street Sunday Market is ₹ 5,316/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market are typically 53% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is ₹ 2,449.

momondo users have recommended 1 hotel to users looking to stay near Poring Hot Spring. Hotels in this area have an average price of ₹ 3,889 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Poring Hot Spring are typically 37% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is ₹ 2,449.