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A restaurant interior with wooden benches, a black tiled wall with decorations, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.
A row of modern hotel rooms with large windows and a red roof.
A buffet area with a variety of food items, including sliced vegetables and meats, under a covered section with multiple tables and chairs.

1. The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud

The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud
Kota Belud
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud
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 black leather wallet with "CABANA RETREAT" embossed on it, placed on a table with a plant beside it.
A hammock tied between trees on a beach with a sunset in the background.
A tented accommodation with two beds, a small table, a lamp, and a plant.

2. Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping
Kota Belud
Malaysia
Danny
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cabana Retreat - Glamping
A beach with clear turquoise water, a small sandy island with a gazebo, and lush green vegetation.
A room with a bunk bed, a mosquito net, and a wooden bunk bed frame.
A green building with a red roof, a porch, and a small window.
A wooden deck with a view of a beach and ocean.

3. The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud
Kota Belud
Netherlands
Patrickennienke
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud
A two-story building with a corrugated metal roof and a covered porch area.
An outdoor wooden deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a metal railing.
A bathroom with a fan, sink, and stone wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a stone wall, a small fireplace, a fan, and a window with curtains.

4. Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

Hotel O Flinstone Lodge
Kota Belud
NZ$31
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge
An open wooden door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains.
A single-story building with a flat roof, a porch, and a clear sky.
A group of people standing on a viewing platform with a metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A rustic wooden house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy area and a tree with ripe fruit.

5. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu
Tamparuli
NZ$34
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu
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 modern building with a covered patio area, a mural on the side, and a parking lot.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a black door marked with the number 4, a large window with a view of the outside, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

6. Hotel O Dh Residence

Hotel O Dh Residence
Kota Belud
NZ$53
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel O Dh Residence
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
Australia
Alister
NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and red-roofed buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a refrigerator, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and blue chairs, fish-shaped hanging lights, and a central pillar.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran
Tuaran
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran
A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small shelf with a kettle.
A wooden sign with room names and dates, a modern house with a balcony, and lush greenery in the background.
A dining area with wooden walls, a large window with a view of trees, and a chandelier.

9. Ayana Holiday Resort

Ayana Holiday Resort
Ranau
Finland
Anonymous traveller
NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ayana Holiday Resort
A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.
A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.
A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with a circular stone feature and a pathway.

10. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
Kundasang
United Kingdom
Amina
NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
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 room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.

12. Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
Ranau
Malaysia
Wei Suan
NZ$45
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Mile 36 Lodge
A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and armchairs, and a visible entrance to the restaurant.
A modern interior with a white brick wall, a logo for 'Northern Cafe', and a seating arrangement of two sofas and two small tables.
A multi-story building with a prominent 'Northern Inn' sign, featuring balconies and large windows.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a refrigerator.

13. Hotel O Northern Inn

Hotel O Northern Inn
Kota Marudu
United Kingdom
Gerard
NZ$38
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hotel O Northern Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A row of yellow buildings with blue railings and large windows.
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.

14. Wind Valley Farmstay

Wind Valley Farmstay
Ranau
Singapore
Arifin
NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Wind Valley Farmstay
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 wooden cabin interior with a bed, sofa, TV, and wooden furniture.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a beach view.

15. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa
Pulau Mantanani Besar
Singapore
Anonymous traveller
NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa
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 wooden cabin room with a bed, a bench, and a view of the beach.

16. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham
Kampung Mantanani
Sweden
Jürgen
NZ$547
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham
A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.
A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a curtain.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

17. Ceaser's Place

Ceaser's Place
Ranau
United States
Robert
NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Ceaser's Place
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

18. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.
A night sky with stars and the Milky Way, a wooden cabin, and surrounding greenery.
A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

19. J Residence

J Residence
Ranau
United States
Pierre
NZ$73
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
J Residence
A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with a window view of trees, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.
A room with a refrigerator, a freezer, and shelves stocked with various food items.
A rustic wooden structure with a metal roof, a water feature, and a map on the wall.

20. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
Ranau
Singapore
Seok Lan
NZ$61
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
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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

Recent Reviews in Kota Belud

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."
Alister 7-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

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."
Kunthea 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

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."
Renee 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A serene 3-bedroom villa with private beach and stunning views of China Sea

A serene 3-bedroom villa with private beach and stunning views of China Sea

10/10 Excellent
"This property and its surroundings were beautiful. We genuinely had the beach to ourselves which felt very special. The host had furnished and stocked the property to make it comfortable and there was the added bonus of paddle board, snorkeling gear and games too.We had hired a 4x4 and the drive was definitely an experience, however, the cleaner and groundsman were always on site and happy to take us should we need it.We also went scuba diving with Bigfin, who picked us up by boat and we spent a memorable day discovering reefs locally.The description of serene was accurate and I will never forget the views!Bring mosquito protection."
Zoe M. 7-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
A serene 3-bedroom villa with private beach and stunning views of China Sea
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean roon good location"
Marco 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort

8/10 Good
"Room is spacious..clean..but tv channel all not clear and blurry.."
suzanna 2-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Kokol Haven Resort

More cheap accommodation in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

Lodge 37

0.5 KM, Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli Ranau Sabah
NZ$34
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Lodge 37
Ceaser's Place

Ceaser's Place

Kundasang Ranau Sabah
NZ$63
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
6.8/10 (97 reviews)
Ceaser's Place
Wind Valley Farmstay

Wind Valley Farmstay

Kampung Mesilou Ranau Sabah
NZ$89
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)
Wind Valley Farmstay
Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

KM2, Jalan Mohimboyon Kibas Ranau Sabah
Get ratesSuper OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort
Lodge 37T

Lodge 37T

Lot 7, 1st Floor, Block B Ranau Sabah
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5/10 (2 reviews)
Lodge 37T
Hotel Marudu Inn

Hotel Marudu Inn

Lot 61, Pekan Goshen, Jalan Langkon Pitas Kota Marudu Sabah
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Kota Belud?
The best area to stay in Kota Belud is generally on the outskirts of the main town, particularly in areas offering direct access to nature or cultural experiences.For travellers seeking a unique cultural experience, areas near the Kadazan-Dusun villages or along the Tempasuk River are ideal. These locations provide opportunities to stay in traditional guesthouses and experience local life, often including activities like buffalo racing or visiting the local tamu (open-air market). It's a chance to connect with the local community and learn about their heritage.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat with natural beauty often prefer accommodations closer to the coastline or located within the rural landscapes surrounding the town. These spots offer quiet surroundings, often with views of Mount Kinabalu or the South China Sea.
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