Where is the best place to stay in Sabah?

Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Semporna are some of the most favoured places to stay in Sabah.

What are the best hotels in Sabah?

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, rated with a score of 8.8 from 2,937 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Sabah. Other top stays include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, with an average rating of 8.6 from 4,114 reviewers, and Sepilok Forest Edge Resort, with a score of 8.5 from 1,721 reviewers.

What is the cheapest city to visit in Sabah?

Save on your trip to Sabah by staying in either Sandakan or Kota Kinabalu, the two most affordable cities. Staying in Sandakan costs an average of £46 per night, while staying in Kota Kinabalu costs £97 per night on average.

What is the most popular city in Sabah to stay in?

Kota Kinabalu is the most popular city to stay in Sabah based on user search data. Other popular places include Sandakan and Semporna if you’re looking for other options.

What is the cheapest city to visit in Sabah?

The most popular hotel chain in Sabah is Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. Though our users also frequently search for accommodations at WorldHotels or Preferred Hotels and Resorts during their stay in Sabah.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah is July (£80). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is September (£185).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Thursday (£96). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is £161.

How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as £7, rising to an average cost of £50, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £8 for a 4-star hotel in Sabah for tonight.

How much is a Sabah hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Sabah this weekend for as little as £9/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £9/night. For a 4-star hotel in Sabah, the cheapest rate recently found was £9/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 7 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 7 days ahead was £24 per night.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Sabah is July (£80). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Sabah is September (£185).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Sabah?

The cheapest day to stay in Sabah is Thursday (£96). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is £161.

How much is a hotel in Sabah tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Sabah tonight starting as low as £7, rising to an average cost of £50, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £8 for a 4-star hotel in Sabah for tonight.

How much is a Sabah hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Sabah?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 7 days before your trip to Sabah. The lowest price found when booking 7 days ahead was £24 per night.

Top-rated Sabah hotels

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Our users rated these Sabah hotels among the best places to stay. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.

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Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Sabah. There are 3,319 hotels in Sabah and price data was last updated on 7 September 2026. The average price for a stay in Sabah is £124/night.

Where to stay in Sabah

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