The Best Hotels Closest to Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

7.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Jennifer

SAR 134

SAR 159 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

Superior Villa | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

2. J Residence

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Pierre

SAR 161

SAR 185 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen | In-room dining

3. Ayana Holiday Resort

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

SAR 147

SAR 169 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sep - 16 Sep

4. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

SAR 134

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View (1 Queen + 3 Double Decker Beds) | Bed sheets

5. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

SAR 65

SAR 87 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Arifin

SAR 141

SAR 175 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

"We stayed here for one night while exploring the local area. Overall the experience was good, the room was comfortable and the location is convenient. But this is a very basic accommodation, and the bathroom was in need of some repair. The owner and family were very helpful and accommodating, and in general the people in this area are very nice. This is a great location for views of Mt Kinabalu, and for local hikes, and also for visiting the Desa Dairy Farm."

David

SAR 114

SAR 146 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer (on request), slippers, bidet

8. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

SAR 83

SAR 108 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Kinabalu Wing | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

9. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

SAR 227

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

10. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

17 km from Mt Kinabalu

Seok Lan

SAR 104

SAR 133 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Deluxe Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Amina

SAR 52

SAR 66 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

12. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lalitha

SAR 292

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. Crystal Hill R

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Imran

SAR 64

SAR 85 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sep - 11 Sep

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

16.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Aileen

SAR 54

SAR 70 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sep - 11 Sep

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

Zachary

SAR 764

SAR 837 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

16. Lodge 37

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

SAR 55

SAR 69 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

17. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

SAR 174

SAR 188 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

18. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

9.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

SAR 66

SAR 78 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

19. Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang

7.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

SAR 1,551

SAR 1,675 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

20. The Pampines Villa

7.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

SAR 508

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very Good 105 reviews	View
J Residence	7.6 Good 99 reviews	View
Ayana Holiday Resort	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very Good 5 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 146 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

10/10 Excellent

"Staying up in the mountains, you have to accept that you will have insect visitors come in your room. The host gave us a spray to help the insects leave. The host kept our room clean and gave fresh towels. They helped us build our itinerary. I had to have some milk and food for my young kids and they let me use their fridge. Dog was friendly."

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8/10 Good

"Most beautiful view on roof top. Toilet needs to be updated. Smell pretty bad. "

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Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A symmetrical garden with white columns and red wooden beams, a central water feature, and a mountain in the background.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

The Pampines Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park.

How many hotels are there near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mt Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt Kinabalu?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mt Kinabalu, click here.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. A visit to Mountain Garden is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

2. J Residence

3. Ayana Holiday Resort

4. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

5. Mile 36 Lodge

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8. Ceaser's Place

9. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

10. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

11. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

12. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

13. Crystal Hill R

14. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16. Lodge 37

17. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

18. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

19. Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang

20. The Pampines Villa

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Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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