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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.

1. K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Good to short stay"
Japan
Yu
The price is ₩36,955
₩43,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
K Hotel
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.

2. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, and a great location. Everything was perfect – highly recommended, would definitely stay here again!"
United Kingdom
Krisztina Rahel
The price is ₩60,012
₩68,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a car parked outside, and a clean, reflective floor.

3. Eminent Hotel

Eminent Hotel
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"nice staff and clean room"
Canada
Kevin
The price is ₩46,254
₩49,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Eminent Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

4. Rail Suite Aeropod

Rail Suite Aeropod
2.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 2.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Very near to airport and parking provided. Owner very responsive and give clear instructions for check in. Room clean and neat. Around got many restaurants. Worth the price for stay!😊"
Singapore
Megan May Chen
The price is ₩49,039
₩66,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rail Suite Aeropod
A staircase leading to a landing with a wall-mounted light fixture and a small table with a vase of flowers.

5. One Hotel Lintas Jaya

One Hotel Lintas Jaya
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Up to standard with the price I paid"
Saudi Arabia
Angie
The price is ₩30,646
₩39,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
One Hotel Lintas Jaya
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

6. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 2.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩46,573
₩53,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
A modern elevator lobby with a city view, two elevators, and a no-smoking sign.

7. Lintas Platinum Hotel

Lintas Platinum Hotel
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
The price is ₩49,861
₩53,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Lintas Platinum Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

8. Sabah Luxury Cozy Family Suite

Sabah Luxury Cozy Family Suite
3.5 star property
1.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Close to airport Accomodates a large family group easily Attractive Very clean Secure and safe for children Nice views"
Australia
Beverley
The price is ₩624,351
₩740,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Sabah Luxury Cozy Family Suite
A modern interior with a seating area, a large wooden door, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

9. K Hotel

K Hotel
2.0 star property
2.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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Hong Kong SAR China
LAI FAI
The price is ₩42,930
₩46,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
K Hotel
A beach with a sunset, calm waves, and three people standing on the sand.

10. Seapark Condotel

Seapark Condotel
2.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
4.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"poor"
United Kingdom
nothing works
The price is ₩40,423
₩47,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Seapark Condotel
Front of property

11. Hotel O Rainfield Inn

Hotel O Rainfield Inn
2.0 star property
3.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
The price is ₩24,061
₩29,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hotel O Rainfield Inn
A residential building with a swimming pool, wooden deck, and modern architecture.

12. K Avenue by CAIRO

K Avenue by CAIRO
2.0 star property
2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
The price is ₩36,545
₩46,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
K Avenue by CAIRO
A pool area with a hammock and a mural.

13. K Avenue Sunset Seaview, KK Airport View - Free Parking

K Avenue Sunset Seaview, KK Airport View - Free Parking
2.0 star property
1.9 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
The price is ₩63,296
₩68,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
K Avenue Sunset Seaview, KK Airport View - Free Parking
A large body of water reflecting buildings and a clear sky.

14. Restful Respite Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR

Restful Respite Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR
2.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
The price is ₩68,466
₩101,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Restful Respite Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR
A large body of water with a clear sky and distant buildings.

15. Paradise Perch Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR

Paradise Perch Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR
2.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
The price is ₩76,076
₩110,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Paradise Perch Tanjung Aru Inifnity Pool 2BR
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

16. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is ₩72,408
₩81,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

17. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is ₩213,032
₩254,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

18. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."
United States
Paula
The price is ₩88,501
₩98,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

19. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (205 reviews)
"The complimentary airport shuttle (one-way only) was very useful along with the breakfast buffet. Definitely worth staying if you do not want to go island hopping or to the city centre"
Australia
Velmor
The price is ₩48,909
₩56,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is ₩111,105
₩123,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
K Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
29 reviews
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A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
40 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a car parked outside, and a clean, reflective floor.
Eminent Hotel
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
264 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Rail Suite Aeropod
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
5 reviews
View
A staircase leading to a landing with a wall-mounted light fixture and a small table with a vase of flowers.
One Hotel Lintas Jaya
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
13 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Intl. Hotel Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms very very clean, on"
Claudine 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Kota Kinabalu

C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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7.8/10 Good! (226 reviews)

Guide to exploring around Kota Kinabalu Intl.

Kota Kinabalu Intl. hotels information

Number of reviews
292
Accommodation
533 hotels
Lowest Price
₩29,274
Highest Price
₩740,023

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations located within a mile of the airport.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

K Hotel is a popular hotel, featuring concierge services and flat-screen TVs. It's located a short 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). Other places to stay within close proximity to the airport include Napzone KKIA by Sovotel and The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).

What can I see and do near the airport in Kota Kinabalu?

Sights like Koisaan Cultural Village and Atkinson Clock Tower highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park, and Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Monsopiad Cultural Village, and Aquascape Center are some favorites close by Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).