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Featured Sabah Historic Hotels

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 out of 5
5, Jalan Padang Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a reception hall, and a TV in a common area.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Hotel Garden

Hotel Garden

2.5 out of 5
No 3 Lorong Dewan (Australian Palace) Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Hotel Garden features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can take advantage of onsite parking for a fee, along with an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

2.5 out of 5
TB 210-312 Jalan Bunga Tawau Sabah
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Guests of Heritage Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 out of 5
69 Jalan Gaya Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Free Cancellation
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$50 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at The Jesselton Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

3 out of 5
63 Jalan Gaya Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Free Cancellation
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$57 nightly
The price is $64 total per night
$64 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Hotel Sixty3 enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.
Free WiFi
Laundry
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tangki Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Free Cancellation
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$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night
$94 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Pool
Parking included
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$128 nightly
The price is $141 total per night
$141 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for MYR 120 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a gym.
On private beach
Pool
The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency

3.5 out of 5
TB-00-01, 1 Borneo Hypermall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$44 nightly
The price is $50 total per night
$50 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Klagan Regency features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and conference space. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a computer station, and express check-out.
Pool
Free WiFi
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4 out of 5
Km 1 Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night
$100 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Sabah Hotel Sandakan features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Pool
Hot Tub
Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan

3 out of 5
Block 83, Town Centre, 4th Avenue Sandakan Sabah
Hotel Sandakan features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a ballroom and wedding services.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Hotel City View

Hotel City View

3 out of 5
Lot 1, Block 23, 3rd Avenue Sandakan Sabah
Guests staying at Hotel City View enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel

3 out of 5
HS12, Sandakan Harbour Square Sandakan Sabah
Free Cancellation
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$52 nightly
The price is $59 total per night
$59 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at The Elopura Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a banquet hall. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel

3 out of 5
Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7 Sandakan Sabah
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$31 nightly
The price is $36 total per night
$36 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of The Pavilion Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Spa
Parking included
Hotel City Star

Hotel City Star

3 out of 5
Lot 3A - 4B Block 22 4th Avenue Sandakan Sabah
At Hotel City Star, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Labuk Hotel

Labuk Hotel

Block C2 Bandar Labuk Jaya Sandakan Sabah
Labuk Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a meeting room. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Parking included
Free WiFi
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Uncover the Intrigue of a Sabah Historic Hotel

Featuring a variety of historic hotels, Sabah offers travelers a rich tapestry of one-of-a-kind local experiences. Whether you choose opulence or rustic charm, you can embrace life in a different era for a night, a weekend, or an extended stay.

Upgrades and restores
Historic hotels have often been painstakingly restored to reflect their original glory or to update them with a contemporary vibe. You can choose to rough it in humble historic accommodations, or experience the good life in the area's sophisticated restored mansions and original hotels.

Historic hotels allow you to embrace each hotel’s heyday. Sip drinks in a retro bar, relish a candlelit dinner in a lavish dining room, or enjoy a private fire in your own well-appointed suite.

Many historic hotels even feature original grand facades and modern interiors with newly renovated lobbies and rooms. Others have been meticulously restored to reflect every historic detail of the building’s past. Choose how you wish to experience the history of Sabah!

Get a glimpse of the past at a Sabah historic hotel
Whether you’re looking for a retro experience or you want something from a different century, a stay at a famous hotel in Sabah offers an unforgettable escape that will take your vacation to a new and unexpected level.

Discover life in Sabah from a different perspective with a trip back in time and book your historic hotel stay today.

Sabah Historic Hotels essential information

 

Historic Hotels in Sabah

27

Highest price
$141
Cheapest price
$36
Total number of hotels in Sabah
1,033
Popular hotels
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, Hotel Garden, Heritage Hotel, The Jesselton Hotel, Hotel Sixty3, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, The Klagan Regency, Sabah Hotel Sandakan, Hotel Sandakan, Hotel City View, The Elopura Hotel, The Pavilion Hotel, Hotel City Star, Labuk Hotel

 

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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"Everything is good. Staffs are all kind and very nice."
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