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Discover well-known properties in Kota Bharu that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,017 hotels in Kota Bharu and price data was last updated on 17 March 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kota Bharu is C$ 45/night.
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Jalan Post Office Lama, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with 2 restaurants and a fitness center 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, and a business center. Grand Riverview Hotel offers 299 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
2633 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
C$ 59
Lot PT 1763, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a bidet and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include towels, bathrobes, an electric kettle, and a desk.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
477 reviews
Location
5.8 km from city centre
C$ 30
Lot 202, Jalan Kebun Sultan, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall are onsite. Flora Place Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.5
Good
234 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 37
Jalan KK 5/4, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with free parking This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. AAM Hotel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.3
Okay
664 reviews
Location
5.8 km from city centre
C$ 20
Kota Sri Mutiara Jln Yahya Pet, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Central hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Kota Bharu Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel) offers 298 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
2192 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
C$ 67
Jalan Mahmood, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to State Museum This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite. Perdana Kota Bharu offers 272 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
3108 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
C$ 80
Kbcc, Jalan Hamzah, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a conference center and laundry facilities. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre offers 172 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
1414 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
C$ 26
PT 968, Jalan Kuala Krai, Wakaf Che Yeh, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with a fitness center and a sauna Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
1472 reviews
Location
7.1 km from city centre
C$ 42
Lot 1159 & 1162, Seksyen 11, Jalan Maju, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, self parking, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and free breakfast. Housekeeping is not available. Jewels Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kota Bharu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.2
Excellent
1034 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 36
124, Jalan Che Su, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Bharu with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace A fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Crystal Lodge offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
1121 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
C$ 42

Travel insights for hotels in Kota Bharu

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Kota Bharu including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Kota Bharu?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Kota Bharu is December (C$ 48). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kota Bharu is September (C$ 137).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Kota Bharu?

The cheapest day to stay in Kota Bharu is Monday (C$ 45). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is C$ 128.

How much is a hotel in Kota Bharu tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Kota Bharu tonight starting as low as C$ 11, rising to an average cost of C$ 56, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from C$ 31 for a 4-star hotel in Kota Bharu for tonight.

How much is a Kota Bharu hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Kota Bharu this weekend for as little as C$ 16/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as C$ 16/night. For a 4-star hotel in Kota Bharu, the cheapest rate recently found was C$ 31/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Kota Bharu?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 79 days before your trip to Kota Bharu. The lowest price found when booking 79 days ahead was C$ 16 per night.

Top-rated Kota Bharu hotels

Browse through properties in Kota Bharu that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,017 properties in Kota Bharu and data was last updated on 17 March 2025.
Some of the best Kota Bharu hotel options as decided by our users. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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PT376 Wisma Koop Guru, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.9 km from city centre
C$ 26
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Kota Bharu, Malaysia

Discover affordable stays in Kota Bharu that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kota Bharu can be found for as low as C$ 10 per night. There is currently one property in Kota Bharu that can be booked for this price. Destiny Riverside Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kota Bharu. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Kota Bharu for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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Lot A-01-07, Lot A-01-09, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 10
Avg. per night
1, Jalan Pos Office Lama, Bandar, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 11
Avg. per night
Lot 647, Belakng Emas Link Pacific Hotel, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
C$ 14
Avg. per night
Lot 1086-1089, Seksyen 27, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 14
Avg. per night
5229-H.1st Floor, Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 14
Avg. per night
Lot 1461, Jalan Baung 1/36, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 14
Avg. per night
Pt 204, Seksyen 14, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 15
Avg. per night
Lot 882, Jalan Sri Cemerlang 11/27, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
C$ 16
Avg. per night
Jalan Sri Cemerlang /, PT 316-324, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 16
Avg. per night
4273-g, Jalan Kebun Sultan, Lorong Sri Cemerlang 6/27, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 16
Avg. per night
Pt 2217 & 2218, Tingkat 1, Jalan Long Yunus, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
2.3 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 16
Avg. per night
Lot 3761, Jalan Temenggung, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 16
Avg. per night
Jalan Padang Garong, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 17
Avg. per night
Lot 275, Section 24, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 17
Avg. per night
Lot 1021 & 1030, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 17
Avg. per night
PT 67, Jalan Pintu Pong, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 17
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Kota Bharu

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Kota Bharu to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Kota Bharu at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Kota Bharu. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
Jalan Mahmood, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 80
Kota Sri Mutiara Jln Yahya Pet, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 67
Jalan Post Office Lama, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 59
3 stars
Lot PT 1763, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 30
Jalan KK 5/4, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 20
PT 968, Jalan Kuala Krai, Wakaf Che Yeh, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 42
Jalan Padang Garong, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 17
2 stars and under
Pt 204, Seksyen 14, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 15
Lot 1086-1089, Seksyen 27, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 14
Lot-2525 Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 30
Lot A-01-07, Lot A-01-09, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 10
4273-g, Jalan Kebun Sultan, Lorong Sri Cemerlang 6/27, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
C$ 16

Where to stay in Kota Bharu

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kota Bharu to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 March 2025.
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About Kota Bharu

Serving as the gateway to the Perhentian Islands, Kota Bharu is renowned for its unique cultural identity and traditional Kelantanese architecture. Ornate palaces and towering mosque minarets dominate the historic city centre, home to one of Malaysia’s most colourful markets.

Things to do in Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu clusters around Padang Merdeka, or “Independence Square”, where Kelantanese museums and palaces can be found. Don’t miss a visit to the former royal residence of Istana Jahar, where a museum details Kota Bharu's royal traditions and the culture of Kelantan.

On the northern edge of the museum is the Kampung Kraftangan, which exhibits traditional woodcarving and local handicrafts. It’s a great place to see batik being made first-hand and pick up some unique souvenirs to take home.

Visit the famous Siti Khadijah Market, set within a distinct, octagonal building in the heart of the city. It is named after Prophet Muhammad’s wife, with predominantly female vendors coming to sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to ready-to-eat snacks.

The highly ornate Masjid Muhammadi is the main house of worship in Kota Bharu. It features colonial architectural elements fused with Moghul-style domes, as well as Roman columns within its main prayer hall, which are embellished with carvings.

Getting around Kota Bharu

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is the main gateway to Kota Bharu, around 20 minutes’ drive north of the city centre. You can catch the train along the Jungle Railway to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, while buses serve as the main means of getting around the city.

Facts about staying in Kota Bharu

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kota Bharu to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 March 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Kota Bharu?

    One of the most popular hotels in Kota Bharu is Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Kota Bharu, which has been reviewed by 1,472 users and currently has a rating of 7.2/10. Other top-rated locations include Rose Garden Inn and Zulanie Suite @ Troika Residence, Wifi & Netflix, which have received 8.6/10 and 7.8/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Siti Khadijah Central Market?

    W Hotel Cemerlang is a hotel near Siti Khadijah Central Market that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.1 across 1,427 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Kota Bharu near Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium?

    W Hotel Cemerlang is a hotel near Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.1 from 1,427 reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Kota Bharu?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Kota Bharu hotels have prices starting from as low as C$ 10/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • Are there any hotels in Kota Bharu close to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa?

    The closest hotel to Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa is Rayyan Soffea Hotel, which is located 4.0 km away from the city center.

  • How many hotels are there in Kota Bharu?

    In total, there are 1,017 hotels to choose from in Kota Bharu, compared to 1,565 properties in Kelantan.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Kota Bharu?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 4 hostels, 4 apartments, and 8 vacation rentals in Kota Bharu.

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