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4.5 Star Hotel
Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel
Part of the international Marriott chain, this gigantic hotel on the southern fringe of town offers all ...
Kota Bharu hotels and hostels
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Kb Backpackers Lodge
Run by the almost surreally friendly Pawi, KB’s actual rooms are only so-so (the bigger the better is th...
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Denai Lodge
Run by former trekking guides, Denai gets high marks for its friendly owners and clean digs...
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2.5 Star Hotel
Tune Hotels Kota Bharu City Centre
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One Station Boutique Hotel
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Crown Garden Hotel
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Crystal Lodge Hotel
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Sabrina Court Hotel
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Habib Hotel
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Dynasty Inn Kota Bharu
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Timur Guesthouse
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Cerana Guesthouse
Hotel Anda
If you need an upgrade to general midrange levels of cool and comfort with slightly less cleanliness, the Anda is a good option. It offers cold air-conditioning and a private room at almost budget rates.
Hotel Sentosa
A pretty basic option, but rooms are just about ok for the price and it's handy for the bus stations at the southern edge of town.
Ideal Travellers’ House
Good for those needing a bit of quiet (there’s a midnight curfew), this backpacker pad is located down an alley off Jln Kebun Sultan. There’s a pleasant garden for having a laze during the day.
Grand Riverview Hotel
Perched on the river edge, this huge hotel offers high standards at reasonable prices; long-term ‘promotions’ will shave around 40% off the published rates.
Sabrina Court
There's a variety of accommodation to choose from at this central hotel, ranging from musty rooms with tiny shared bathrooms (unflatteringly known as 'Lonely Planet rooms') up to more tolerable options with private facilities.
Suria Hotel
A welcoming though slightly drab hotel set right in the heart of town. The cheapest rooms are windowless but there are some more appealing choices boasting natural light and ‘wall to wall carpets’, no less.
E 'N' E Inn
Down a dusty lane off Sri Cemerlang, the E 'n' E is basically a smart borderline-budget hotel. Rooms are small but comfortably furnished and all have satellite TV and private bathrooms. The bigger rooms sleep up to five.
Hotel Perdana
South of the city centre, this grey concrete box remains popular with domestic business travellers and offers some decent facilities including a gym, sauna and tennis court.
Zeck’S Traveller’S Inn
Zeck’s is a long-standing backpacker favourite in a peaceful nook north of the centre, with an attractive little garden to lounge about in and light meals and drinks always at hand. The friendly owner is a mine of information and travel hook-ups.
Dynasty Inn
Modern high-rise on a very busy road near the better-value Crystal Lodge. Rooms with a view of the river are overpriced, while cheaper rooms have a view of the carpark.
Bunga Raya Backpacker Lodge
This friendly hostel right in the centre of town has a collection of small, boxy and mostly windowless rooms, though they're perfectly acceptable for the price.
New Pacific Hotel
This towering chain hotel provides a good level of comfort and service, and the spacious rooms come with all the usual mod cons. However, it’s awkwardly placed on a very busy junction east of the centre. There are regular promotional prices.
Crystal Lodge
This airy place offers the best value in its price range. Rooms are plain but clean and comfortable, and there are free in-house movies and daily newspapers, while the attractive rooftop restaurant has a great view over the river.
Kencana Lodge
This is a bright and fresh-looking hotel located in a quiet spot just off Jln Sri Cemerlang. The rooms are a bit bare, but all have private bathrooms and TVs. There's a Chinese food court next door.
Azam Hotel
This cosy if boring hotel is set right in the heart of town above the photography shop of the same name. The worst rooms are windowless; better ones have nice, natural lighting. Rooms overlooking the street may be subject to noise.
Menora Guest House
This sociable place offers simple accommodation including air-con rooms with shower. It's a bit out of the way but there's a comfy lounge, breakfast bar and a fern- and flower-filled roof garden with a view of the river.
Juita Inn
This centrally located hotel has some neat rooms and a decent restaurant offering live entertainment.
Ridel Hotel
Sitting on the riverfront just up from the jetty, this new 85-room hotel is larger than it seems from the outside. Rooms are small but chic, with pastel painted walls and a minimalist design. Snag a room with a riverfront view if you can.