Posted on Feb 19, 2026|Standard Family Room
TinayuGiven that it's an offshore stay, the facilities and amenities can't be compared to those on land... but the scenery is fantastic and the staff are very enthusiastic, even if communication was a bit difficult due to language barriers. Overall, I'm very satisfied. As for areas for improvement, I have a suggestion regarding the meal package format! Personally, I think: 1. The meal package should be canceled in favor of an à la carte system. 2. A set menu option should be offered. 3. There should be improvements to management systems and oversight measures, etc. Overall, the dining experience was very poor and chaotic... Some people ate until they were stuffed, some wasted food, and some couldn't get any good food at all... The experience was extremely bad. I believe this isn't solely an issue with individual guests, but rather a significant hotel management problem ^_^
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Price per night from€ 226
Posted on Jun 7, 2026|Superior King Room
muhammadAI stayed in Room 3121 (superior king).
Cons
- The room door can sometimes be difficult to open. You need to tap the key card, turn the handle, and push the door slightly harder than usual. The same issue occasionally occurs when opening the door from inside.
- The hotel's WiFi signal does not reach the room.
- An iron is not provided in the room.
- The room door is only moderately soundproof (around 60%), so noise from outside can still be heard.
- A laundry bag is not provided.
Pros
- The room rate is very affordable and reasonable for the condition and facilities offered by the hotel.
- The room is very spacious and comfortable.
- Five clothes hangers are provided.
- A hair dryer is available.
- Basic toiletries provided include shampoo, body wash, and a shower cap.
- The TV offers five channels.
- Two complimentary bottles of drinking water are provided.
- A kettle, two sets of coffee and tea, along with sugar and creamer, are available.
- Two mugs and spoons are provided.
- The air conditioning works well and keeps the room very cool.
- Basement parking is available. Access is through the side of the Tang Dynasty Hotel lobby. The parking system is cashless and uses number plate recognition. Inform the TD Plaza Hotel lobby staff of your vehicle registration number, and they will register it. Each exit is charged at a special rate of RM2 when you tap your bank card.
- The hotel's location is excellent. Imago Shopping Mall is within walking distance (10min +-)
- Nearby amenities include Bataras Supermarket, Orange Market, KFC, Papa's, and Golden Fish.
- There is also a night market beside the building.
- For seafood lovers, Anjung Senja is located behind Wawasan Plaza.
- Beautiful sunset views can be enjoyed from the Anjung Senja area all the way to the back of Marriott Hotel.
- For those who enjoy brisk walking, jogging, or running, there is a dedicated pedestrian and cycling path stretching from Anjung Senja towards the Tanjung Aru junction.
Saya menginap di bilik 3121 (superior king)
Kekurangan
- Pintu bilik kadangkala sukar dibuka. Perlu tap kad, kemudian pusing pemegang pintu dan menolak pintu dengan sedikit kuat. Apabila ingin keluar dari bilik, masalah yang sama kadangkala turut berlaku.
- Liputan WiFi hotel tidak sampai ke dalam bilik.
- Seterika tidak disediakan di dalam bilik.
- Pintu bilik hanya sekitar 60% kedap bunyi; bunyi dari luar masih boleh didengari.
- Beg dobi (laundry bag) tidak disediakan.
Kelebihan
- Harga sangat berpatutan dan sepadan dengan keadaan serta kemudahan hotel.
- Ruang bilik sangat luas dan selesa.
- Disediakan 5 penyangkut baju (hanger).
- Terdapat pengering rambut (hair dryer).
- Kelengkapan mandian yang disediakan termasuk syampu, sabun mandi dan shower cap.
- TV menyediakan 5 saluran.
- Disediakan 2 botol air minuman.
- Terdapat cerek elektrik, 2 set kopi dan teh bersama gula serta krimer.
- Disediakan 2 cawan (mug) berserta sudu.
- Penghawa dingin berfungsi dengan baik dan sangat sejuk.
- Tempat letak kereta disediakan di ruang bawah tanah (basement). Laluan masuk adalah melalui sebelah lobi Tang Dynasty Hotel. Sistem parkir adalah tanpa tunai (cashless); hanya imbas nombor plat kenderaan. Maklumkan nombor plat kepada staf lobi TD Plaza Hotel dan mereka akan mendaftarkannya. Setiap kali keluar, hanya perlu tap kad bank dan kadar parkir adalah RM2 bagi setiap kemasukan.
- Lokasi hotel sangat strategik. Imago Shopping Mall boleh dikunjungi dengan berjalan kaki dalam 10minit
- Berdekatan dengan Bataras Supermarket, Orange Market, KFC, Papa's dan Golden Fish.
- Terdapat pasar malam di tepi bangunan.
- Bagi pencinta makanan laut, Anjung Senja terletak di belakang bangunan Wawasan Plaza.
- Pemandangan matahari terbenam (sunset) yang cantik boleh dinikmati sekitar kawasan Anjung Senja hingga belakang Marriott Hotel.
- Bagi yang gemar brisk walk, berjoging atau berlari, terdapat laluan khas pejalan kaki dan berbasikal dari kawasan Anjung Senja hingga ke persimpangan Tanjung Aru.
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Price per night from€ 16
Posted on Jun 25, 2026
Haf LuqThe hotel offers good value for money, and the room is comfortable. Its location is very convenient, with a shopping mall nearby and plenty of food options and daily necessities within walking distance.
The cleanliness is acceptable, although I'm not always sure whether the room is thoroughly cleaned every time housekeeping comes in. However, overall, my stay has always been satisfactory.
I stay here quite often because it suits my needs, and the service is generally good as well. Overall, a decent and satisfying hotel for the price.
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Price per night from€ 35
Posted on Oct 7, 2026|Tanjung Wing Executive Seaview Suite
BIGyuanyuanyuanyuanyuan
Room: Very spacious, consisting of a dining area, living room, bedroom, two bathrooms, and a terrace. It was comfortable for three adults (though the extra bed in the living room was not very comfortable and not recommended for those with back problems).
Decor: As a historic hotel, it's generally well-maintained. Although half of the rooms are currently undergoing renovation, my room was not affected – I neither saw nor heard any construction (I had specified my room preferences when booking on Ctrip and also emailed the hotel in advance).
Room View: My room was on the 4th floor, which didn't have as good a view as the same room type on the 2nd or 3rd floors (the eaves above obstructed part of the view), and nearby pillars also blocked some of the scenery. It wasn't as good as the standard sea-view rooms at Tanjung Wing, but overall it was still very open with both sea and tree views. For watching the sunset, we'd go to Coco, so it didn't really matter.
Room Location: The Tanjung Wing is quite a distance from the jetty/front desk/Shang Palace (Chinese restaurant). Although buggy bus service is available (by calling room service), during peak hours (12 PM / 3-4 PM), there are fewer buggies, leading to long waits, which is quite inconvenient. Once, I waited half an hour for a buggy from the jetty back to my room.
Restaurants: The breakfast restaurant offered a good variety, but it didn't change much. After eating there four times, there were basically no variations, so it could get repetitive if staying for a long time. It was also very crowded during peak hours. We tried Shang Palace once; the food was delicious, but the air conditioning was very cold, so an extra layer of clothing is recommended. Coco offered afternoon tea as part of the executive lounge benefits; the food was decent, and the location was excellent for watching the sunset.
Service: Overall, the service was quite good, with a few highlights. Firstly, executive rooms included a complimentary airport drop-off. Secondly, the hotel's jetty was very convenient for trips to nearby and distant islands, and they provided comprehensive gear (life jackets/snorkeling equipment/towels, etc.), which was a great experience. Thirdly, the lounge was excellent, available for use both before check-in and after check-out, which is very convenient for red-eye flights.
Overall, I'd give the hotel an 85-90 out of 100. There's room for improvement, but in Kota Kinabalu, I don't think there are any better options.
Chinese Service: When booking, I assumed many hotel staff would speak Chinese, but in reality, very few could communicate fluently in Chinese. So, if you don't speak any English, your stay experience will definitely be affected (e.g., when participating in water sports).
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Price per night from€ 161
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
Guest User
The water in the hotel's area is heavily polluted; it's so dirty that snorkeling is completely out of the question! The front desk staff were very perfunctory with guest requests and didn't follow through on promises. In the morning, we requested a private boat tour for island hopping and snorkeling. We discussed the time and itinerary with the dive center staff and finalized the price with the front desk. We even altered our subsequent travel plans for this. However, by 4 PM, we still hadn't received confirmation. When we called the front desk, they told us they couldn't arrange it. We asked several people, and got different explanations: first they said there were no boats, then that other guests had already been arranged for island hopping, and then that there would be a storm the next day (which turned out to be perfectly calm). I suggest the hotel improve its island hopping service. For those looking to dive, definitely don't consider this hotel! Also, the beach is incredibly tiny, barely palm-sized!
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Price per night from€ 184
Posted on Apr 19, 2026
Anonymous User
Everything is good there. Excellent place for relaxing and chilling. Food is tasty. Scene is really superb. Not the cleanest but still acceptable, could be improved.
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Price per night from€ 42
Posted on Feb 10, 2026|Kinabalu Villa
TravelwithBamThe staff friendliness is just amzing 10/10. Excellent Service.Our room had amazing view of the sea and opposite resort called Gayana.
Dinner: Only Buffet option is available and its about RM167/person +taxes. The spread are fairly good and it is delicious.
Though they do have 2 more different Restaurant in the island,Japanese and fine dining.
Breakfast: Included in the room price. Menu changes daily.
I have nothing to complaint about the room,for us its comfortable.All rooms have exactly the dane Designs the only difference is where it is located. You are paying for the view.
Activities: For me I think 3 days 2 nights are perfect to spend your time here, swimming by the pool,kayaking,snorkling,Jungle trekking, visiting the private beach. 1 hour complimentary use of snorklinh masks. I like the public guests showers and towel provided.Very convinient.
One thing that I would like to comment is the boat fees are relatively very expansive.15 mins speedboat per person one way cost about Rm80+taxes..Just return trip cost RM170++ per person. This is not even including island conservation fees and tourist fees. All this added fees makes the Hotel cost more expansive. Because a boat trip to nearby or same Island cost only Rm40. GAYANA ECO RESORT provided inclusive/complimentary return boat fees. I hope the Management can improve this because we as Guests are going to spend more money on F&B and at the Bar.
Last but not least I would like to compliment the service and staffs in thsi Resort I think they did such an amazing job. Overalö the Resort is beautiful andclose to the nature.
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Price per night from€ 195
Posted on Aug 23, 2026|Executive Family Room
vivizhu0819This hotel is truly excellent! The rooms were cleaned promptly and thoroughly every day (just remember to hang the 'clean my room' sign before 2 PM, otherwise the staff will be off duty). They even provide cookies and green tea. We were a party of three and stayed comfortably. It's also super close to DBKK, Suria Sabah Mall, and Gaya Street, just a few minutes away. Honestly, I can't find any flaws. The only minor point I could nitpick is that the front desk staff aren't very fluent in Chinese, but their service was incredibly warm and friendly. The guy from the 9th floor was particularly polite; he brought us extra supplies multiple times and even took off his shoes before entering our room. Super courteous!
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Price per night from€ 19
Posted on Sep 19, 2026|Premier Villa With Private Balcony And Staircase
Eva.Chan
My stay at Sky Water Villas was absolutely fantastic. The moment I arrived, the overall ambiance made me feel completely relaxed.
The room was clean and comfortable, with ample space. The beautiful sea view from the room was breathtaking, and staying in an overwater villa truly felt special. The surrounding water was incredibly clear and postcard-perfect. Just sitting outside the room and gazing at the sea was incredibly therapeutic.
What surprised me most was seeing so many starfish nearby, and I even had the good fortune to encounter a sea turtle at night. These moments truly added unforgettable memories to my stay. 🐢⭐️🌊
The staff were all very friendly and provided excellent service. They were always eager to help whenever needed, making the entire stay even more comfortable and pleasant.
If you love sea views, overwater villas, and a quiet, relaxing getaway, Sky Water Villas is definitely worth experiencing. Waking up to the ocean every day and having the chance to see marine life at night made it a truly unique and special part of my Semporna trip.
Overall, I was extremely satisfied with my stay. I would happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking to unwind and enjoy the sea. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Price per night from€ 199
Posted on Aug 3, 2026|Deluxe Twin Room With Boat Transfer
Guest User
Many of the positive reviews for this place are likely influenced by the free coconut water offered for writing a review upon check-out. Without any incentives, I'll honestly share my experience.
1. **Pros:** The water quality around Mantanani Island is excellent, and the snorkeling and diving offer stunning views. The staff are friendly, and the island scenery is definitely worth experiencing.
2. **Cons:** The island is swarming with tour groups, and there's a constant stream of elderly people and children, so it's not ideal if you're looking for a peaceful atmosphere. We stayed for three nights, paying over 4,000, and were assigned room 27, which was right next to the staff dormitory. The facilities in the room were very old. Additionally, the adjacent room housed different tour guides every day, and we couldn't see the sea at all from our room. For independent travelers paying this price, getting a room like this is truly unsatisfactory.
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Price per night from€ 123