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TTravel with Sugam 2025.12.29
The place is in a prime location. Everything's walkable – sea front, local market, night durian market, lots of shopping malls nearby, and Gaya Street are all just a stroll away!
The only issue is the lift – super crowded with long queues. With the room on level 8, sometimes I had to wait 10mins to board.
Otherwise, great base in Kota Kinabalu.
Very Good
186 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
THB 1,104
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2026.02.02
Facilities: Pretty good for a city hotel, very convenient for dining and shopping.
Hygiene: The hygiene was excellent on the first day, but I was surprised that over a three-day stay, the room was only cleaned once. I had to request water myself, but they provided it promptly when asked. Also, the in-room safe had no battery and couldn't be used. I informed the hotel on the first day, but it was still broken when I left, so I had to carry my passport with me every day.
Environment: The environment is quite nice, with its own swimming pool and clean towels available.
Service: The staff were very friendly, always smiling and greeting guests. However, despite informing the front desk about the safe issue and being told it was 'OK,' no one ever came to fix it.
Very Good
978 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
THB 2,673
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.12.12
The hotel is clean and hygienic. It's a one-bedroom apartment with a washing machine. It's very convenient for getting around, being close to the pier, so you can sleep in a bit. I was always the last one to be picked up for tours. It also has a balcony.
Very Good
122 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
THB 738
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2026.02.04
Definitely value for money. Good location with walking distance to Imago shopping mall, Filipino market and famous restaurants nearby. Nice sea view from the room. Cleanliness of the room also above expectation. Breakfast was average but acceptable.
Very Good
2653 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
THB 1,813
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User 2025.12.05
Generally ok. Spacious room.
They provide clean towels, shower caps and sanitary bag. A roll of toilet tissue. Diluted hand soap. Iron, iron board and hair dryer. Spacious wardrobe. A safe box. 2 small bottle of drinking water. Can refill drinking water at the buffet area. The best part: free parking.
Need to bring your own shampoo and shower gel. The hand soap is very diluted , I think they mixed it with water. The AC inside the room is leaking and got loud noise if the fan in high speed. The floor is a bit dusty. No slippers provided. And the shower area got mold. The sofa got old stained. Netflix not working. Wallpaper’s peeling.
Very Good
841 reviews
8.2/10
Price from
THB 1,005
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
Wwxsky 2026.02.09
The twin room was quite spacious, and the bathroom was large with both a bathtub and a shower area. The breakfast at the ground-floor restaurant offered fresh fruits, juices, teh tarik, and a wide variety of freshly made breads, pastries, and hot dishes. The second-floor pool overlooks the sea. There were many international guests staying there. Booking a month in advance offered great value for money.
Very Good
1619 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
THB 3,115
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
XXiao ling zi 2025.12.21
The location is fantastic, very close to Jesselton Point,銘刻旅行社 (Mingke Travel Agency), Gaya Street, and Suria Sabah shopping mall. It's super convenient for shopping and island hopping.
The hotel itself is quite new, with a stylish design and layout, attracting a lot of younger guests.
Breakfast is excellent – plentiful, exquisite, and high-quality. You can even enjoy it on the outdoor terrace with direct sea views, which is a real bonus.
The pool isn't huge; it's a long, narrow shape, but you still get to enjoy the sea view from there.
My only minor complaints are that they don't provide complimentary bottled water that you can take out (only glass bottles for in-room use), and the lobby on the first floor is a bit small.
Amazing
1726 reviews
9.4/10
Price from
THB 4,111
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
토토푸 2026.01.13
The location was great, so Grab rides were always around 2000 KRW no matter where I went. There's a supermarket and a market nearby, which was convenient for buying fruit. It seems like each room here has a different host, so finding a good one is probably key! The host I had communicated quickly and effectively via KakaoTalk, which I really appreciated, and they promptly and pleasantly resolved anything I needed. The downside was that the water pressure was weak, and the hot water wasn't very hot, more lukewarm.
Amazing
104 reviews
9.4/10
Price from
THB 1,635
per night
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 89% of visitors choose this area
SStiffler 2025.12.07
I had an excellent stay at Ming Garden Hotel & Residences for my recent business trip. The hotel hits the mark on all fronts—the location is strategic for getting around, and the service was incredibly efficient and welcoming. My room was spotless and very comfortable for working. Highly recommended for business travellers looking for a hassle-free experience.
Very Good
1256 reviews
8.2/10
Price from
THB 1,301
per night
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AAnonymous User 2026.01.25
It is still pretty new, the room is okay, smart tv is a plus with Netflix and Youtube, room is clean enough compared to other places and we were staying there with car for the weekend, so far parking still can find dbkk parking, the private parking area is pricy. But so far all smooth check in and out, there is a 24 hour convenient store connected to lobby. Have not tried the swimming pool, but there is a cafe near it, not many food options but still okay to try the western food and chill.
Very Good
700 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
THB 1,513
per night
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8.4/10
Very Good
GGuest UserKlagan Regency has been my family choice since its opening. And everytime we went,everything is perfect!from the process of check in went smoothly until checkout,we've been treated kindly by the staffs..not to mention the buffet breakfast,especially the nasi lemak❤️.the hotel is connecting to the mall and theres a convenience store next to the hotel,just a few steps from the entrance.we'll definitely come again❤️
9.0/10
Great
GGuest UserI came here from the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang in Penang, which is a hotel from the 1970s, and it was surprisingly good overall. I actually expected this newer hotel to be much better, but I was genuinely shocked upon check-in. The room facilities were the worst I've stayed in during the past ten years, comparable to a county guesthouse from over two decades ago. I'm speechless. Even if they don't want to spend money on renovations, they could at least replace the electrical outlets and add USB ports. The balcony door lock was broken, the curtains were stained, and the hairdryer was like something from my student days. When people talked on the balcony next door, it sounded like they were right by your head. The shower door in the bathroom didn't close properly, and the toiletries were the lowest tier Shangri-La offers. During Chinese New Year, we paid 5,000 a night for a Kinabalu Wing sea view room (it's usually around 1,800 a night, and I booked it over two months in advance, so I don't know if the agent was ripping us off or if the hotel was just making a fortune). They really treat Chinese tourists as suckers.
The service overall was good. A few individuals at the front desk did have a somewhat arrogant attitude, but perhaps that's just their personality or due to the sheer number of guests during the New Year period. Overall, it was decent.
The hotel breakfast was quite extensive and tastier than at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang and Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
The natural scenery is generally better than Sanya, with many water activities available at reasonable prices. Seafood restaurants in the city are also cheap, just a fifteen-minute taxi ride away. If you're looking for value for money, coming during the off-season might be an option, but this hotel is far from comparable to hotels of the same price in Sanya. If you're looking to just relax at the hotel, I'd advise caution in choosing this place.
What I find most baffling is that Ctrip labels this as the number one luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. I have no idea how they define luxury, but I was definitely misled.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night fromTHB 6,854
7.4/10
AAnonymous UserJust got back home yesterday, and I'm determined to write a thorough review for this hotel. My kids also encouraged me to review it, because it truly deserves it. We booked four ocean villas for two nights, and I initially thought our chances of encountering issues would be higher with such a large booking. But we didn't run into any problems at all! In fact, I even regretted not booking more nights, mainly because I was put off by too many negative reviews on Ctrip.
1. **Service:** If you're comfortable communicating in English, the hotel service is absolutely fantastic. Most of the staff speak excellent English and were diligent in explaining activities, facilities, schedules, and programs. They showed us where everything was in the room and proactively informed us about the cost if we broke any of the toiletries bottles. The higher cost for broken bottles is because the contents are genuinely expensive – they're pure plant essential oil toiletries. As someone who regularly uses essential oils, I know they shouldn't be stored in plastic. Plus, these toiletries left our hair and skin feeling moisturized, not dry. I found them to be very effective. If you're worried about breaking them, just place them on the floor.
2. **Seawater:** The seawater is quite clear. While it's not a 'jelly blue,' the clarity is definitely good. We did experience a heavy downpour one day, and the water became a bit murky the next, but it was still perfectly acceptable. The photo of the large sea turtle looks a bit blurry because it was taken with a waterproof phone case, but the water itself was actually very clear. That was taken from under our water villa. The manta ray was photographed near the stairs of our water villa room.
3. **No Outside Food Policy:** They don't allow outside food in the rooms because it attracts ants and monkeys. The front desk has a dedicated area for storing snacks. We didn't bring any snacks into our room and always closed the door promptly, so we didn't have any bugs or insects. A crucial point: absolutely do not feed the monkeys!
4. **Meals:** We had all our meals at the hotel restaurant, and the food was truly delicious. A main meal costs around 90+ MYR per person (about 160 CNY). We felt the food was excellent, with a good variety of dishes and drinks beyond just the main courses. The kids' portions were a bit small; our four children ordered 7 kids' meals, and eventually, we just ordered them regular adult meals instead.
5. **Hot Water:** Regarding previous reviews mentioning no hot water, one of our rooms indeed had this issue. We called the front desk, and it turned out there's a 'water heater' button on the wall. Hot water was available within 15 minutes. So, don't hesitate to ask! Don't be shy; good service often requires you to speak up.
6. **Free Rentals:** Paddleboards, small boats, fins, and masks are all available for free rental.
7. **Marine Life:** In the ocean, we spotted baby sharks, baby manta rays, triggerfish, archerfish (the ones that shoot water), porcupinefish, and even a large sea turtle (which is rare, but we got lucky!).
8. **Welcome/Farewell:** We received a welcome ceremony and a welcome drink upon arrival. Upon departure, we sometimes had the whole staff waving goodbye to us.
9. **Guest Demographics:** There were a lot of European and American guests at the hotel, some Koreans, but not many Chinese guests. I wonder if this is due to the excessive negative reviews on Ctrip.
10. **Cleanliness:** The hygiene was excellent, and the rooms were very clean. Each room came with life vests, so you could go snorkeling anytime.
That pretty much covers it. I believe if your English communication is good, feel free to chat with the front desk and restaurant staff; they are very engaging. At 8 AM, the hotel organizes a free jungle trek. It was a bit tiring, and we didn't see much – just hiking uphill.
For reference, my experience this trip, and with these four rooms, was genuinely excellent. Having been to places like the Maldives, Bali, and Koh Lipe... I think this hotel offers great value for money, and I would definitely come back. Hotels at this price point on Koh Lipe before were significantly worse.
6.5/10
AAnonymous UserI didn’t pay much attention to the hotel’s details because I was out scuba diving every day. This hotel is old, so if you’re looking for a super clean and modern feel, this isn’t the place for you. They provide a good breakfast, and the staff even packed it for me since I had to leave early for diving. The location isn’t far from the main center, and there are plenty of shops nearby, which is convenient if you want to buy snacks or grab a quick meal.
9.2/10
Great
AAnonymous UserThis hotel was perfect for a completely relaxed trip. I was very satisfied with the room; the balcony was great and offered a good level of privacy. However, my initial idea of stepping right onto the beach didn't pan out. You can see the beach from afar, but that's as close as you get! You actually have to walk through a large area of greenery, so it’s quite a distance from the sand. The only upside is that on a day like this, you can sit outside all day without getting any sun, which was very comfortable. It’s absolutely ideal for just lying back and looking at your phone. Truly a perfect spot for men who just want to chill out.
The Ocean Wing family room would be better for families with two children. For us, with just one child, it felt a bit wasteful as the top bunk was empty, haha. The Garden Wing pool is livelier and also a good spot for watching the sunset. If you like a more vibrant atmosphere, stay there. If you prefer quiet, choose the other side. Our family room, 1802, was actually about the same distance from the Garden Wing lobby as it was from the Ocean Wing front desk. Walking through the connecting corridor was fine, and it wasn't hot. At night, the path with the lawn lights was also very close. The so-called Ocean Wing is actually quite quiet, and the rooms have a large outdoor resting area. As for value for money, that’s up to you to decide. The ground floor of the Garden Wing only has two small outdoor stools and gets more sun.
The room itself was quite cool, with strong air conditioning. I recommend wearing long sleeves when going to the restaurant for meals – definitely long sleeves! For dining, I’d suggest the Garden Wing buffet restaurant; they have more variety.
Regarding booking activities, I recommend emailing the hotel in advance to confirm your booking number and the activities you want to do. Otherwise, don't expect to be able to book activities like the night animal viewing on the spot. There are only slots for 10 people per day, and usually, three families are enough to fill them. So, I couldn't book anything during my two-day stay, which was very disappointing.
One friendly aspect might be for children who need childcare. Upon check-in, they give you a daily activity list in both English and Chinese, and children can be supervised. Daily drinks and food are replenished. You can actually order Grab food delivery, but there's an extra 10 RM delivery fee. It’s really far, over ten kilometers! So remote... There’s a restaurant nearby called Dongfang Tea Restaurant; you can search for it on Dazhong Dianping. Add the owner's phone number on WeChat, and he'll come pick you up! It can save you a lot; it's about 90 RMB per person. The hotel's buffet dinner isn't great, not as good as the breakfast buffet. That's what people who tried it said; I didn't, haha. Breakfast lasts from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and I usually went around 9:30 or 10:00 AM and stayed until after 10:30 AM.
The shuttle bus schedule is also very useful in my pictures. For check-out, I left around 12:30 PM, and the front desk told me to be in the lobby 15 minutes early for the bus. The drop-off time is excellent, taking you to Imago Shopping Mall. However, they can't drop you off at the airport directly; there are only two airport shuttles, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Finally, here's a tip: there's a QR code in the lobby to register as a Shangri-La member. Just scan it and register your membership number to receive a complimentary four-piece travel size shower gel set.
There's also Chinese-speaking staff at the front desk (see picture). You can ask for her if needed.
Summary: For older children, swimming before sunset is perfect, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, watching the sunset all the way – it’s stunning.
Cons: Far from the city, and activities are difficult to book.
Food: They have all the usual stuff, so it's just okay.
Overall, it's a hotel very suitable for a completely relaxed and laid-back stay.
8.0/10
Very Good
TTravel with SugamThe place is in a prime location. Everything's walkable – sea front, local market, night durian market, lots of shopping malls nearby, and Gaya Street are all just a stroll away!
The only issue is the lift – super crowded with long queues. With the room on level 8, sometimes I had to wait 10mins to board.
Otherwise, great base in Kota Kinabalu.
Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night fromTHB 1,104
7.3/10
GGuest Userjust prepare your towel at room..so i don't need to pickuo at counter...and one more things..i stay for 2 night..but when i ask for room service..didn't change the blanket..poor me..
8.9/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserDefinitely value for money. Good location with walking distance to Imago shopping mall, Filipino market and famous restaurants nearby. Nice sea view from the room. Cleanliness of the room also above expectation. Breakfast was average but acceptable.
9.1/10
Great
HHefeng05This is my second stay at the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, and the experience was excellent once again! 👍
📍 The location is absolutely perfect, right in the city center. It's a 5-10 minute walk to shopping malls and duty-free shops, and even closer to Durian Street and Gaya Street, making it super convenient for dining, shopping, and exploring. In the evenings, it's lovely to stroll to the night market or the seafront.
🛏️ I highly recommend the high-floor sea-view rooms. The views are unbeatable 🌊, and watching the sunset is breathtaking! The rooms are spacious and clean, the bedding is comfortable, and it's perfect for family trips. They even offer a complimentary extra bed, which is a thoughtful touch.
🍽️ The breakfast deserves special praise! There's a wide variety of dishes, and the freshly cooked noodles and rice vermicelli have different toppings each day – the beef and tendons are incredibly flavorful 😋. The Teh Tarik (pulled tea) is rich and aromatic, and the croissants are thin and crispy, unlike any I've had in China! The Chinese-speaking staff even help prepare the Teh Tarik, providing friendly and attentive service.
💁 The staff are always smiling, proactive, and enthusiastic. Communication in Chinese is largely seamless, making you feel right at home.
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest UserEverything was fine. Service, location. Easy access. Free parking. Beautiful sight of room. Except I do feel the size of beds seem smaller than other hotel.
Location is nice. Easy to walk around other places. Near KK plaza & walking distance to waterfront & centrepoint sabah. But do smell market at the parking lot.
Swimming pool cgood. Got both for adult and kids. I do wish more table & seats provided outside of changing room.
Breakfast was worth it. For kids & adults. I would suggest if you could add hot chocolate for drinks as well.
Personally I would like to stay at this hotel next time.
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night fromTHB 2,433
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