Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Kota Kinabalu
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Single • 86 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 409 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 409 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
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4.0
The staff were awesome and very helpful. Good English is spoken at the desk. They changed our room on request after the incessant lift bell and the loud rubbish collection in the street prevented us from sleeping. The room we spent the last 2 nights in was great #9614.
Housekeeping were cheerful and diligent.
Everything was spotless and the pure cotton sheets were a real luxury.
The hotel is 5 - 10 mins walk from the waterfront and there are innumerable cheap and cheerful local eateries within a few minutes, by foot. The route from the airport was direct..
A jug and a refrigerator in the room were very helpful.
Our initial room ( #9401) was on the fourth level and just down the corridor from the lift. Ask for a room on the 6th level, particularly on a Sunday night when the hour long rubbish collection begins at midnight. In order to avoid the disruption of the lift ding - dong, ask for a room around the corner from the lift and the stairwell.
The aircon in our first room did not work .
More direct light to enable reading would be good.
The internet dropped out frequently.
2.0
The best thing in this hotel is its location. They also provide a free ride to the airport, but you should know about it and ask them. The bathroom is new, however, not really comfortable. There is a kettle in the room, and they provide some cheap coffee, so you can arrange some breakfast for yourself.
Everything is very old including air conditioner that seemed to be broken, but the staff said that there was some switch that I should know I have to switch on, and then it would work. The towels were so old that lost their white colour and where gray-yellow. There is a fridge in the room, but it was not possible to close it. The windows are not sound-protecting, and you can hear a street noise during the night. As my window was turned to the parking, I really had it. Additional noise comes from elevator: you hear the sound of it when it stops on each floor.
4.5
Old hotel but yet clean and comfortable bed with decent bathroom space with superb location.
A little bit smelly in the corridor of 6th floor. But not too strong.
4.0
Good location
4.5
Great location and service
None
5.0
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
5.0
Good location and friendly staff,nearby a lot of restaurant and cheaper price.
5.0
Location waa good.. easy to find foods,,just few minutes to shopi g mall, gaya street market n night market
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4.5
Hot water not functioning
5.0
The room were clean and staff were friendly! Location wise was perfect in the heart of KK!
4.5
The room is so comfortable, clean and quiet. Size of room is big and everything is more than expected. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
All are good.
4.0
Strategic location.
5.0
strategic because we aim the night market on the saturday night and the gaya street tamu on the sunday morning..
4.5
overall its worth for stay here...
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1.0
In contrast the room had a lovely shower room. It was large, bright and modern. I left the door open so the bedroom didn't feel as claustrophobic. The hotel is placed in a perfect area and you can walk no problem to the malls or harbour area. You can sit outside in the 'square' where there are benches and watch the world go by. Plenty little shops and places to eat on the doorstep. I have to say the staff were lovely. Very welcoming, cheery and helpful.
Unfortunately the room had a terrible damp kind of smell. When l sat on the bed the first night l wasn't sure if it was actually mildly damp or if it was the humidity. This improved but the room still smelt awful. Although the room was an ok size and l'd chosen one with a window, it was so dark and claustrophobic. The window had a gap when closed and was extremely old and ill fitting. The decor totally out dated and gloomy.
5.0
Everything i like
Nothing i dont like.
5.0
All i like,thaks to reception for upgred my room,friendly staff,clean hotel and room,safely,HELTHY SAFETY COVID-19 SO GREAT,ESAY TO FOUND HALAL FOOD,IM ALWS SUGGEST TO ALL TOURIS AND TRAVELER TO COME,AND STAY IN THIS HOTEL.SAFELY,CLEAN,ESAY TO GET HALAL FOOD,NEAR WITH NITE MARKET,SHUTTLE TRANSPOT,😘😘👍👍 SANGAT TERBAIK.to vistor holidays alone,family,group u can atay here.great price to.
Nothing i dont like🤣
5.0
All is perfect..nice room,clean,staff very friendly,loction is great,safely to stay 100% perffect.im suggest to family travler,couple,solo,and friends.this hotel is wonderfull.come and stay in this hotel..good value for money..
4.0
Comfortable and clean room.. The staff is friendly and helpful.. Overall is good..
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kota Kinabalu?
The average price for a rental in Kota Kinabalu is $58 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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