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About the Hotel

No 21 Jalan Tugu Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88916

Rooms with city views

Every room at Hotel Kinabalu includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower facilities. Rooms offer views of the city and feature parquet floors, free toiletries, and a sitting area. Some rooms also have a washing machine and dryer.

Near shops and waterfront

Hotel Kinabalu is a 5-minute walk from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Warisan Square, and Centre Point Mall. The IMAGO Shopping Mall is 1.5 km away, and the Gaya Street Sunday Market is 1.5 km from the property. Local eateries are within a 5-minute walk.

Diving and snorkeling nearby

The area around Hotel Kinabalu is popular for snorkeling and diving. The Likas City Mosque is 4 km away, and the Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre is 3 km from the hotel.

Airport and transport options

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 km from Hotel Kinabalu. The hotel offers car hire, and the tour desk can assist with travel and sightseeing bookings.

24-hour front desk

Guests at Hotel Kinabalu have access to a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides laundry services and ironing facilities.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
11 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Kota Kinabalu800 m
Airports
Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) 7.6 km
Train
North Borneo Railway 4.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Guest Parking

  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

No 21 Jalan Tugu Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88916
Map view
No 21 Jalan Tugu Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88916
Nearby
Shopping Area
Warisan Square
460 m
100 km north of Kota Kinabalu
Desa Dairy Farm
50 m
5 kilometres away from the KK City Centre
Menara Tun Mustapha
50 m
Shopping Area
Centre Point
290 m
Dinawan Island
100 m
Park
City Park
1.0 km
Market
Pasar Malam Sinsuran
590 m
Shopping Area
Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront
450 m
Park
Weston Wetland Park
1.2 km
Jln Tun Fuad Stephens
Handicraft Market
480 m
Restaurants
New Rahmat Restoran
60 m
Jalan Tugu
City Food Corner
380 m
10 Jalan Sinsuran Blok J
Kungfu Ramen
220 m
Jalan Laiman Diki
Kedai Kopi Kim Hing Lee
430 m
Lot 9 Lorong Sinsuran 3
Seng Hing Coffee Shop
580 m
Lot 10 Lorong Sinsuran 2b
O'Manuk
360 m
Asia city
Kedai Kopi Yee Fung
590 m
127 Gaya Street
Tan Yu Sea Food Restaurant
430 m
Lot 62 Block G
Tamaha Cafe
540 m
12
Vege Garden
910 m
G17

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 4 reviews
7.1
7.1/10 based on 15 reviews
Ben
United States, January  2025
7.0/10

My stay was a bit mixed. The location was great, with taxis and markets just outside the hotel. The room was reasonably clean and comfortable, though I wish there were some coffee and tea options. The Wi-Fi was reliable, which was a plus. However, my experience was marred by a few service hiccups, like the missed airport transfer and payment issues.

Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and comfortable, though a bit basic. It could have benefited from coffee and tea amenities.
Service
5.0
The service had its ups and downs; there was an issue with my airport transfer not showing up, which was frustrating.
Location
9.0
The hotel was conveniently located; taxis were readily available and several markets were within a five-minute walk.
Dining
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were decent, with good Wi-Fi in the room, but it felt like it needed some updates.
Charles
United States, December  2024
7.2/10

I had a decent stay overall, but it started on a frustrating note when my airport transfer didn't show up even though it was confirmed. The rooms were clean and the air conditioning worked well, which was a relief given the noise and smells I'd forgotten about from my last trip to Asia. The location was convenient with taxis and markets very close by, which I appreciated. However, it would have been nice if coffee and tea were provided in the room, as it felt a bit lacking otherwise.

Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable, which I needed after a long trip.
Service
5.0
The service could have been better; my airport transfer was not provided as promised.
Location
9.0
The location is quite good, with taxis right outside and markets just 5 minutes away.
Dining
Facilities
7.0
While the Wi-Fi worked well in the room, I felt the lack of coffee and tea amenities.
Mark
United States, December  2024
6.6/10

My stay was decent overall. I found the staff to be cheerful and welcoming, and the room was good with some basic amenities like WiFi working well. However, I faced issues with the airport transfer not showing up, which was frustrating. While the room served its purpose for a quick stop, I did miss having complimentary coffee and tea available. It's a reasonably priced option with easy access to taxis and dining options nearby.

Rooms
7.0
The room was good and clean, but I would have appreciated more amenities like coffee and tea.
Service
5.0
There was an issue with the airport transfer not being provided as confirmed, which was annoying.
Location
8.0
The location was very convenient with taxis just outside and markets only 5 minutes away.
Dining
Facilities
John
United States, December  2024
7.4/10

My stay was a bit mixed. The transfer from the airport fell through, and it was frustrating not to be able to use my visa for some necessary payments. However, the room was clean and had everything I needed. The location is pretty convenient for getting around and exploring. Overall, it was okay but there were definitely some areas that could use improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The room was clean, and the air conditioning worked well, which was a relief. I appreciated the functionality of the TV and overall cleanliness.
Service
5.0
I had issues with the airport transfer that was supposed to be arranged, and the staff was not flexible about payment methods, which was disappointing.
Location
9.0
I found the location convenient. There were plenty of taxis available right outside, and markets and places to eat are just a short walk away.
Dining
Facilities
Clean room
Transfer issues
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