Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

Sabah Oriental Hotel, a 4-star property in Kinabalu City, offers stunning views of Mount Kinabalu and the South China Sea. This hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers, providing a range of amenities and services. It features modern facilities, including meeting rooms and a full-service restaurant. Its strategic location near shopping and cultural sites enhances its appeal.

Location

Sabah Oriental Hotel is located 6 miles from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and just a short distance from major shopping areas such as Centre Point and IMAGO Shopping Mall. Local attractions are within walking distance, making it convenient for guests to explore Kinabalu City. This strategic setting provides easy access to both urban amenities and natural beauty.

Rooms

The hotel has 200 tastefully designed rooms, including Deluxe, Superior, and Junior Suites. Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony. Many rooms provide views of the majestic Mount Kinabalu or the South China Sea. Amenities ensure a comfortable stay for both business and leisure guests.

Eat & Drink

Café Oriental offers indoor and Al Fresco dining with a menu featuring Oriental and Western Halal food. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner options. Tapai Lounge complements the dining experience with nightly live entertainment and is an ideal setting for business meetings.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts a fully equipped gymnasium with male and female saunas, and a swimming pool with a sunset patio. Six meeting rooms serve up to 650 people, equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. The hotel ensures that both fitness and business needs are well catered for.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

48 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Superior Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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City Center

Kota Kinabalu4300 ft

Airports

Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) 4.1 mi

Train

North Borneo Railway 1.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Easy Parking!

“The free parking was a real bonus, allowing us to come and go without any concerns about fees or availability.” view full review

Delicious Options!

“The on-site restaurant offered a great selection of meals, making it convenient to enjoy dinner without having to leave the hotel.” view full review

Refreshing Pool!

“The swimming pool was a highlight of our stay, with perfect temperature for a refreshing dip after a long day.” view full review

Excellent Amenities!

“The amenities provided were wonderful, including the nice bathtub which made our relaxation time much more enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

Map view

Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

City landmarks

Museums

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village

1.1 mi

Shopping Area

Warisan Square

5000 ft

Mosque

Sabah State Mosque

1.1 mi

Mall

Central Market

5000 ft

Harbor

Jesselton Point

1.5 mi

Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

5000 ft

Tower

Atkinson Clock Tower

2.0 mi

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen

I Love KK

5000 ft

Square

Marlin Statue

5000 ft

100 km north of Kota Kinabalu

Desa Dairy Farm

3500 ft

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Lot 16

Borneo Trading Post

4700 ft

5 kilometres away from the KK City Centre

Menara Tun Mustapha

3500 ft

Mosque

State Mosque

1.1 mi

Shopping Area

Centre Point

5000 ft

Shopping Area

Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront

3200 ft

Jalan Bukit Upper Bendera Likas

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

1.8 mi

Island

Mamutik Island

5000 ft

Museums

Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum

3000 ft

Dinawan Island

5000 ft

Market

Pasar Malam Sinsuran

5000 ft

Parks

Weston Wetland Park

5000 ft

Mall

Suria Mall

1.6 mi

Kota Kinabalu

Water Village

3800 ft

Market

Gaya Street Sunday Market

2.0 mi

Jalan Gaya

Sunday Market

2.0 mi

Jalan Bukit Bendera

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

385.8 mi

Central road of Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

385.8 mi

Nearby

Mall

IMAGO Shopping Mall

300 ft

Wisma 2020

Desa Cattle

300 ft

Restaurants

Lucy's Kitchen

4400 ft

Jalan Coastal Lot B-42

Fressh Juice Cafe

2500 ft

City Mall | Warisan | Karamunsing Complex

Ebizou Japanese Restaurant & Bar

3300 ft

Jalan Tiung Phase 2 G99

Seoul Garden

2300 ft

Jalan Coastal Unit G95 & G96

Zing Restaurant & Bar

3300 ft

Luyang Phase 6 Aramaiti Walk

Madam Kwan's

4300 ft

Off Jalan Coastal Highway

Nyonya House

4200 ft

KK Times Square Phase 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.8

Location

7.0

Service

6.6

Dining

6.6

Shirley

United States of America, June 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with good food in the restaurant; however, the mountain view is blocked by the new hotel next door. The service from the friendly and polite staff is excellent, with easy access to all of Kota Kinabalu. The location, although in need of renovation, is convenient for car drivers with a free guest car park. The dining experience was satisfying, especially with included meals, and the facilities are in good condition.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were big, comfortable, and in good condition, albeit with a blocked mountain view.

Service

7.0

The staff, although friendly and helpful, refused to warm up food when politely asked.

Location

6.0

The location is convenient for car drivers with its own free car park, but needs renovation.

Dining

8.0

The dining was very satisfying, especially with the included meals.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are quite spacious and well-maintained.

Clarence

United States of America, January 2024

6.2/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. However, the location was strategic with a nearby shopping mall, and the dining options were satisfactory.

Rooms

6.0

Service

5.0

There were some communication gaps in the service, like the breakfast timing not being clearly explained. The staff, particularly KIM, could improve on communication.

Location

7.0

The location is strategic with a shopping mall around, but it's quite far from the city center, which might lead to increased taxi expenses.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with a nice fresh egg bar but room for improvement.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were adequate without any major issues.

Steve

United States of America, December 2023

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative aspects. The location was great, near shopping centers and banks, but the room cleanliness was lacking with dust everywhere and no towels provided. The lady at the dining hall offered exceptional service, although there were some issues with security measures and deposit receipts not being given. The dining experience was satisfying but lacked variety and quality. The hotel facilities seemed promising with ongoing renovations for the pool area.

Rooms

5.0

The room looked like it was never cleaned with dust everywhere and no towels provided, but it had a view and a tiny balcony.

Service

7.0

The staff, especially the lady at the dining hall, were friendly and professional, although there were concerns about security and deposit receipts.

Location

8.0

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered a variety of food choices and was satisfying, but there were comments about lacking variety and quality compared to previous experiences.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities seemed promising with ongoing renovations for the pool area.

Don

United States of America, September 2023

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were old and had some issues like exposed wires and a surprise visitor in the form of a cockroach, but the location was great in the heart of the city with free parking. The service was a mix of helpfulness and some mishaps, while the dining experience was reasonably good. Overall, there were positives and negatives to consider.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very old with exposed wires, and I had to improvise to block the light in the cupboard. Encountering a cockroach in the bathroom was unsettling.

Service

6.0

The service had its moments of helpfulness, such as assisting when my daughter broke a glass, but there were complaints about the air conditioning and toilet malfunctions. Some mishaps, like misplacing the towel rug on top of clothes, were a bit frustrating.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was very good, right in the middle of the city with free parking for residents.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was reasonably good, and the buffet breakfast offered a variety of options to choose from.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need upgrading given the current state, but there were plans for improvements, especially in the pool area.

Robert

United States of America, May 2023

6.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. However, there were some communication issues regarding breakfast timing, which caused some inconvenience. The location was decent but a bit far from the city center, and the dining experience was just alright. Overall, good value for the price paid.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a decent bed for a good night's sleep.

Service

8.0

The staff was really friendly and helpful during my stay.

Location

6.0

The hotel is a bit far from the city center, so be prepared for some extra taxi expenses.

Dining

6.0

Facilities