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Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property

Hotel with conference center, walk to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

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Mandarin Hotel

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View from property
Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Reception

Overview of Mandarin Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
No 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Popular LocationSuria Sabah Shopping Mall8 min walk
  • Popular LocationJesselton Point Ferry Terminal13 min walk
  • Popular LocationImago Shopping Mall4 min drive
  • AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior King Room

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 128 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, No Windows

Superior Room, No Windows

Superior Room, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Mandarin Hotel is in the city center. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping Mall, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Sedco Square and Downbelow Adventure Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 6 min walk
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 9 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kedai Kopi Yee Fung - 1 min walk
  • Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - 1 min walk
  • Restoran Pak Haji 2 - 1 min walk
  • The Royal Coconut 太子柝椰 - 2 min walk
  • Restoran Thien Thien - 2 min walk

About this property

Mandarin Hotel

Hotel located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Close to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Mandarin Hotel provides free airport drop-off, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a conference center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and an elevator
Room features
All 81 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Mandarin Kota Kinabalu
Mandarin Hotel Hotel
Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Mandarin Hotel Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is Mandarin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mandarin Hotel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mandarin Hotel on Apr 30, 2024 start from CA $47.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mandarin Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mandarin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mandarin Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mandarin Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Mandarin Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 5 minutes.

Mandarin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay, Great Location
Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Chi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florine

10/10 Excellent

THRUVARASU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Comfortable and Clean Hotel.
We really enjoyed our stay here,the rooms were spotlessly clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of restaurants and shopping around this area, would definitely use the hotel again. use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

WAI LIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit disappointed this time
Location - Excellent Staff - friendly Cons - room a bit dusty and no hot water shower for room 9416.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good but too noisy even we closed the windows, and someone ate durian in the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the city center (Jetty, waterfront, night market, good restaurants). The staffs were very nice and happy to switch rooms for us upon request. Room view was not very nice, though, but admittedly it is hard to find a good view with how buildings in KK are placed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019