No 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
What's nearby
KK Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 16 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 9 min drive
Putatan Station - 18 min drive
Kawang Station - 26 min drive
Free airport drop-off
Restaurants
The Royal Coconut 太子椰 - 2 min walk
Mizumizu Coffee - 1 min walk
Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - 1 min walk
Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong - 2 min walk
Wiya Chicken Rice - 5 min walk
About this property
Mandarin Hotel
Mandarin Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.
At a glance
Hotel size
81 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Free airport drop off from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Working away
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
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
Does Mandarin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mandarin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mandarin Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mandarin Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Mandarin Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mandarin Hotel?
Yes, a free shuttle to the airport is available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mandarin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Mandarin Hotel like?
Mandarin Hotel is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 2-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 6 minutes' walk from KK Plaza.
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Reviews
Mandarin Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
A free airport shuttle service was provided, making it very helpful for guests. (3 reviews)
Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
clean. comfortable.friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Good service, strategic location, highly recommended for Gaya night market and morning market. Shuttle to airport provided too!
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
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%.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Everything was walkable distance. Despite it being crowded on the weekend due to some market....still could sleep well.....it was a good trip. Will definitely stay here again. Good for solo travellers as it was an option for a single bed.
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6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2026
Room was okay, Matratze not comfortable, internet weak with constant cut offs.
Location of the Hotel is good, weir process at check-in had to give $20 USD cash deposit, not on CC like normal hotels.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Thank you for providing me with the best hotel stay in Kota Kinabalu. I have returned safely to my home in Japan. I am very grateful to the room cleaning staff, reception staff, doorman, everyone treated me with a big smile and friendly and kind every day. I am very glad that I chose Mandarin Hotel. Please continue to do a good job to make all your guests happy. You are the best hotel staff. Thank you. With gratitude from Japan.
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6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2024
Ok hotel centered on old area of kota kinabalu. Staff was very nice. Room was average with some updates. Has refrigerator but also has slot that room key must be inserted in for electricity to work. When you take key and leave room refrigerator has no power. Why have refrigerator? Hotel was quiet but hallways smelled like cigarettes. I think there are better choices in KK at this price point.
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4/10 Fair
Apr 26, 2026
Many places to eat nearby within walking distance.
Airport shuttle not available as mentioned in provided facilities.
Very noisy music coming from nearby establishments. Not able to sleep.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Strategic
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2014
Close to airport and city
Our flight was delayed about one hour, we arrived at hotel around midnight, the front desk staff are still helpful to arrange the rooms with us. The entrance door will be locked after mid night, seemed quite safety to the hotel guests, but we will consider our safety during the outside stay.
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6/10 Good
Oct 16, 2023
Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
部屋は清潔でスタッフもテキパキしていました。
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8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2025
値段の割りに良い。
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Rent och bra rum. Gratis transport till flygplatsen.
위즈마 메르데카, 필리피노마켓, 선데이 마켓등 코타키나발루 여행시에 왠만해서는 들려야 할 곳들이 모두 도보로 10분내에 있어, 첫날 밤비행기라면 잠깐 쉬고 바로 여행을 시작해요. 특히 선데이마켓은 바로 옆 길에서 열리기 때문에, 일요일 새벽부터 바깥에서 노래부르고, 사람들 소리때문에 일찍 일어날 수 밖에 없어요. 청결함도 양호하고, 직원분들도 항상 웃으면서 친절하게 대해줘요
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
平價旅館的好選擇
地點好,住宿環境也乾淨,服務人員都能熱心提供協助。
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2020
It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly
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8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2020
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2020
갓성비 강추 호텔입니다 ^^
위치적으로도 많은 걸 볼수 있고, 먹을수 있는 위치고, 직원들도 정말 친절했습니다 ㅎㅎㅎ 다른 호텔보다 훨씬 대접받고 안심할 수 있는 호텔로 느껴졌고, 객실상태도 좋고 에어컨도 잘 나왔습니다. ㅎㅎ 가성비 강추입니다!!
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8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2019
初日と最終日に宿泊しましたが、最終日の部屋は冷蔵庫がなかったので残念でした。
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8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2019
새벽비행기라 다른호텔 체크아웃후 가성비 호텔로 잠깐 묵은 호텔이였습니다.비교적 청결했고, kk마트, 센터포인트몰, 깜풍아이르 등 걸어서 갈수 있는 위치였습니다. 오만원 지폐를 디파짓으로 낼수 있어서 링깃 소모에 유용했습니다. 단점이라면 방음이 잘 되지 않고 주변 소음이 심했습니다.