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Pertama Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Tawau Fish Market in Tawau

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
TB3534, TB3435, TB3536, Lot 43-45, Block E , Pertama Commercial Centre, Tawau, Sabah, 91000
  • Tawau District Library
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Wisma Persekutuan Tawau
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tawau Fish Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tawau (TWU)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Twin Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tawau

In Tawau .You'll be 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tawau Fish Market with a stay at this Tawau hotel.

What's nearby

  • Tawau District Library - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wisma Persekutuan Tawau - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tawau Fish Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tawau Tanjung Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hospital Besar Tawau - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Garden Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Depot Makan 3 Sekawan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Mee Tauhu Plaza Damai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪4Fingers Crispy Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pertama Lodge

Hotel near Tawau Fish Market in Tawau
Pertama Lodge offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tawau hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Pertama Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pertama Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and Union Pay.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit.

Property is also known as

Pertama Lodge Tawau
Pertama Lodge Hotel
Pertama Lodge Tawau
Pertama Lodge Hotel Tawau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pertama Lodge to the airport?

Pertama Lodge is 18.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Tawau (TWU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pertama Lodge?

As of Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pertama Lodge on Aug 10, 2025 start from $14.84, 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.

Does Pertama Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pertama Lodge.

Does Pertama Lodge offer free breakfast?

Pertama Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pertama Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pertama Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Pertama Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pertama Lodge have a pool?

Pertama Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Pertama Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pertama Lodge to downtown Tawau?

Pertama Lodge is 7 mi away from Tawau.

Pertama Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

KELLY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jose P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Everything good except no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Erin

Location was not ideal, had to take a grab into city center where everything was located. Very basic hotel with comfortable bed and ac.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Pierre-Olivier

Good be better

Large room but : no electric socket and switch next to the bed which is not convenient to use your cell phone mean while it's charging. The TV did not work simply because the plug is not compatible with the socket. No lift, I had two heavy bag to carry to the 3d floor. Overall it s pretty expensive compared to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Eyan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good lodge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a bit underwhelming, not well maintained and had a bit of an odd smell in the lobby—maybe mildew. There is not much located near this hotel and it does not have a restaurant or any other amenities aside from a Thai massage parlor that is not affiliated with the hotel. The Thai massage was phenomenal. Pertama Lodge was not the worst place I have stayed in but it also does not offer much value for money spent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Professional staff, clean property, well run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Sabree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Kuala Lumpur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel, nice room 303, but no lift, exhausted going up and down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well-managed hotel. Everything is just perfect. But I would love if more basic facilities are provided such ad floor mate outside toilet. But please continue this hotel management. So nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location ok, Below are some improvement that can consider:- a. The floor mat b. The inhouse sandal c. The Prayer mat (for muslim) d. Some refreshment inside the room (coffee or tea)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No elevator

No elevator!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vui Ming

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023