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Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Room | View from room
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Centre Point
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll find Plaza Wawasan and All Saint's Cathedral. Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Kompleks Karamunsing are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Imago Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre Point - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Zanmai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crowd99 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sabah Keratang - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ochado Imago - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tokmi Station - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Sabah Oriental Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Sabah Oriental Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 196 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sabah Oriental Hotel offers 196 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking on site (MYR 3 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 36.60 for adults and MYR 18.60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MYR 100
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
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 90.00.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 36.60 for adults and MYR 18.60 for children
  • Self parking fee: MYR 3 per day
  • Early check-in fee: MYR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Oriental Sabah
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Oriental Hotel Sabah
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Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sabah Oriental Hotel to the airport?

Sabah Oriental Hotel is 4.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sabah Oriental Hotel?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sabah Oriental Hotel on Jun 19, 2025 start from $46.69, 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 Sabah Oriental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sabah Oriental Hotel.

How close is Sabah Oriental Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.4 mi (10-min drive) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik.

Does Sabah Oriental Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sabah Oriental Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 36.60 for adults and MYR 18.60 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sabah Oriental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sabah Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs MYR 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sabah Oriental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for MYR 3 per day.

Does Sabah Oriental Hotel have a pool?

Sabah Oriental Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sabah Oriental Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sabah Oriental Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sabah Oriental Hotel to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Sabah Oriental Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 304 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

T

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked 4 nights and check out after 30 minutes. No Refund
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Khin Choy, Klang

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basically the hotel rooms are totally not maintained and dirty. The worse was the bathroom..... totally not maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

HYGINUS, W. P. LABUAN

The room was spacious but the furniture was old. The ironing board in the room was broken. There were no bath towel and floor mat. I had to ask twice. The 2 pieces of bath towels were old and worn out as well. Overall, I had a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennylene

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Azlisham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Haris Shariman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family vacation at Sabah Oriental Hotel

Very good hoteal to stay with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I think this was one of the nice hotels i Kota Kinabalu. Not too new and some better maintenance is possible, but for the prices offered, it's definitely OK. My observations from that hotel and from the next, in Sandakan, show that probably in all Malaysia (or at least in Borneo) there is something to be improved in housekeeping. It took some effort to receive towels, there were some chambermaid's hairs on the floor... things like that are definitely not the best, even though I won't remember the place with that. Rooms were very spacious, internet worked, even though wasn't too great, but the best thing in this hotel was the breakfast, included in the room rates.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kok Hao

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Compliments to the housekeeping team for always making my room tidy and clean whenever I requested for it. Two staff in particular deserves a huge shout out for making my trip in Sabah pleasant. Nur Liza from the reception has been extremely helpful and has went out her way to make my stay comfortable. She assisted and handled my problems well. She is approachable and easy to communicate to in the hotel. Ronald from the Cafe was professional and recommended me the right dessert to eat in the hotel. The food from the cafe and breakfast buffet was decent if I need a quick meal or I am unsure of what to get. Despite the great team behind the hotel, the hotel is a little rundown from the rooms, gym, swimming pool showers and carpark. If there is a renovation to these key areas, Sabah Oriental Hotel would be a definite easy recommendation from me and will have a great potential as it is extremely near to the city centre and key tourist attractions as well. Until there is a significant improvement to the hotel conditions, this hotel will remain as a good budget hotel for travellers especially for solo guests. Will be happy to return back to the hotel when I visit Sabah soon again. Thank you for taking good care of me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

mohd zaki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok. If property can provide proper access to the lobby from LG parking (i.e. lift) it's much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANKLINE CHI SIANG

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Hossin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boring stay..TV no service

TV not functioning...huhuhu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gedion

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROHANI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Kamariah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Chayati

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cerek masak air bau, nak masak air utk buat susu anak pun rasa tidak selesa, sory.. Yg lain semua ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Nurhamirah Umairah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siti rukiah

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Selesa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Asmidah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Hossin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siti rukiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

JC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Very good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020