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Cathay Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Window) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cathay Hotel occupies a prime spot in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offering a practical base for exploring the city. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while the elevator and 24-hour front desk staff ensure a hassle-free stay whenever they come and go.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Window)

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Window) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Window)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Window)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Window) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Window)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Block E Lot 27 & 28 Sedco Complex, Kampung Air, Jalan Albert Kwok, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Katok - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shuang Tian Seafood Restaurant (双天海鮮樓) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Ikan Bakar Daifa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪restoran warisan 2 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Seri Sempelang - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cathay Hotel

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Cathay Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Cathay Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cathay Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Cathay Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cathay Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cathay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Cathay Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Cathay Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sedco Square and Imago Shopping Mall. Kompleks Asia City and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.

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