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Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with a conference center

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Mandarin Hotel, in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offers complimentary airport drop-off. Guests enjoy WiFi while exploring Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, No Windows | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Queen Room with No Window

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior King Room with No Window

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Mandarin Hotel is in the city center. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Imago Shopping Mall and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting.
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No 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wiya Chicken Rice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mandarin Hotel

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
At Mandarin Hotel, you can look forward to free airport drop-off, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a conference center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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 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 steps from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Atkinson Clock Tower. KK Plaza and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also within 10 minutes.

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