Situated 1.4 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, Sabah Oriental Hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. It features 2 dining options and a fitness centre. Free parking is provided onsite. Due to new restrictions put in place by article 14, please review the following: *Will be only accepting essential service guests (guest to provide supporting/prove that they are from essential services *All facilities such as Swimming Pool, Gym will be "CLOSE" *F&B will be only for take-away and room service. No Dine-In allow. Guest must be fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Sinovac vaccine; or 28days for Johnson & Johnson or CanSino vaccine after receiving their jab. For families checking-in with children under age 17 (who are not vaccinated) may be permitted to stay with their parents, so long as the parents have completed their vaccinations, as required by the local authorities. For guest who are travelling for work, a MITI letter and employment letter is to be submitted or fully vaccinated. Children must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian at all times. Restaurant dine-in remains restricted to fully vaccinated guests only. Every room is carpeted and feature a flat-screen TV. A minibar and tea/coffee making facilities are included. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available upon request. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Cafe Oriental, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Drinks and live music are offered at Tapai Lounge. Room service is available 24-hour. Guests can exercise at the gym or relax in the sauna. Staff at the 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with tour activities and car hire. Other facilities include valet parking and laundry service. Gaya Street is 2.3 km from Sabah Oriental Hotel, while Sabah Museum is 4 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, accessible within a 7.6 km drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Kota Kinabalu
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Cafe Oriental
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Sabah Oriental Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Happy hour
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Sabah Oriental Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 16. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UnionPay debit card Cash Sabah Oriental Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sabah Oriental Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Sabah Oriental Hotel

  • Room options at Sabah Oriental Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, Sabah Oriental Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Sabah Oriental Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Sabah Oriental Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sabah Oriental Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Cafe Oriental

  • The prices at Sabah Oriental Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Sabah Oriental Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Swimming Pool
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness