700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo is set in Kota Kinabalu and offers air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking Mandarin, English and Malay at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Popular points of interest near Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo include Atkinson Clock Tower, KK Esplanade and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Arthur
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Good location. It is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Gaya street. Short walk to the Jetty area, and the water front area.
  • Lee
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Impressive. Probably the best Hotel in Gaya street!
  • Samuel
    Canada Canada
    Good size and comfy bed, clean as well. Great and professionnal staff.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 18 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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 200 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 33. 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.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo 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

A damage deposit of MYR 200 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 Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

  • The prices at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo is 700 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family
      • Bed in Dormitory

    • Check-in at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.