Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hotel Tourist is a 5-minute walk from the lively Sunday Gaya Street Market and a 10-minute walk from Likas Bay Beach. It offers rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Tourist Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Atkinson Clock Tower and a 15-minute walk from Jesselton Jetty. Kota Kinabalu International airport is a 20-minute drive away. A variety of local dining options are located next to the property. Cosy rooms come with vibrant wall colours and tiled flooring. They are each equipped with a TV and telephone. Free toiletries and shower facilities are in the attached bathroom. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can attend to guests’ requests. Those who wish to travel can make car rental and day trip plans at the tour desk.

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

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 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
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, everything is walking distance. We only paid 10myr for a grab to the airport in the middle of the night! Comfy bed, tv with netflix, cattle, ac, drinking water available at the reception, hot shower, clean.
  • Hafiz
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Super comfy bed, cold aircond, strategically located, so easy to go anywhere from here. Awesome
  • Fazlyn
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Strategic place to stay in KK. Near to tourist attractions place.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
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 charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 30 per person, per night

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.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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. A 50% deposit is required by the hotel. Guests will be contacted directly by the hotel with payment instructions.

Guests who are arriving after 18:00 are required to inform the hotel directly.

Please note that guests that require an extra bed will be provided with a mattress.

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 Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential 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.

FAQs about Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

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

  • Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential is 850 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family