Located 0.9 mi from IMAGO Shopping Mall, Sabah Oriental Hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. It features 2 dining options and a fitness center. 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 traveling 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 mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities are included. The private 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 1.4 mi from Sabah Oriental Hotel, while Sabah Museum is 2.5 mi away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, accessible within a 4.7 mi drive away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 queen 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 area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

    No additional info available

Amenities of Sabah Oriental Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 21. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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

  • Check-in at Sabah Oriental Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

  • Room options at Sabah Oriental Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Sabah Oriental Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Sabah Oriental Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Sabah Oriental Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Cafe Oriental
    • Restaurant #2

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

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness