Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User2026.03.30
I didn't like the bathroom design; the shower door would hit the bathmat when opening and closing, which was quite impractical. Everything else was fine, and breakfast was decent. The young man who checked me in at the front desk was very nice, but later when I went to retrieve my luggage late at night, another staff member was quite cold. Thanks to the staff member who helped me with both check-in and check-out, I appreciate it.
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
AAIMRAN ABDULLAH2026.03.04
Stayed for 2 nights
Always to stay here rate wise depends, u could grab a great offer but unfortunately i didnt
I stayed dueing ramadan, and had 2 sahoor but both servings are dissappointment, tasteless and i dont know
Even try their iftar programme too, but hurmm sadly it was the same
Silver linings is walking distance to Imago mall, 10min ehailing to airport
The parking is free (first come first serve)
Owh forgot about the room smell, smells draft abit
Recommended hotel but need to step up on the culinaries.
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User2026.03.31
Really enjoyed our stay here. Location is great, there’s a 24h mart next door, 15mins from the airport, 8mins away from tanjung aru beach. The front desk is very friendly and are always willing to help out when we had any issue.
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.04.05
Dear Management of Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the duty manager and the bellman during our stay. My son injured his foot and could not walk easily. The duty manager Tracy J kindly helped us change to a suitable room, and the bellman warmly assisted and escorted my son into the room with great care.
Your team thoughtful and compassionate service relieved our stress at that difficult moment and made us feel safe and welcomed. We truly appreciate your professionalism and kindness. Thank you again!!
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.05.05
Nice and good hotel to stay. Location is superb. Within town area and accessable to Jesselton pier and Phillipino Market (tourist attraction).
I believe hotel room is newly renovated, that make the room look newer.
Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu13.4% of visitors choose this area
MMoka-C2025.10.26
The room's location is pretty good. It's quiet and only a 10-minute walk to the beach. There's also a pool on the rooftop, and it's self-check-in. You can store your luggage at the security booth downstairs for 6-10 Malaysian Ringgit. It's a bit far from the city center, but there's not much to do there anyway, just eat and browse. The main reason to go to Kota Kinabalu is for the sea.
Waiting for the boat at the pier, the staff member was really nice. He brought us chairs to sit on and even offered us water. Although I didn't catch his name, I really want to thank him!
Upon arrival, the front desk was already there to greet us. Honestly, if your English isn't great, communication on the island can be a bit challenging, for instance, regarding the shower water, Wi-Fi, or power outages. They explained everything in great detail, and the next day, they even followed up to ask about the hot water – they truly care about guest satisfaction. Oh, and they upgraded us to a high-floor villa! We encountered two geckos and a small snake in the room, but the kids weren't scared at all because they knew they were harmless creatures. A super-sized cockroach crawled out of the drain in the bathroom, haha, my child watched it for ages. To be honest, considering it's in the mountains, maintaining it to this standard is quite impressive. It was a great experience, far from the city's hustle and bustle, allowing us to enjoy the charm of the ocean and the forest.
We stayed in a high-floor villa and ordered room service for dinner. The delivery staff worked so hard, carrying the trays all the way to our room, and the food was still surprisingly hot, which really touched us. We gave them a small tip as a token of our appreciation for their efforts.
I am very satisfied with the room condition and the service from the staff here. The room is spacious and equipped with cooking facilities. I brought my child to stay here so they could enjoy the swimming pool. It turns out there are many shops downstairs as well, which is very convenient.
This isn't a resort, but rather an excellent transit hotel for your first night. The quality is top-tier: it is brand-new, impeccably clean, fully automated, and staffed by incredibly friendly people.
> Location:Not on the beach, but in the airport's Arab quarter. There is a 24/7 supermarket nearby, though no renowned restaurants.
> Recommendation:If you land in the evening, save your money by staying here first to rest before heading to your resort the next day.
> 这家不是传统度假酒店,而是极佳的中转站。酒店品质顶尖,设施崭新、全智能化且卫生极佳,员工也非常友善。
> 位置:不在海滩边,位于机场附近的阿拉伯区。周边有24小时超市,但无知名餐厅。
> *建议:若您傍晚落地,无需将钱浪费在度假酒店上,推荐先住在这里休整一晚,次日再前往度假。
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu86.6% of visitors choose this area
GGongsungongzi8862026.05.06
The location is pretty good, right at the northernmost end of Gaya Street, next to the Hyatt, Suria Sabah, and the Atkinson Clock Tower. There's a rooftop pool with four lounge chairs and a small bar. The room was a bit small with an inward-facing window, so it was just okay. I didn't dare drink the tap water. It's suitable for a one-night layover when you first arrive, but a resort is definitely more comfortable for a relaxing vacation.
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GGuest UserVery outdated design hotel but still comfortable to stay..the centralized aircond is not cold enough that we had to switch on the fan which was too windy because the fan speed not ajustable....the breakfast has lot variety but doesnt taste great...overall good stay.
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