MAPLEHOME Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Check-in was super smooth as the counter was right next to the lift lobby to go up to the apartment. The apartment was well furnished in the kitchen, TV had Netflix and spotify. The location was good for us because my group went diving so it was a short walk to the pier where all the boats/tours are. Furthermore, it's only a short cheap cab ride away to the city center (＜10 mins ride). One thing to note is that the complex is near a highway and there was one night where it was noisy due to motorbikes. The apartment complex had a lot of restaurants and a couple of convenience stores that would suffice. While I did not use any of the complex facilities like the swimming pool or gym, the pool did not look the cleanest and there were construction nearby the pool. Overall, it was a pleasant stay nonetheless.  [Picture: Cafe in Jesselton called RedBrick that served pretty decent coffee/beverages] 

First, let me explain that this is a B&B, so there's no front desk and no prompt customer service. Any issues can be addressed, but it generally takes some time. The room was spacious and had a sea view, which was exactly as described. The hotel provides tableware, a refrigerator, and a microwave, so if you're staying longer, you can easily order takeout or microwave food. There's a 24-hour convenience store downstairs, making it very convenient for shopping. However, B&Bs do have their drawbacks. The slippers provided are very thin and get wet easily. Also, there's no daily housekeeping. I checked in late at night and the air conditioner remote battery died, so I had to wait until the next day to fix it. If you can accept these issues, this is the hotel for you.

Location is good, at centre of city and easy to get to different locations of the city. The lift waiting is a nightmare though; there is a lot of people waiting for the lifts and it is always full. Room is as per photo and cleanliness is alright. Water heater is not very hot though. Staffs are responsive over whatsapp and hair dryer is only available if requested.