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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a leisurely breakfast at this Kota Kinabalu hotel, then head out for adventures with convenient limousine service waiting

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Ming Garden Hotel in downtown Kota Kinabalu offers international cuisine at Golden Dew Bistro, cocktails at the poolside bar, and sun loungers by the outdoor pool. Free WiFi, an on-site gym, and attentive concierge services make exploring Imago Shopping Mall easy.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, Ming Garden Hotel and Residences is in a shopping district and near the airport. Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center. Water World Theme Park and Monsopiad Cultural Village are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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88000, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal

What's nearby

  • This was taken after a quick walk from the Philippine market 6km away around 7am. #kotakinabalu #sunrise #waterfront #imagoKK #KK #Sabah
    Imago Shopping Mall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Waterfront showing general coastal views, boating and a sunset
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gleneagles Hospital
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sutera Harbour
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    3 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chicken Rice Shop
    7 min walk
  • Sushi Zanmai
    6 min walk
  • Upperstar Bar & Grill Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Madam Kwan's
    11 min walk
  • ChaTraMue
    13 min walk

About this property

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Upscale hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Consider a stay at Ming Garden Hotel and Residences and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine bistro, Golden Dew Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Karaoke, concierge services, and beach towels
Room features
All 600 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 37 for adults and MYR 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Dew Bistro
  • Pool Bar
  • Rosewood Lounge
  • Sparks

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MYR 100.00

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 150.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 28 and May 12.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 37 for adults and MYR 17 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 5 (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: MYR 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 150.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a printed copy of the reservation confirmation to be presented at check-in.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Ming
Hotel Ming Garden
Ming Garden Hotel
Ming Garden Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Ming Garden Hotel Residences
Ming Residences Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences Hotel
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Does Ming Garden Hotel and Residences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ming Garden Hotel and Residences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MYR 5. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ming Garden Hotel and Residences?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of MYR 100.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ming Garden Hotel and Residences?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MYR 150.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Ming Garden Hotel and Residences located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gleneagles Hospital and Imago Shopping Mall. Plaza Wawasan and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 784 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic! Very centrally located to shopping, eating and sites! I highly recommend Ming Garden!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ming Garden is located very near many things. The staff were friendly and helpful. The value for the money spent was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night, staff was very efficient and courteous. The room is nice and quiet, clean and tidy. Bathroom can use a little update.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a DEAL!! An incredibly nice, clean, centrally located modern hotel at such a low price - and that price included an all-you-can-eat Chinese breakfast buffet each morning. On-site gym and outdoor pool, on-site convenience store, on-site restaurant, shuttle service to the 3 major shopping malls, on-site laundry service, and a huge, well-furnished, well-kept hotel room with all the modern-day amenities I needed. I HIGHLY recommend the Ming Garden Hotel is/when you're visiting Kota Kinabalu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodi-kay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros -sheets didn't smell like the rest of the room -check-in was fast and efficient -large bed -staff was cordial Cons -room smells old and wet, much better the 2nd night -smaller than the picture but not small -not in a walkable area. Surrounded by highway. Only way to get anywhere was by cab. -can hear the airport and the highway next door if the windows are open
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was very accomodating... nice comfortable beds, great location. A frustrating stain on one of the seats, and a some spots appearing around the AC. Wasn't perfect but it had really good vibes, great people. I kept extending my stay in KK and consistently chose Ming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Aircond & parking can be improved

Convenient. Air-cond temperature - Uncontrollable. Parking - Only free for one exit a day? Not friendly to guests. Dump site an eyesore when driving to the parking bay. Can be improved. Others were great - Staff are nice and polite
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Magesvaran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The location, facilities, room size and comfort I think this hotel have no replacement towel policy. 5 nights stay either they leave 1 towel or no towel at all. Soap and shampoo will not be replenish until u request.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Karina Filt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Really good value for money. One major downside for an AM person as me is that both gym, pool and breakfast opens at 7am. Simply not possible to do it all if you have to be at a place at 8am :) So unfortunately I cannot rate the massive pool and the gym - but pool looks great Oldschoold hotel, but great beds, nice big rooms, clean. For a 4star hotel I would have loved a bit nicer shampoo and expected conditioner/bodylotion. Its tiny adjustments right, so overall good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wing Lok

Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maizzati Aqmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Distance to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teng Ngiap

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for already booked online but don’t have records experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chye Teik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a few nights and was unimpressed with the cleanliness of the hotel. There was some mould on the roof of my bedroom and bathroom, and the carpet was dirty. There were strange stains on the headboard of the bed. The breakfast service was quite untidy, with plates not well cleaned and surfaces unclean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived we got a room which was very cold because of the AC and we couldn't change the temperature. We asked for a new room and had to wait till 1am. We arrived the hotel at 9:45pm. When we checked in, we also asked where we can find any dinner, and she said the restaurant was closed. When we came up to the room we realized there was room service and we actually could order food. But then we have already order food via grab.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

MONGDAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bath towels are SMELL, even after ask for 2 new ones, they still smell. It smells like wet laundry that sits there for a long time, then put into dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Free parking only for one time in/out, after that will need to pay even when during the booking confirmation stated free parking. The internet very slow, TV not clear. Toilet shower need to be fix. The room not enough lighting especially the closet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

antonius

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fotoos op de site geven de huidige toestand niet weer. Ontbijt was zeer minimaal, en slecht verzorgt.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yohko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
連泊しましたが、部屋は快適でした。 私が泊まった部屋は冷蔵庫が、大きく使いやすかったです。 良くなかった点は、エクスペディアではランドリーがあると記載がありましたが、実際は無いといわれました。 また、繁華街からは離れているので、Grabを利用する方が良いと思います。旅慣れてる方は歩いてでも行けます。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
스톱 오버로 하루 머물음. 야간 첵인 시 단체 관광객으로 붐벼 블편했으며 셔워기 고장 누수 및 관리가 소홀해 보임. 새벽 공항 콜택시 45링깃, 동시간대 그랩 9힝깃으로 너무 안일한 안내에 짜증이 났음. 주변 편의시설이나 경치? 환경미화? 데코레이션? 아 좋다라고 기억에 나는 것이 아무 것도 없음.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doosung

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
코로나 이전부터 출장으로 자주 묵었던 호텔인데 예전과는 많이 다른모습에 이번에 가보고 실망을 좀 했네요.. 조식뷔페는 1인당 49RM을 받던데 솔직히 먹을 거라곤 없더라고요 . 방상태도 그렇고...다음에 또 가거나 지인들에게 소개하기는 좀 어려울것같네요
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Eng

Inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024