Mandarin Hotel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Consider a stay at Mandarin Hotel and take advantage of free airport drop-off, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥6,676
￥7,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a nightstand.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a nightstand with a phone.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a door leading to a shower area.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden vanity, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a shower area, and a black door.

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a wooden floor.

Superior Room, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

Deluxe Single Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Room

  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a wooden vanity, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a shower area, and a black door.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Mandarin Hotel is in the city center. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Imago Shopping Mall and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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88000, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, No 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya

What's nearby

  • A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.
    Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KK Plaza
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Centre Point
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    9 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Coconut 太子椰
    2 min walk
  • Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室
    1 min walk
  • Mizumizu Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong
    2 min walk
  • KK Garden Seafood
    3 min walk

About this property

Mandarin Hotel

  • Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
  • At Mandarin Hotel, you can look forward to free airport drop-off, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a conference center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Mandarin Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • Coffee/tea makers, 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free airport drop-off shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Mandarin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mandarin Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mandarin Hotel on Oct 19, 2026 start from ￥6,676, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mandarin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mandarin Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mandarin Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Mandarin Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Atkinson Clock Tower. Merdeka Square and KK Plaza are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mandarin Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean. comfortable.friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, strategic location, highly recommended for Gaya night market and morning market. Shuttle to airport provided too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay, Great Location

Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was walkable distance. Despite it being crowded on the weekend due to some market....still could sleep well.....it was a good trip. Will definitely stay here again. Good for solo travellers as it was an option for a single bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, Matratze not comfortable, internet weak with constant cut offs. Location of the Hotel is good, weir process at check-in had to give $20 USD cash deposit, not on CC like normal hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for providing me with the best hotel stay in Kota Kinabalu. I have returned safely to my home in Japan. I am very grateful to the room cleaning staff, reception staff, doorman, everyone treated me with a big smile and friendly and kind every day. I am very glad that I chose Mandarin Hotel. Please continue to do a good job to make all your guests happy. You are the best hotel staff. Thank you. With gratitude from Japan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel centered on old area of kota kinabalu. Staff was very nice. Room was average with some updates. Has refrigerator but also has slot that room key must be inserted in for electricity to work. When you take key and leave room refrigerator has no power. Why have refrigerator? Hotel was quiet but hallways smelled like cigarettes. I think there are better choices in KK at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High cost performance. Very close to the Friday night market.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Many places to eat nearby within walking distance. Airport shuttle not available as mentioned in provided facilities. Very noisy music coming from nearby establishments. Not able to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Close to airport and city

Our flight was delayed about one hour, we arrived at hotel around midnight, the front desk staff are still helpful to arrange the rooms with us. The entrance door will be locked after mid night, seemed quite safety to the hotel guests, but we will consider our safety during the outside stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地も良くスタッフの対応も良かったので、次回も利用してみたいと感じた。 金曜日はすぐ隣の道で屋台が開かれるので、そちらにも訪れてみたい。
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
部屋は清潔でスタッフもテキパキしていました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
値段の割りに良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent och bra rum. Gratis transport till flygplatsen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

位置好且價格平實

地點很好，就在加雅街附近，走路10分鐘內就能吃到很多沙巴美食。住宿的價位平實，內部應該有再整修過，感覺比年初住的時候新。服務人員也很親切週到。房間大小適中，以純住宿來說是個不錯的選擇。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
週末の夜市、朝市をやってるGaya通りが目の前に有り、買い物、街の探索に便利な場所に有る。またコタキナバル空港行きの無料トランスポート車両を手配してくれるので助かる。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

밤비행기로 도착하시는 분들에게 추천

위즈마 메르데카, 필리피노마켓, 선데이 마켓등 코타키나발루 여행시에 왠만해서는 들려야 할 곳들이 모두 도보로 10분내에 있어, 첫날 밤비행기라면 잠깐 쉬고 바로 여행을 시작해요. 특히 선데이마켓은 바로 옆 길에서 열리기 때문에, 일요일 새벽부터 바깥에서 노래부르고, 사람들 소리때문에 일찍 일어날 수 밖에 없어요. 청결함도 양호하고, 직원분들도 항상 웃으면서 친절하게 대해줘요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

平價旅館的好選擇

地點好，住宿環境也乾淨，服務人員都能熱心提供協助。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Comfortable and Clean Hotel.

We really enjoyed our stay here,the rooms were spotlessly clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of restaurants and shopping around this area, would definitely use the hotel again. use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

갓성비 강추 호텔입니다 ^^

위치적으로도 많은 걸 볼수 있고, 먹을수 있는 위치고, 직원들도 정말 친절했습니다 ㅎㅎㅎ 다른 호텔보다 훨씬 대접받고 안심할 수 있는 호텔로 느껴졌고, 객실상태도 좋고 에어컨도 잘 나왔습니다. ㅎㅎ 가성비 강추입니다!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020