Al Khatiri Hotel is a 3-star property in Bandar Baru Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, in the state of Kelantan on Malaysia's east coast. The hotel is one of the subsidiaries of the Al Khatiri Group, a business founded by Tuan Hj Salim Bin Salleh, and it sits on Lot PT 1761 in Kubang Kerian at postcode 16150. The property is a modest, three-storey building with 42 rooms, positioned within the Kubang Kerian district that is well known locally for being home to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). On Traveloka, the hotel currently holds an overall guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 ("Very Good") from 136 reviews, with particularly strong scores for location (8.9) and cleanliness (8.8). Guests consistently describe the property as convenient, calling out its closeness to the hospital, nearby banks and shopping outlets, and its friendly, helpful staff. For travellers heading to Kota Bharu for medical visits, business at nearby government or education facilities, or simply a functional and central base in Kubang Kerian, Al Khatiri Hotel positions itself as a straightforward, no-frills option rather than a resort-style destination.
Al Khatiri Hotel's Traveloka listing does not publish a full, itemised room-tier ladder (such as a clearly labelled Standard, Superior and Deluxe hierarchy) the way some larger chain hotels do. Instead, the property's listing and booking options reference a mix of room configurations, including a family room option, connecting rooms suitable for two adjoining parties travelling together, and non-smoking rooms. Because a detailed, room-by-room breakdown of exact bed configurations and floor sizes is not published on either Traveloka or the hotel's own website, we won't invent specifics here — guests who need an exact bed type or room size for a particular category should check the live room list and photos at the point of booking, or contact the hotel directly.
Positioned for guests travelling with children or as a small group, the family room option is one of the configurations listed for the property. As with the rest of the room stock, general in-room features noted on the listing include air-conditioning, a work desk, cable TV, a hairdryer and a minibar, with bathrobes also available; guests should confirm the specific bedding layout for this category when booking.
Connecting rooms are offered for guests who want two rooms linked together — a practical option for families or two travelling parties who want separate sleeping space but easy access between rooms. The same general in-room amenities noted above (air-conditioning, desk, cable TV, hairdryer, minibar) apply across the property's room stock according to the Traveloka listing.
A non-smoking room option is also available for guests who prefer it, in line with the hotel's general amenity list. Beyond the amenities named above, Traveloka's listing does not itemise a further capacity or size specification for this category, so guests should treat the standard in-room features as the baseline and check the current listing for anything category-specific at the time of booking.
Separately, the hotel's official website, alkhatirihotel.com, also lists two villa-style accommodation blocks under the Al Khatiri name — Villa 1 with 5 rooms and Villa 2 with 6 rooms — described as suited to guests travelling with family. These villas appear to be presented as a distinct accommodation product from the main 42-room hotel building, so travellers specifically interested in the villa option should confirm directly with the property whether it is bookable through the same channel as the main hotel rooms shown on Traveloka.
Al Khatiri Hotel's amenity list, drawn from its Traveloka listing, centres on practical, business- and family-friendly conveniences rather than leisure facilities such as a pool or gym, neither of which is listed for this property. On the ground level and common areas, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an elevator serving all three floors, on-site parking, and WiFi coverage in public areas. For events and small gatherings, the property has a ballroom, a conference room and general meeting facilities — supported on the hotel's own website by an additional "Royal Room" positioned for more formal meetings.
Guest services listed include a bellhop, early check-in on request, 24-hour reception and 24-hour security, and multilingual staff. For business travellers, the hotel also lists a photocopier, a projector and an internet point among its facilities. The property is described as friendly to guests with mobility needs, with wheelchair-accessible and disabled-access-friendly features noted on the listing.
In terms of dining and retail convenience, the hotel has an on-site café and dining area in addition to its restaurant (see the Dining section below), and the immediate vicinity offers an ATM/banking point, a beauty salon, a hair salon, a gift shop, a grocery store, laundry services, general shops and a supermarket — useful for guests staying an extended period, including those in Kubang Kerian for hospital-related visits. In-room, guests can expect air-conditioning, a desk, cable TV, a hairdryer and a minibar, with bathrobes provided; because Traveloka's feed lists these at the property level rather than broken out room-by-room, treat them as the general standard across the hotel's room stock and check the live listing for any category-specific differences before booking.
Al Khatiri Hotel is located at Lot PT 1761, Bandar Baru Kubang Kerian, in the Kubang Kerian area of Kota Bharu, Kelantan (postcode 16150). Kubang Kerian is best known as the site of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), and the hotel's own website places itself roughly four to five minutes from the hospital, which is a major reason many guests choose this specific part of Kota Bharu over the city centre. The hotel's official site also notes that it sits close to a Mydin hypermarket and a cluster of familiar food and beverage chains, including Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC and Secret Recipe, giving guests easy access to everyday amenities on foot or with a short drive. Guest reviews on Traveloka echo this, repeatedly praising the convenient location near the hospital, banks and shopping, and describing the surrounding streets as walkable.
Kota Bharu is served by Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (also known as Kota Bharu Airport), which handles domestic connections from Peninsular Malaysia and beyond; travellers planning a trip to Kelantan can compare and book flights to Kota Bharu with Traveloka as part of the same trip planning process. From the airport, onward transport into Kubang Kerian is typically arranged by taxi or private transfer, as is common for this part of Kelantan. Within Kubang Kerian itself, the hotel's central position relative to the hospital, banking facilities and retail outlets means many guests find they can walk to nearby errands rather than needing a vehicle for every trip.
On-site, Al Khatiri Hotel operates its own restaurant with air-conditioning, along with set-menu lunch and dinner options — practical for guests who want a straightforward meal without leaving the property, including those staying nearby for hospital appointments. The hotel's official website describes its in-house restaurant, Al Khatiri Restaurant, as serving Western and Middle Eastern food with an Asian-inspired touch, with menu items named on the site including shawarma, kebab, lamb kabsa, spaghetti and a Greek salad. Alongside the restaurant, the property also runs Al Khatiri Kofee, a coffee shop, for guests wanting a lighter option or a coffee break during the day.
Beyond the hotel's own outlets, the immediate neighbourhood in Kubang Kerian gives guests a wide choice of familiar food and beverage brands close by, including Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC and Secret Recipe, as noted on the hotel's official website — useful for anyone who wants variety across a longer stay. Guests who want to explore more of what Kota Bharu and Kelantan have to offer beyond the immediate neighbourhood, from its markets to its cultural sites, can also browse things to do around Kota Bharu on Traveloka to plan day trips around their stay.
Al Khatiri Hotel's core appeal, based on both its own listing and its Traveloka guest reviews, is convenience and reliability rather than resort-style extras. Its 8.7/10 overall rating from 136 reviews, with a location score of 8.9 and a cleanliness score of 8.8, points to a property that consistently delivers on the basics guests care most about: a clean, comfortable room in a genuinely useful location. For anyone with business at HUSM — whether as a patient, a visiting family member, or hospital staff — the hotel's position just minutes from the hospital, combined with nearby banking, grocery and pharmacy-adjacent retail, makes daily logistics simple.
The property is also set up to host small gatherings, with its ballroom, conference room and meeting facilities (plus the officially-listed Royal Room for more formal meetings), making it a workable option for local functions, seminars or family events in addition to individual overnight stays. Guests who want to see how Al Khatiri Hotel compares with other places to stay in the Kota Bharu area can also browse other hotels in Kelantan on Traveloka before deciding.
When booking Al Khatiri Hotel, keep standard check-in and check-out times in mind: check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is before 12:00 PM, so plan arrival and departure accordingly, especially if travelling to or from Kota Bharu by flight or long-distance transport on the same day. Non-Malaysian guests should also be aware that Malaysia's standard tourism tax applies per room per night at check-in — a modest, fixed government charge rather than a hotel fee, so it should not come as a surprise on arrival.
Because the property does not publish an exhaustive, itemised room-tier breakdown online, it's worth reviewing the specific room photos and description shown at the time of booking to confirm bedding configuration and any category-specific features before you confirm a family room, connecting rooms, or a non-smoking room. Given the hotel's popularity with guests visiting HUSM, booking a little ahead of a medical appointment date is a sensible precaution during busier periods. For the wider trip — flights in, things to do around Kelantan, and comparing other stays — you can plan the rest of your visit to Kota Bharu from the Traveloka homepage.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | AC, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Available rooms at AL Khatiri Hotel | 42 |
Number of floors in AL Khatiri Hotel | 3 |
Another facilities in AL Khatiri Hotel | Cafe, Dining area, Set menu dinner, Set menu lunch, Free WiFi |
