Top Hotels near Atkinson Clock Tower

The Atkinson Clock Tower is one of the oldest buildings that is still standing in the state of Sabah. Situated at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the Atkinson Clock Tower stands along Signal Hill Road, the Atkinson Clock Tower is now managed by Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History department, and located next to the Traffic Police Station at the foot of Signal Hill within an easy stroll from almost anywhere in Kota Kinabalu city. The unique timepiece at the foot of Signal hill is one of the only structures to survive the Allied bombing of Jesselton in 1945. It is a square, 15.7m-high wooden structure that was completed in 1905 and named after the first district officer of the town which is FG Atkinson who died of malaria at 28 years old. The uniqueness and beauty of this structure is that it is made with only wood and not using a single nail and also this building had survived a war and had gone through a number of changes throughout the years.

How To Get There

There are flights such as Airasia and Malaysia Airlines as well as Malindo Airlines from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport which estimated around 2 hours and 30 minutes.. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to Atkinson Clock Tower. It takes around 15 minutes to reach this place by using Jalan Kepayan or Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. This place is easily spotted by people because this tower is standing tall and mighty.

Tourist Attractions

Liquid Adventure Seasports Sdn. Bhd

This place is located very near to Atkinson Clock Tower about 200m away and has more than 3000 dives locally and over 1000 students that are trained with different courses of diving. They offer courses and adventure to all levels of divers and you can try doing a Try-A-Dive adventure dive. The instructors here hold professional rating of SSI Instructor Trainer and has been a professional in SCUBA industry. This place is highly recommended and will leave a great experience you eager for more.

De Borneo Spa

Located in the heart of the city of Kota Kinabalu, this spa provides local traditional foot and body massage especially from the North Borneo to ease your body and mind. This place is a great and affordable place to go after a tiring day and experience a reflexology and massage. They provide services with the calm environment and many people are looking forward to come here again and again.

Scuba Paradise Borneo

Scuba Paradise Borneo offers scuba diving facilities and the trainers and guides would instruct you on the ways of going under the waters. They would take you to explore the beautiful marine life with corals and fishes and other marine creatures including marine plants. Apart from that, they offer lunch facilities to the travelers and tourists and their services are good and affordable for the prices they charge.

Hotels

Seasons Street Lodge

This place provides a comfortable stay and also offers many facilities such as 24 hour counter to assist visitors and free WiFi. Seasons Street Lodge also has easy access to a wide range of modern amenities such as shopping complexes, clinic, public transportation to island or Mount Kinabalu, Atkinson Clock Tower, Signal Hill, Sunday Market and others.

Mandarin Hotel Kinabalu

Located just steps from the Gaya Street Sunday Market and within a 5-minute drive to Central Market as well as Atkinson Clock Tower, Mandarin Hotel features homely and modern accommodation with free WiFi and this hotel also provides a complementary drop-off to Kota Kinabalu Airport. It is also equipped with air-conditioned rooms include a wardrobe, clothes rack and a flat-screen satellite TV complete with local channels. The en suite bathroom comes with shower facility, hairdryer, towels, and free shower and dental kits. There are workers that can assist guests with luggage storage and travel arrangements and also other needs.