Mandarin Hotel

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8.5
/10
Very Good
318 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Liew W. K.

9.1
/ 10
I had a great stay in Mandarin Hotel. Really wowed by the very friendly and helpful staff. They are always happy and cheerful and greet me all the time. Room is a bit dated but very spacious and clean. The bathroom is big too. We had a good night sleep. Location of the hotel is also good with ample eateries and shops close by. In fact the famouus Yee Fung Laksa is only a short walk from the hotel and the weekend Gaya St market is just behind the hotel. Will definitely recommend this hotel and I don't mind staying here again.

Marcel M. Y.

9.7
/ 10
Unexpected good hotel with reasonable and affordable price. Front desk staffs are very friendly and check in and check out process was smooth.

Desy r. f. r.

8.8
/ 10
Hotel staff and manager were so nice and great hospitality! Thank you..terima kasih

Crystal

10.0
/ 10
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.

John

10.0
/ 10
Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%.
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Lot 136 & 138, Jalan Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88000

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AC
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Elevator
WiFi
Staying at Mandarin Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Kota Kinabalu. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Overview of Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel exudes a modern charm, blending sleek design with a relaxed atmosphere. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a mix of local culture and urban convenience, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. You'll find yourself within easy reach of key landmarks and attractions, with convenient access to public transport options for seamless travel around the area. Mandarin Hotel distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing comfortable and affordable accommodation without compromising on quality and convenience.

Mandarin Hotel

, with booking prices starting from - per room, per night, provides a comfortable and convenient stay for your trip.

Mandarin Hotel Facilities

Featuring 81 rooms in total, Mandarin Hotel offers well-equipped spaces and thoughtful amenities to ensure a smooth guest experience.

Whether you're travelling with family, working remotely, or exploring with friends, the facilities cater to a variety of needs. Families will appreciate the spacious rooms and child-friendly amenities, while digital nomads can take advantage of dedicated workspaces and reliable internet access. Groups can enjoy communal areas for socialising and relaxation, and leisure travellers will find everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

The accommodation provides a range of facilities and amenities for guests, including AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi.

Each room is designed with comfort in mind, featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, plush bedding, and modern bathrooms. In-room conveniences include tea and coffee-making facilities, a mini-fridge, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment.

All of these facilities are included within -, which covers tax and other fees, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience throughout your stay.

What to Expect When Staying at Mandarin Hotel

Expect a vibrant yet relaxed ambience at Mandarin Hotel. Mornings are typically bustling with guests enjoying breakfast and preparing for their day, while evenings offer a more laid-back atmosphere in the common areas. The hotel often organises local tours and activities, providing guests with opportunities to explore the surrounding area and immerse themselves in the local culture.

For a smooth check-in process, have your identification and booking confirmation ready. It's always a good idea to familiarise yourself with local customs and etiquette to ensure a respectful and enjoyable stay. Remember to try the local cuisine and engage with the friendly locals for an authentic experience.

How to Get to Mandarin Hotel

The hotel is accessible from a major international airport nearby, with travel times varying depending on traffic conditions. You can expect a journey of around 30-60 minutes by taxi or ride-sharing service. Affordable bus connections to the city centre are also available, providing a budget-friendly option for reaching the hotel. If you're arriving by train, the main railway station is located within a reasonable distance, with convenient connections to the hotel via taxi or public transport.

Food Near Mandarin Hotel

The hotel may offer a complimentary breakfast to kickstart your day, along with a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day. If you prefer self-catering, some rooms may include kitchen facilities. Alternatively, you'll find a variety of cafs, restaurants, and convenience stores within walking distance of the hotel. Be sure to try local delicacies such as Nasi Lemak or Char Kway Teow for a taste of authentic Malaysian flavours. Budget-friendly options include street food stalls and local eateries, while mid-range restaurants offer a more refined dining experience.

Things to Do Around Mandarin Hotel

The area surrounding Mandarin Hotel is rich in attractions and cultural spots. Explore a historic temple, wander through a lively night market, or relax in a riverside park. A one-day walkable highlights itinerary could include visiting a local museum, exploring a traditional market, and enjoying a scenic walk along the river. For a two-day extended stay, consider visiting a nearby cultural village, taking a cooking class, or embarking on a day trip to a nearby island. In the evenings, enjoy live music at a local bar or indulge in a delicious meal at a rooftop restaurant.

Why Mandarin Hotel is Popular Among Travellers

Mandarin Hotel is particularly popular among travellers due to its affordability, convenient location, and social atmosphere. Repeat visitors often appreciate the friendly staff, clean rooms, and easy access to local attractions. The hotel offers excellent value-for-money, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay without breaking the bank. The unique experiences and opportunities to connect with other travellers also contribute to its popularity.

Tips for First-Time Visitors

For first-time visitors, consider booking a room with a view for an enhanced experience. Pack light clothing suitable for the tropical climate, along with essential adaptors for your electronic devices. Be mindful of local customs and etiquette, such as dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. English is widely spoken, but learning a few basic Malay phrases can enhance your interactions with locals. Always be aware of your surroundings and take necessary safety precautions.

Best Time to Stay at Mandarin Hotel

The best time to stay at Mandarin Hotel depends on your preferences and budget. The peak season typically falls during school holidays and major festivals, offering vibrant celebrations but higher prices. The off-peak season provides quieter surroundings and more affordable rates, but some attractions may have limited hours. The weather is generally warm and humid year-round, with occasional rain showers. Consider planning your visit around local events and festivals for a unique cultural experience. Budget-conscious travellers may find better deals during the shoulder seasons, offering a balance of pleasant weather and reasonable prices.

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All facilities in Mandarin Hotel

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Exterior
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Bedroom
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In-room Bathroom

In-room Facilities

  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • TV

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Elevator
  • Room service
  • Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours

General

  • AC
  • Non-smoking room
  • Smoking area

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Nearby Facilities

  • Shops

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Mandarin Hotel

Important Note

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.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

General Check-in Instructions

- Hotel provided 1 way foc airport transfer from hotel to Kota Kinabalu Airport on daily basis from 7am to 5pm only. ** ** Please to inform that hotel is NOT providing FOC airport transfer from hotel to airport during Chinese New Year, 24 to 27 January 2020 **
- Hotel is collecting a refundable deposit amount @ MYR 100 per room upon check in.
For bookings made between 1 - 10 Oct 2020, Standard Single Room will have Guaranteed Free Upgrade to Standard Deluxe Room
For bookings made between 1 - 10 Oct 2020, Deluxe Single Room will have Guaranteed Free Upgrade to Deluxe Room
For bookings made between 1 - 10 Oct 2020, Standard Deluxe Room will have Guaranteed Free Upgrade to Standard Superior Room
For bookings made between 1 - 10 Oct 2020, Deluxe Room will have Guaranteed Free Upgrade to Superior Room
For bookings made between 1 - 10 Oct 2020, Deluxe Room (No Window) will have Guaranteed Free Upgrade to Superior Room (No Window)

Deposit

Deposit 0 is required upon check-in. The accommodation accepts cash, debit or credit card.
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General Information

Popular Facilities
AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Available rooms at Mandarin Hotel
81
Number of floors in Mandarin Hotel
6
Another facilities in Mandarin Hotel
Cable TV, Desk, Hairdryer, Shower, TV

Frequently asked question in Mandarin Hotel

What are available facilities at Mandarin Hotel?
There are top facilites at Mandarin Hotel such as AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Mandarin Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Mandarin Hotel is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
How many stars does Mandarin Hotel have?
Mandarin Hotel is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Mandarin Hotel have?
Mandarin Hotel has 6 floors.
How many rooms does Mandarin Hotel have?
Mandarin Hotel has 81 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Mandarin Hotel

Traveloka (86)
Other sources (232)
8.4
Very Good
From 232 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Top reviews
Douglas
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean
TENGKU NOR IZUANSHAH
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Strategic
Crystal
10.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Scot
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%.
Chi
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 127 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach
THRUVARASU
10.0
/10
Reviewed 303 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly
W
8.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
WAI LIN
8.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location - Excellent Staff - friendly Cons - room a bit dusty and no hot water shower for room 9416.
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 339 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is good but too noisy even we closed the windows, and someone ate durian in the hotel.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 340 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Service ok
Jake
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is very close to the city center (Jetty, waterfront, night market, good restaurants). The staffs were very nice and happy to switch rooms for us upon request. Room view was not very nice, though, but admittedly it is hard to find a good view with how buildings in KK are placed.
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Soundproofing between rooms is very poor. Other than that, the room is clean and comfortable. The location of the hotel is awesome. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
Verified traveler
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 352 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location
K
10.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Mandarin was the perfect location, the staff were all lovely - so friendly and helpful. I had the pleasure of meeting the manager who gave me some great advice, I booked for 2 nights and stayed for 3! If you need a comfortable base in KK because you’re out exploring then this is perfect. Small, compact but perfect for me a solo traveler wanting to spend my days exploring. My bed was very comfortable and the shower was lovely!
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Megan
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is good- walking distance to markets, waterfront, ferry etc. Staff is very nice. The rooms are a little small and feels cramped and the window is small, but the bathroom is very modern and excellent.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 360 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place to stay if you're here for Borneo Marathon. Shuttle bus pickup point is a walking distance away. Additional bonus, free transport from Hotel to Airport on checkout day. Lots of activities around the hotel area, walking distance to Gaya Street.
Eddie
8.0
/10
Reviewed 361 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was good. Location next to alot of great food and mall. Except late night karaoke and friday pasa malam and Sunday mkts either keeps us awake or wakes us too early.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 362 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good location for food
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We can heard our next room talking or playing radio... Bit noisy and disturb sleep time
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Mandarin Hotel

Traveloka (86)
Other sources (232)
8.4
Very Good
From 232 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Douglas
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean
TENGKU NOR IZUANSHAH
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Strategic
Crystal
10.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Scot
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%.
Chi
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 127 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Basin tap is tight and the toilet roll is far to reach
THRUVARASU
10.0
/10
Reviewed 303 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was amazing as the staff and front desk were more than friendly
W
8.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
WAI LIN
8.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location - Excellent Staff - friendly Cons - room a bit dusty and no hot water shower for room 9416.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 339 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is good but too noisy even we closed the windows, and someone ate durian in the hotel.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 340 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Service ok
Jake
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is very close to the city center (Jetty, waterfront, night market, good restaurants). The staffs were very nice and happy to switch rooms for us upon request. Room view was not very nice, though, but admittedly it is hard to find a good view with how buildings in KK are placed.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Soundproofing between rooms is very poor. Other than that, the room is clean and comfortable. The location of the hotel is awesome. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 352 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location
K
10.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Mandarin was the perfect location, the staff were all lovely - so friendly and helpful. I had the pleasure of meeting the manager who gave me some great advice, I booked for 2 nights and stayed for 3! If you need a comfortable base in KK because you’re out exploring then this is perfect. Small, compact but perfect for me a solo traveler wanting to spend my days exploring. My bed was very comfortable and the shower was lovely!
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Megan
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location is good- walking distance to markets, waterfront, ferry etc. Staff is very nice. The rooms are a little small and feels cramped and the window is small, but the bathroom is very modern and excellent.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 360 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place to stay if you're here for Borneo Marathon. Shuttle bus pickup point is a walking distance away. Additional bonus, free transport from Hotel to Airport on checkout day. Lots of activities around the hotel area, walking distance to Gaya Street.
Eddie
8.0
/10
Reviewed 361 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was good. Location next to alot of great food and mall. Except late night karaoke and friday pasa malam and Sunday mkts either keeps us awake or wakes us too early.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 362 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good location for food
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We can heard our next room talking or playing radio... Bit noisy and disturb sleep time
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