Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel Review: Everything You Need to Know

Sabah Oriental Hotel Is This the Best Place to Stay in Kota Kinabalu (MY)?

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Located 1.4 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, Sabah Oriental Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel provides two dining options and a fitness centre, with complimentary parking available on-site.

In light of the new regulations outlined in Article 14, please take note of the following updates:

*Only essential service guests will be accepted (guests must provide documentation to verify they belong to essential services).
*All facilities, including the Swimming Pool and Gym, will be “CLOSED.”
*Food and Beverage services will be limited to take-away and room service, with no dine-in available.

Guests must be fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Sinovac vaccines, or 28 days after receiving the Johnson & Johnson or CanSino vaccine.

Families checking in with children under the age of 17 (who are not vaccinated) may be allowed to stay with their parents, provided the parents have completed their vaccinations in accordance with local guidelines.

Guests traveling for business purposes are required to submit a MITI letter and an employment letter, or must be fully vaccinated.

Children must always be accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

Dine-in at the restaurant remains limited to fully vaccinated guests only.

Each room features carpeting and comes equipped with a flat-screen TV. Amenities such as a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities are provided, while the en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Ironing facilities can be made available upon request.

A daily buffet breakfast is served at Cafe Oriental, which also operates for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks and live music at the Tapai Lounge, with room service available 24/7.

Visitors can utilize the gym facilities or unwind in the sauna. The 24/7 reception staff are more than happy to assist with tour arrangements and car rentals. Additional amenities include valet parking and laundry services.

Gaya Street is located 2.3 km from Sabah Oriental Hotel, and Sabah Museum is 4 km away. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, is just a 7.6 km drive from the hotel.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a rating of 8.1 for a getaway meant for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed

Facilities of Sabah Oriental Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Fitness centre

  • 2 restaurants

  • Room service

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Breakfast

Bathroom
  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Bath

  • Shower

View
  • View

Outdoors
  • Terrace

Kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Activities
  • Happy hour

Living Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV

  • Satellite channels

  • Radio

  • Telephone

Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet

  • Snack bar

  • Minibar

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking

Reception services
  • Concierge service

  • ATM/cash machine on site

  • Tour desk

  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services
  • Laundry

Business facilities
  • Business centre

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Air conditioning

  • Wake-up service

  • Car hire

  • Lift

  • Fan

  • Family rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool

Free!

  • All ages welcome

Wellness
  • Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken
  • English

  • Malay

  • Chinese

House rules
Sabah Oriental Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That’s about € 20. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 1 year
Extra bed upon request

MYR 80 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

2+ years
Extra bed upon request

MYR 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

The essential details
Important information for guests at this location

Starting from January 1, 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room, per night will be charged to all international visitors. This tax is not included in the room price and is due at check-in. Guests presenting a valid Malaysian Identity Card or a valid MY PR Card for permanent residents are exempt from this fee.

Upon check-in, guests must provide a photo ID and a credit card. Please be aware that all Special Requests depend on availability and may incur additional charges.

It is necessary to notify Sabah Oriental Hotel in advance regarding your anticipated arrival time. You can use the Special Requests section during the booking process, or reach out to the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation.

A security deposit of MYR 100 is required at arrival. This will be accepted as a cash payment. You should receive a full refund upon checkout, contingent upon an inspection of the property.

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