Sabah Oriental Hotel in Kota Kinabalu (often cited on Kayak, Agoda, and Tripadvisor) offers a budget-friendly, central, yet aged, 4-star experience with mixed reviews. While praised for its convenient location near malls, friendly staff, and decent pool, many guests report needing urgent renovations, describing rooms as dated, with some issues regarding cleanliness and subpar, noisy air conditioning.
Pros: Convenient location (near Imago Mall/city center), friendly service, spacious rooms, and a nice pool.
Cons: Very old infrastructure, worn-out furniture, poor air conditioning, and inconsistent cleanliness in bathrooms.
Best For: Budget-conscious travelers looking for a central spot, or quick, short-term stays.
Overall Sentiment
Value: 7.0/10 (”Good”).
Cleanliness/Condition: Frequently criticized as needing maintenance.
Service: Generally rated positively for staff friendliness.
Recommendations
- Request a room that has been refurbished.
- Ensure the air conditioning works immediately upon check-in.
- Ideal for those looking to stay near the city center without paying luxury prices.
Stayed for 2 nights
Always to stay here rate wise depends, u could grab a great offer but unfortunately i didnt
I stayed dueing ramadan, and had 2 sahoor but both servings are dissappointment, tasteless and i dont know
Even try their iftar programme too, but hurmm sadly it was the same
Silver linings is walking distance to Imago mall, 10min ehailing to airport
The parking is free (first come first serve)
Owh forgot about the room smell, smells draft abit
Recommended hotel but need to step up on the culinaries.
Never thought there's a decent hotel in the area. Excellent service, helpful, always ready to serve.
The ambience & amenities in the room is fancier than standard 3-star hotel room. There's enough space to pray as well. Love it!
Only few matters. Ordered room service, not so satisfying as it tastes like using old ingredients. The room isnt sound-proof. Heard like the neighbour room is breaking into your own room.
My first stay here and I think would be my last too. Was actually requested a quiet room but still giving the room which facing the contrustion site. Noise of the construction site was up to 10pm+ and 5am+ the prayer from the nearby mosque will make you jump!
Impressive with the location but not the room. Furnitures in room quite old but still acceptable, but cleanliness and maintenance was terrible.
1) Water leaks out from shower room to walkway via the wall.
2) Old and dirty toilet with mold
3) Malfunctioning light bulb
4) Stains on the towel ( sticky like chocolate, like unwashed)
5) Ants on table & bed!
6) Loosen door lock
7) Dirty chair
BBrendon VI had an amazing experience at this hotel. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, expect the toilet is sharing and it's very dirty!. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with anything I needed. The location was perfect, and the view from my room was absolutely stunning — one of the highlights of my stay. Everything about this hotel felt high-quality, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!
ผผู้ใช้ไม่ระบุชื่อI didn’t pay much attention to the hotel’s details because I was out scuba diving every day. This hotel is old, so if you’re looking for a super clean and modern feel, this isn’t the place for you. They provide a good breakfast, and the staff even packed it for me since I had to leave early for diving. The location isn’t far from the main center, and there are plenty of shops nearby, which is convenient if you want to buy snacks or grab a quick meal.
LLove CoffeeMy first stay here and I think would be my last too. Was actually requested a quiet room but still giving the room which facing the contrustion site. Noise of the construction site was up to 10pm+ and 5am+ the prayer from the nearby mosque will make you jump!
Impressive with the location but not the room. Furnitures in room quite old but still acceptable, but cleanliness and maintenance was terrible.
1) Water leaks out from shower room to walkway via the wall.
2) Old and dirty toilet with mold
3) Malfunctioning light bulb
4) Stains on the towel ( sticky like chocolate, like unwashed)
5) Ants on table & bed!
6) Loosen door lock
7) Dirty chair