The hotel is clean, comfortable, and located in a very convenient area near Gaya Street, restaurants, and shopping spots. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the whole stay even more pleasant. The room was spacious, cozy, and well-maintained with everything we needed. Great value for money and perfect for both short and long stays in Kota Kinabalu. Highly recommended and would definitely come back again!
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.
been stayed here for many times.. every time come visit kk will only choose this hotel due to its located in between Suria shopping mall and Wisma Merdeka and by walking distance to Gaya street .. however please take note this hotel a bit rundown due to years
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7,3/10
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!
ผผู้เข้าพัก*Honest Review: Comfortable Stay but Disappointing Service Transparency*
Me and a group of colleagues chose Wendu Inn during our recent work trip to Kota Belud, and I’d like to share an honest review—not just a general star rating—because the experience was a mix of excellent and disappointing aspects.
Pros: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
• The check-in process was smooth and efficient.
• Cleanliness and room comfort are top-notch—definitely 5-star worthy, especially for a small town like Kota Belud.
• The view from the café and the convenience of having a minimart downstairs were truly added bonuses.
• We genuinely appreciated the effort put into making the place cozy and welcoming.
But here comes the downside:
We booked our rooms with breakfast included, which is supposed to be served at their café. However, this was where things went wrong.
1️⃣ When we went for breakfast, there was no proper display or explanation about the free breakfast options. What was openly displayed was a menu with both breakfast (no prices shown) and lunch items (with prices).
The actual complimentary breakfast choices were hidden away in a folder behind the counter—not visible to guests. Naturally, thinking the displayed breakfast options were part of our package, we made our choices and presented our coupons at the counter. The staff accepted the coupons without saying a word. Only after finishing our meals were we surprised with a bill, leaving us feeling misled and frustrated.
2️⃣ The counter staff’s customer service was below expectations.
When we requested an official receipt for work claims, we were repeatedly told to refer to the booking website. Even after explaining that we needed an original stamped receipt, the answer was simply: “We don’t have an original stamp.”
For a hotel catering to business travelers, this lack of basic documentation support is quite inconvenient.
Final thoughts:
Would I recommend Wendu Inn? Yes—for comfort, cleanliness, and its peaceful surroundings.
But be prepared to double-check details around your package (especially meals), and don’t expect much assistance from the front desk when it comes to paperwork or clarifications.