Waiting for the boat at the pier, the staff member was really nice. He brought us chairs to sit on and even offered us water. Although I didn't catch his name, I really want to thank him!
Upon arrival, the front desk was already there to greet us. Honestly, if your English isn't great, communication on the island can be a bit challenging, for instance, regarding the shower water, Wi-Fi, or power outages. They explained everything in great detail, and the next day, they even followed up to ask about the hot water – they truly care about guest satisfaction. Oh, and they upgraded us to a high-floor villa! We encountered two geckos and a small snake in the room, but the kids weren't scared at all because they knew they were harmless creatures. A super-sized cockroach crawled out of the drain in the bathroom, haha, my child watched it for ages. To be honest, considering it's in the mountains, maintaining it to this standard is quite impressive. It was a great experience, far from the city's hustle and bustle, allowing us to enjoy the charm of the ocean and the forest.
We stayed in a high-floor villa and ordered room service for dinner. The delivery staff worked so hard, carrying the trays all the way to our room, and the food was still surprisingly hot, which really touched us. We gave them a small tip as a token of our appreciation for their efforts.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
JJill Erice2026.03.25
Had an excellent experience of staycation at Hotel 7 Suria. We requested bed deco for my daughter’s birthday and they did it amazingly ❤️❤️ Very good service from this hotel. Room is spacious with good amenities. Breakfast was ok and good too. Will come here again when we come to KK. Keep up the good job! ❤️
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
SSydSydney2026.03.24
I expected a great hotel stay and they delivered. All the staff were lovely. Thank you for that.
My only issue is the lack of room information regarding what is available in the hotel. Normally I would expect marketing information and menus for restarunt and bar in the room. The TV does give room service menu but was not required.
Fortunately we found Ben, the Concierge in the lobby who very kindly explained what we asked, and provided a map for the area. Very welcome. Thank you very much.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
CC Yun2026.03.26
Location is good, just across the street from the Filipino Market (Anjung Kinabalu) and access to waterfront restaurants. Nice view of the waterfront from the 14th floor breakfast room. Breakfast was very nice. They also book last minute tours to the Mount Kinabalu National Park and Klias River proboscis monkey area.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
AAlbert-G2026.04.30
This Marriott property is absolutely beautiful. The waterfront location is unbeatable, and watching the sunset over the water each evening was the highlight of the trip. On top of the gorgeous views, the hotel has great amenities that made the stay incredibly comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a scenic getaway!
Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu8.5% of visitors choose this area
MMoka-C2025.10.26
The room's location is pretty good. It's quiet and only a 10-minute walk to the beach. There's also a pool on the rooftop, and it's self-check-in. You can store your luggage at the security booth downstairs for 6-10 Malaysian Ringgit. It's a bit far from the city center, but there's not much to do there anyway, just eat and browse. The main reason to go to Kota Kinabalu is for the sea.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
SSmileSmilexiyiao2026.05.06
The hotel's location is excellent, right on Gaya Street, making it super convenient for food, drinks, and exploring the Gaya Street Sunday night market. It's also close to the waterfront market, though we didn't visit the seafood market. Getting to Jesselton Point for island hopping is very easy from here. The only downside is that Tanjung Aru Beach is a bit far and traffic can be an issue when taking a taxi. I paid an extra 100 to book a sea-view room, and it was totally worth it – I could watch the sunrise and morning glow from bed. The room was also very spacious, the bed was comfortable, and overall, it offers great value for money!
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu91.5% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.04.22
The Hyatt Centric was a fantastic experience! We arrived at 9 AM and asked the front desk if we could check in early. To our surprise, they had an available room and arranged it right away! After dropping off our luggage, we headed across to Suria Sabah Mall for some 'Ah Yen' and exchanged some Malaysian Ringgit at B1 according to the Alipay exchange rate. It's only 200m from the popular Sutera Harbour, which we visited twice. Gaya Street is also very close, just a 200-300m walk. The environment and service were both excellent.
The hotel breakfast was incredible value for money. For a room that cost 800 yuan a night, the breakfast was à la carte, and the service staff spoke Chinese, making communication very easy. The variety of dishes was extensive, including Chinese, Western, Korean, and Southeast Asian options. I highly recommend the Indian bread with curry and the Beef Laksa from the à la carte menu – they were absolutely delicious!
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