Name: Hotel Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Address: 5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, 88000, MY

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Pairoj

Tired room but good enough

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

Kamay

Fine for the price but the accommodation is tired, the toilets block (two rooms in our group had this problem) and the showers can flood through the gap to the rest of the bathroom. Beds are comfortable enough. Really dirty underneath the beds though in all the rooms our group had.

Breakfast was good and we also had one dinner here which was good too. Good, central location and not too noisy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2024

ROZANI

Infront hotel is local transport hub, close to busy road. 100m to Gaya Night Street. 15minutes walk to CentrePoint Mall and Waterftont. Bedding a bit dated. Buffet breakfast is basic but is ok.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

MORRIS

Nice & cool & selesa

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Mohd Zambri

Near the night market.. walking distance only

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2023

Dina

If given a chance I will still go back and use this hotel..its not like the high end ones but considering its price, Dreamtel is really good. Very convenient and even the check in and check out is very hassle free.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2022

Chong

all aspect are good. you can book and stay with worry free

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2022

Leanne

Pleasant outlook

I had two different bookings and they arranged for me to stay in same room. Great breakfast and central location with nice outlook to park and/or water. Only problem air conditioner located to close to bed & control fixed to wall.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

Jennifer

Spacious Room with great service

Loved the room size and the view facing the padang. Had a great view of the fireworks for the Malaysia Day celebration.
Breakfast spread can be further improve but loving the staff warmth & friendliness especially the trainee by the name Ms. Afrijinia.
Housekeeping was super efficient and had the room clean & tidied during our breakfast time.
Overall, very happy with the stay and will definitely return again when I'm in KK.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2022

Hisham

The property is clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Location wise, it close to most well known landmarks as well as group taxies and buses. The service is excellent and the staff is great. All in all, it a great hotel to stay in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2020

Jen

Love the place, room was beautiful, very comfortable, many care items. Great price and location also, especially if you want to use public transport terminal to other cities. A .

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Near to the Kinabalu Club, thus the location was convenient.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

I was very pleasantly surprised by Dreamtel, as it was part of a bargain trip. Located near everything in KK the hotel was clean, comfortable and spacious (we had a room for 3). Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast with good local choice as well as continental.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2019

paul

Great value for money.

Staff very professional and welcoming. Breakfast well above average. Daily housekeeping 100%. Really enjoyed our 4 nights stay. Will stay again next trip to KK.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2019

Maros

Nice hotel and convenient location

Good Value

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

good location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

Lp

The showel cap cannot move quite uncovenient when take bath. Breakfast choices quite similar everyday.
But overall customer service and room service good.will consider to come back for next sabah trip.recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2019

Chee Yeu

decent choice for pleasure or work

this is a decent hotel just a stone throw away from the gaya street. While there are nothing much next to the hotel, Gaya street is just 200m away.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Good location. Breakfast average. Room allotted was small and not very clean but was moved to a bigger and cleaner room the next day. Reception staff very helpful and polite.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2019

Jonathan

Good hotel in a bad neighborhood

Had a great time in KK. Your breakfast staff needs to pay attention to little details lile refilling the coffee machines BEFORE they run out of milk, and making sure there are serving spoons for rice, etc. please try to clean up the rat situation in alley in next building..? So many cats, cannot kill the rats? :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2019

ST

Clean n comfy

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2019

Tosawin

Staff very nice, room clean, breakfast OK, near city and Jalan Gaya, Airport Bus just out of Hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

everythings are good

Business Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The room in the picture was a lie not same at all

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Clean rooms, nice customer service.
Good value for the money.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2018

Tai Heung

Good location, Hotel is just opposite to Airport bus station

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2018

Lim

Nice location in town,close to gaya stree

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

recommanded place to stay

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

hotel is situated nearby to gaya market and other shopping areas. hotel staff are friendly and very helpful. The buffet breakfast spread need to have more varieties. Overall service is good.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2018

John

First an upgr to s window room. Thanks for it. Nice view and comfortable. Situated near Gaya street and that's what I wanted. Convenient and safe place with good breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2018

Rezz

Overall just OK. 😐 Need to improve on their service, the cafe menu & parking space for guests.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2018

Anders

A good hotel, you know what you get

Stayed for 1 night. A clean, simple hotel with everything that you would expect.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

the hotel provided with a very uncomfortable room
the room was very dusty and unclean
the toilets and sink was clogged and water does not flow . we had to change rooms and pay extra for the other room in which we had a same experience with the toilets again. however, the staffs were friendly. but overall it was not a good experience.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2018

N

hotel with breakfast

Friendly staff, have all the in room necessities, condition of the room is a tad run down, needs some upgrading but cleanliness wise its fine.

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2018

AB RAHMAN

Good and clean hotel. Breakfast is good. Staff are friendly.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Good quiet location, close to main city for food, transport etc.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2018

Eric

Good location. Nice staff. Good deal. Spacious room.

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2018

Brenda

Nice hotel location, close to town

pleasant and friendly staff. just poor in hotel facilities, eg water tap blockage in toilet

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2018

JEFFERY

Happy Accommodation

Overall satisfied

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Good budget hotel.

Good location, walking distance to markets and shops. Room was comfortable and transport (including the airport bus) right outside.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Business trip

For business trip, it's ok for short stay. Nothing interesting nearby

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2018

gayathiri

Nice hotel. Good breakfast..

Staff are ok. Good breakfast has many varities. Superior Rooms are clean and spacious. Price is high but ok. Clean and comfortable

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2018

Chuan Chai

Need to change the carpet

The carpet need to be changed. The water from the shower area could not properly drained. Mgt need to check the smell as well due to the old carpet.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2018

Chuan Chai

Very good

Breakfast choices should improve...

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2018

Mei

convenient hotel

the location of the hotel is very convenient, main attractions are within walking distance.
But the elevator, the corridor and the room is a bit dark.
Toilet is clean.
Breakfast is average.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2018

Nicolai

Nice hotel for a decent price

Central located hotel with nice rooms (at least the ones with windows) and friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2018

Kelvin

Everything you need is within the walking distance

All staffs are friendly and helpful. There are some good restaurants and shopping malls about 10 minutes walk from hotel. The airport bus station just outside hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2018

Betty L

Very strategic location and clean

Located in the middle of town. Walking distance to night market. However parking will be problem to those bring their own car. The room is ok with simple and modern design.

Suitable for solo traveler and not family.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Danaraj

Excellent!

It was good I took the room without window, everything felt good nothing flimsy but one complain I had was in the shower, the water took way too long to drain I think the drainage is probably too small. Otherwise excellent hotel, u would stay here again probably this time with a windowed room.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect adequate, comfortable beds

Rooms were good, not huge but plenty of space to move around. The AC worked great, water was hot, and breakfasts were pretty good. We did think the beds and pillows were particularly comfortable. Check in was easy and efficient, and the location is nice for walking to markets, dining, etc. Would recommend, it's a fine place for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

very good service, clean room
I have to leave early the last day before 6:30am( the breakfast start at 6:30), they help us to pack a set of big breakfast for take out

always a big smile on the face of staff

good breakfast buffet and good location

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2018

arch

Great!

Staff was very accommodating to our needs and very professional. Good breakfast buffet but we can use more vegetarian options. Overall, the hotel had a great location and we had a pleasant stay..thank you

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2018

Benz

Nice to stay

The hotel is convience because in the city. 7 eleven is along the hotel with walking distance. The rest of the thing is walking distance. Staff is good and helpful. The breakfast is a bit normal and not much choice. The room is nice and comfortable. However, the price is a bit high for a 3 star hotel.

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2018

Ben

Comfort and Nice

The staff is good and helpful. The room is comfort and nice to stay. Just that the water heater is not working. The breakfast is too simple and similar for alll hotel. It will not be my first choice. The price is a bit high for a 3 star hotel. Overall, i still will stay here if there is no choice.

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2018

Merenna

Nice hotel near Filipina @ Kraftangan Market

Stayed for 3 days 2 nights. Overall satisfactory but it is time for hotel management to have hotel parking area/building. You have to use public parking, but the staff know who to call if you have double parking. Probably they used to it.

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2018

Tim

Good location/good food nearby

We arrived early and was able to baggage storage for a few hours.. very helpful staff who told us about travel directions and taxis and food...
Little shops next door in case you need something ..
Breakfast was just ok.....menu didn’t change much day to day...
A young lady there was very kind to me in the afternoon and gave me warm water and a place to sit so that I can drink my eno fruit salts for stomach discomfort...I am so sorry that I forgot her name....
Generally staff was very helpful and always smiling....
And I must not forget Sam from Housekeeping.....such a lovely person...
Island hopping was so much fun and the cultural village was interesting...
Overall an enjoyable time in KK Sabah...

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

It was an OK accomodation for the price. The room looks a bit tired and can use a good clean

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2018

Merenna

Good hotel, nearby shops

Booked 3 types of rooms with view. Triple delux, superior double and superior twin. No hotel parking, you need to buy parking card from shop. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is ok. Restaurant need makeover. Most shops, markets (Filipino Market) nearby at walking distance. Visit at non peak holidays to avoid crowds and traffics

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

nice cool.....................................................................................................

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

nice walking distance to shopping centers

For me the beds could be more comfortable. The were really hard, like sleeping on a piece of wood

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Friendly and comfortable

Friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast, quiet comfortable room. Good value anf fair location

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2018

Dave

Nice and cheap and walkable distance to CBD area.

Staff were helpful with local knowledge on where to eat. The room was pretty clean. It was a great stay.

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2017

Luiz

Economic, efficient, comfortable hotel in KK City

This hotel is a good little place to stay in the city of KK, the staff is great, it is well located and most importantly is good value. The buffet breakfast is good. We had the most modest room, it was ok but I would have paid a little more for a larger room as it was on the small side, but totally fine for what we needed. I recommend it.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2017

SZE MAN

Nice service and helpful, but the room is not clean....a bit dirty.....

Family

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Reach there tired and Hotel electrical power is out. no standy genset to supply electrical power. Customer was told to wait for power restoration.

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2017

Dr Amrin

Nice and quite close to the eateries

Warm and pleasant receptionist upon checking in. Variety of food for breakfast. Cosy and comfortable room.

4/10

Poor

14 Dec 2017

nasir

bad road condition

the road to the hotel is very bad (2km) and no street light at all.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2017

Suet Yen

Won't come back to this hotel

The breakfast wasn't good. The fried kuey teow taste burnt. At first they said my and my son sat on a table with a two adults went to take food. And there is no sign on the table. They ask us to move to another table. Fine.. Then on another table my son followed me when I went to take porridge for him. When I came back a couple sat on my table and the waitress wants me to move to another table instead. I moved to another table. After a while they asked me if want to moved table. I told them I have enough moving table for a breakfast. The food not nice. Simple sausage also not good. My son oso don't want to eat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2017

Bok

I love it

Booked the hotel online for 3 days 2 night. I am very happy to have chosen Dreamtel. Reason being 1) Good location - within walking distance to Jesselton Pier, Atkinson clock tower, Obsevatory Hill and the waterfront 2) Friendly staff at reception, entrance, restaurant and housekeeping, 3) WiFi, mini safe available in the room, 4) Double deluxe room comes with nice view of the city and sea. Overall, I would go back to the same hotel if I went back
to KK again. Very good value for money. Extra: Muscle sore after the mountain climbing, luckily there are lifts in the hotel :) .. Return flight not depart till 2145, the hotel kindly hold luggage from check out... Was able to order eggs however I like at the breakfast, buffet choices are simple yet ample.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2017

The Somus

Great location, reasonable price

Hotel is in a great location, near to the main attractions but just far enough not to be very loud or busy. Staff were very good in terms of friendliness and service. Decent breakfast choice and room amenities.
Would highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2017

Hilary

Noticeable Improvement

Vast improvement since my last stay in 2015. Better breakfast, dining environment and customer service. Keep up your good work.

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2017

Roger

Nice coffee for breakfast, good location.

The room air-conditioning air directly blowing to bed which is not comfortable while sleeping. And the temperature for air-conditioning seemed always auto adjusted to 23 degree Celsius every night regardless of what temperature is set before sleep.

Other than that, rest are quite good. Good location, good breakfast with nice coffee.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2017

Sandeep

Nice hotel

Very accomodating & helpful staff.
Location is also quite handy.
Breakfast is good but menu can be improved. Still good for the price.
Very good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2017

Giancarlo

Comfortable stay in good location

Everything as expected. Comfortable, clean, good location and great service. Also decent breakfast. Highly satisfied overall.

Family

2/10

Poor

03 Nov 2017

cassie

Central Hotel

Breakfast was Asian buffet , cereals , fruit and an egg station.
Right in town so close to everything and right opposite the bus station.
Walk to good restaurants and cafes.
hotel defined needs an update it was very run down .

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2017

Tracy Dean

Nice and friendly hotel

The staff is excellent at Dreamtel. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I stayed 3 nights, and everything was perfect, including fast and reliable wifi. I'd be happy to stay again if I return to Kota Kinabalu

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2017

Tracy Dean

Nice hotel

I had a brief 1 night stayover, and everything was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Good value for money.

The hotel was exactly what you should expect for the price point. Room and bedding was clean, towels changed daily if requested. The staff were always polite and friendly. Restaurant was clean and pleasant and the breakfast was fresh and plentiful. The freshly cooked eggs are delicious. The only downsides are that it isn't in the middle of town and it is very close to the mosque (call to prayer will wake all but the heaviest of sleepers).

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2017

Gary

Comfortable hotel

I stayed in this hotel before and after climbing Mt Kinabalu. It is near the Kota Kinabalu tourist board which is where the pick up is. The hotel is clean and the staff are friendly. It is also not far from China town for food and a 10 min walk to the shopping malls. Would happily stay heee again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2017

ML

Disappointing stay

I have to change room 3 times and had to pay to upgrade - most disappointed - room was not up to standard

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2017

poolkid

A nice little hotel with excellent staff!

Staff always took care of my needs with a smile, particularly front desk, restaurant (evening), doorman ... Thanks.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2017

MOSPAT

ALL WORKED INCLUDING THE VIEW

10 MINUTE WALK TO THE WATERFRONT. AIRPORT BUS AND TAXI OUTSIDE HOTEL.

BREAKFAST WAS OK SERVICE PERFECT. ROOM HAD EVERTHING AND WIFI WORKED

STAFF MADE THE STAY, THEY WERE EXCELLENT.LOOKED AFTER SUITCASE WHILE I WENT DOWN THE JUNGLE.NOTHING TO MUCH TROUBLE

AREA CAN LOOK ABIT SCARY AT NIGHT BUT IS ASIA AND PLENTY MARKETS TO STROLL THROUGH.

THE HIGHER YOU GO THE BETTER THE VIEW AND STREET NOISE

HIGH LITE THE MUSUEM AND THE PEOPLE ENGLISH SPOKEN EVERWHERE I WENT

GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2017

Stephen

Great City Center Hotel

A great find. A modern clean hotel, with friendly and attentive staff at a reasonable room rate. Its close to the center of Kota Kinabalu. An excellent breakfast with local and western food was included in the room rate.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2017

Katherine

The breakfast buffet is not good. The standard of food is poor.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2017

Jg

Location is great!

Had a pleasant stay here. It was all about the location so we didn't mind that the rooms were slightly small. We could walk everywhere or else get a taxi. The bus stop for the airport is 20 meters away which is very handy. Only costs RM$5 to get a bus from the airport here. Breakfast is also decent at the hotel. For the price and location, I would recommend it to others. Staff were friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2017

s

Nice hotel but ask for a room with window

Nice comfortable stay, clean, but book a room with window it feels very costrofobic without one. Family twin room are on the small side. Staff very helpful and nice.
Centrally located next to minivan. Shopping mall.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Great location and reasonable rate

Good hotel st an excellent location. Room rate is very reasonable. Comfortable and clean. However, breakfast is mediocre.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2017

Liu

Great value and location. Could improve some areas

Great value. I like the location, just a couple mins walk from Gaya street. I stayed on two separate days, both room without windows. Would recommend the upgrade to room with windows for those who prefer a view of kk town. The second day I stayed the room had a slight musty smell. Other than that not much issues. The buffet breakfast could be better though in terms of quality and choice. The best part of the buffet is the omelette station. And that says something.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2017

Sheens

Nice hotel located in the City center

Nice hotel located in the City center with very accomodating staff.

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

smaller than i thought.

715 has the view which has tin roofs..

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2017

Zak

Best value for money hotel

We were very surprised by Dreamtel Hotel..... It was a very nice place to stay.... Quiet...clean and very pleasant staff....
Also thank you very much for providing an early breakfast for those of us who were fasting for Ramadan.....
I would recommend this hotel to everyone...

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2017

julia

Nice, modern hotel in the city centre

Well located hotel, everything is close by and easy to get to. Modern and comfortable, though rooms are quite small. Reasonable breakfast. Overall very good value for money.

2/10

Poor

25 May 2017

Salam

Room number 1013 bathroom water ponding
Floor in bathroom LO sided so water does not flow

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2017

Verified traveler

Convenience location, walking distance to few visit places.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2017

wil

Nice hotel in town centre

Nice hotel with good service. Good breakfast too. Shower gel n shampoo is 2 in 1. Windows are not double glazed so it can be a bit noisy. Curtains cant block all lights into room

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2017

SENAH

Best location

Staff are friendly and helpful.The room is very clean.Location is the best.A few
minutes walk to the night market and Sunday Gaya street market.Fast
maintenance service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2017

Sunny Han

Cozy place for minimum stay

It is located in the middle of city. Staffs are gentle and friendly. 24 hours checkin and checkout is available. The room was little tiny but it was comfortable. I stayed here for 2 nights before going to the airport. Breakfast was simple but delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2017

Viorel

Good value for money

Close to city center, close to Gaya Street with Sunday Market, Asian and English breakfast, polite staff, good value for money, free Wi-Fi in the rooms

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2017

Heng bh

Nice hotel near to town

Comfort, clean. Only breakfast normal. Should have few more varietys