3-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

Since my flight arrived in Kota Kinabalu at 1 AM, I chose a hotel close to the airport. This one is about 5km away, which isn't too far. Regarding the hotel facilities, there were pros and cons. The room was spacious, and the air conditioning worked well. The price was fair for the environment. However, the bathroom was a letdown. The shower had no hot water, so I had no choice but to take a cold shower. They only provided small bottles of shower gel and shampoo, which felt a bit stingy. The sink also had no hot water, and I'm not sure if the water heater was broken. I didn't bother calling the front desk to complain, as I was just too exhausted.

Room was spacious and very clean. Very comfortable with 2 pillows each bed. Toilet also very clean and has enough towels for 3 of us. Hotel staff also was very friendly and helpful especially during check in. Breakfast buffet not many choices of food but still enough to make stomach full. Location wise very good. Near to Pasar Philippines and next to Central Point mall. Easy to get anything around there. Had a very pleasant stay and will consider coming back.

The hotel is quite close to Gaya Street, I think it's within walking distance. The front desk said they upgraded our room for free because there was an issue with our booked room, which was a nice surprise. The environment and bathroom were both pretty good, and the price was affordable, offering great value for money.

The room was very clean and spacious, quiet, and the air conditioning was nice and cool. The shower had great pressure. The front desk staff were very helpful; even though they didn't speak Chinese, check-in was smooth. The room was cleaned daily. The hotel's location is excellent, with many eateries downstairs, making it very convenient for seafood. If you're not looking for luxury, this hotel is definitely worth staying at. You need your room card to access the upper floors, which adds to the security.

This is a great hotel located near the city center and very convenient for the airport. The facilities are excellent, with everything you need, including a swimming pool and fitness center. It's a good option for a quick overnight stay if you arrive late at night, though the breakfast is just okay. The front desk staff were fairly friendly. The scent in the elevator was a bit odd, though.

This is my third stay, I had a free upgrade room to Deluxe room, that was really great. For the first two times, I was talking about feeling too cold after shower as cold air from the room will be going into the bathroom through the airventilated door. This time, the room is too warm, the temperature inside the bathroom after shower is just nice, but too warm to sleep at night, covering the quilt makes me too warm, without it would be too cold. Told the receptionist couple of times and they said maintenance had tried to turn it on to the max but the speed was still slow. However, I have a friend staying for the same night in different room, the fan speed of the air-conditioning in his room was really strong. I guess there's something wrong with the air-conditioning in my room. Other than that, everything's great.

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I recently stayed at Hotel Raia Kota Kinabalu for the second time, and it continues to impress me. The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness, and the room was both spacious and very comfortable, making my stay truly relaxing. One of the highlights was the stunning sunset view from my room — absolutely breathtaking and the perfect way to unwind after a long day. Overall, it was another wonderful experience, and I’m already looking forward to my next stay here in the future. Highly recommended!

Great location, very close to Gaya Street. The room is a bit small; with two 24-inch suitcases open, there's not much space left. The hotel front desk service is excellent, but I'd recommend knowing some basic English for communication, as it seems most staff don't speak Chinese. Everyone was very friendly and always smiled when they saw us. My three days in Kota Kinabalu felt short, and it's a bit of a shame I didn't get to see the famous red sunset. I hope to have a chance to visit again.

Good proximity to the airport and the city. Food options and 24 hour convenience store available nearby. However, cleanliness needs improvement. There are stains on the bedsheet so we requested for another room. Luckily the receptionist allowed us to change rooms. The bed sheet in the next room is still not clean but much better than the previous one. The room walls are pretty thin so you can hear what is happening next door and also the corridor. If you’re just looking for a night layover stay and you’re not a fussy person, this is the place for you.