Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

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Howard Johnson
8.1 (1884 reviews)
11, Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya , Kota Kinabalu , my

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great breakfast
Cons:
WiFi issues
Old towels
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some complaints about old towels and dusty curtains were noted.
Service
8.53
Guests mentioned helpful and friendly staff.
Location
8.57
Convenient location, close to amenities and city center.
Room Quality
7.82
Some rooms are renovated but others are outdated.
Amenities
7.55
WiFi issues and some facilities not meeting expectations.
Value for Money
8.21
Good pricing for the quality overall.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Highly praised breakfast and food quality.
Overall Experience
8.03
Generally positive experiences but with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:34

Property Description

Stunning Views of Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Convenient Location near Major Attractions
Modern Rooms with 24-Hour Room Service

To enjoy breathtaking views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, book your stay at Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu. Indulge in Asian and Western fusion dishes at Tivoli Café & Bar and unwind with refreshing drinks at Bar Lounge. With a prime location near Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market, exploring the city is a breeze. Experience comfort and convenience with modern rooms offering 24-hour room service. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience – book your room now!

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. NB: • Early check-in allowed with additional charge of RM100
• Late check-out allowed with additional charge of RM100

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BKI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 6 years old and over stay for MYR 90 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1884 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Francis • couple • my
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Hilmy • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ahmad • couple • my
9
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Nice

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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HO • couple • sg
9
Staycation
Pros:

I like the location, the price and the gym

Cons:

Can improve on the TV programme

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Puvann • extended_group • my
10
Pros:

Everything was Great, staff were very friendly

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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julian • couple • gb
9
Convenient and practical hotel
Pros:

Convenient location, nice clean comfy room

Cons:

Electric goes off when not in the room eg air conditioning & fridge

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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pratap • couple • cy
4
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • my
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Ng • couple • my
8
The location is good and I feel comfortable inside the hotel.
Pros:

I do not know why, but I have been staying at this hotel since 1990 when I come to Kota Kinabalu.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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yccy0528 • extended_group • my
8
Overall satisfaction
Pros:

Roof top restaurants

Cons:

So far no

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Our four day stay was fine and we then decided to stay another night after our return from Sabah.
Pros:

The staff were helpful and the room was comfortable. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the main centre with its markets, sea front etc.

Cons:

Although the breakfast was good overall, as a westerner with a liking for bread with my breakfast, I thought the sliced white bread on offer was poor. The room was a bit short of storage space.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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MOHD IKMAL HISHAM • couple • my
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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MOHD IKMAL HISHAM • couple • my
7
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • gb
7
One night stay before ongoing flight
Pros:

Excellent value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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MOHD IKMAL HISHAM • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • my
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Haziem • couple • my
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Sham • couple • my
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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WR • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Mykhailo • solo_traveller • ua
9
Pros:

Завтрак превосходный. Отель тихий и чистый.

Cons:

состояние сантехники: краны, слив ванны.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee