Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotels
8.6 (211 reviews)
No.16, Second Floor, Jalan Pantai 88000 Kota Kinabalu Sabah , Kota Kinabalu , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Free wifi and smart TV
Cons:
Difficult parking
Long wait for check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.78
Standard service, though the check-in process could be improved.
Location
9.02
Great location, within walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.5
Includes free wifi and smart TV.
Value for Money
8.46
Considering the price, it offers fair value.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall, a pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:24

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Experience comfort and convenience in our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and city views available in select units.

Convenient Location
Located near Sabah State Museum and other attractions, enjoy easy access to popular landmarks and the airport just 5 km away.

Friendly Multilingual Staff
Our 24-hour front desk staff is ready to assist you in English, Malay, or Chinese, ensuring a pleasant stay at Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu.

Book now for a memorable stay in Kota Kinabalu!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 2 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 211 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Riki • solo_traveller • jp
7
値段を考えれば及第点
Pros:

綺麗だった。

Cons:

少し遅めの到着だったとはいえチェックイン可能時間内であったが、フロントに誰もおらず人を呼ぶためのベルのようなものもなかったため、長時間待たされた。

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chien Ting • extended_group • my
9
Pros:

The location is great. Just a few mins walk to Gaya Street.

Cons:

Very hard to find a parking space

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Milda • couple • lt
10
2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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WENG FAI • solo_traveller • my
7
2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ngieng • family_with_children • my
8
2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Wai Sum Queenie • family_with_children • hk
10
Pros:

Great location, with free wifi and smart tv.

Cons:

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2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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YIMING • couple • tw
3
2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Yee FANG • extended_group • bn
8
Pros:

Location is great - laundromat, malls, food all nearby.
Facilities is nice and overall hotel is clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Rooms can be a bit cramped if you have big luggage.
There was some sort of leak in the toilet that we couldn't find the source of so there was always a puddle on the floor.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Yang • young couple • my
8
Very good
2025-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Ken • group • my
10
Exceptional
2025-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • young couple • bn
8
Very good
2025-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Ceandy • family with young children • my
10
Exceptional
2025-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Ying • solo traveller • my
8
But overall, it was a pleasant stay! I would return~
Pros:

Clean and it’s near to gaya street and Suria Sabah

Cons:

The sound proofing ain’t great, so as I stayed on the lobby floor, you can hear people talking at the lobby waiting area

2024-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tan • solo traveller • hk
5
Passable
Cons:

Traffic noise make sleep uncomfortable. Air conditioning has smell, bath room pole damaged and leaks.

2024-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • young couple • sg
8
Very good
2024-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Dahlan • with friends • bn
10
Exceptional
Pros:

the Ambience

2024-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family with young children • gb
8
Very convenient location and clean
Cons:

Not enough clothes hangers. The loo seat didn’t stay up

2024-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ethika • young couple • my
8
Very good
2024-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Maslinda • family with young children • my
10
Exceptional
2024-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Alex • young couple • my
8
Very good
2024-06-11 • via Nuitee