Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Hotels
8 (2135 reviews)
5, Jalan Padang , Kota Kinabalu , my

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
General sentiment was mixed; some reviews indicated cleanliness issues in the bathroom and fridge.
Service
8.55
Staff received positive remarks for being friendly and attentive.
Location
8.59
Strategic location with accessibility to tourist spots and amenities.
Room Quality
8.04
Several rooms reported comfort; however, some mentioned issues such as no windows or maintenance concerns.
Amenities
7.57
Some facilities noted as outdated or not functioning well, like the shower and toilet.
Value for Money
8.53
Many reviewers felt the pricing was justified given the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Breakfast options were critiqued as limited; could improve variety.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall satisfactory stay, but with room for improvement in specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:12

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Free WiFi: Enjoy comfortable and contemporary rooms with amenities like flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and free WiFi.

Convenient Dining Options: Indulge in daily breakfast served at the on-site restaurant, or explore nearby eateries just a short walk away for lunch and dinner.

Exceptional Service: Benefit from a multilingual 24/7 reception, laundry services, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Experience the best of Kota Kinabalu at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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. Please note that due to payment procedures, debit cards and third party card cannot be used at the time of booking. You must use a valid credit card at the time of booking. Debit cards can only be used upon arrival at the property.
Please note that a deposit for incidental charges would be required upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2135 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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wenhai couple cn
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Syazwan couple my
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ricardo Lafita solo_traveller es
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mohammad Yasir couple my
9
Nice place for s short and simple stay
Pros:

Location is perfect

Cons:

Bathroom a bit dirty. The door seems not safe.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
B
Bakri solo_traveller my
5
Pros:

No value to what we pay

Cons:

For the
1 no bath soap have to request
2 bath towel takes 1 hour to replace after request
3 coffee in room have to request for filled up next day
4.Toilet over flow we have to tell
5 This is my 3rd stay the SVC is not up to standard like 2 x I stay before
4 next trip will stay in other hotel

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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ROSLI family_with_children my
3
Pros:

I rented 2 rooms, but the air-conditioning in both rooms was not working properly. The rooms were hot and it was difficult to sleep. The breakfast was very simple with very limited choices. There was also no proper parking available. the public parking nearby was crowded. Th staff also seemed to lack proper training and were not very friendly. Overall, the service was below my expectation compared to other hotels.

Cons:

bad air-conditioning and no proper parking

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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HISAO solo_traveller jp
2
Pros:

チェックアウト後に空港までのタクシーを手配してもらったが、通常の空港からのタクシー代よりはるかに安く、対応のフロントの人が親切だった。

Cons:

早くから静かな部屋を希望していたのに、当初準備された部屋はエアコンが全く機能せず、鍵も壊れていた。やむを得ず替えてもらった部屋は1009室だったが、一晩中、道路の車の騒音がけたましく鳴り響いて、本当に一睡もできないひどさだった。窓ガラスはケチらないで防音ガラスに交換すべきだ。また、日曜の朝食は開始時間に利用したがメニューがお粗末で手抜きだった印象である。部屋の交換ももっと客のニーズをしっかり聞いて対応するよう従業員を再教育してほしい。

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
L
Lin kin couple my
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
Y
Yi Ping solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
Y
Yi Ping solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
L
Lin kin couple my
3
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
M
Meritxell extended_group fr
1
Look elsewhere, you’ll find much better options
Pros:

Not much, to be honest.

This hotel may have had its glory days 10 or 15 years ago, but nowadays it is completely outdated and has fallen far behind.

Cons:

Very disappointing, especially considering the photos presented on Booking, which do not reflect the current condition of the hotel at all. The property is much older, run-down and dirtier than the photos suggest. The photos simply do not reflect the reality of the hotel today.

The cleanliness is clearly inadequate: dirty walls and black, mouldy shower seals.

We stayed in two rooms, and both had problems. In one, the air conditioning did not work. In the other, the bed sheets were stained with blood and had hair on them. They were changed after we reported the issue to reception.

There was also a strong sewage smell coming from the bathrooms in both rooms, from both the toilets and the showers.

The soundproofing is non-existent. You can very easily hear noise coming from neighbouring rooms and the corridors. The hotel is also located next to a very busy and noisy avenue, and the windows have no double glazing. Bring earplugs if you want to get any sleep!!!!!!!!

Also, be careful about leaving personal belongings in your room: the housekeeping staff throw away or take things left on the bedside tables, including tissues, earplugs, receipts, etc.

The breakfast is simply terrible.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Yi Ping solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Eva Liam solo_traveller ie
4
Good Value, but Extremely Noisy
Pros:

On the positive side, the room was spacious and, despite having no windows, it was reasonably well ventilated and did not smell damp or unpleasant. The bathroom was small, but there was plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The Wi-Fi worked well, and the staff were kind and helpful.
The location was perfect. Only 5min walk from main street. Bedroom big enough. Breakfast generous.

Cons:

We specifically requested a quiet room away from the lift, but were given a room directly opposite it, making it extremely noisy. I asked to change rooms, but was told that the hotel was fully booked. The soundproofing is also very poor, so noise from the corridor and other guests is easily heard.

The hotel regularly receives large Chinese tour groups, with buses arriving one after another. Unfortunately, these groups can be extremely noisy, and nothing seems to be done to ask guests to keep the noise down. As this hotel is clearly a regular stop for large tour buses, this can make the stay quite unpleasant if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Cleanliness could also be improved.

Breakfast was not particularly good, although the buffet offered a generous selection.

Overall, the price is reasonable and there are some good points, but the noise was a major issue for us. If you are looking for a quiet stay, this may not be the right hotel for you.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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DR. FAZLI TAUFIQ JERO solo_traveller my
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Noor Shahida extended_group my
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
S
Saiful solo_traveller my
7
Pros:

Breakfast is the best,very variety

Cons:

Aircond not cold

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kerrie solo_traveller au
8
All in all other than my gripe it was a nice clean comfortable Hotel in a good location.
Pros:

great value for money, good location central to everything. The bed and pillow were very comfortable. Shower was good with positive waterflow.

Cons:

I only have one gripe in that I wanted to contact a local golf course to see if I could get on for a game. I was unable to make a local call from my mobile phone. I enquired about the room phone which was internal use only. I then asked the reception if they could make the call for me. I offered to pay but my request was declined. I thought this was a bit mean.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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cmar solo_traveller my
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sebastiano Mattia solo_traveller it
7
Struttura pulita e buona posizione, servizi un po' lenti
Pros:

Struttura abbastanza pulita e in una buona posizione per raggiungere a piedi le principali vie di Kota. Colazione abbastanza completa (oltre al cibo "orientale", presenti postazione uova, pane e marmellata, torte).

Cons:

A fare calare il voto della struttura è stata la lentezza nel consegnare in camera la carta igienica dopo aver chiamato la reception: oltre 20 minuti di attesa non possono essere tollerati per una richiesta di questo tipo. Aggiungerei anche degli yogurt e delle scelte senza lattosio alla colazione

2026-08-17 via Nuitee