Hotel Gaia 95

Hotels
8.6 (249 reviews)
lot 95, Gaya Street , Kota Kinabalu , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Value for money
Cons:
Cigarette smell
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Some guests mentioned cigarette smell in the toilet and issues with the shower.
Service
9.15
24-hour front desk and positive reviews about staff.
Location
9.19
Conveniently located near markets and tourist spots.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms are simple but have the essentials; however, noted small size.
Amenities
8.17
WiFi and air conditioning were praised; some amenities missing in common areas.
Value for Money
9.13
Numerous reviews stated high value for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Proximity to food markets and local cafes.
Overall Experience
8.65
Generally positive experiences, with noted minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:17

Property Description

Free WiFi throughout the property
Guest rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV, kettle, and free toiletries.

Convenient Location
Situated near Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and Kota Kinabalu Harbour.

Around-the-clock Assistance
English and Malay-speaking staff are available 24/7 at the reception.

To book your stay at Hotel Gaia 95, visit our website 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.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 249 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Mads Harder • solo_traveller • dk
7
Pros:

Staff was friendly, location was nice.

Cons:

Room was quite depressing, but it was also cheap

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sylvina • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jui-Pi • couple • tw
9
Pros:

乾淨安靜舒適，地點超便利、房價又不貴，下次到kk一定再住。非常棒的住宿。

Cons:

完全找不到

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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NUR HAFIZAH • couple • my
8
Pros:

Strategik. Turun hotel jak sudah Gaya Street. 😎

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
7
Great stay in central KK
Pros:

Great location in central KK. Very simple room but has everything you need. Comfortable and no fuss!

Cons:

Room is on the small side for two people and there’s no communal area (it’s a v small hotel).

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudia Constance • couple • my
8
Pros:

Very near to weekend vaya market

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Salmiah • family_with_children • my
8
It was a memorable awesome stay..!!
Pros:

I love all of them....!!

Cons:

A bit disturbance from the room which is next to me.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shargurbaren • couple • my
8
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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YiHsun • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

位置方便，距離每個地方都不太遠，前台24小時，有電梯，冷氣涼，WiFi手機訊號很棒，cp值高。

Cons:

偶爾有煙味

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Dnursyafiqah • couple • my
8
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
5
2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • extended_group • my
6
2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Grzegorz Fiema • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

lokalizacja petarda

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Grzegorz Fiema • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Dobry standard i super lokalizacja

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Micheal Asty • couple • my
8
Memuaskan
Pros:

Dekat pasar malam

Cons:

Ssh parking sbb ada pasar malam

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • my
6
Pros:

The location was great. Gaya Street is very visitor friendly. Great for those who don't have a car.

Cons:

The toilet wasn't great. The bidet wasn't working properly and the shower was leaky. They refurbished the room but not the toilet. And there a constant cigerette smell in the toilet.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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pei yee • solo_traveller • my
10
2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Selena • solo_traveller • my
10
As first time comes to Kk it was awesome!
Pros:

Near to many famous cafes, tourist area except KK waterfront, Philippines market, to get grab is easy, night market was awesome, there is many souvenir shops around the area.

Cons:

During my stay, my second nights the whole todak waterfront does not have electricity for an hour. As for the rest i have no negative response to this hotel

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • couple • it
10
Pros:

Value for money, nice and cozy!! Clean and comfortable

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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susana • couple • es
8
2025-08-18 • via Nuitee