Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Hotels
9 (881 reviews)
120 Jalan Gaya , Kota Kinabalu , my

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Excellent Service
Great Location
Comfortable Rooms
Good Value
Cons:
Low Water Pressure
No Kitchen
Noise on Market Days

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Reviews consistently mention clean rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.3
Many reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.34
Multiple reviews highlight the great location near eateries and safety.
Room Quality
8.79
Guests mention comfortable beds but some layout issues.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities are generally provided, with a suggestion for a kitchen.
Value for Money
9.28
Overall good value for the price based on user feedback.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Limited mentions; review mostly focused on location near food.
Overall Experience
9.3
Positive overall reviews confirm an enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:45

Property Description

Central Location and Comfortable Rooms
Situated just 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Signel Poshtel offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Convenient Facilities and Services
Guests can enjoy facilities like a shared lounge, multilingual 24-hour front desk staff, and practical information on the area. Rooms are well-equipped with a kettle, kitchenette, and cozy bedding.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular landmarks like Atkinson Clock Tower, KK Esplanade, and Signal Hill Observatory, all within walking distance from the hotel.

For a memorable stay in Kota Kinabalu, book your room at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo now!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 881 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Richard solo_traveller th
9
Amazing for being a 3* and so well priced.
Pros:

Considering the cost and it being a 3* it was incredibly clean and tidy, with a large room.
The shared toilets and showers were very clean and well presented.
The staff were very cheery and polite.
The Aircon was quiet enough to sleep with it on which has not always been the case with other places I have stayed.
Surprisingly they had Netflix setup for you which I've not seen anywhere else.
It has some really good food spots just minutes away.
I'm genuinely baffled with how it's 3* and so well priced.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
7
Good value for money, simple but happy place
Pros:

Clean place, friendly staff

Cons:

The windows were very thin and it’s very central- right on top of the night market which was noisy on a Friday and Saturday

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Arranz solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and very clean room, beds and toilets. Definitely I recommend it

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Corrie Conder solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect.
Pros:

Perfect location, very friendly staff. Everything was spotless. Beds very comfy, air-conditioning worked great. Highly recommend.

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Henry191 solo_traveller my
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Stefanie solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple au
8
Comfortable and well located gem.
Pros:

The inclusion of a Netflix subscription on the TV was a nice touch. The hotel was very well located, close to some lovely little shops and cafes and the vibrant Jalan Gaya market. The room was comfortable and the bathroom stylish and clean.

Cons:

The hotel in general seemed quite empty of guests, but even so we noticed quite a bit of noise from cleaning and maintenance staff. The noise was all during the day so no big deal, but it did make us feel as though the room was not very private noise-wise.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Pauline Christina couple de
10
Pretty apartment, good location, very friendly staff
Pros:

- clean, pretty rooms
- comfortable beds
- very friendly staff!
- when we asked to change the room after one night (as the room next to the street was super noisy, even without the nightmarket), the staff even gave us two options to chose from and they were super nice about it. They also told us before at check-in that the nightmarket is very loud. I would definitely not book a room with walls to the street, as these walls (at least in our first room) were super thin (you can literally bend them when pushing against them, its kinda like a cardboard box). The other room that we changed to didnt have windows (we were warned about that before and they showed us both alternative rooms and also we didnt mind at all), but it was super quiet compared to the first one.
- the location was great, especially with the night market directly in front of our door (food was delicious)

Cons:

- it is quite noisy, even without the nightmarket, when booking a room next to the street, so be aware of that. The other rooms are fine (unless you happen to have noisy neighbours, as the walls are still a bit thin).
- the showers could need some anti-mold spray, as there are tiny little dots between the tiles. The shower curtain in the first room should probably also be exchanged. Apart from that, it was very clean (with mild smell from the drains but depending on the day, i think thats pretty normal for the city, as the same issue occurred in the streets).

Other than that, it was pretty nice. Would definitely book again.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Cláudia solo_traveller pt
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Jin-Wei solo_traveller tw
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Storm solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Frisoluti solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

L'ostello è in pieno centro e ha davvero tutti i confort di cui si può avere bisogno, i letti sono comodi e puliti, le docce funzionali e l'area bagno è davvero ben progettata. Personale davvero gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Il problema principale è la mancanza di un ascensore dal piano zero. Esiste solo un montacarichi dal primo piano in su.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Iga couple de
10
Pros:

Alles top, sehr bequemes Bett. Großes Zimmer mit Bad. Und eine sehr gute Lage!

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Rafeah solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

Clean and convinience

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Mohamed solo_traveller my
1
Pros:

No good

Cons:

No good

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Flavia solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Storm family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Lena couple de
9
Pros:

Saubere Unterkunft in guter Lage

Cons:

Kleines Zimmer

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Nino family_with_children be
8
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel, onze bagage was verloren gegaan in de luchthaven en als deze was terug gebracht hebben ze ons direct iets laten weten. Verder comfortabele bedden, propere kamers en een goede centrale ligging in de stad.

Cons:

Zoals bij vele verblijven zijn de muren/ramen niet zo geluidsdicht waardoor je veel omgevingsgeluid had.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen Ghim Chiew solo_traveller sg
9
Well located and Value for Money
Pros:

Very well located, have access to kitchen and hot water. Appreciate the fact that they provided 2 pillows based on my request. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Bed mattress is a little hard for me. Water pressure is low and shower is taking a longer time because of the lower water flow.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee