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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Exterior
Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Shoplot 26, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Room, 1 Queen Bed, No Windows | View from room

Exclusive Room, 1 Queen Bed, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Essential Twin Room With Window

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Essential Queen Room with Window

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Essential Queen Room Without Window

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room with City View (Non-smoking)

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential is next to Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. The 21 rooms at this hotel include electric kettles and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KK Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Melanian 3 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall
Guests of Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential have access to free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include electric kettles, phones, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tourist Kota Kinabalu
Tourist Hotel
Hotel Tourist
Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential Hotel
Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, and within a short walk of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. You'll also find KK Plaza and Kota Kinabalu Central Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential feature a casino?

No, Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential.

Does Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

The closest major airport to Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential.

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 72 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

The owner was very kind and let me into the room right away even though I arrived hours early. She also let me store luggage there after I checked out. Altogether a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Fadli

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel with accomodation such as netflix that i really enjoy the stay , staff service also in a good service and very kind. Very recommended for those who want to search budget hotel with good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

YinKwong

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for Kota Kinabalu.

Friendly helpful staff, good location, plenty of options for food nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
location the best.A lot of food around.too many stair.no elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Felicia

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room at the third floor and NO LIFT! Upon registering, took me almost 15 mins for the regristration to be done
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Zibeon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kerwin Anthony Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my profference

Rooms tiny. Have to walk around messy tables with people eating to get to front door. Bathroom 2X3 including shower. Booked another hotel in another area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

evelyne, kk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

nice and cheap

good hotel for budjet around kk area but it just way to small...around same price i can get bigger hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sherwin, Cebu Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food Street

Hotel location near to food and restaurant, hotel have clean room and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

KYU RANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Area is so nice and room is cozy and good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Yee Faung

Consider acceptable for short trip.

Reasonable priced, however got to walk up flight of stairs. Considerably spacious room. Friendly receptionist. Located between two restaurant, hence covenience to eat. But fire risk is also higher since restaurants used fire for cooking. Muslim may not want to stay here because it located in between two pork selling restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom, England UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best budget hotel

Clean,cheap, convenient hotel in city centre. surrounded with convenient store and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caution: Bed bugs are here.

My room's bed infected with bed bugs. Sleep and rest are the main thing I book a hotel but bed bugs giving me horrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

jack, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"Location and Clean"

The hotel sit in the heart of the city center, very convenient to go anywhere. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they given me a lot of advice of where to eat and go. Last but not lease, the hotel is very clean and cheap compared to other hotel around Gaya street. Nothing to complaint at all. Would definitely come back !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

A great place to stay, very comfortable and clean room. Staff is friendly and nice. The hotel is surrounded with 2 most famous bak kut teh shop, farmacy and super market.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017