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8.4

254 reviews

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

No 1 Jalan Tangki Karamunsing Locked Bag78, Kota Kinabalu, 88100, Malaysia

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Welcome to The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, your vibrant gateway to Malaysia’s stunning beauty! Located just 0.3mi from the bustling city center, this 4-star hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Start your mornings with a delicious breakfast that fuels your adventures. Priced from just $57 per night, you’ll discover luxury and value in every corner, from the delightful rooms with air conditioning to the picturesque garden views.

Dive into a world of relaxation with the hotel’s fabulous amenities, perfect for families and solo travelers alike! Soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool, let the kids splash around in their own pool, or unwind with a sauna and steam room session. Feeling adventurous? Check out the tour desk for exciting local excursions or simply lounge poolside with a refreshing drink from the bar. With free WiFi, a business center, and meeting facilities, The Palace Hotel is the ideal spot whether you’re traveling for leisure or business!

Party like a local with 254 glowing reviews praising the hotel's stellar service and superb facilities. Guests appreciate the friendly 24-hour front desk, who are always ready to assist in making your stay unforgettable! Secure a spot to recharge your adventures, where you can indulge in room service, explore the terrace, or enjoy free parking. A perfect blend of fun and relaxation awaits you at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu!

At The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, dining is an adventure all its own! Meet the family-friendly restaurant, Tangerine, where delectable international cuisine is served with a smile. Start your day off right with a feast that caters to all tastes. Picture yourself savoring fresh tropical fruits, fluffy pancakes, and aromatic coffee, all while basking in the warm Malaysian sun. And if you find yourself craving comfort food or a late-night snack, room service is also at your fingertips! Indulge in culinary delights without ever having to leave the comfort of your room.

When it's time for some fun in the sun, the outdoor pools are calling your name! For families, the kids-only pool is a fantastic haven, where little ones can splash and play to their hearts' content while parents take a moment to unwind. Meanwhile, the main outdoor pool is perfect for soaking up the sun or engaging in friendly games of water volleyball with fellow travelers. Imagine yourself lounging poolside with a refreshing drink in hand, enjoying the gentle breeze and vibrant atmosphere around you.

No stay at The Palace Hotel would be complete without indulging in the rich local culture and adventures that surrounds you! The tour desk is your passport to discovering the mesmerizing beauty of Kota Kinabalu. Whether it's a thrilling boat trip to nearby islands, exploring lush national parks, or diving into the vibrant local markets, there's no shortage of exhilarating experiences waiting just outside your door. After a day full of exploration, make sure to come back to your cozy retreat, where the friendly staff will be ready to share fun stories about the area and assist with anything you might need. Come create unforgettable memories at The Palace Hotel!

Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Steam room

Air conditioning

Sauna

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Rooms

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Deluxe

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Double Bed

x4

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x3

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Superior

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x3

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Suite in The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

720 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

x8

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x5

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Superior, Twin

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

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Executive

1 Twin Bed

x6

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x3

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Room, No Window

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Suite, Palace View

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Standard Room

1 Twin Bed

x6

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x3

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Superior, Single

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Double Room, Single Use

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Guest reviews

8.4

254 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sabrina

8.2

January 2023

When I first arrived at the front of the hotel, the hotel looks like a old hotel. But once I step in, they are in the middle of renovation which I think is going to look new. The interior of the room is beautiful and doesn't look old. I like the bed is very huge and the staff is very friendly and nice. They have provided baby crib like I requested. The toilet is also nice and the room is quiet. I like they provided netflix and parking. Not many hotel provided parking in KK.

They have variety of breakfast but I think they can improve better at desserts.

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Cecilia

8.2

August 2022

The Deluxe Room that we stayed in was comfortable as we also requested for extra bed as we were3 friends travelling together. Breakfast was okay. Good spread of food. We did not go to the swimming pool area.

Should have more pamphlets of Tours offered around Kota Kinabalu and surrounding Towns. Also if Kota Kinabalu want to attract more tourists to explore the different towns and attractions they should have tried to conduct tours everyday - eg. we wanted to go for the KK City Night Cruise but was told that the programme doesn't operate daily so we did not have the opportunity due to lack ot time!

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Maria

8.2

June 2023

1) Restaurant the food was delicious 😋 and offortable too. We had our tea break there. 2)Hotel room very good 3) tv better using 4k 4) wifi very strong

1)Breakfast menu not so good just like average home cooked compared to promenade their menu are good 😊. The menu you cater mainly for Malays not multi races menu. Coffee maker not friendly user,no staff was present to assist when got difficulty to use it. 2)Swimming pool attire not strict enough everybody can swim without their proper swimming suit 😔.

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Marie

8.2

September 2022

Love the room even though I didn't booked with a view as it was spacious and clean. I know place hotel is one of the oldest hotel in Kota Kinabalu, but they had upgraded it well and still maintain its outer historical old hotel vibe.

I went in a rental car. Although I did tell them my car number during check in at least they can reserve me a parking spot even if it's a free parking policy. Was disappointed when on Friday there was a function at the hotel, they ask me to not park at so-called only for VVIP parking when I was staying there as a house guest for 5 nights with a rented car!! Hope they can upgrade and improve their service on that

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Thenewjerusalem

8.2

April 2023

We were greeted by a warm smiling concierge upon our arrival at the hotel. Not only that, when we stepped into the lobby, we were greeted with the sweet smelling aroma of the hotel. Check-in was smooth. We loved our corner room 416. It was immaculately clean with white sheets, bouncy pillows and functioning air conditioning unit. The toilet was really clean too. The pleasant flowery aroma and the cleanliness of this hotel made it a perfect start to my trip in Kota Kinabalu.

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May

10

April 2023

staff at reception and door to restaurants were always attentive and pleasant . Breakfast was apt and not too crowded, Even had opportunity to attend the ramadan buka puasa buffet, ample food and special price for aged , kids and further discount for stay in , Really good value

Wifi but multiple ports to login if it gets congested. Still bearable. Got the Tech person to sort out and work fine then. thanks for coming in with just a quick call in mid of night.

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Aale

9.1

September 2022

Check-in was flawless, staff was very friendly and they also upgraded (thumbs up) our 2 other rooms since we are coming as one big family. The room size was quite spacious for the price. Equipped with basic amenities, TV, small fridge and toiletries. Toilet is very clean and equipped with water hose (for local & Muslim guests). Air-cond was good, quite cold but you need to leave it switched on while away. It will take time to cool the room. I forgot to request for double/queen/king bed as I am with my spouse but unfortunately it was none available but they were kind enough to put the two twin bed together on the last minute.

We couldn't connect to the WiFi at all during our stay; not sure because of router placement or something. But as traveller I have always expect this and used the 4G the whole travel period. Wall insulation is not that good; our room is facing front/parking area of the hotel so any sounds coming from the hotel front was always heard. Common noise was like trucks/buses coming and renovation works. The external air-cond (the compressor) was quite audible during our stay but for me personally it become a 'white noise' and helps me sleep at night.

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Jess

10

July 2023

beautiful rooms, great service and excellent food at the on-site restaurant.

we booked for 5 people 3 kids 9,13,15 all clear in the booking and only got beds allocated for 4 it happened a few times in borneo - frustrating as breakfast allocated for 5 people. they assume three kids can share a double bed so had to add on a pull out bed and pay extra - fine but would be good to have it set up before arriving.

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Rosie

8.2

July 2023

The staff were lovely all very accommodating and friendly. Food was great. Huge amount for breakfast and lovely omelettes cooked to order. Pool was nice to relax in

Under refurbishment so some rooms are tired but the recently refurbished are great. By pool we couldn’t sit as were being bitten by mosquitoes but this wasn’t anything the hotel could change it’s just our English skin!

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Oxfomosa

8.2

May 2022

super friendly, helpful and professional staff. thank you so much for making me feel so welcomed. special BIG THANKS to Jesella at reception and Hafifi at pool bar. huge room, big comfortable bed, very efficient aircon, great shower (strong water pressure & heat), efficient elevator, many power sockets for charging. wide spaces to put your stuff, i like this very much! i appreciate the very efficient safety box. and good wi-fi signal. also a big credit to the very efficient housekeeping team who kept my room clean and tidy throughout my stay. a nice swimming pool that opens from 7am to 8pm. i love the idea of having nature walk/park just behind the hotel and a spa inside the building (though both facilities were closed during my stay - darn!)

TV got Vision Channels but reception was not that good. nature walk was closed (was looking forward to it when i did the booking). spa was also closed (either due to raya holidays or post -mco reason). also was a bit disappointed the steam room was closed too (SOP not ready according to staff). swimming pool is nice but a bit exposed due to very near to restaurant (just above pool) and the pool bar - hence expect little privacy when using the pool

Points of Interest Around The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Attractions

Sabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)

0.4mi

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

0.8mi

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

0.9mi

Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)

0.9mi

North Borneo Railway

1.2mi

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

1.4mi

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya)

4.5mi

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

4.8mi

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan)

4.9mi

Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi)

5.2mi

Monsopiad Cultural Village

5.8mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.7mi

Restaurants

Tangerine

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Amenities of The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Steam room

Air conditioning

Sauna

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Stay rules - The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Does The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu come with parking?

Yes, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers free on-site parking for guests, but it is public parking and requires a reservation.

What are the rates at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu?

For stays at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, prices generally start at $57. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What types of rooms does The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu offer?

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers a variety of rooms including Standard 2 Beds, Windowless for 2 adults and 1 child, Deluxe Room with 2 Twin beds for 2 adults and 2 children, and Suites that accommodate 2 adults and 1 child with various bed configurations including King size and Sofa Bed options. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Room sizes range from 280 sqft for the Deluxe Room to 721 sqft for the Suite.

What is there to do in The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu?

Guests at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu can spend their time indulging in leisure activities such as relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool or the kids' pool, enjoying delicious meals at the on-site restaurant named Tangerine offering international cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance. For those looking to stay active, they can utilize the fitness center or unwind in the sauna and steam room. The sun deck and terrace provide a perfect setting for soaking up the sun or enjoying garden views. With 24-hour room service available, guests can enjoy meals in the comfort of their rooms. The hotel's wheelchair accessibility and non-smoking rooms cater to different preferences, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Is there a swimming pool at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu?

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers two pools: Pool 1 is available all season and is located outdoors. Pool 2, also outdoor, has an age restriction and is designated for kids only.

Does The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Tangerine. The ambiance of the restaurant is family-friendly, and it serves international cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu. The hotel accepts payment via Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and UnionPay debit card. Additionally, you can pay with cash as well.