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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

2.5 star property
Travelers find exceptional service and amenities at this centrally located hotel, just steps from Kota Kinabalu's vibrant downtown scene and cultural attractions

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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential offers a perfect downtown experience with amenities like in-room WiFi and 24/7 front desk service. The well-maintained property is within walking distance of Imago Shopping Mall and top city attractions.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
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  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Private bathroom
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Exclusive Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
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  • City view
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About the area

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu, is home to Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential. Atkinson Clock Tower and Petagas War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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Shoplot 26, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.
    Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • KK Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    17 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
  • Ang's Hotel (Fatt Kee Restaurant)
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We have included all 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps away from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Fadli

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

No

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
익스피디아의 예약실수로 어쩔 수 없이 이용함. 다시는 익스피디아를 이용하지 얺을 것임. 악스디아는 엉망임.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地板爛的 ，有電視不能看 ，有wi-fi不能用 ，沒有水杯沒有凳 ，只有一卷厠紙兩件番梘三條毛巾 ，三天都沒有清潔房間倒垃圾換毛巾 ，第三天晚上多次要求才換毛巾 和收垃圾，他把舊的毛巾用嚟抹地下!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Jaehyoung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

저렴한 값에 비해 좋은 호텔

2만원도 안 하는 가격에 불만을 품는건 문제가 있지만 어쨌든 화장실 문이 없는건 불편하네요. 그래도 이 값에 머물다 가는데에 큰 불편은 없는 정도입니다. 침대 위에 수건이랑 어메니티 놓여있어서 좋네요. 아, 참고로 계단 없어서 짐 들고 올라가다가 죽네요.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tv channel not very clear.

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

8/10 Good

윤

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

가성비가 좋아요

밤비행기로 도착한 후에 잠만 자야하는 경우에 이용하면 좋습니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

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

8/10 Good

Pablo, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel simple, y bueno

Muy buena relación precio calidad, cama cómoda, la habitación estaba limpia y el trato del personal fue correcto. Gran ubicación en KK
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

YANG, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

位置優，房間和廁所都很小但乾淨，

像重新裝潢不久，清潔乾淨但很小，櫃檯人員很有耐心，位置超熱鬧的，就在新記肉骨茶的上面
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

nasreen, amsterdam

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

Great location and comfort for a nice price

This hotel provides us with a clean room with good functioning aircon. Disadvantage was that the bathroom was small and the space for showering was almost non existing. There was also no minifridge which I find usefull. However we really enjoyed our stay here and it was of great convenience.
Stayed 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, Sunway

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

Recommended hotel

Clean hotel with great location. The price of hotel is cheaper than nearby hotel. The room is very clean. *definitely recommend for all traveller to stay in this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Malaysia

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

Nice Hotel, good location

The room is clean, just a few minute walk to Gaya street, with a reasonable price. The staff is quite nice and friendly. A lot of store and restaurant nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017