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Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 star property
Experience seamless comfort in a prime location. Enjoy easy access to Gaya Street Sunday Market from this modern haven.

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In the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers a convenient retreat with dry cleaning services and conference space. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy buffet breakfast options, and appreciate the helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk; previous guests rave about the hotel's overall condition.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩36,939
₩50,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Triple Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, No Windows | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, No Windows

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Triple Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a television.

Superior Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is in the city center. Atkinson Clock Tower is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
Map
5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室
    4 min walk
  • The Asian Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Restoran Pak Haji 2
    3 min walk
  • Ho Ping Kopitiam 和平茶室
    4 min walk
  • Kedai Kopi Kak Tini
    4 min walk

About this property

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

  • Hotel near Gaya Street Sunday Market
  • Located close to Atkinson Clock Tower and Kota Kinabalu Central Market, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu provides dry cleaning/laundry services, conference space, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All 160 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 40 for adults and MYR 25 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dreamtel Cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 100.00

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 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 40 for adults and MYR 25 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 100.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu?

As of Jul 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu on Aug 19, 2026 start from ₩36,939, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MYR 100.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 495 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Pairoj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired room but good enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fine for the price but the accommodation is tired, the toilets block (two rooms in our group had this problem) and the showers can flood through the gap to the rest of the bathroom. Beds are comfortable enough. Really dirty underneath the beds though in all the rooms our group had. Breakfast was good and we also had one dinner here which was good too. Good, central location and not too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay at Dreamtel

Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If given a chance I will still go back and use this hotel..its not like the high end ones but considering its price, Dreamtel is really good. Very convenient and even the check in and check out is very hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Location wise, it close to most well known landmarks as well as group taxies and buses. The service is excellent and the staff is great. All in all, it a great hotel to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all aspect are good. you can book and stay with worry free
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Zambri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the night market.. walking distance only
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MORRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & cool & selesa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Spacious Room with great service

Loved the room size and the view facing the padang. Had a great view of the fireworks for the Malaysia Day celebration. Breakfast spread can be further improve but loving the staff warmth & friendliness especially the trainee by the name Ms. Afrijinia. Housekeeping was super efficient and had the room clean & tidied during our breakfast time. Overall, very happy with the stay and will definitely return again when I'm in KK.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

ROZANI

Infront hotel is local transport hub, close to busy road. 100m to Gaya Night Street. 15minutes walk to CentrePoint Mall and Waterftont. Bedding a bit dated. Buffet breakfast is basic but is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

Pleasant outlook

I had two different bookings and they arranged for me to stay in same room. Great breakfast and central location with nice outlook to park and/or water. Only problem air conditioner located to close to bed & control fixed to wall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Siang hur

No parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

King Kwan. Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
有
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel in posizione strategica ma con standard di pulizia asiatici. Colazione principalmente salata, assenza di parte dolce. Personale cordiale e disponibile
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

KWON DO

Liked: Staff & service
시내 중심에 있어 어딜 가나 도보 가능. 하지만 호텔 상태는 뛰어나진 않아 입국한 날과 출국하는 날만 이용했습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hidetaka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
値段相応
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Det var sådan set ok, lige på nær at aircondition ikke virkede, så fik vi et nyt værelse, det hjalp lidt, men vi kunne ikke komme under 22 grader.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

가성비 좋은 숙소

밤 늦게 코타키나발루 도착해서 하룻밤 자기 위한 숙소로는 좋지만 장시간 머물기에는 썩 청결하지 못한 곳입니다. 화장실 같은 경우에는 시대의 흔적이 많이 보이고, 방에 들어가자마자 바닥에 물이 고여있는 걸 볼 수 있었습니다. 늦게 도착하시는 분들에게 자정이 넘어서까지 체크인이 되기 때문에 하룻밤 머무는 정도로 추천합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAKOTO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
モスクが近いので、早朝５時とか大音量でうるさい。 泊まった部屋は６階の海が見える良い部屋で大満足。 シャワーとトイレが一緒の空間にあり、一応ガラスで仕切られているものの、シャワーの水がトイレの足元に流れてくることがある。洗面台の横にトイレットホルダーがついていて、洗面所を使うと水が飛んで、トイレットペーパーが濡れることがあるので注意。 総合的には値段の割にスタッフのサービス対応が非常に良かったので、また泊まりたいと思う。
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mipi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goed is als je hoog genoeg zit met een mooi uitzicht . Minder is, beetje te oud en vies.ontbijt keuze en kwaliteit mag iets meer beter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

CHUN HSIEN

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

比起以前退步了

比起16年這次重複造訪感覺真的有差！除了房間老舊感出現之外，房間內桌上都有螞蟻出現，浴室無法密合，導致水都會噴到乾的地方！房價還是很有競爭力，早餐也還是不錯！
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

yuk mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

地點好 ，價錢合理

每次來沙巴都在這裡住宿，不經不覺已超過五年。今次適逢酒店維修 ，希望會搞好內部設施，最重要是將舊地氈更換或改造仿製木地板。餐飲方面多年來都沒有改變，餐牌上的款式及早餐的款式，多年來是千篇一律。令人看到也變得沉悶！
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋にバスタオルが置いてなかった。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応も良かったし設備も問題ないと思います。朝食はまずまずでしょうか。一点だけ、室内でゴキブリを見ちゃいました。苦手な人は厳しいと思います。
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋の眺めが良くなかった。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020