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Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu's welcoming retreat offers a cozy atmosphere near city attractions with staff who speak multiple languages to enhance the stay

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Signel Poshtel, in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offers comfortable accommodations with practical amenities. The 24-hour front desk has helpful multilingual staff. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and easy access to water and vending machines for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (14 Beds) | Capsule

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (14 Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In Bunk Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signel Double Room With Shared Bathroom

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room (No Window)

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Bed In Bunk Bed Room

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room With Shared Bathroom

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo is in a shopping district. 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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120 Gaya Street, 1st to 4th Floor, 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
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • KK Plaza
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室
    1 min walk
  • The Royal Coconut
    2 min walk
  • Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室
    1 min walk
  • Ho Ping Kopitiam 和平茶室
    2 min walk
  • Restoran Pak Haji 2
    2 min walk

About this property

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 41-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 18 per day)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 18 per day (1640 ft away)

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 credit 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 201904003522

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Signel Poshtel Gem of North Borneo
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo Hotel
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo Kota Kinabalu
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Atkinson Clock Tower. Merdeka Square and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gomez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at Gaya Street with night market & morning market selling many interesting foodstuffs and wares. Convenient as many dining shops nearby with Chinese, Malay & Western food easily available. Hotel is clean & eco-friendly with hospitable staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Check in experience was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategically located in the city centre, you get a contemporary-themed room - spacious, clean, and well equipped. A restobar serving great food just across the street and numerous other famous food stalls within minutes’ walk. Almost perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They say first impressions last. When I first entered the building, I was already welcomed by a nice smelling stairs going up to the lobby which I can say is very welcoming. They have a unique elevator, too! All the staff share a very friendly smile. The bed is clean and comfortable. They also have comfy slippers. Lastly, the hostel is nearby to many shops, restaurants and market.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JING HUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is on Gaya street, and some convenient stores are around it. Staff can provide help in 24 hours if customers are in need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good, need to expect Fri and Sat would be noisy due to api api night market, busker sing till 10pm. Just didn't expect renovation carry out in midnight past 1am, dont have much sleep to catch early flight in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

方便，舒適的酒店

位置很方便， 房間乾淨舒適
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
남성 직원분 엄청 친절함
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Pang wee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

norhazirah binti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023