2-Star Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

I arrived at 9 AM and was immediately checked in. After a good sleep, I headed out to explore. No deposit was required, which was a nice touch. The staff were all smiles and made me feel right at home. Next time I'm in Kota Kinabalu, I'll definitely choose this place again. The privacy is excellent, and the capsule rooms are great. It's also conveniently located near the Central Market and Gaya Street, making it easy to get around.

Great location! The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was nice and clean. The only downside was that housekeeping didn’t replace the toiletries or towels on the second day. Still, it’s a lovely place to stay and I’d definitely recommend it.

Highly recommended! It's the ultimate value for money! The breakfast is delicious, and there are so many options for those who wake up early. We had a minor hiccup at the beginning, but the owner was very helpful. We ended up trying two different rooms (a dorm and a king-size bed). We slept really well in both. There are quite a few Chinese people staying here, and I saw them chatting and sharing their experiences every day. However, I was so exhausted from island hopping that I just went to my room after showering. Some things to be wary of: It's a bit far from the island hopping pier, so you should allow 15-20 minutes to walk there anyway (or maybe we were just walking slowly). Shoes are not allowed inside the hotel, but the bathroom floor was sometimes wet, so I had to wash my feet after using it. I didn't take any photos of the room, but don't worry, it's exactly what I saw. The public areas are even more welcoming than the photos. Here are some beautiful photos from my island hopping trip.

The customer service is not at the room when i wanted to returning the room keys back. Call many times never reply until 10am then they pickup. I was back to my hometown when i called the CS about returning the keys. Never have instructions to left the keys in room because i scare others people will going in the room and mess up everything that i never do. Please NOTED on this.

The bed linen is clean, the hostel itself is clean, the staff is friendly. There is not enough space in the common areas and it would be good to add another shelf and hangers near the beds.

For a twin room without windows, there are actually two doors: • First, the main door to the unit (which has three rooms inside) • Then the second door is the door to your actual room (Room 1/2/3) So far, the room was super comfy, clean, and complete with the amenities. 👍🏻👏🏻 Thank you, Promenade Service Apartment — definitely will repeat my stay here next time! ☺️💖 P/S: Sorry, I didn’t take any pictures during my stay (it was just an update for my mom 🙏🏻)

I had a pleasant stay at Eminent Hotel. The place is nice, clean, and very accommodating, making it a comfortable option for travellers. The staff were friendly, warm, and extremely helpful, always ready to assist whenever needed. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would consider staying here again.

The shower door was absent and the furnishing is old. To me it was the value that we paid. Budget hotel. Venue is really good, just opposite CentrePoint and not far from Cowboy Bar.

ROOM 402 (17–18 October 2025) **The things That Need Improvement:** 1. The bathroom ceiling light is missing. 2. The paint above the toilet bowl in the bathroom is peeling. 3. The exhaust fan is very dusty. 4. A used face mask was found in the waste bin. 5. A used small box was found in the bedside table drawer. 6. The light above the wash basin is not working. 7. The hotel Wi-Fi connection is very slow. 8. The glass windows (outside) so dusty.

I stayed on the 7th floor in room 71X facing the main road. The room was generally fine, but being next to the main road means you can clearly hear traffic noise throughout the day and night. Another issue was that every time I turned on the water heater for a shower, there was a noticeable smell coming from the bathroom. I’m not sure what the smell was, but it was quite obvious whenever the hot water was running. Overall, the stay was okay.