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title: "Cathay Hotel, Kota Kinabalu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Cathay Hotel in Kota Kinabalu: rated 7.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cathay-hotel-kota-kinabalu/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★
# Cathay Hotel

Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.6 ·  Good 1,246 reviews ·  #751 #751 of 789 in Kota Kinabalu ·  4.0/5 on Google, 224 reviews ·  6.3 Location score
## About Cathay Hotel

Cathay Hotel is a hotel in Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,246 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 960 m from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 29

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2026

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 196

Lot 27 28, Block E, Sedco Complex, Jalan Albert Kwok, Kampung Air, [kotakinabalu.info](http://www.kotakinabalu.info/cathay-hotel.htm)

## How Cathay Hotel scores

Better rated than 3% of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Beach access **4.7**

Kota Kinabalu average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

224 Google reviews

-   5★43%
-   4★22%
-   3★23%
-   2★7%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kota Kinabalu</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">960 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Observatory Tower Of Kota Kinabalu420 m
-   Malaysia Monument550 m
-   Petronas Twin Tower KLCC.850 m
-   Lockdown Escape Room1.1 km
-   Muzium Tamadun Islam Sabah1.6 km
-   Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum1.6 km

## Cathay Hotel: in detail

Cathay Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Kota Kinabalu with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a coffee or tea maker and bottled water. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and towels for your convenience.

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## Questions about Cathay Hotel

### How do guests rate Cathay Hotel?

Cathay Hotel has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,246 reviews, which is better than 3% of rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Cathay Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Cathay Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Cathay Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Cathay Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Cathay Hotel have?

Cathay Hotel has 29 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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