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title: "Mandarin Hotel, Kota Kinabalu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Mandarin Hotel in Kota Kinabalu: rated 8.8 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★
# Mandarin Hotel

Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8 ·  Excellent 3,060 reviews ·  #326 #326 of 789 in Kota Kinabalu ·  4.3/5 on Google, 468 reviews ·  6.1 Location score
## About Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel is a hotel in Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 3,060 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 6.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 49

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 219

No. 138 Gaya Street [mandarinhotel.top](https://mandarinhotel.top/)

## How Mandarin Hotel scores

Better rated than 54% of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **6.1**
-   Beach access **3.4**

Kota Kinabalu average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

468 Google reviews

-   5★50%
-   4★31%
-   3★15%
-   2★3%
-   1★2%

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

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/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="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">6.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Malaysia Monument80 m
-   Observatory Tower Of Kota Kinabalu400 m
-   Lockdown Escape Room550 m
-   Petronas Twin Tower KLCC.1.3 km
-   Aquascape Center1.4 km

## Mandarin Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. 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 and blackout curtains. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about Mandarin Hotel

### How do guests rate Mandarin Hotel?

Mandarin Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 3,060 reviews, which is better than 54% of rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

### Is there parking at Mandarin Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 6.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is Mandarin Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Mandarin Hotel have?

Mandarin Hotel has 49 rooms.

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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