Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Victor D

Yes, it is probably among the best hotels downtown Kota Kinabalu. A 5 star yes. But if you consider spending your holidays there, no. The downtown of Kota Kinabalu has no interest and is quite dirty. Prefer Gaya Island or nearer the mountains. Besides, the airport landing path is right in front of the coastline, an airplane flies through every 15 to 20 minutes. Rooms are quite sound proof, the airplane wasn't too much of a problem, only at the swimming pool outside. The hotel is quite comfortable, clean, has nice service, and nice rooms. But it doesn't change the fact that the outside is dirty everywhere. The building looks really ugly from the outside. It is not somewhere to relax, as you get the reminder each time you walk in or out. The swimming pool deck chairs, the cushions are all stained which makes it feel a bit dirty. Maybe it'd be wise to invest in new cushions that don't get stained due to water or sunscreen. Great for a one-night stop in and out of Malaysia at the airport or for business.

Westley Rolin

Very nice stay. The room is nice. The hotel makes great efforts to offer nice food options: breakfast buffet is very good, Italian dinner is good too, there is also a Malaysian buffet, and don't miss out the Afternoon Tea because it is very cute. The swimming pool and gym are specious. Lovely staff. The rooftop bar has a sea view and live music, highly recommended for romantic sunset date. Do compare prices for excursions because their travel desk was more expensive for what I wanted to do. The only thing to avoid is the laundry service. Across the street, the price is 10 times cheaper.

Eugene Eligio Velasquez

Hotel Review: Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Room Spacious and well-appointed. It includes a comfortable sofa, a bathtub, and an iron—ideal for both business and leisure travelers. There are ample charging ports throughout the room, making it easy to stay connected. The lighting is bright and welcoming. Notable sustainability features include refillable shampoo dispensers and glass water bottles. However, there was no body lotion provided, which some guests may miss. Facilities • Gym: Decent selection of equipment—enough for a solid workout, though not fully equipped for advanced routines. • Pool: Large and offers a great view, perfect for a relaxing swim. • Spa: Massage services are available at an additional cost. • Sauna: Located in the shower/changing area, a nice bonus for post-workout relaxation. Buffet The breakfast buffet offers a generous spread with a good balance of Malaysian favorites and Western dishes. Quality and variety are both commendable. Price Rates start at around 500 MYR per night, inclusive of breakfast—a fair price considering the amenities and overall experience.

Patrick JN

The hotel rooms and services are fantastic. I love the big rooms and the hotel is indeed has all settings for a place to rest relax for business and family. The location near pubs and restaurants and local market is fine by me. However i regret to say whilst the trees are good but the bird droppings on the pavement stairways to the hotel is not only unsightly but scary. Bird dropping are serious health hazards. It is not scattered droppings but piles and all over. For sensitive people like me this is a no go. Lucky i brought mask to use. Something must be done to clean the stairways wash away every morning and evening. The council to clean the pavement similarly. Also maybe the hotel may deter using sounds if birds of prey to try and see if it reduces or deters the birds. I would not venture out in my next visit.

sierramin3

The room was big, clean and comfortable but the only grouse I had was the toilet, there was no partition between the shower area and the common toilet causing the whole bathroom to be wet when you take a shower. Secondly, the food varieties were also quite underwhelming and mediocre. But being in Kota Kinabalu, such a magical city allows anyone to look past the small faults and focus more on the beauties it delivers.