Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Ben Johari

One of the best Marriot Group hotel in Borneo. Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu was a truly enjoyable experience, combining comfort, hospitality, and a stunning seaside atmosphere. The hotel’s location is ideal — right in the heart of the city and just across from the Philippines Market and waterfront, offering beautiful sunset views over the South China Sea. The check-in process was smooth, and the staff were professional, friendly, and always willing to help with local recommendations. The room was amazingly spacious, clean, and tastefully designed, with modern amenities and a comfortable bed that made for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches such as the complimentary bottled water and quality toiletries. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, featuring a wide variety of international and local dishes, all fresh and well-prepared. The pool area and fitness centre were well-maintained, offering a great place to unwind after a day exploring the city or nearby islands. Overall, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu provided a perfect balance of luxury and local charm. Whether for business or leisure, I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Sabah — it delivers excellent service, convenience, and memorable hospitality.

Rachel T

My first stay in Le Meridien and I was blown away by the physical features and the service. We stay there 3 nights in total over two legs Special mention to Reazy (hope I got her name right) who served me when we checked in and out on our first leg. She was professional and warm! She had some good recommendations on food and was lovely to interact with. Compliments to Malcolm who welcomed us back when we return for our third night stay. We were given a complimentary upgrade to a Sea view king room. We were so thankful as we could see then beautiful sea and sunset. The rooms were very spacious and posh looking. The breakfast was great and offered variety. The location is the best!! We would want to be back one day!

Bernie N

We had a fantastic stay at the Le Meridien KK. Its location opposite the waterfront is what we definitely wanted. Not only does the hotel offer great views of the city and waterfront but tremendous views of planes on their final approach to KK. A winner for us especially from the Club Lounge and rooftop bar. The rooms and facilities were great and the food for breakfast had everything you could want. Both western and Asian food was available and the staff looked after you really well. We were lucky to have a club room and had an amazing time in the Club lounge. The staff were professional, friendly and welcoming which made our stay even better. We would like to thank Nizar, Regina, Christiana, Angela, Laurian, Reazie and Malcolm for their hospitality and excellent customer service. To Rizan thank you for helping us when our flights were canceled and we had to reschedule for another day. Meeting you and Suresh your GM, was a pleasure. Please thank Nova at reception for sorting out our rescheduling. We celebrated a special birthday at Favola and had a wonderful dinner together. The food was great and the service felt like we were family. We recommend anyone having a special occasion to come celebrate at this restaurant. The staff here definitely made our stay memorable.

Kat kyle

Come and book a club room here Regina and the rest of t he team will treat you like royalty. All the staff are highly trained professionals and friendly. The room is generous and the bed extremely comfortable. The sunset view from the club lounge is spectacular. Enjoy the sunset will having cocktails made and brought to your table eating seriously good food. Regina has an incredible memory and if you visit again she will bring you your favourite tipple. We have been made to feel very welcome like valued guests each stay. We are already planning our return trip.

kazu-kun

Stayed here for 3 nights on my first trip to Borneo and loved it! I booked a city-view king room but got upgraded to the top floor with a sea view. On Sept 1 (Malaysia’s Independence Day), I even watched the fireworks from my room—amazing! 🎆 The room was modern and simple but felt classy. The bathroom was super clean with strong shower pressure and smooth drainage. The hairdryer was a powerful Philips model right at the sink, which was a nice touch. I also tried the breakfast buffet for three days. The food variety was great, reflecting Malaysia’s multicultural flavors. Some service issues, though: staff sometimes rushed to clear plates while I was still eating, and a few looked a bit untidy with loose aprons or undone buttons. The noodle station staff seemed a little inexperienced—some guidance or supervision would make a big difference. Overall, a fantastic stay with thoughtful touches and delicious food. Highly recommend Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu for first-time visitors to Borneo!