Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu 5.98033500, 116.07635000 , 5, Jalan Padang (Show on Map)
8.3
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu predominantly garners positive reviews, particularly for its strategic and central location, making it a prime choice for both leisure and business travelers. Situated in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, it offers convenient access to key city attractions such as Gaya Street Market, Todak Waterfront and Filipino Market. With proximity to diverse eateries, shopping centers and night markets like Api-Api Night Market and the Durian Market, visitors can easily navigate the city. The hotel's closeness to major banks, shopping malls and convenience stores further enhances its appeal, ensuring guests have access to essential services. The favorable location, coupled with easy transit options, makes it highly recommended by guests.

The breakfast experience at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu has received generally positive feedback with many appreciating the quality, variety and value for money. Guests enjoy the abundant selection catering to both Malaysian and Western palates. While there are suggestions for more variety and better coordination during busy periods, the breakfast remains a satisfying start to the day for most guests.

The rooms at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu are another highlight, often described as spacious, clean and comfortable. Guests commend the large size of the rooms and beds, noting the convenience and affordability they offer. While minor issues such as occasional dim lighting and some worn-out areas are mentioned, the overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing the cleanliness, quietness and comfort of the rooms.

Cleanliness receives mixed but mostly favorable reviews with many guests noting the clean and tidy rooms maintained by diligent staff. Despite some reports of dusty areas and dated facilities, the cleanliness standards generally meet guest expectations. Room maintenance is praised, contributing to a generally pleasant environment.

The staff at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu also receive commendations for their helpfulness, friendliness and efficiency. Guests appreciate the smooth check-in and check-out processes and the responsive service provided by the front desk. While there are occasional mentions of language barriers and confusion by some staff members, the overall experience with the staff is positive, enhancing the guest experience.

Beds at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu are praised for their comfort, aligning with the overall positive feedback on room cleanliness and maintenance. Although a few guests noted issues with noisy or hard mattresses, the majority enjoy a comfortable sleep, contributing to a pleasant stay.

In summary, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu excels in location, value, room comfort and staff service, making it a recommended option for travelers seeking convenience and comfort in Kota Kinabalu.
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Hotel near Nightlife Spots
Located on Jalan Padang, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers a central location with easy access to nearby nightlife. Its proximity to the city center makes it a convenient base for exploring the city's bars and clubs. The hotel's central location provides opportunities to experience local culture and cuisine.

Hotel with Free Wi-Fi
This hotel provides free Wi-Fi access to its guests. It is conveniently located in downtown Kota Kinabalu, making it easy to explore the city's attractions while staying connected.

Cheap Hotel
Located in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel offers budget accommodation with convenient access to local attractions. It provides comfortable rooms and essential amenities, suitable for travelers looking for affordable lodging in the city.

3-Star Hotel
This hotel is well-regarded for its good breakfast options and convenient location. It is situated within reach of the Handicraft Market and features an a la carte restaurant serving local cuisine.

Family Friendly Hotel

Room Types
Superior Double Room Featuring city views and air conditioning, this double room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Standard Double Room - no window Offering additional space, this air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer. This room has no window.

Standard Triple Room - No Window Offering additional space, this air-conditioned triple room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer. This room has no window.

Deluxe Double Room Featuring city views and air conditioning, this double room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Deluxe Triple Room This spacious air-conditioned triple room features city views. It comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Standard Twin Room - no window Offering additional space, this air-conditioned twin room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The room has no window.

Superior Twin Room Featuring city views and air conditioning, this twin room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Deluxe Twin Room Offering additional space, this air-conditioned twin room features city views. It comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Guest Reviews
8.3
Very Good
Location
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu boasts an enviable and strategic location in the bustling heart of Kota Kinabalu, making it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance to significant city attractions, including the Gaya Street Market, Todak Waterfront and Filipino Market. Guests will appreciate the hotel's proximity to a variety of eateries, shopping centers and night markets, such as Api-Api Night Market and the Durian Market.

Being close to major banks, shopping malls and convenient stores also adds to the appeal, ensuring ease of access to essential services and amenities. Its central location means that visitors can navigate the city easily with many key points of interest within short walking distances. Additionally, the hotel is right across from the bus station, offering smooth transit to various areas in Sabah.

For those with business commitments, the proximity to the city center and easy access to the airport make Dreamtel a practical choice. The locale is safe and well-connected, adding to the overall convenience of the stay. Guests have consistently praised the hotel for its excellent location with easy access to shopping outlets, food stalls and tourist attractions, ensuring a pleasant and memorable visit to Kota Kinabalu.

Breakfast
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers a breakfast experience that has been met with varied but generally positive feedback from its guests. Many appreciated the quality and abundance of the breakfast, describing it as great, diverse and delicious with a wide selection available for both Malaysian and Western palates. Guests mentioned that the breakfast offers bits of everything, catering to a range of tastes and highlighted the excellent value for money.

However, some found the variety and consistency lacking, noting repetitive menus and limited options. While some enjoyed the simplicity and taste, others felt it could benefit from more western options, additional pastries or changes in the menu to avoid monotony. The breakfast is often considered yummy, fine and satisfying, though it was suggested that more attention to detail and better staff coordination during busy periods could enhance the experience.

Overall, while improvements could be made in terms of variety and service efficiency, the breakfast at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu leaves many guests pleased and satisfied with their morning meal.

Rooms
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers spacious, clean and comfortable rooms that consistently receive positive feedback from guests. Many reviews highlight the ample size of the rooms and beds, describing them as large, superb and very convenient for the price. Rooms are often noted as being clean and affordable with excellent room facilities that meet the expectations of visitors.

Several reviews praise the comfort and coziness of the rooms, mentioning that they are sufficient for short stays and provide everything required for a pleasant visit. The cleanliness of the rooms is frequently mentioned with guests appreciating the tidy and functional spaces.

Despite some minor issues such as occasional dim lighting, worn-out areas and isolated incidents of dust or clogs in the shower drain, overall impressions remain positive. Many guests note that the rooms are quiet, especially those not facing the road, adding to the overall comfort.

Some guests pointed out that rooms without windows are available and are a more budget-friendly option. Additionally, the hotel provides affordable room rates with breakfast included, which guests find decent and satisfactory.

In summary, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu impresses with its spacious, clean and comfortable rooms that cater to the needs of travelers looking for value and convenience in their stay.

Beds
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu offers an array of beds that generally receive positive feedback for their comfort. Many guests describe their experience with terms like comfy, comfortable and soft, which indicates that the hotel prioritizes a restful sleep environment. The clean and pleasant nature of the beds also stands out, aligning well with the overall positive remarks about room cleanliness and maintenance.

However, some reviews highlight issues such as squeaky or noisy beds, which can detract from an otherwise comfortable experience. There are mentions of hard mattresses and broken bedsteads, suggesting variability in the quality of the furnishings. Despite these occasional shortcomings, guests often appreciate the spacious and low-profile beds, which contribute to a pleasant stay. Although a few minor inconveniences were noted, like the unavailability of extra blankets, the overall sentiment leans towards satisfaction with the beds provided at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu.

Cleanliness
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu presents a mixed bag when it comes to cleanliness, based on numerous guest reviews. While many guests have found the rooms to be clean, spacious and tidied daily by attentive staff, there are recurring mentions of issues such as dusty rooms, dirty pillowcases and outdated bathrooms. Despite the hotel's age, which shows in some of its tired facilities, frequent comments praise the overall cleanliness with rooms described as neat, clean and comfortable. Guests also appreciate the beautiful views and reasonable prices.

However, there are certain areas where the hotel falls short. Some guests reported unpleasant smells, poor maintenance and aspects of hygiene being worrisome. Specific concerns included dirty bedding, smelly pillowcases and occasional pests and lingering smells in the rooms.

Positive notes highlight the effort of the cleaning staff, who maintain room cleanliness on a daily basis, contributing to a generally clean and safe environment. Despite some noted deficiencies, when it comes to the basics of cleanliness, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu largely meets guest expectations, if somewhat inconsistently.

Staff
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu boasts a largely positive reputation when it comes to staff service. Guests frequently describe the staff as helpful, friendly and approachable. Many highlighted the staff's efficiency and responsiveness, noting that issues were addressed promptly even during busy times. The check-in and check-out processes are often praised for their smoothness and the front desk staff receives commendation for their excellent service. Additionally, the reception staff is appreciated for being polite and understanding.

However, there are a few less favorable mentions, such as some front desk staff appearing confused or lacking in friendliness and a few instances where guests felt attempts were made to overcharge. Language barriers were occasionally noted, as some staff struggled with English communication.

Despite these minor setbacks, the overall sentiment remains positive with many guests highlighting the cooperative and welcoming nature of the staff, making their stay at Dreamtel pleasant and enjoyable.


No, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu.

No, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu.

No, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu doesn't have a gym.

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