Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

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About this property

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV which includes Chinese channels and an electric kettle. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Daily breakfast is served at the restaurant, while guests can also walk 1148 feet to the nearest eateries for lunch and dinner. Staff at the 24/7 reception are fluent in English, Malay and Chinese. Laundry and pressing service can be arranged at an additional charge. For your comfort, daily housekeeping and the reception's luggage storage are provided for free. Gaya Street Market is 1312 feet from Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, while Jesselton Point is 0.9 mi away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 6.8 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jonathan
United States United States
“We got a corner room on the top floor, which was lovely (& may have been an upgrade from what we paid for). The staff are extremely polite & friendly. The breakfast is adequate, & tries to cater to many ethnicities, but with some strange holes....”
Kelly
Canada Canada
“Good location - walking distance to waterfront, shopping, food, coffee, etc. Clean rooms with very comfortable beds. Large selection of items on breakfast buffet.”
Jonathan
United States United States
“The staff went out of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. We were having ongoing medical work that required extending our stay several times, & they rearranged their other guests so we could stay in the same room. Once when they...”
Mika
Malaysia Malaysia
“This a bit old, but clean and nice hotel. Walking distance to Gaya street.”
Jonathan
United States United States
“There are certainly cheaper hotels, but the DreamTel was fairly upscale. The rooms are up several levels, so they have nice views, & the rooms are far enough from other buildings that you can leave the curtains open. Nice buffet breakfast. A nice...”
Malissa
Malaysia Malaysia
“overall was good .. room comfortable. staff friendly and nice welcoming us with smile and the conversation at reception was very close. c/in & c/out smooth. will come again in future.”
Siti
Malaysia Malaysia
“Very good service. Very helpful staff. Nice hotel.”
Stephanie
Australia Australia
“I love this hotel. This was my second stay. It is simple and clean. Bed is comfortable and it's quiet so you get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately we didn't get a nice view this time around but it was still a great stay. Staff are courteous and...”
Sucan
Singapore Singapore
“One of the best value for money accomodation in town. Near some of the best eateries and place of interest.”
Sucan
Singapore Singapore
“My to go hotel in kk, so far one of the best in term of value and service and ease of access to major point of interest in KK”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Dreamtel Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

House rules

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about $47. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that due to payment procedures, debit cards and third party card cannot be used at the time of booking. You must use a valid credit card at the time of booking. Debit cards can only be used upon arrival at the property.

Please note that a deposit for incidental charges would be required upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.