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About this property
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pantai Inn is a 5-minute walk from colourful Sunday Gaya Street Market and Merdeka Shopping Mall's many souvenir shops. Offering rooms with free Wi-Fi, it also houses a restaurant. Pantai is a 5-minute drive from KK Plaza and Wisma Sabah. The Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 6 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are simple and comfortable. They are well lit and feature a modern décor. Fitted with tiled flooring, they offer a private bathroom with hot shower facilities and a TV with cable channels. Thien Thien Restaurant serves a selection of local halal dishes, and is available for all-day dining. Guests can also have fresh seafood and the restaurant's signature chicken rice dish. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk provides laundry and dry cleaning services.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zahidahyusoff
Malaysia
“Location is strategic, middle of town near gaya street, a lot of coffee shops downstairs, room is clean with basic amenities, very comfortable for a night stay” - Angelica
Italy
“That’s a real value for money! We had the check in earlier that expected, the room was very spacious and super clean. The bathroom was very big! At night there is the night market so you can walk in surrounding and enjoy KK. Very central location...” - Jahan
United Kingdom
“Room had a good amount of space, was clean and the beds were comfortable. Room and bathroom were clean and shower worked well. Location of hotel was great, quite central on the strip so easy to walk up or down to different destinations. AC also...” - Gavin
Canada
“The room is well designed. Everything in the room works.” - Wendy
New Zealand
“The staff were wonderful. Very welcoming for our late arrival at 2.00 am. Great to have 24 hour front desk. The location is great if you want the buzz of the city with lots of markets and eating places nearby.” - Ewa
Poland
“The hotel became our base when exploring the city and Sabah. Solid choice, great location, very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.” - Ewa
Poland
“This was our second time staying at the hotel. Clean. Centrally located. Comfortable stay. Good value for money.” - Ewa
Poland
“Great location, many restaurants and shops nearby. The room and bathroom were very clean and good size for our needs. Good wifi. Universal socket in the room. Working fan in the bathroom. Staff helpful and friendly. Good value for money.” - Scholz
Malaysia
“Simple, practical no-fuss rooms, very clean and comfortable bed. The location is perfect, in the middle of KK.” - Chariste
Malaysia
“location strategic near to restaurant, market and shopping mall”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- THIEN THIEN RESTAURENT
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.