Gaya Centre Hotel
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens PO Box 13751, Kota Kinabalu 88843 Malaysia
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#35 of 325 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Gaya Centre Hotel, a nice option for travellers like you.
Rooms at Gaya Centre Hotel provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
In addition, while staying at Gaya Centre Hotel guests have access to 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. You can also enjoy an on-site restaurant.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Centre Hotel is located a short distance from Marlin Statue (0.2 mi) and I Love KK (0.2 mi).
While visiting Kota Kinabalu, you may want to try some oyster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Welcome Seafood Restaurant, Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant, or Fatty Kee.
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (0.2 mi), which is a popular Kota Kinabalu attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.
Gaya Centre Hotel puts the best of Kota Kinabalu at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Coffee shop
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
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Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
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Flatscreen TV
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Complimentary toiletries
Telephone
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Ocean view
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Grade: 97 out of 100
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Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens PO Box 13751, Kota Kinabalu 88843 Malaysia
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great room. strategically located. next to a shopping mall. we received a very warm welcome from the bellman named 'earl'. his service is top notch! surely an asset to the hotel. check in was okay. stayed for 4 days. the 2nd day, (morning) i approached the front desk. i was asking for help, need them to type and print 'drop your business card'. just a simple request, i was willing to pay. the receptionist seem to take it as a 'heavy duty task' for them. the FO manager maria or marina is extremely rude. she said she will charge rm1 with bad intonation. she let a huge sigh while typing the simple sentence. she was reluctant to help us. with a grumpy look, she gave me the piece of paper and i gave her rm1. i said thankyou, she didn't even look at me. didn't say anything, she maybe felt like we were just burdening them. she has a bad temper, scolding her staff right in front of guest. i dont know how the management let her manage the front office with that attitude. i suggest the management to send her to a psychiatrist and check her mental state. she seems too angry and emotional. not suitable in the hospitality business. habibah the HK is super nice! …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Poor service from FO Manager, she must thanked to her kindhearted staffs that gave tiptop service to us during 5 nights stayed thre.Because of their great service, we didnt check out on the second day. The FO manager, showed her anger to her staff while we were at counter seek for help. Special thanks to Earl,Kak Bibah and Olivia for their sincere to help us while we stayed thre.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Well maintained hotel though it is older compared with the newer ones at Kota Kinabalu. One advantage is that it is situated right next to the shopping area and close to some attractions in KK. Staffs were friendly. Check-in and check-out process were hassle free. However, I find that the breakfast was not so good. Not many variety or options. Hardly any options for vegetarians. I would stay again in this hotel, but not for its breakfast.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The hotel was good and the staff friendly. I do think, however, that thr breakfast menu could be improved. As a westerner, I did not really fine the selection suited me while it was fully enjoyed by my Asian ralatives.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room: Decent enough for a short trip. Affordable and worth the price Location: in city center. Walking distance to Suria Sabah Mall and Philippine Market Customer Service: Staff very helpful and friendly
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Well nice clean room Harga berpatutan Dekat dgn shopping mall dan restaurant Nice view outside window Friendly staff hotel N hard to get hotel parking Well other than that ok Mmmmmmm Idk what to say lol
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Overall hotel needs some reburshing, toilets are mouldy. When u walked into the bedroom, it stinks from mold. Walk into the 4th floor buffet breakfast, it does not smell like breakfast, but mold from the air conditioning. I brought some air freshener that solved some of the smell in the room. Do bring ear plugs too if you are a light sleeper like me. Traffic noise is loud and people walking along corridor can also be heard very clearly. Worst thing is, the bed frames have mold on them. The pillow cases smell like that have not been changed for a long time. You cannot be lying side ways to sleep as the smelly cases can just keep u awake. Location is convenient and that's the only plus. The lobby looks pleasant and nice, but other areas are just worn down. It is a place for a simple stay if you don't mind the mold and smell.…
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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No doubt, it is a strategic location: Next to Suria Sabah Mall, Gaya Street was some walks away, and also Jesselton Point. Many restaurants nearby. The room has the "old fashion room" odor. Nevertheless, the bed was comfortable and the shower heater works fine. Downside, is the parking. Parking are available but it is not under the hotel but it is under DBKK (Kota Kinabalu City Hall - Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu. Which means if you park at the allocated parking (with the colored numbers on it), you have to present the DBKK parking coupons on your car dashboard. *Parking Info Outside of the Hotel (With colored numbers) Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm Saturday - 8am - 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays - Free *must present coupon parking on dashboard or else you'll be fine Green : RM0.55/hour Yellow: RM0.55/30mins parking are very limited. they provide a basement parking too but it is pricey RM15/night. All types of heavy odor fruits are prohibited.…
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Date of stay: October 2019
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I stayed for 4 nights in Sep19 and the experience was good. Positives: (1) good location, walking distance from the seaside, eating/drinking places and shopping, (2) friendly staff who were keen to serve, (3) the whole hotel is smoke-free, (4) wifi works well throughout the whole hotel, (5) hot water for bath was quick and hot, (6) the lifts came quickly, (7) bed and bathroom were clean Negatives: (1) while the beds and room was clean, there were much dust in the cupboard where the power switchboard was, (2) the TV was old and the picture quality is poor, (3) the room looks tired and could do with a refresh, (4) the food at the cafeteria is edible but can be vastly improved - the coffee was fairly tasteless. Overall: recommended for stay as the price and location makes it attractive.…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Had been stayed for 2 nights. Although I'm a frequent traveller, and my couple was a Guess Service Assistant at the local hotel, but we never experienced: 1. Parking fare RM15 per night for hotel guess. We had been charged for RM30 (for 2 nights) even we are a hotel guess. And according to Duty Manager on duty that Checked In us on 06 August 2019. Then after had been asked for this, SHE started to make a comparison with other hotel (Cititel Express) which is I am regular guess over the mentioned hotel too. But what she explained is totally a lie. Even parking are paid, but it still based on first come first serve. 2. The Hotel rule quite unfriendly and sounds rude to hotel guess. Hotel guess had been warned for not to break rules; i.e: - No durians, or else fine RM500. - No smoking inside room, or else fine RM500. - Not to waste breakfast, or else fine RM50. The management should improve their courtesy in order to make them better or else hotel guess will never come back again and became "the 1st and last" visit.…
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$21 - US$30 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaSabahWest Coast DivisionKota Kinabalu DistrictKota Kinabalu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaya Centre Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Gaya Centre Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (0.2 km), Gaya Street Sunday Market (0.4 km), and Suria Sabah (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Gaya Centre Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at Gaya Centre Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Gaya Centre Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Gaya Centre Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include El Centro, Chilli Vanilla, and Nook Cafe.
Is Gaya Centre Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.
Are any cleaning services offered at Gaya Centre Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Gaya Centre Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Gaya Centre Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to Gaya Centre Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Monsopiad Heritage Village (10.8 km).
Does Gaya Centre Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.