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About this property
Qlio Hotel offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel is 3 minutes walk away from Wisma Merdeka and 8 minutes walk away from Suria Sabah. Gaya Street Sunday Market is a 5 minute walk away. Jesselton Point (The Main Jetty to the islands) is 700m away. There are 24 hour marts just steps away from the hotel, and it is surrounded by eateries, bars and 24 hour fast food chains. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a satellite TV, an electric kettle and a safe. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities and a hairdryer. Bottled water, tea and coffee are provided. Speaking English, Malay and Mandarin, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Celestino
Spain
“Nice hotel with friendly staff. Good price-quality offered. Perfect location near shopping areas (such as Wisma Merdeka) and touristic points (Gaya street and jetty docks at Jesselton point). I will repeat.” - Celestino
Spain
“Nice hotel near several interesting points at KK, such as Gaya street or Jesselton point, where you can get a boat to the islands. Very friendly staff. Comfortable room where I could peacefully rest after long days at the city.” - Najihah
Malaysia
“Clean room. Good safety. Very near to Todak Waterfront, easy to get food.” - Julaiha
Malaysia
“Smooth and fast check in and check out process. Clean room and toilet. Very comfortable to sleep. Walkable distance to suria sabah and gaya street.” - Azila
Malaysia
“Near to the center. We can just walk to the Pasar Kraftangan. Laundry was near the hotel. Mini market also. Value for money. Our room for 3 person is huge. Value for money” - Irwin
Malaysia
“Room was clean. Room size just nice and bed quite comfy. Price per night quite reasonable. Location very strategic. Upperstar restaurant just beside hotel. There’s also laundry nearby. Many eateries and marts around. Short walking distance to...” - Cappuccino
Brunei Darussalam
“The hotel is beautiful . The receptionist very kind and friendly, the hotel is very close to the shops and the night market. There is a 7 eleven / 24hr store near the hotel , easy to walk, no need to use a car, can save car fuel and money from...” - Rini
Malaysia
“Value for money. Good location, very ideal for people who want to walk around and explore the city by foot. Decent size rooms for the price you're paying. And they even have irons & ironing boards in the hallways for you to use/borrow when needed....” - Philip
United States
“A good solid budget room with an easy 10 minute walk to our dive boat every morning. The staff was excellent and very helpful.” - Irene
Australia
“Central,good location, easily accessible even had a sea view thru the side window”
Hotel surroundings
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 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.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Qlio Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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.