Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

G-08, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000, MalaysiaView Hotel Details
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Guest Reviews

4.2/5
Very Good
321 review
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Location4.4
Amenities4.1
Service4.0
Cleanliness4.3
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k4rnyee
Studio Premier Queen
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couples
9 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Mar 15, 2025
Location was good, near the malls and Gaya Street. Lift smelled funky. Front desk staff (female) gave one word reply when asked about the hotel shuttle service. Overall okay
Anonymous User
Premier Twin Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
35 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 26, 2025
The hotel staff told us the room we book not ready for customer yet (Maybe the need to do some inspections first before selling the room bcause this hotel is consider as a new building, minor half this building still under construction). Then, we got a new room ( i think it's listed as premier bed king/queen size with seaview). Parking Zone quit spacious but 👻 ( i guess it is paid parking and i see just a few car was park make it look 👻).Thank you Citadines KK ✨🎉 for the hospitality
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're glad to hear that you were satisfied with the new room provided and the spacious parking zone. We understand that the ongoing construction may have impacted your experience, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to complete the building.We are also grateful for your kind words regarding the hospitality from our team. Your comments are important to us, and we will continue working to improve every aspect of your stay to ensure we meet your expectations in the future.We truly look forward to welcoming you back for an even better stay next time!Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Anonymous User
Premier Queen Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 23, 2025
near to food market and pasar filipino. staff very helpful. room got kitchen amenities can cook, got laundry also
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you found our location convenient, with easy access to the food market and Pasar Filipino. It’s also great to know that our helpful staff and the kitchen and laundry amenities in your room added to your comfort.We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Guest User
Studio Premier Queen
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
strategic location within KK centre. suitable fod mid range price.. only the down side pool is small and too hot to swim during the day
6/8
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your valuable feedback! We’re glad to hear that you found our strategic location in the heart of Kota Kinabalu convenient and that our pricing suited your needs. We truly appreciate your comments about the facilities.We understand your concerns regarding the pool, and we’ll definitely look into ways to improve the experience for our guests. Your comfort is important to us, and we always strive to make every stay as pleasant as possible.We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Travelwishlist-Chelsea
Premier Queen Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Dec 2024
Couples
1 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Jan 31, 2025
the location is perfect, 5mins walk to the waterfront seafood market, and 2 mins walk to ASHTAC TACTICAL STORE, 10mins walk to Jalan street. facility is well-equipped with swimming pool, function room and laundry room. room size is acceptable and cozy with samll window to have piece of seaview
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our prime location, with easy access to the waterfront seafood market, ASHTAC Tactical Store, and Jalan Street. It's great to know that you found our facilities well-equipped and your room cozy, with a lovely sea view.We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another pleasant stay at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu!Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hamsir
Premier Twin Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
9 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
excellent experience, the staffs very nice and friendly.they offered me to upgrade to bigger size room but I refuse bcoz of my child and my wife already exhausted and we can't wait for another 1 hour for upgraded room. The room was awesome and clean, this is new hotel and the surrounding was marvelous. Nice sea view. Easy to access to pasar Tanjung Kinabalu and malls such as suria Sabah and centre point sabah
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us. It’s great to know that our staff made you feel welcome and offered the room upgrade, although we understand your decision to stay in your current room given the situation.We’re pleased you found the room to be clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the sea view! Being a new hotel, we’re happy to hear that you loved the surroundings as well. Our location is definitely one of our best features, with easy access to Tanjung Aru Market and nearby malls like Suria Sabah and Centre Point Sabah.Once again, thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family again for an even better stay in the future.Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Amos74
Studio Premier Twin
Stayed in Dec 2024
Couples
5 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 15, 2025
Location and cleanliness is a plus point for this stay! It close to all the interested spot in town!
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location and the cleanliness of our property. It’s wonderful that our proximity to local attractions added to the convenience of your stay.We hope to welcome you back to Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu soon!Warm regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Roshakina Binti
Studio Premier Twin
Stayed in Jan 2025
Travel with friends
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 22, 2025
The facility is new, the location is ideal, and everything is excellent.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our new facilities, ideal location, and overall excellent experience during your stay.We greatly appreciate your kind words and are pleased that everything met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay.Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Thi Kim Huong
Studio Premier Queen
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couples
2 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Feb 25, 2025
Breakfast could be much better!. But I was happy with my location.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're so glad to hear that you were happy with our location, and we’re pleased that you enjoyed the proximity to Suria Sabah, Pasar Malam, and the convenience of our shuttle service to Imago Shopping Mall.We also appreciate your comments regarding breakfast. We acknowledge that there is room for improvement, and we will work to enhance the variety and quality to better meet our guests' expectations.Your satisfaction is our priority, and we truly look forward to welcoming you back for an even better stay next time!Best regards,Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hafidz Ajis
Premier Queen Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 5, 2025
Book 2 rooms. Ask if i can have side by side room. And they upgrade 1 of my room so we can have side by side room. 😁 room is clean and very good especially the room with the dining tablex near to market, foods, small shopping mall, walking diatance to gaya night and weekend market. If i only had one complain, is breakfast choice. Maybe they can improve more choice once people pick here. Yes, so far its not worthit as this hotel is new and not too busy yet (hint)
Response from Property: We appreciate your feedback regarding the breakfast options. We are always looking for ways to improve our offerings and will take your suggestions into consideration.Best regards, Tania Shim Acting Deputy Residence ManagerWe are glad that we were able to accommodate your request for side-by-side rooms by upgrading one of your bookings.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu in the future.
Supie
Premier Twin Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couples
8 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Jan 5, 2025
Fantastic location opposite the Filipino Market and many coffee shops around for good food. Apartment style with cooking facilities in the room with crockery. My room has gorgeous views to the sea.
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fantastic location, the nearby coffee shops, and the convenience of the apartment-style room with cooking facilities. We’re also glad you liked the beautiful sea view from your room. We look forward to welcoming you again for another great stay!Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Ryan Then
Premier Twin Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Business travelers
21 review
3.7/5
Posted on Dec 26, 2024
Disappointing Service – Room Type Changed Without Notice & Flooding Incident I had booked a sea-view room from 21st to 26th December, paying extra as I wanted to enjoy the sunset views during my stay. However, I was extremely disappointed with the service I received. Due to a change of plans, I informed the front desk on 21st December, when I checked out, that I would be staying in Labuan for the night and checking in the following day instead. Despite this, when I arrived on 22nd December to check in, I was shocked to discover that my reserved sea-view room had been given away to another guest! To make matters worse, I was assigned a city-view room without being informed of the change. I only found out after I went up to the room with my luggage, expecting the sea-view I had paid for. I then had to go all the way back down to the reception with my luggage to address the issue. When I raised my concerns, I was told that I was marked as a “no-show” on the 21st—even though I had clearly informed the staff in advance of my late check-in. To add to the frustration, on the second day of my stay, the washing machine in my room caused flooding, leaving the floor soaked. Thankfully, a staff member named Rafiy quickly assisted me and provided excellent service to resolve the issue. I truly appreciate her professionalism and quick response, but the inconvenience of dealing with this after an already poor check-in experience was frustrating. This level of service is completely unacceptable. Not only did I not get the room I paid for, but there was also no communication from the hotel regarding the change. This ruined my plans to enjoy the sunset views I had looked forward to so much. While I commend Rafiy for her helpfulness during the flooding issue, I hope the hotel improves its communication, reservation management, and maintenance to ensure other guests do not face the same disappointment.
6/10
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the challenges and frustrations you experienced during your stay. It’s deeply concerning to hear that your reservation was not handled properly, and we understand how disappointing it must have been to find out about the room change without prior notice. We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flooding incident and are grateful to know that Rafiy was able to assist promptly.Your comments about the lack of communication and the issues with your room assignment are extremely valuable to us, and we will review our processes to ensure that such situations do not happen again in the future. We truly appreciate your understanding and your recognition of Rafiy’s helpfulness. We are committed to improving our service, reservation management, and room maintenance to provide a better experience for all our guests.We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to serve you in the future and deliver a stay that meets your expectations.Warm regards,DesmentCitadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
dberry
Premier Queen Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couples
4 review
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Jan 2, 2025
First day my room is half ocean view so l say somone check in front. Becauce l reservate ocean view room. Next day she change full ocean view and bigger one. Citadins has good view! .l enjoy my kk trip.
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that we were able to accommodate your request for a full ocean view room. It’s wonderful to know that you had a great time in Kota Kinabalu and appreciated the beautiful views at Citadines. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
QIEANWANG
Studio Premier Queen
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couples
21 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 2, 2025
Really spacious room. House keeping fantastic. Loved our sunset view. Only thing is the internet was terrible. We kept asking front desk to fix it, and only at the third ask did they send a technician up.
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious room, fantastic housekeeping service, and the beautiful sunset view. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the internet issues during your stay. We understand how important reliable internet access is and will work with our team to ensure this issue is resolved promptly for future guests.We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back for a more seamless experience next time!Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Guest User
Premier Queen Studio With Sea View
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couples
1 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 28, 2024
New hotel. Good location, opposite the wet market and Philippino Market. There are local coffee shops within walking distance. Value for money.
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for your kind feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our location and found it convenient with nearby markets and local coffee shops. We are also pleased that you felt our hotel offers great value for money. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!Best regards,DesmentCitadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu