The Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu is an ideal location for shoppers as it is located next to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, one of the more famous shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu.
The hotel also has an outdoor pool with a rooftop bar where guests can enjoy the sunset with a drink or two and hold private functions on the rooftop. Once night comes, guests can experience the beautiful city lights that surrounds the Kota Kinabalu City Centre.
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu welcomes you with warmth the moment you enter the main entrance of the hotel building where a friendly concierge is ever ready to greet you.
The hotel location is close to the South China Sea so you can see the breathtakingly beautiful sea view from some of the rooms.
Location
The Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu Sabah 88000 Malaysia, which is near the city center of Kota Kinabalu.
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For booking enquiries, you may contact them at +60 88-522 888 or info@hotelgrandis.com.
How to reach Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The Grandis Hotel is around 10km from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport which is approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive.
Guests can also book an airport transfer service from the hotel to the airport for their convenience. However, the airport transfer service comes with an additional fee that is chargeable at the front desk.
Popular attractions near Hotel Grandis
There are many popular attractions in the city centre that are close to the hotel. Most importantly, guests have easy access to the closest shopping mall which is the Suria Mall where they can find necessities at a mere walking distance from their hotel rooms.
Shopping
The Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is not the only shopping center available nearby for Grandis Hotel guests. Other places for shopping also include the Gaya Street Sunday Market, the Imago Shopping Mall, and the Oceanus Waterfront Mall.
Dining
The restaurant area in the Grandis Hotel serves local, international and fusion cuisine as well as a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Rosea Cafe which can accommodate up to a maximum of 70 persons.
There is also a bar on the rooftop by the outdoor pool that serves a concoction of drinks and food prepared by the hotel kitchen. However, if you wish to dine outside of the hotel area, you can also visit the dining outlets in Suria Sabah Shopping Mall such as Fatt Kee Seafood Restaurant, Seoul Garden HotPot, HK Seafood Restaurant, and Sushi Zanmai among others.
Attractions
Some of the attractions to visit near Grandis Hotel include the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, the Filipino Market, the Atkinson Clock Tower, the City Park, and the Handicrafts Market.
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The Poring Hot Springs is also a great place to visit to have a relaxing day out. The Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal brings you to visit the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and various islands such as the Mamutik Island, the Manukan Island, the Gaya Island, and the Sapi Island.
If you like to visit historical and cultural places, a free 2-hour heritage walking tour is provided by a licensed tour guide from the Sabah Tourism Board located at Gaya Street. The tour is led in English on Wednesdays and Mandarin on Saturdays.
Rooms
The check-in and check-out times for Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu are 3:00 PM and 12:00 PM respectively. All the rooms are non-smoking rooms and each of the amazing room is equipped with excellent room amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a cool aircon, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities, linen and towels, an in-room safe, cots, and coffee and tea making facilities.
Besides that, other amenities include laundry facilities, a mini bar, a telephone, a desk, a hairdryer, and a lift or elevator access. Guests can also request extra beds for the room with an additional fee which is chargeable upon check-out.
All the rooms have windows that either overlook the city view, the sea view, or the internal of the hotel building. Either way, they are all well-lit and fitted with a black-out curtain to give you a good night’s sleep.
Room Types
Superior
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The Superior rooms available are between 29 to 34 square meters in size. Each room has a King bed or two Twin beds and an internal view of the hotel building. It is the only room with a standing shower without a bathtub available.
Guests may also request rooms with facilities for the disabled and a connecting room if needed. The Superior room also has a mini refrigerator.
Deluxe City View
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The Deluxe City View rooms available are 34 to 45 square meters in size. Each room accommodates one King bed or two Twin beds and has a Kota Kinabalu city view. The bathroom provides a separate shower and a bathtub but the room does not have facilities for disabled guests.
The Deluxe City View room also does not provide a mini refrigerator but guests can request for connecting rooms if needed.
Deluxe Sea View
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The Deluxe Sea View rooms available are between 34 to 45 square meters in size. Each room accommodates a King bed or two Twin beds and has a beautiful view of the sea. The room has a separate shower and bathtub in the bathroom and has connecting rooms.
However, the room does not have a mini refrigerator and facilities for disabled guests.
Deluxe Family
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The Deluxe Family room is 46 square meters in size. It can accommodate one King bed, and another King bed or two Twin beds. It also has a separate shower and a bathtub in the bathroom and guests can request for a connecting room.
However, the Deluxe Family room does not have options for a disabled room and a mini refrigerator.
Deluxe Studio
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The Deluxe Studio rooms available are between 45 to 60 square meters in size. Guests can opt for rooms with a separate living room and a city view, or a spacious room with a view of the South China Sea. Guests need to take note that Deluxe Studio bedroom with a separate living room only has a view of the Kota Kinabalu city centre.
Furthermore, the room can accommodate one King bed and provides bathrobes to its guests. However, the room does not have an option for a disabled room and a connecting room.
The bathroom is equipped with a separate shower and a bathtub.
Executive Suite
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The Executive Suite is 150 square meters in size and can accommodate one King bed. The suite has a beautiful view of the Kota Kinabalu city and has a separate shower and a bathtub in the bathroom. This is the only room that does not provide cots and rollaway beds.
However, the suite does provide bathrobes and a complimentary fruit basket for guests to enjoy.
Premier Suite
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The Premier Suite is 150 square meters in size and can accommodate a King bed. It also has a magnificent view of the South China Sea where guests can enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the bedroom in private.
Some of the room amenities available in the Premier Suite include a mini-fridge, bathrobes, a microwave, a complimentary fruit basket, a DVD player, a kitchenette, a jacuzzi, and a dining area.
Facilities and Amenities
The Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu has an on-site restaurant called Rosea Cafe that serves breakfast buffet and a la carte menu. Rosea Cafe serves various kinds of breakfast that range from RM30 to RM40 such as Continental breakfast, Grandis breakfast, American breakfast, Vegetarian breakfast, Chinese breakfast, and healthy breakfast.
The appetizer or starter available ranges from RM15 to RM40 and include food such as such as Thai glass noodles, mango prawn salad, and Caesar salad with poached egg among others.
The cafe also serves plenty of soup dishes for guests who wish to have some warm and hearty food, such as traditional chicken soup, mushroom soup, Tom Yum Kung, and traditional oxtail soup. The soup menu ranges from RM20 to M40.
Other foods on the menu also include sandwiches, pasta, Chinese cuisine, Western cuisine, and local cuisine. Non-Malaysian guests who have never tasted local Malaysian food should try the nasi lemak, Grandis special grilled fish – or what the locals like to call it, ‘ikan bakar’ which directly translates to ‘charred fish’ – Tuaran noodles, fried mee mamak, Wat Tan Ho, and Sarawak Gan Lao Mee with abalone.
There are also a variety of vegetarian, and kids menu as well as desserts that you can try. The cafe serves beverages that include mocktails, local teas, juices, coffee, and various hot and cold beverages.
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu also has a bar called the Sky Blu Bar which is a poolside rooftop bar that opens from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The bar is the best spot to watch the astounding Sabah sunset as it overlooks the South China Sea. The bar can also be booked as a private function if you wish to celebrate a special event or occasion overlooking the beautiful view.
The Sky Blu Bar also has a similar menu to Rosea Cafe but the bar serves different kinds of beverages from the cafe. Their drinks range from various kinds of white wine, red wine, champagne, sparkling wine, and other types of alcohol. It is a great place to enjoy an alcoholic drink or two while you relax by the pool on the rooftop surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Located on the same floor as the bar is a delightful rooftop pool which also has a children’s pool where parents can bring their children to play and have a good time.
There is also a Piano Lounge on the first floor of Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu that operates from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. It is a great place to relax or have business meetings with an afternoon tea or a dinner drink. The lounge serves a variety of cakes and a la carte menu you can enjoy while relishing the calm environment.
The Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu also have function rooms available for conferences, meetings, or wedding events. To make an enquiry, you may contact them at events@hotelgrandis.com to learn more about their options and packages. Other hotel facilities include a fitness centre, and a business centre for business travellers.
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi which can be access in all the facilities in the hotel. Some of the services that the hotel offers are laundry service, dry cleaning, taxi service, tour service, 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.
Some of the property amenities include safety deposit boxes, air conditioning, free toiletries, a hair dryer and speedy internet connections in the room. A covered parking area is provided but guests need to pay RM10 per day with unlimited entries.
Furthermore, the Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers an airport shuttle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport so that guests would not have to worry about getting transportation to catch their flights at the airport.
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Conclusion
The Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a great place for visitors to stay in as it is located in an extremely strategic location next to one of the major malls in Sabah which is Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, making it convenient for guests to do their shopping.
Do not be fooled by the worn exterior of the hotel building as you would find that it is completely refurbished inside with a tastefully designed interior that greets you with an air of elegance and luxury.
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu has a high overall rating online due to its top-notch services, facilities, amenities, and room experience which is worth every penny spent. Moreover, the hotel Grandis Kota Kinabalu has bagged many awards that dated back to 2015 up to now for their excellence and high customer rating.
The next time you visit Kota Kinabalu, think of Grandis Hotel with its floor to ceiling windows in every room that gives you magnificent views of the city or the sea overlooking the tranquil islands nearby and the South China Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Grandis Hotels and Resorts located?
The Grandis Hotels and Resorts is located at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, which is near the bustling city of Kota Kinabalu.
What are the important amenities at Grandis Hotel?
The important amenities that can be found in the hotel rooms in Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu are free Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, air conditioner, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, bathrobes, towels, bidet, a hair dryer, and rollaway beds among others. Please note that the room amenities may differ according to room types so remember to double check if your selected rooms have everything you need.
Does the Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a swimming pool?
Yes, the Grandis Hotel does have a swimming pool which is located on the rooftop. It is on the same floor as the hotel bar called Sky Blu Bar.
How far is the hotel from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall?
The Grandis Hotel is right next door to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. In fact, the hotel is located in the same building as the shopping complex.
Does the Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast is dependent on your booking as some websites may not offer complimentary breakfast. Please check if the room options you have selected come with a complimentary breakfast.
Does the Grandis Hotel have free Wi-Fi
Yes, the Grandis Hotel does have free Wi-Fi in the hotel and certain parts of public areas around the vicinity of the hotel.
What is the check-out time for Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu?
The check-out time is at 12:00 PM.
Does Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a spa?
Unfortunately, the Grandis Hotel does not have a spa facility.
Is the Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?
Unfortunately, the Grandis Hotel does not allow pets in its premises.
What is the best room for families at Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu?
The best room for families to stay at Grandis Hotel is the Deluxe Family Room. It can accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children comfortably.