Tanjung Aru · 1-star · Not the Golden Hill hotels elsewhere in Malaysia
Goldenhill Hotel
Thirty basic rooms in Tanjung Aru town, five minutes from the airport with a free shuttle and a walk to the beach — as cheap as a flight night gets in Kota Kinabalu. No lift, so ask for the ground floor.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
Image obtained from goldenhillhotelsabah.com
To the airport (KKIA)
9 min4.8 km by road
Pool
No pool
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
YesConfirm times when booking
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Goldenhill is a small budget hotel in Pekan Tanjung Aru, the old town centre of the Tanjung Aru suburb, about 5 km from the airport and a five-minute walk from Tanjung Aru beach. It has 30 rooms, no lift and no restaurant, but a free airport shuttle if you confirm the pickup time with the desk, and cheap local food within a few minutes' walk. Reviews describe it as basic but convenient; treat it as a bed before or after a flight.
Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Rooms
Standard and family rooms over several floors with no lift. Ground-floor rooms are easier with luggage.
Does Goldenhill Hotel have a pool?
No. Goldenhill Hotel does not have a pool.
Facilities we could confirm
Parking: free nearby
Airport shuttle
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
About 9 minutes by car (4.8 km), depending on traffic. The hotel states an airport shuttle; confirm the schedule when you book.
Does Goldenhill have a free airport shuttle?
Yes, but it runs on request. Reconfirm your pickup time with the hotel before your flight lands.
Can I book Goldenhill Hotel through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
