A large 4-star with a pool, kids' club and free parking on the Sembulan side of town, five minutes from Imago mall and ten from the airport — a practical family base that trades Gaya Street walkability for space and price.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
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To the airport (KKIA)
10 min5 km by road
Pool
YesOutdoor pool with pool bar
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
Not confirmed
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Ming Garden is a big hotel-and-residences block off the Coastal Highway near Imago mall, on the southern edge of the CBD. It has an outdoor pool, a spa, a kids' club, four restaurants and free parking, and some residence units have kitchenettes. It's about ten minutes from the airport but 2.5 km from Jesselton Point and Gaya Street, so those are a Grab ride, not a walk.
Rooms
Standard, Deluxe and Suite rooms in the hotel; studio and apartment-style Residences with kitchenettes for longer stays.
Does Ming Garden Hotel & Residences have a pool?
Yes. Outdoor pool with pool bar
Facilities we could confirm
Fitness centre
Parking: free
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
Golden Dew Bistro for the buffet breakfast and all-day dining, plus a Chinese restaurant, a pub and the pool bar.
How far is Ming Garden Hotel & Residences from the airport?
About 10 minutes by car (5 km), depending on traffic. Grab and taxis are easy at KKIA, or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Is Ming Garden walkable to Gaya Street?
Not comfortably. It's about 2.5 km; most people take a Grab, which is a few ringgit.
Does Ming Garden have an airport shuttle?
Airport transfers are available for a charge; ask us to include one in your booking.
Can I book Ming Garden Hotel & Residences 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.
