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Horizon Hotel & Spa: Guest Reviews

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Level 2, Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu 88999, Malaysia
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Horizon Hotel & Spa
Ranked #8 of 85 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Bangkok, Thailand
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good value modern hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

New (2011) hotel within walking distance to most KK downtown attractions. The Meridien probably has the best location but is significantly more expensive. The rooms are relatively small but modern with a nice bathroom (shower only, no bath). The free in-room internet (LAN cable, not WiFi), central location, good price (less than $80 for the deluxe room) and new room/bathroom were the reasons we chose this hotel. Breakfast was reasonable and the reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Ask for a Kota Kinabalu map at reception. Be sure to check out the harbour and the restaurants and bars on the oceanfront boardwalk in the cool of the evening. Also visit the handicraft market (Philippines market) not far from the boardwalk and the hotel.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
200 helpful votes 200 helpful votes
“New and Stylish”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

New hotel, modern, stylish, professionally-trained staff, located in the center of town. The standard type mode for new hotels everyhere in Asia these days. On arrival, they couldn't produce a non-smoking deluxe room with one large bed, so was given a suite room, although wouldn't know it was a suite, so imagine the regular rooms must be small. Good breakfast served in very cramped space. Room comfortable, quiet, AC a bit drafty. Overall, a good stay. Don't know if the 115 usd rate was a bargain. In this town there is an incredible amount and variety of hostelry; without exaggeration, there is a hotel (or two) on virtually every block. The appeal of the Horizon was newness factor.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tokyo
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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This hotel is in a good location. The staff were excellent. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a room on the top floor on arrival. The room was great with a fantastic view out to sea. The bed was very comfortable and it was quiet. Breakfast was included and was a buffet with a good variety of food.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very nice modern hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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A bit of an unknown quantity before arrival, I would definitely recommend this accommodation. It is well located and the facilities are more than adequate for the standard of hotel. Well priced and, as you would really expect for such a new hotel, very clean and modern. We stopped in a deluxe double and although the room is not particularly large, it was perfectly formed with a very contemporary feel. Not too sure about the voyeuristic shower room though. Fine for me and the missus, but if you're going to share with your children I don't particularly want to be flashing my flesh to the kids!! If there was a bit of a let down it was the pool area - there is enough seating / lounging for about a dozen people - evidently not enough for a hotel that has 180 rooms! The room rate included breakfast which was quite nice and the staff were great as well. We will return.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Singapore
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Enjoyable n comfortable stay at New Horizon hotel in kk”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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I was looking for a place to stay for my visit to kk in January 2012. I must say that comfortable lodging in KK can be quite expensive.

Then we came across Horizon hotel along Jalan Pantai. As it is not fully opened yet and have limited rooms, we pounced on the chance to book direct with the hotel for our stay. Our decision was made after viewing the rooms n comments made on TA. Furthermore, the rates are reasonable n very centrally located.

Gaya sunday market is just at the opposite street. Centerpoint is 10 mins walk. Central market n filipino market is also 10 mins walk n the new Suria Sabah shopping mall is 5 mins walk. Theres alot of chinese coffeshop infront of the hotel along jalan pantai n jln gaya. I only come across 2 stall in the coffeshop that served halal food. So for muslims, food around the hotel can be hard to find. We arrived in kk at 8pm n most of the shops around the area are closed. There is a link bridge behind the hotel that is linked to KK plaza n central market.

Horizon is a 13 storey hotel located along Jalan Pantai infont of General post office. They have 2 restaurant at the lobby n 4 levels of carpark. The outdoor swimming pool n gym are located on the 6th floor n rooms are located from 7th to 13 th floor. We book for deluxe king room n was given the junior king suite room on the 13th floor.

The room was spacious with nice bathroom. The unique design of the room is that the washing basin n bathtub are located outside the bathroom. The room will comfortable accomodate a family of 4. There are long sofa placed along the glass window overlooking Atkinson clock tower.

Overall, we are very happy with our stay ay the hotel. It just makes us just want to stay in the room n not go out. Breakfast was ok. Theres a choices of American n local delights like eggs, sausage, nasi lemak n mee goreng. Our stay will be complete if only the spa at the hotel is open.

I will definitely be staying at horizon hotel if i were to visir kota kinabalu again......

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Level 2, Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu 88999, Malaysia
Price range (per night):* S$111 - 132

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