What makes it 72% Couple-Friendly: Queen rooms with air-con and fridge give privacy, onsite café and many romantic eateries on Gaya Street <200 m suit date nights; quiet mid-size hotel but no spa or bathtub lowers the romance factor.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport: 8.8 km (15 min drive)
Taxis cover the 8.8 km route from KKIA in around 15 minutes.
Gaya Street Sunday Market: <100m (1 min walk)
Vibrant pedestrian-only market with local crafts and street food every Sunday morning.
Tip: Arrive by 6 AM to browse stalls before the crowds.
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall: 270m (4 min walk)
Air-conditioned mall with international brands, food court, and cinema.
Tip: Head there for an afternoon snack and local boutique finds.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal: 680m (8 min walk)
Gateway for island-hopping tours to nearby islands.
Tip: Catch the first boat around 9 AM for clearer water at the islands.
Filipino Market: 740m (9 min walk)
Casual seafood market serving fresh catches cooked on-site.
Tip: Negotiate prices and try the communal ‘kamayan’ style feast.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet in all guestrooms and public areas.
Free Luggage Storage:
Secure baggage hold at reception, available 24/7.
Complimentary City Shuttle:
Shuttle service within Kota Kinabalu city limits, no charge.
Priority Airport Pick-Up:
Book in advance for a direct transfer from KKIA; additional charge applies.
Priority Airport Drop-Off:
Arrange a hotel transfer back to the airport; paid service.
Please check with the hotel directly for public-area accessibility.

HsienHui Chin
For the price I paid, the room is worth it! It’s right at Gaya street with all the eateries and night markets within walking distance. I couldn’t ask for more! Room is clean and the bed is super comfy—even better than Marriott Skycity HK hotel 🤣 I slept soundly. The sink is outside the bathroom, I don really mind. The room is a good size for couple. Also the lobby is at the 2nd floor. So you won’...
Wei Shin Tew
dissatisfaction regarding the unprofessional and impolite behavior of one of your receptionists during our recent visit. Right after we handed over our luggage for safekeeping at the lobby following our check-out, we realized we had not received any luggage claim tickets. We immediately turned back to check with the receptionist, but instead of assisting, he firmly insisted that the tickets had a...
Sha Sha
Sangat selesa for 4 person, room is just nice and comfortable, pillows also nice and soft . Friendly staffs & good service, Thank you ! Will come here again next time hehe
stephane paquier
Just like every time we come to Stanton Gaya hotel we leave completely satisfied and happy. The staff are just excellent , the room is clean and water , coffee , tea , sugar etc are plentiful , small details maybe but it says a lot about the care shown by management. No wonder it is almost always fully booked and the reviews speak for themselves, yes the location is great but we tried similar hote...
Shu Ying
I wished I can give this 5 stars. The hotel room (Queen superior) was new, spacious, comfortable and clean. The location was fantastic, right smack on Gaya Street - the night market & Sunday market is just round the corner, many local restaurants in the vicinity for breakfast and dinner, and some bars as well. 2 convenience stores just down the street, and a shopping mall & big supermarket about 1...
Address: 25, Jalan Pantai, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, take a taxi (approx. 15 min drive for 8.8 km) or pre-book the hotel’s airport pick-up service.
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