Hotel Dengan Bar di Sabah, Malaysia

I had an excellent stay at Ming Garden Hotel & Residences for my recent business trip. The hotel hits the mark on all fronts—the location is strategic for getting around, and the service was incredibly efficient and welcoming. My room was spotless and very comfortable for working. Highly recommended for business travellers looking for a hassle-free experience.

The front desk service was good, and they offered luggage storage. The environment was nice, it had a bathtub, and it was relatively clean. However, the air conditioning was broken. I called the front desk, but the landline volume was so low and garbled I could barely hear them. After a long conversation, they said the AC unit was broken and I requested a room change. They said a room change wouldn't fix the AC either. They called a maintenance person who then said it would take an hour to fix. We had already checked in at 10:30 PM, so the hotel's attitude was basically, either you wait for me to fix it before you sleep, or don't bother fixing it at all... Also, I must emphasize that this hotel requires a 100 MYR deposit!!! We had an early morning flight out of Kota Kinabalu the next day and didn't have enough cash on hand. We were forced to go out in the rain at 11 PM to an ATM at the bank across the street. The exchange rate was bad, and the fees were high; we were charged over 12 MYR in fees for 50 MYR, plus the 80-something MYR principal, it was almost 100 RMB. I didn't take pictures of the room. P1: The instant noodles were delicious. P2: Undrinkable.

Clean and tidy, spacious rooms, well-equipped, and a great location! Very nice. You can see the ocean right from your window, and even catch the sunset in the evening!!! There's also a beachfront pool on the 7th floor 😄 where you can also watch the sunset.

It is an amazing hotel, centrally located with very generous amount of freebies like water different types of coffee and tea. The flow coffee also has very nice cakes.

The room we book is not the one we get..We requested a king bed size but got a queen bed size.. The hotel also needs to change their towel already because some of the towels are already torn out

The location is very close to Welcome Seafood, Twin-Star Seafood Restaurant, and Imago Mall, but a bit far from Jesselton Point, Suria Sabah, and Gaya Street. The breakfast is better than the Marriott's but not as good as the Hyatt Centric's; you can't watch your kids while eating. The room is quite spacious, and the facilities are new. When I booked, it said two 1-meter wide beds, and I was worried they might be too narrow. However, in reality, the beds felt at least 1.2 meters wide, possibly 1.3 meters, which was perfectly adequate.

The hotel is clean and hygienic. It's a one-bedroom apartment with a washing machine. It's very convenient for getting around, being close to the pier, so you can sleep in a bit. I was always the last one to be picked up for tours. It also has a balcony.

AMAZING TRIP! We had so much fun, great facilities! The staff are all friendly and the manager Mr Alex ask me personally for my experience in Magellan. Of course i would love visit again and again.

The sea view from our room was partially obstructed, which was a minor downside. However, we were very satisfied with everything else. The panoramic sea-view infinity pool was fantastic. The room itself was spacious and well-equipped. The surrounding area has plenty to offer: a street with sea-view restaurants and bars, a seafood night market, and a large shopping mall with a supermarket. It's also very close to the airport and not far from Sunset Beach. Due to its location under the flight path, you might hear planes passing by. Most importantly, the price was reasonable, making the sea-view room excellent value for money.

The decor is a bit dated, but it's very quiet with a nice environment. There's a huge pool with a big slide that both adults and kids will love. It's perfect for a family or couples' getaway.