Hotel Dengan Spa 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.

All staff are helpful and friendly. location ok saya suka hotel ni since 2014 xsilap stay sini. cuma kena pantau sikit housekeeping kadang2 xtukar cadar/selimut and always lupa simpan towel dalam bilik selalu takdah towel.:

The hotel staff were all polite and enthusiastic. I didn't encounter any issues with discrimination against Chinese guests, no hot water at night, and no deposit was required. You can tell the hotel is a bit old, but it's well-maintained, especially the large private beach where you can snorkel, swim, or leisurely watch the sunset without having to deal with crowds elsewhere. That's a huge plus! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 On the second night, I saw a dying cockroach in the bathroom (its antennae wiggled for a long time). Considering it's a tropical region, it's understandable, and the fact that it was dying suggests the hotel uses pest control. However, housekeeping randomly took guests' personal belongings when cleaning the room. Two plastic bags with items in them were on the TV cabinet, and they were gone when I returned at night. This is the first time I've encountered such a situation in my 10+ years of travel. Although the items weren't valuable, their absence was very inconvenient. Housekeeping shouldn't subjectively assume guests' items are trash and take them away. That was a bit frustrating. Additionally, service efficiency was very low. One evening, I went to the front desk to ask staff to send some bottled water to the room. The front desk staff were very friendly and enthusiastically agreed, but I waited over two hours and nothing arrived. The in-room service phone was either busy or completely silent (maybe just a prop?), so I had no choice but to go down to the lobby again to get water. We checked in around 12 PM, but were told we couldn't get into the room until 3 PM (they informed us politely). The next day, I turned on the 'make up room' light before going out for lunch, but when we returned to the room around 2 PM, it still hadn't been cleaned. In short, everything was slow; it felt like the hotel was understaffed and overwhelmed.

Thank you for providing an all-in-one environment for busy professionals like me. A place where I can work, meeting old friends, and at the same time allow my 3 boys to enjoy themselves safely. The availability of both a swimming pool and a small beach, with lifeguards on duty, gave me peace of mind throughout the day. the room was also clean and convinient for us also to enjoy beautiful morning sunrise. I was able to continue my work comfortably, spending time reading and writing on my laptop by the pool, surrounded by beautiful seaside scenery while watching my son playing. The experience was further enhanced by the availability of good food at the restaurant despite busy with customer, waitress e.g Ms Shamira and all were very helpful. Added with relaxing drinks in the evening while listening to live band performances, and quiet moments of healing by the beach, resting on the sofa with the sound of the sea. The staff were friendly and helpful, e.g Mr Alex and the team, who made our stay even more pleasant. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to come again.

The place is so cozy and stocked with amenities. They have a Dyson hair dryer, portable chargers and many more! We got upgraded to a balcony room and the sunlight was really nice. The bed was super comfy and huge bonus, they offer laundry service with same day return. We just came back from the Mount Kinabalu hike and were exhausted. The laundry service was much needed. Also, their customer service is impeccable. There’s literally a WhatsApp number you can message for stuff and they reply so quick I barely have time to think.

I love Le Méridien beds, and this stay reminded me why. The bed was spacious, the pillows were generously sized, and the sleep was genuinely delicious. From my experience, Le Méridien consistently delivers some of the best bedding, no matter which city I stay in. I usually book via the Marriott Bonvoy app, but this time I found a better rate on Trip.com. The location is excellent. It sits right in front of the Filipino Market and is just a short walk to seafood alfresco dining and durian stalls. At night, the surrounding roads come alive with makeshift food stalls and small vendors selling all kinds of local items, giving the area a very local, energetic feel. A comfortable stay with great sleep and a lively neighbourhood. The reception at checkin was also efficient and welcoming. Will stay here again.

Let's start with the positives: The hotel is quite large, sharing its grounds with a golf club. It offers a comprehensive range of facilities, with the main highlight being its incredibly long coastline. The gardens are full of lizards, giving it a very natural and untouched feel. The service attitude is excellent, and the hotel's pool is also quite nice. Now for the drawbacks: The hotel's location is far from the city center, about a 50-minute drive. If you're looking for a late-night snack or want to explore after dark, forget about it; the surroundings are completely dark. While the coastline is long, there can be some washed-up trash. Also, there are tiny sand balls everywhere from sand crabs rolling them, which might trigger trypophobia for some. The hotel has three or four restaurants with various cuisines; I found the Chinese food to be the best, but it's super expensive, with most dishes (like a bowl of fried noodles) costing over 60. Room service is only available after 10 PM and is very slow, typically taking 50 minutes to an hour. I stayed on the 4th floor; my room had a balcony, but it never saw the sun. Although the room faced the ocean, it felt a bit damp.

Always a pleasure to stay here. Best staff possible to find anywhere, good sized rooms with the facilities you'd expect .. all good

An absolutely fantastic experience, you simply *must* book a sea-view room! Not only do you get an unbeatable ocean vista, but stunning views are everywhere you look. 👍 I forgot my slippers 🩴, so the thoughtful provision of slippers 🩴 was excellent and much appreciated. The most heartwarming touch: after check-out, they offer a temporary lounge where you can shower, take a bath 🛀, and even use a sauna, complete with hair dryers.

The entire hotel feels very new and modern, which is great! 👍 I'd even say it rivals the Park Hyatt. The room size is standard, but the bathroom has excellent hot water supply, and there's a balcony facing east, perfect for catching the sunrise 🌅. Just make sure to close the balcony door tightly, or the air conditioning won't blow cold air 😞. The pool is on the sixth floor, and you need to provide your room number every time you go. The hotel breakfast is very good; I particularly recommend their chicken congee 🥣 – it's delicious, I had two bowls every day 😋. The cakes 🍰 look nice, but they're a bit sweet. There's also a SPA at this hotel, but it doesn't seem to be affiliated with the hotel; I suspect it's privately run. You need to book a day in advance, and they only accept cash, WeChat Pay, or Alipay transfers – credit cards aren't an option. A 60-minute foot massage for two costs over 600 RMB 💰. Unlike in China, there's no shoulder and neck massage; you just wash your feet, move to another room, and the massage begins. Afterwards, they provide a plate of prawn crackers and two cups of ginger tea. I found it pretty average, and the price felt a bit steep.