Blu Sentral Hotel - Tawau, Sabah

- March 01, 2026

Blu Sentral Hotel is located in Kubota Sentral, surrounded by plenty of dining options, and Tawau Airport is just a 30-minute drive (28km) away. The hotel is a converted shop lot with only two floors. Guests need to tap their key card in the lift to access the room level. The lift itself is small, but thankfully it doesn't feel stuffy. The corridor is strongly air-conditioned, which feels especially refreshing after returning from the heat outside.

We stayed for two nights in a deluxe twin room, which featured two single beds, a wall-mounted smart TV with limited channels (but Netflix and YouTube were available), a work desk, a wall-mounted hair dryer, two pairs of disposable slippers, coffee or tea-making facilities, two complimentary bottles of drinking water, individually controlled air conditioning, and basic toiletries. However, we noticed that one of the bottled drinking waters had already been opened and partially consumed, which was disappointing. For added convenience, a water dispenser is available in the corridor near the lift, allowing guests to refill their bottles.

The room was spacious and had a modern design with an open wardrobe concept. The bed was on the firmer side, and the air conditioning worked very well, keeping the room pleasantly cool. Only one standard pillow and one smaller pillow were provided, but both were comfortable enough for us. Besides that, the blanket smelled fresh and clean, which made our stay even more comfortable.

The bathroom had low water pressure, but the water temperature was sufficiently hot. The shower area was separated from the toilet by a half partition, but it was wide enough to prevent water from splashing into the toilet area. Toiletries were provided, including hand soap. However, it was a basic room that didn't come with an in-room safe or mini fridge.

The hotel has only two reserved parking lots directly in front of the building. If these are fully occupied, guests will need to find parking around the nearby shop lot area, which is free of charge. Overall, it is a simple and practical hotel suitable for short stays. The hotel does not offer facilities such as a gym or swimming pool. It's a decent choice for travellers looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay without expecting luxury facilities.

Check in time: 2pm

Check out time: 12pm

(Room rate - RM 400 for 3 days 2 night excluding breakfast)