Title: SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Budget travelers find a welcoming connection point at this affordable inn, where multilingual staff members are always on hand to assist with questions and needs. ## Photo gallery for SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn ![Lobby - SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn (Kota Bharu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45605700/45605687/7d8450a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn (Kota Bharu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45605700/45605687/b004eb9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn (Kota Bharu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45605700/45605687/b6ac5abe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn (Kota Bharu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45605700/45605687/6979e7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn (Kota Bharu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45610000/45605700/45605687/a31e5e4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers stay connected with in-room WiFi at D'noor Budget Inn. The multilingual staff provides helpful assistance throughout the day at the 24-hour front desk. 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[Visit our Kota Bharu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Bharu.dx1765) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.17018%2C102.29485&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vx5Yh2Z8qw3FfSQ2uU6pkqAEkoM=) Lot 502, Seksyen 12, Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 15200 ### What's nearby - Cahaya Bulan Beach \- 6 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Muhammadi Mosque \- 12 min drive \- 6.4 miles - Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium \- 12 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Siti Khadijah Central Market \- 12 min drive \- 6.6 miles - Kota Bharu Mall \- 13 min drive \- 7.3 miles ### Getting around - Pasir Mas Station - 26 min drive - Kota Bharu (KBR-Sultan Ismail Petra) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Warung Kimie D Airport - ‬2 min walk - ‪Leaven Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Santai Kopitiam - ‬6 min walk - ‪Kedai Makan Maziah Binti Shaleh - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tumis Cafe - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Property highlights SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers, bidets and free toiletries - 32-inch TVs with cable channels ## Similar properties ![Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84530000/84520100/84520048/3b72771d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oyo 90623 Thank Q Inn 3 Kota Bharu - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - Grocery/convenience store 5.4 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=84520048&PinnedHotelID=84520048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33830000/33824200/33824108/2f861e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OYO 717 MR J Hotel Wakaf Che Yeh 2 Kota Bharu - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch TV with cable channels ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Spot On 89796 D'noor Budget SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Hotel SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Kota Bharu SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Hotel Kota Bharu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn? ### What time is check-in at SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn? ### What time is check-out at SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn? ### Where is SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## SPOT ON 89796 D'noor Budget Inn Reviews 4.4 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 3.6 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 3.4 Staff & service ### 3.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Aliff Rhuzainie 29 Sept 2024 in my personal of view,this hotel not suitable for women because the toilet its outside of room (shared toilet)...the price is okay with facilities provided..tq ##### Aliff Rhuzainie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Robert 4 Jun 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We booked and paid for a room online and when we got there we had to call the reception to hear that all of the rooms where fully booked. So we were left on the street with our luggage and had to arrange something else. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### James 11 Mar 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### It's cheap for a reason, just no Let me preface this by saying, I came to Kota Bharu because I'd never been here and I was just doing a visa run for Thailand. I know I CHOSE to stay at a budget hotel and I get what I paid for but the rating for this hotel must have been bought and paid for. 1\. No wifi in rooms (not on the 2nd floor) and the staff could care less. 2\. No remote control (or control for that matter) for the air condition/AC. It was on 24.. that's too cold if the bed looks too dirty to sleep in and you sleep on your own air plane blankets.. 3\. The staff was upset with me and tried to force me to upgrade my room because I am with my gf but the bed was a full size bed, not even a twin. (the attitude I got from the English speaker was so angry it bothered me) 4\. The advert said they had wifi services.. I thought that meant they could print things but it turns out that was just something they added because there is a print shop next door that may or may not be open but has no affiliation with the hotel. 5\. The SHARED bathroom drain did not work, nor did the sink in the bathroom. 6/7 on the clenliness scale, make sure to use shower shoes there. 6\. The ONE sink that did work had trash in it, old dishes piled up next to it, and cleaning supplies all around. 7\. When I asked staff a question, I only got no for a response, unless I was asking about a restaurant and his response "closed". ##### James Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 22 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bilik air di luar bilik dan share dgn pengguna lain sukar.. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Makoto 15 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 思っていたより、汚いホテルでした。 ##### Makoto Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clarence 27 Oct 2023 ##### Clarence Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mohamad 24 Sept 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Mohamad Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Northgate House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buckfastleigh-Hotels-Northgate-House.h22110952.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Side](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Side-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d4218-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [voco St David's Cardiff by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Voco-St-Davids-Cardiff.h545633.Hotel-Information) > > [Guesthouse Imperator](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Guesthouse-Imperator.h22160518.Hotel-Information) > > [Sports Hotels in Costa Adeje](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Costa-Adeje-Adeje-Hotels-Adventure-Sport-Hotel.0-n6047464-0-tAdventureSportHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Elstead Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Elstead-Hotel.h973303.Hotel-Information) > > [Azia Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels-Azia-Resort-And-Spa.h918584.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Cabo-Verde-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h4813296.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Stresa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stresa-Hotels.d4874.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-Fitzpatrick-Manhattan-Hotel.h7470.Hotel-Information) > > [Limes Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Limes-Hotel.h23089109.Hotel-Information) > > [Rock Point Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lyme-Regis-Hotels-Rock-Point-Inn.h73208218.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Pitlochry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels.d4228.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Albufeira Old Town Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Old-Town-Square-Hotels.0-l6157592-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taksim-Istanbul-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6054812-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakhurst-Hotels-Yosemite-Southgate-Hotel-Suites.h3650.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in El Duque](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-El-Duque-Hotels.s50-0-d6355331.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sugar Cane Club Hotel And Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Speightstown-Hotels-Sugar-Cane-Club-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1273913.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno (RNO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/las/rno/las-vegas-to-reno) > > [Flights from Incheon (ICN) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/icn/hkg/seoul-to-hong-kong) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Evenes (EVE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/eve/manchester-to-evenes) ### Cars > [National Car Rental Car Rentals In London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Car-Rental-Car-Rentals-In-London.d178279-c42.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Central Market](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Central-Market-Mercado.d6161641.Attraction) > > [Innsbruck Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Innsbruck.d6051204.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---