Sama-Sama Express Hotel KLIA Terminal 1 (Airside Transit Hotel)

Perfect airside hotel for in between flights. We had a 14-hour layover at KLIA 1 and decided to book the hotel taking their 12-hours room package. Decided to stay airside as our next flight leaves early in the morning. The room is spacious and spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and great shower too. Got a room with a nice view of the apron, Check in and check out was quick. We booked directly on their website. We have a restful layover & will definitely stay with them again if we have another long layover at KLIA 1.

We previously stayed in early July 2025, booked via booking.com and had no issues. For our December trip I decided to book directly from the website. I paid for the December stay in late July but never received a booking confirmation email. As a result I booked again for the same stay on the 18th December, the day before we flew out, this time I did receive a confirmation email. ||When we arrived at the hotel to check in I was advised there was no booking in my name. I showed the booking confirmation and we stayed overnight without issue. Once I arrived at my final destination I received an email stating that I was a no-show for the booking. I replied saying that I had stayed and then at that stage they sent me an email confirming both bookings were paid for. When I asked them to refund one of the bookings due to the double up and lack of a confirmation email the response was 'no refunds in line with the cancellation policy'.

I have stayed here on numerous occasions in recent years and continue to find the rooms comfortable, clean and quiet (despite the planes nearby which you don't notice), and perfect for an overnight layover. Check-in is quick and efficient (and better placed now it is at the entrance) and I would like to specifically mention Allya at reception for a very friendly welcome, and equally friendly goodbye 6 or so hours later. It is very conveniently located close to the aerotrain transfer terminus, whether arriving from or leaving for the main terminal.

We stayed here during a 12-hour layover and chose Sama Sama Express because it is conveniently located airside, allowing us to avoid leaving the airport or clearing immigration. Check-in around midnight was quick and efficient, taking only about five minutes. The room was larger than expected, spotlessly clean, and featured a window with a view of the tarmac and aircraft. We didn't have the time to try the food since we went straight to bed, needing to depart early the next morning. We had a restful sleep and a good shower in the morning. Definitely a good base for a transit hotel and will consider staying there again if we have a long transit in KLIA in the future.

This is a clean, reasonably spacious, and convenient airport hotel located on the airside, which means there is no need to clear immigration. I dislike overnight flights, especially in economy class, so instead of paying three times the cost of an economy ticket for business class, my wife and I chose to stay here for a little over $100 for a 12-hour overnight rest. You can choose shorter stays for lower costs, if you like. It was well worth it. The room was comfortable, the facilities were well-maintained, and it provided exactly what we needed — a quiet and restful break before continuing our journey. They also have a lounge with food available at a reasonable price, which is a nice option if you wish to have a meal.

Thank you Sama Sama , we stay for one night due to q flight delay, The room was clean, the choice of food was great. I want Thank two of the girls at the restaurant Nageswary and Waieeda for their hospitable service and understanding our requirements as my two boys missed their meals. Thank you girls , keep up the good work. Appreciate all your help.

You get what is on the can, an airside hotel that is convenient and comfortable||Easy to find, just get to gate C05 and it is right there||Check in quick. ||Room what you would expect from a transit hotel - perfectly adequate, but nothing more||Food available to purchase at the adjoining lounge||Look for their offers as prices vary on a daily basis||Well worth staying here if you have a KL stopover of more than about six hours

The 3 hour stop over mid flight can be quite annoying but this little gem of a place was just what we needed before boarding our next flight. Cheap price for a shower and nice quiet comfy lounge while enjoying coffees and buffet breakfast. It's only a small place but there weren't many people there at all. Given the price of the other lounges this was by far the best value. Towels were given for private shower and we were able to charge our devices and relax while enjoying some food. Limited food options but we had already eaten on the plane and there was still more than enough for what wanted. Nothing beats a nice refreshing shower and a coffee after a 9hr overnight flight. Low cost per person for what you get, Couldn't have asked for more. They also have short stay rooms if you have a longer stay over and want a private bed and bathroom