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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.
A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

1. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Kunthea
₩36,472
₩42,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
CJ Residence
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a decorative wall panel.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Heidi
₩78,191
₩84,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.
A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.
A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

3. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Imran
₩55,165
₩62,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

4. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Canada
Zhen
₩36,472
₩42,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.
A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.
A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

5. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Japan
Yuta
₩44,061
₩50,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Michaela
₩107,224
₩119,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

7. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Canada
Catherine
₩64,400
₩85,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

8. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
MRS
₩130,761
₩144,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.
A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

9. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Ganesh
₩44,707
₩51,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
₩120,954
₩133,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

11. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Ong
₩67,832
₩76,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.
A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.
A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.
A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

12. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Kim
₩86,136
₩96,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

13. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
0.9 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Kevin
₩80,890
₩90,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.
In-room dining

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Yan Ting
₩46,485
₩74,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Savannah
₩133,703
₩147,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

16. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
John
₩64,825
₩79,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Klagan Hotel
Pool
Gym
Lounge
Front of property - evening/night

17. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Japan
MASAKO
₩49,836
₩53,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.
A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.
A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

18. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Michelle
₩91,495
₩107,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Horizon Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

19. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Zachary
₩40,608
₩47,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign indicating it is Hotel 2, and a visible storefront below.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a series of framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the hallway.

20. Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Canada
valerie
₩30,057
₩35,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hotel O Five 2
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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
CJ Residence
9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a decorative wall panel.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"VERY NICE"
MALIKI 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."
HweiChuen 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

8/10 Good
"Room is clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and attentive to requests. Walking distance to Centrepoint shopping mall and Handicraft market."
Poh Kah 5-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Klagan Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria

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A sunset with a dramatic sky and silhouettes of trees.
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Oceanus Waterfront Mall

7.6/10 (15 reviews)
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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)
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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)
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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)
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Local Fruits Market

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Plaza Wawasan

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is located in Pusat Bandar. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 356 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Adjacent to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 356 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Kota Kinabalu Esplanade.
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What can I see and do near Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Enjoy the outdoors at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center.