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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.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

1. 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
₩37,586
₩43,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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 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.
Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

2. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Scott
₩37,586
₩43,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
CJ Residence
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Paula
₩110,498
₩122,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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 hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

4. 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
₩45,407
₩52,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

5. 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
₩88,330
₩98,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.
A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.
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.

6. 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
₩46,072
₩53,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.
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
Japan
Genya
₩70,097
₩92,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Ong
₩64,008
₩72,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
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 high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.
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.

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Italy
Davide
₩124,647
₩137,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Thomas
₩94,328
₩105,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

11. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
John
₩66,804
₩82,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Klagan Hotel
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 modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

12. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Paul
₩172,485
₩189,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the 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.

13. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Savannah
₩137,786
₩152,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A hallway with a wall covered in large, bold text, likely representing various destinations or locations.
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.

14. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Zachary
₩41,848
₩48,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

15. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
₩31,749
₩37,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel DeLeeton
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.
A reception area with a white Christmas tree, a reception desk, and two staff members.
A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

16. Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Bahrinizam
₩43,928
₩47,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Walk In Hotel
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.
A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

17. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Singapore
Shih Chung
₩110,891
₩123,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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 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.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

18. Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Canada
valerie
₩31,058
₩36,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel O Five 2
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.
A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Taiwan
Joshua
₩47,665
₩51,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

20. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Japan
MASAKO
₩45,399
₩52,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
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
97 reviews
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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.
CJ Residence
9.6
Exceptional
55 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 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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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
HEIDI 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Very helpful staff good location"
MRS 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
Paula 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."
Carolyn 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

10/10 Excellent
"The room was spotlessly clean and well maintained. There was even a nice little common hallway with extra toiletries and coffee/tea packets. The host provided a waterproof beach pouch which was exactly what I needed that day. The location is unbeatable. It's literally upstairs from the most amazing grilled seafood night market. 10/10. I will definitely book here again"
jonathan 7-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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 weeks ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Thomas 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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 2 months ago
The Klagan Hotel

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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)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
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Kompleks Asia City

7.4/10 (41 reviews)
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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.
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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)
During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.
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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centre Point. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.
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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your stay in Sinsuran Kompleks. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
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Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Plaza Wawasan

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Wawasan. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.
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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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, or Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center.