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AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Great room and service! "
Denmark
Tonje
The price is ฿1,034
฿1,197 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
AC Residence

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is ฿1,034
฿1,197 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
CJ Residence

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (606 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is ฿3,313
฿3,658 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Most Luxurious Penthouse

Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"건물 외관은 좀 낡은듯한 모습이었지만... 숙소 안으로 들어가서는 가족 모두가 감탄할만큼 훌륭했습니다. 넓은 공간으로 11명의 대가족이 쓰기에 충분했고, 고풍스러운 가구와 편안한 침대, 깨끗한 침구와 욕실, 여러가지가 잘 갖춰진 주방과 식당, 세탁기와 세제.. 무엇보다 친절한 호스트님과 꼼꼼한 매니저님 덕분에 불편함 하나없이 3박4일간의 여행이 너무나 만족스러웠습니다. 다시 또 코타여행 간다면 여기를 갈것이고, 주위에도 강력추천합니다."
South Korea
JI WON
The price is ฿7,949
฿13,274 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Most Luxurious Penthouse

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is ฿606
฿735 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Signel Hostel

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
United Kingdom
Ganesh
The price is ฿1,105
฿1,274 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."
Singapore
Peta
The price is ฿3,070
฿3,397 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Seaview Capsule Hotel

Seaview Capsule Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
United States
Benjamin
The price is ฿524
฿699 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Seaview Capsule Hotel

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly and helpful."
Singapore
Ye
The price is ฿3,183
฿3,519 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, good value and friendly services"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is ฿1,398
฿1,731 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Klagan Hotel

ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
Japan
Yuta
The price is ฿1,272
฿1,455 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
ACJ Residence

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (226 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is ฿1,810
฿2,375 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Space Cap Hotel

Space Cap Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"짐을 정리하는 장소가 불편한 것 말고는 다 좋았어요, 화장실과 샤워실이 넓었고, 휴지도 여분으로 배치되어 있고, 에어컨도 좋고. 리셉션에서 외국인 친구들과 기타치고 논 것과 워터프론트 앞인 것, 스타벅스와 마트가 1층에 바로 있던 것 등등 모두 좋았어요. "
South Korea
Ye-Seul
Space Cap Hotel

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is ฿3,797
฿4,182 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿759
฿901 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Hotel DeLeeton

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ฿1,004
฿1,165 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Hotel O Storytel

Hotel O Storytel
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
7.6 out of 10, Good, (35 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Clean and efficient room. Very calm."
France
sylvain
The price is ฿520
฿669 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hotel O Storytel

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is ฿1,535
฿1,739 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (62 reviews)
"good hotel, but price too high for this class"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is ฿2,198
฿2,454 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Unic Hotel

Unic Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
7.6 out of 10, Good, (161 reviews)
"I really like their staff. Very friendly and good attitude in entertaining customer 😘"
United Kingdom
Marylen
The price is ฿1,683
฿1,899 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Unic Hotel
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Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
95 reviews
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Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
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Exterior
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
606 reviews
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Interior
Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
20 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, take a look at the 356 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 356 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade.
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. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Water World Theme Park.