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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

Standard Double Room (AC 3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (90)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is ฿994
฿1,151 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
AC Residence
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

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, (601)
"Hotel staff unprofessional "
United Kingdom
Jiarui
The price is ฿3,183
฿3,515 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ 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, (46)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is ฿994
฿1,151 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
CJ Residence
AJ Residence 1 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

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, (9)
"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 ฿1,062
฿1,224 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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, (979)
"Very good."
Australia
Yifeng
The price is ฿2,642
฿2,931 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signel Hostel

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)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
Signel Hostel
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is ฿2,873
฿3,180 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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, (218)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is ฿1,700
฿2,236 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Front of property – evening/night
The Klagan Hotel

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, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The Klagan Hotel
Exterior
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (591)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Front of property
Most Luxurious Penthouse

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, (4)
Most Luxurious Penthouse
LCD TV
Seaview Capsule Hotel

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, (25)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
United States
Benjamin
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Waterfront View) | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
Malaysia
NOR DIN
The price is ฿2,053
฿2,500 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is ฿3,404
฿3,754 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from property
ACJ Residence

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)
"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 ฿1,299
฿1,480 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
ACJ Residence
View from property
Space Cap Hotel

Space Cap Hotel

Space Cap Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (34)
"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
2 outdoor pools
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
7.4 out of 10, Good, (24)
"Well priced. Would like to have stayed longer. The toaster didn't work and the toilet was blocked. "
Australia
Eileen
The price is ฿2,223
฿2,700 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

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, (19)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Superior Twin | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Hotel DeLeeton

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)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | View from room
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

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)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is ฿1,223
฿1,398 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Staff friendly, close to the ferry and to Suria shopping centre. Short walk to main part of Gaya street"
Jessica 10-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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The sundown in downtown of Kota Kinabalu. #Roadtrip #Trover #Sunset
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Open Photo by Francis Redillas

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

3.6/5 (5 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your trip to Pusat Bandar. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Delicious seafood with affordable pricetag.
Photo by Vincent Wong
Open Photo by Vincent Wong

Kompleks Asia City

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Kompleks Asia City. Amble around the area's 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, take a look at the 358 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 Centric Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 358 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.