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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1)

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
CJ Residence
City Double Room (AC 9)

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Great room and service! "
Denmark
Tonje
The price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
AC Residence
Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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, (603 reviews)
"Close to everything"
Canada
Michael
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

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
Signel Hostel
Interior

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)
Most Luxurious Penthouse
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

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 AU$54
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

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, (1,001 reviews)
"This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines."
United States
Benjamin
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast area

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The price is AU$71
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
The Klagan Hotel
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

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, (995 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
Malaysia
MS ANITA
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
LCD TV

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
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Grand Double Room

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 AU$62
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
ACJ Residence
View from property

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
Exterior

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 reviews)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
Malaysia
NOR DIN
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Exterior

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, (222 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

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, (198 reviews)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Minimalist King Suite

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
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Reception

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
Hotel DeLeeton
Family Suite | View from room

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
Unic Hotel
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (59 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
Australia
Elise
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

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 AU$30
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hotel O Storytel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean with a nice view of bay, great swimming pool overlooking bay. Great location right next to waterfront, market, shopping mall. Staff where all friendly during interaction. Can recommend staying here. Only small negative is the air conditioner was not great. But otherwise great stay, thanks. "
carl 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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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 romantic area.
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Delicious seafood with affordable pricetag.
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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 360 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 Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 360 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.

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