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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 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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

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

Kampung Air, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Imran

AED 143

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Yuta

AED 121

AED 140 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Genya

AED 177

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

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

Kampung Air, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Ganesh

AED 114

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Michaela

AED 309

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

6. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Aquascape Center

Donna

AED 130

AED 141 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

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.

7. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

MRS

AED 374

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

A view from a high-rise window overlooking a coastal cityscape with a large body of water, a roundabout, and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with bar stools, and a view of the city.

8. La.mer Butik Hotel

1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Mark

AED 142

AED 211 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

9. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Aquascape Center

Thomas

AED 252

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel named 'CAIA 95' with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel entrance with a black frame and the name 'GAIA95' displayed.

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Aquascape Center

Brittany

AED 77

AED 101 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Kip

AED 307

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

12. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Aquascape Center

Sofía

AED 97

AED 124 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

13. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Aquascape Center

Henn Kiew

AED 206

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 1.3 km from Aquascape Center

Kim

AED 263

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

15. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Aquascape Center

Monika

AED 430

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

16. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Aquascape Center

David Wong Weng

AED 239

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

17. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Aquascape Center

Ai Ming

AED 188

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

18. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Aquascape Center

Tamara

AED 161

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

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 sign indicating it is Hotel 2, and a visible storefront below.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

19. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Aquascape Center

valerie

AED 83

AED 98 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window, a plant, a wooden table, and a blue curtain.

A room with a large window overlooking a modern building and the sea.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of the sea through a large window, and a brick wall with license plates.

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Aquascape Center

Khairul

AED 257

AED 287 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquascape Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 251 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top Aquascape Center Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location with close proximity to shopping & dining."

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was just as we expected"

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."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

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."

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Other attractions near Aquascape Center

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Stadium

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Catch an event at Likas Stadium during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre during your travels to Kota Kinabalu. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Merdeka Square

You can find out about the history of Bandaran Berjaya when you stop by Merdeka Square. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquascape Center?

Aquascape Center is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travelers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 107 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Aquascape Center?

Hotel 7 Suria is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from Aquascape Center. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there near Aquascape Center?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Aquascape Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aquascape Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Aquascape Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aquascape Center?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Aquascape Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Aquascape Center?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Spend some time wandering around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa.

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

6. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

7. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8. La.mer Butik Hotel

9. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

12. Hotel Capital

13. The Jesselton Hotel

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. Grandis Hotel

16. Hotel Sixty3

17. Hotel 7 Suria

18. Mandarin Hotel

19. Hotel O Five 2

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

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Top Aquascape Center Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Grandis Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Aquascape Center

Atkinson Clock Tower

Likas Sports Complex

Likas Stadium

Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

Merdeka Square

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

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