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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

1. 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
AED 244
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Paul
AED 467
AED 514 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

3. Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Bahrinizam
AED 117
AED 127 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Walk In Hotel

4. Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Canada
valerie
AED 80
AED 95 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Hotel O Five 2

5. 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
AED 121
AED 140 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

6. Space Cap Hotel

Space Cap Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
South Korea
Ye-Seul
AED 43
AED 51 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Space Cap Hotel

7. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Japan
MASAKO
AED 121
AED 140 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8. Unic Hotel

Unic Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Marylen
AED 158
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Unic Hotel

9. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
scott
AED 128
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

10. De Galleria Hotel

De Galleria Hotel
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
jes
AED 90
AED 106 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
De Galleria Hotel

11. Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Janet
AED 76
AED 82 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Promenade Service Apartments

12. TD Plaza Hotel

TD Plaza Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
Anonymous traveler
AED 71
AED 84 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
TD Plaza Hotel

13. Tang Dynasty Hotel

Tang Dynasty Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United States
Anonymous traveler
AED 75
AED 88 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Tang Dynasty Hotel

14. Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air

Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Australia
Susan
AED 106
AED 126 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air

15. The Loft Imago Shopping Mall, City Centre in Kota Kinabalu

The Loft Imago Shopping Mall, City Centre in Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
United Kingdom
Rizan Bin
AED 533
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
The Loft Imago Shopping Mall, City Centre in Kota Kinabalu

16. HOTEL BILTON INN

HOTEL BILTON INN
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Malaysia
REGINA RAZINAH
AED 75
AED 82 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
HOTEL BILTON INN

17. Charis Seaview Suites at The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Charis Seaview Suites at The Shore Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
AED 136
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Charis Seaview Suites at The Shore Kota Kinabalu

18. Rasa Sayang at The Loft Imago

Rasa Sayang at The Loft Imago
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
AED 198
AED 278 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep
Rasa Sayang at The Loft Imago

19. Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
AED 126
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Meetsuite at Kota Kinabalu

Meetsuite at Kota Kinabalu
0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
AED 91
AED 98 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Meetsuite at Kota Kinabalu
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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
9.2
Wonderful
213 reviews
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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
Walk In Hotel
8.2
Very good
12 reviews
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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
Hotel O Five 2
8.4
Very good
115 reviews
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Cafe
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
7.8
Good
380 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great area, a walk away to gaya street, restaurants, suria sabah mall and many more fun places! Love the view! Will definitely come back and recommend it to others.."
Joshua 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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 9 days 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 9 days 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 2 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 3 weeks ago
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."
Chee Hau 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

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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A table with various dishes including shrimp, soup, and a lobster.
Photo by Vincent Wong

Kompleks Asia City

7.4/10 (41 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kompleks Asia City. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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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 358 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 Centric Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 358 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.