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City Double Room (AC 9) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Romantic Double Room (AC 5) | Coffee and/or coffee maker

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zhen

AED 95

AED 112 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Panoramic Double Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries

Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Panoramic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Heidi

AED 239

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ines

AED 321

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Couple Double Room (CJ 2) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Business Double Room (CJ 3) | Room amenity

4. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Scott

AED 97

AED 115 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ganesh

AED 116

AED 135 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Genya

AED 208

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sep - 20 Sep

Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Imran

AED 68

AED 83 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, City View | City view

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ong

AED 175

AED 199 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Davide

AED 336

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

Executive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | View from room

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Kevin

AED 285

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Murray

AED 390

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

12. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

John

AED 156

AED 184 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Industrial Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

13. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zachary

AED 113

AED 131 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Deluxe Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

14. Oceania Hotel

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

SYED NASIRIN

AED 153

AED 175 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

Deluxe King | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

15. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Anonymous traveler

AED 84

AED 100 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Minibar (free items), in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

16. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Plaza Wawasan

"I like this hotel very much. The room is spacious for the 2 of us. The beds, room and corridors are clean. The hotel is still being upgrading but we are not affected in anyway. The upgrading has improved the ambience. Buffet breakfast is also good. The location is so convenient for walking to Imago mall and the waterfront. But it’s really too hot for walking. So Grab is cooler!! Also the staff at front desk is so helpful and polite. Recommended 👍"

BeeBee

AED 349

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sep - 13 Sep

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Imran

AED 144

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

SOHO | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Plaza Wawasan

Caroline

AED 168

AED 191 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Mix Capsule Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Space Cap Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ye-Seul

AED 43

AED 51 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Sazali

AED 121

AED 131 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

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AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great swimming pool with view of the sunset. The 24 hour gym is very nice. The restaurant on the 6th floor on the same floor as the gym and pool is very good too, though a bit expensive for what you get. They did allow substitutions, for example substituting a fried chicken sandwich for a grilled chicken sandwich, and having sauces on the side. You just have to ask them for this. The ground floor restaurant is more affordable, but most of the dishes serve fried meat, so it’s not a good choice for health conscious eaters. The bed was very comfortable, though not long enough for taller people, which resulted in my feet hanging off the end. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, with so many places within walking distance, be it outdoor fresh fish restaurants, night markets, during street, jetties for boat excursions, etc. What’s nice too is in the lobby there is kind of a small mall, with an Orange convenience store, a souvenir shop, and chocolate shop, a Burger King, and a terrific Cantonese style fish restaurant. It’s nice sometimes to not go out in the heat and have a nice meal. I found that the fish restaurant was the best place to eat in the hotel and mall complex. Nearby within walking distance are large shopping malls, including a place called Wisma Merdeka, which is the best place to change money. Be warned though , that this downtown area is dirty and maybe even scary to some, so take that into consideration."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

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"

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "

Other attractions near Plaza Wawasan

A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A sunset with a dramatic sky and silhouettes of trees.

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 family-friendly area.

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A fishing boat named K.K. Kinabalu sailing on the water during sunset.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.0/10 (87 reviews)

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

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A table with various dishes including shrimp, soup, and a lobster.

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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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the 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 romantic area's beautiful beaches, 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza Wawasan?

Plaza Wawasan is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 346 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Plaza Wawasan?

Adjacent to Plaza Wawasan, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Plaza Wawasan?

Expedia has 346 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza Wawasan.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Plaza Wawasan.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Plaza Wawasan, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Plaza Wawasan?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center.

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

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4. CJ Residence

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. The Klagan Hotel

13. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

14. Oceania Hotel

15. Hotel DeLeeton

16. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

19. Space Cap Hotel

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Plaza Wawasan

Imago Shopping Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kompleks Asia City

All Saint's Cathedral

Anjung Samudera

Centre Point

Warisan Square

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