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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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, (605 reviews)
"Close to everything"
Canada
Michael
The price is RM400
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is RM139
RM161 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
CJ Residence
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Great room and service! "
Denmark
Tonje
The price is RM139
RM161 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
AC Residence
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)
The price is RM1,093
RM1,772 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Most Luxurious Penthouse
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
The price is RM75
RM91 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Signel Hostel
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, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."
Singapore
Peta
The price is RM350
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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 RM156
RM179 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
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
The price is RM65
RM87 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Seaview Capsule Hotel
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, good value and friendly services"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is RM157
RM196 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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, (999 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
Malaysia
MS ANITA
The price is RM380
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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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
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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 RM157
RM180 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
ACJ Residence
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, (225 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is RM211
RM278 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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
The price is RM110
RM129 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Hotel DeLeeton
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
The price is RM190
RM215 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Unic Hotel
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, (202 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is RM470
RM518 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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
The price is RM155
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
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 RM73
RM93 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Hotel O Storytel
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, (60 reviews)
"good hotel, but price too high for this class"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is RM272
RM304 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools

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 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is RM202
RM228 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
605 reviews
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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
94 reviews
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Interior
Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
View
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are very friendly and helpful."
Ye 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other Kota Kinabalu Esplanade attractions

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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 romantic area.
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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 357 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 Regency Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?
Expedia has 357 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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