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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

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

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Hotel very beautiful, clean, good staff"
Malaysia
Imran
The price is £27
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a desk, and a chandelier.

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

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

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

ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great stay! Clean, modern room and a good location."
Norway
Åse Lilll S
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

5. 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, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Canada
Catherine
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

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

AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi 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 £27
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"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"
Australia
Michaela
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

8. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was 10 out of 10 breakfast was excellent. The only thing I don’t like is the bar by the pool it’s not necessary. There was a bar on the rooftop."
United States
Fakhruddin
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

11. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "
Malaysia
Imran
The price is £17
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

12. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

13. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
0.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"New hotel located in the central of the city. Clean and good vibe. Staffs are very warm and friendly. Definitely will visit again! keep up the good work!"
Malaysia
Kim
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (630 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

16. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

17. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Klagan Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

18. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."
Singapore
Yen Ping
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

19. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

20. Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
3.0 star property
0.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (528 reviews)
"Convenient, accessible to all the key places in KK."
Malaysia
SYED NASIRIN
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Oceania Hotel
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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
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
View
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
253 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Very nice room. Excellent breakfast one of the best we've ever had in a hotel"
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton 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 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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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 356 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 356 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, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center.