Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade in Kota Kinabalu - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk

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## Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/d0955c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/5ab634be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couple Double Room (CJ 2) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/32e1aa4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/9c3a77e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### CJ Residence

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-CJ-Residence.h51286940.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.6/10

Exceptional

(49 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Scott

£26

includes taxes & fees

9 Apr - 10 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-CJ-Residence.h51286940.Hotel-Information)

![Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/76480eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/83da2f8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/w3998h2667x2y0-d410bd88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/316e0d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Kota-Kinabalu-Marriott-Hotel.h9849125.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.6/10

Excellent

(605 reviews)

"Close to everything"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Michael

£83

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Kota-Kinabalu-Marriott-Hotel.h9849125.Hotel-Information)

![City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/4cabdc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/a1b8e839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Romantic Double Room (AC 5) | Coffee and/or coffee maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/e179ac0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/f4ec244c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AC Residence

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.6/10

Exceptional

(94 reviews)

"Great room and service! "

![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Tonje

£28

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

![2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/w3994h2667x3y0-acc13b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/e6ac4ff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/cbf302ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/d63449e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Kota-Kinabalu.h1322074.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

Peta

£73

includes taxes & fees

18 Apr - 19 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Kota-Kinabalu.h1322074.Hotel-Information)

![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/fe36695d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/2b30f994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/0768a7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Signel Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.8/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Richard

£16

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29330000/29325700/29325661/1b82913d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Penthouse, Multiple Beds, Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29330000/29325700/29325661/23c746af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Penthouse, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29330000/29325700/29325661/1085d876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Penthouse, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29330000/29325700/29325661/3cb2e585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Most Luxurious Penthouse

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Most-Luxurious-Penthouse.h29325661.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.6/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

£309

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Most-Luxurious-Penthouse.h29325661.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/689a1d7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/690d9e0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![AJ Residence 4 | Minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/33443704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free self-parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/68a15be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.6/10

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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Ganesh

£30

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/4b381a7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/90c3c85b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/12bf6def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/34bdb17b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.2/10

Wonderful

(998 reviews)

"Good Hotel"

![Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/my.svg)

MS ANITA

£75

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5416800/5416780/751f6bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5416800/5416780/a830a427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5416800/5416780/dddbff65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5416800/5416780/0eea26fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Klagan Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Klagan-Hotel.h5416780.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.4/10

Very good

(1,000 reviews)

"Great location, good value and friendly services"

![Hong Kong SAR China](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/hk.svg)

kwok tai

£43

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Klagan-Hotel.h5416780.Hotel-Information)

![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22777400/22777373/f0446fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22777400/22777373/874cf41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22777400/22777373/7453988d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22777400/22777373/ae663063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Seaview Capsule Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Seaview-Capsule-Hotel.h22777373.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.4/10

Very good

(27 reviews)

"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Benjamin

£16

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Seaview-Capsule-Hotel.h22777373.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/234ff7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/87c51523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/103bc72d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/6b2107e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ACJ Residence

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.6/10

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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/jp.svg)

Yuta

£32

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/w8637h5709x0y5-460182af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/a9b25440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/e7af323f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/e18afbca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Centre.h42662133.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.2/10

Wonderful

(225 reviews)

"Superb hotel with great location"

![Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/my.svg)

Mohd Haikal

£51

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Centre.h42662133.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22560000/22556600/22556515/e78d7fe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Mix Capsule Room  | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22560000/22556600/22556515/906689ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22560000/22556600/22556515/d4cd6a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22560000/22556600/22556515/39b0d9a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Space Cap Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Space-Cap-Hotel.h22556515.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.2/10

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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/kr.svg)

Ye-Seul

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Space-Cap-Hotel.h22556515.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2556x3y3-aee225a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/254daf94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Hill View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2559x3y0-66431223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3836h2556x4y3-e4119ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.2/10

Wonderful

(202 reviews)

"Overall experience is good, recommend. "

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

CHIN YAN

£99

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9651000/9650948/d15bde02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9651000/9650948/5420d21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9651000/9650948/598c4a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9651000/9650948/ea95051a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel DeLeeton

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-DeLeeton.h9650948.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.2/10

Very good

(89 reviews)

"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."

![Saudi Arabia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sa.svg)

Anonymous traveller

£21

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-DeLeeton.h9650948.Hotel-Information)

![Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/602c5b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Futuristic Junior Suite | Television](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/674af610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Industrial Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/b5fc6629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/39fcd77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-HotSpot-At-City-Centre-By-SSVC.h40225452.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.6/10

Excellent

(21 reviews)

"Great hotel. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Zachary

£27

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-HotSpot-At-City-Centre-By-SSVC.h40225452.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/b614a55a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/952f205f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/ab71f1bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/6a43cbec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.0/10

Wonderful

(60 reviews)

"good hotel, but price too high for this class"

![Hong Kong SAR China](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/hk.svg)

kwok tai

£57

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

![Family Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11643600/11643520/a86cc396.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11643600/11643520/6f0253e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11643600/11643520/5e857a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11643600/11643520/c59cd8f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Unic Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Unic-Hotel.h11643520.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

7.6/10

Good

(161 reviews)

"I really like their staff. Very friendly and good attitude in entertaining customer 😘"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Marylen

£42

includes taxes & fees

4 Apr - 5 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Unic-Hotel.h11643520.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930600/17930565/61758b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, City View | City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930600/17930565/857043c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930600/17930565/f91466b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17930600/17930565/32a748d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Borneo-Coastal-Residence-IMAGO-Mall.h17930565.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

9.4/10

Exceptional

(56 reviews)

"Reasonable price and convenient."

![Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/my.svg)

Ong

£36

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Borneo-Coastal-Residence-IMAGO-Mall.h17930565.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17262900/17262871/2f3ccacf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17262900/17262871/80db3734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17262900/17262871/6085a096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17262900/17262871/896fee22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel O Storytel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-OYO-218-Storytel.h17262871.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

7.6/10

Good

(35 reviews)

"Very friendly staff. Clean and efficient room. Very calm."

![France](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/fr.svg)

sylvain

£16

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-OYO-218-Storytel.h17262871.Hotel-Information)

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## Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

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| ![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) \| Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/d0955c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)CJ Residence    | 2.5 star property | 9.6Exceptional49 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
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| ![City Double Room (AC 9) \| Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/4cabdc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)AC Residence | 3.0 star property | 9.6Exceptional94 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/w3994h2667x3y0-acc13b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu                                | 5.0 star property | 9.0Wonderful1,001 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Signel Hostel                                                  | 2.0 star property | 9.8Exceptional20 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

![The Magellan Sutera Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523800/523743/a886f034_y.jpg)

### The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Magellan-Sutera-Resort.h523743.Hotel-Information)

![Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/76480eae_y.jpg)

### Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Kota-Kinabalu-Marriott-Hotel.h9849125.Hotel-Information)

![Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/w3994h2667x3y0-acc13b2b_y.jpg)

### Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"Friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Kota-Kinabalu.h1322074.Hotel-Information)

![Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2400/2388/33177a47_y.jpg)

### Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"Friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Shangri-La-Tanjung-Aru.h2388.Hotel-Information)

![The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72940000/72937100/72937055/6775c9f4_y.jpg)

### The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, central for airport, beach and sightseeing. Excellent restaurant within the hotel JoJo for lunch and evening meals. Minimarket 2 doors away "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Luma-Hotel.h72937055.Hotel-Information)

![The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25482/762e2baa_y.jpg)

### The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Palace-Hotel-Kota-Kinabalu.h25482.Hotel-Information)

![Sheraton Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121690000/121680900/121680843/bde9644e_y.jpg)

### 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. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Sheraton-Kota-Kinabalu.h121680843.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2556x3y3-aee225a8_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Overall experience is good, recommend. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

![Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/w8637h5709x0y5-460182af_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Why We were charged an extra $98 fir extra guest? We had ONE room for the two of us. Never before have we been charged almost $100 for ‘extra guest’"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Centre.h42662133.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other Kota Kinabalu Esplanade attractions

![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602/76eaeeb5-f016-492d-8b73-c0a46869eed7.jpg)

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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![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602/7e4c61ee-2318-4d29-ba2c-168cd8540499.jpg)

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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### Anjung Samudera

3.7/5 (395 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours. 

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### Warisan Square

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

3.9/5 (281 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Point. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Local Fruits Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your trip to Sinsuran Kompleks. Visit 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 stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

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### Plaza Wawasan

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Wawasan. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours. 

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## Frequently asked questions

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