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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels

Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | 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 Rp538.597
Rp623.771 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
CJ Residence
City Double Room (AC 9) | 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 Rp538.597
Rp623.771 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
AC Residence
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | 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, (606 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is Rp1.683.450
Rp1.860.212 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."
Singapore
Peta
The price is Rp1.473.018
Rp1.632.945 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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 Rp4.140.857
Rp6.914.769 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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 Rp315.635
Rp382.972 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Signel Hostel
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 Rp575.568
Rp663.699 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
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)
"Staff are very friendly and helpful."
Singapore
Ye
The price is Rp1.683.450
Rp1.860.212 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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 Rp691.753
Rp858.428 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
The Klagan Hotel
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 Rp272.832
Rp364.028 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Grand Double Room | 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 Rp662.606
Rp757.700 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 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 Rp904.854
Rp1.192.050 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
View from property

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
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, (203 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is Rp2.188.485
Rp2.405.650 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 Rp1.144.746
Rp1.278.412 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
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 Rp416.313
Rp491.704 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hotel DeLeeton
Minimalist King Suite | 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 Rp522.795
Rp606.715 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Family Suite | 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 Rp876.791
Rp989.020 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Unic Hotel
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 Rp766.178
Rp869.647 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
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 Rp270.951
Rp348.264 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel O Storytel
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
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
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City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
94 reviews
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
606 reviews
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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Interior
Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

8/10 Good
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
Bethany 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hotels near other Kota Kinabalu Esplanade attractions

Photo by Francis Redillas
Open Photo by Francis Redillas

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

3.8/5 (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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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.