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Lobby
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel. "
The price is Rp1.049.554
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Friendly and knowledgeable staff."
The price is Rp2.163.435
per night
20 May - 21 May
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises. "
The price is Rp1.897.283
per night
21 May - 22 May
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is Rp792.244
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"clogged sink in my room at the Kinabalu View wing"
The price is Rp2.767.710
per night
22 May - 23 May
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (865)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special "
The price is Rp1.157.895
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Kota Kinabalu to book here. Best location for sunset"
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing room, Loved the roof top bar, and the view was amazing."
The price is Rp1.320.406
per night
17 May - 18 May
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436)
"Had a lovely stay, would like to have seen more food options and later bar food service. Activities team were great, reception and waiting staff were not very friendly, expected a higher level of service. "
The price is Rp3.760.326
per night
20 May - 21 May
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (868)
"Walkable."
The price is Rp944.285
per night
28 May - 29 May
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."
The price is Rp1.594.669
per night
24 May - 25 May
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Very convenient location in town. Place was clean and comfortable. A bit weird, since it is on the 7th floor of the Sabah Mall, but separate lifts (one lift for rooms, another for mall) eased my mind. Just a short walk away from the seafood heaven of KK, and there was a day market around the corner on Sunday. Breakfast was plentiful, in terms of choices and food. "
The price is Rp382.210
per night
27 May - 28 May
Hotel 7 Suria
Aerial view
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice."
The price is Rp3.786.938
per night
20 May - 21 May
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great buffet! "
The price is Rp1.193.200
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great. "
The price is Rp2.914.369
per night
23 May - 24 May
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (437)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is Rp3.454.227
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Gayana Marine Resort
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"The buffet was okay. There is access to the pool at the Magellan Sutera as well. The staff is polite, but less attentive than what you'd expect from a five-star hotel. I wish the entertainment i.e. bowling, billiards etc. is on site. Instead, all entertainment including the jacuzzi are on the Marina Club, which is quite a walk you'd feel lazy to go to on a hot day. The water at the beach has trash. "
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (446)
"The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained."
The price is Rp884.657
per night
15 May - 16 May
The Jesselton Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"The location of the hotel is great, waterfront, close to Gaya Street Night Market and the Filipino Market, with a local mall across the street. No shortage of food options. If you’re going on excursions out of town, there’s easy pick up from this hotel. The buffet breakfast at the in-house restaurant is decent. My only issues, which have nothing to do with the hotel itself are: the men on every corner offering flyers for massages. It’s very annoying as it’s constant and second, the smell of...
The price is Rp462.624
per night
21 May - 22 May
The Klagan Hotel
Standard Queen | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (262)
"Nice staff easy and near from fishes stores. "
The price is Rp414.979
per night
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Capital
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Kota Kinabalu Esplanade hotels information

Number of reviews
11,410
Accommodation
518 hotels
Lowest Price
Rp382.210
Highest Price
Rp3.786.938

Destinations near Kota Kinabalu

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Oceanus Waterfront Mall

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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Oceanus Waterfront Mall

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 307 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade?

Expedia has 307 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?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Signal Hill Observatory Platform. Sedco Square, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. At Sapi Island, Mamutik Island and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, you can surround yourself with nature.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel Reviews
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"Great buffet! "
A verified traveller stayed at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Posted 12 days ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu