Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Tours and Activities

A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
A bustling fish market with vendors and customers.
A fishing boat named K.K. Kinabalu sailing on the water during sunset.
A red and white boat with the number 2008 on its side, floating on calm water.
A calm sea with a boat anchored near the shore, a distant island, and a cloudy sky.

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Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

4 out of 5
Karambunai
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Price was NZ$1,274, price is now NZ$724 per person
NZ$724
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20 Aug - 27 Aug
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
8/10 Very good! (354 reviews)
The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2024

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Price was NZ$1,454, price is now NZ$782 per person
NZ$782
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20 Aug - 27 Aug
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

2 out of 5
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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NZ$987
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20 Aug - 27 Aug
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
I think the cleanliness can be improved especially the carpets need cleaning. Besides that, air conditioners in both rooms need servicing as they were emitting unpleasant odor when running.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Tours & day trips

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Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Kota Kinabalu: Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkelling with Lunch

Kota Kinabalu: Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkelling with Lunch

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$111 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kinabalu National Park Tour

Kinabalu National Park Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$239 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Kota Kinabalu: 4-Day Sabah Nature, Culture & Island Tour

Kota Kinabalu: 4-Day Sabah Nature, Culture & Island Tour

Activity duration is 4 days
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,127 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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RAID Open Water 20 Diver Course 3-Days | Kota Kinabalu

RAID Open Water 20 Diver Course 3-Days | Kota Kinabalu

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$718 per adult
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Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.0/5 (87 reviews)
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.
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Top Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Warisan Hotel

Warisan Hotel

2 out of 5
WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
Warisan Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tangki Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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