Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

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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Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

2.5 out of 5
Price was ￥143,500, price is now ￥100,680 per person
￥100,680
per person
Nov 25 - Dec 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
アフルランへの交通便が少ない。

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Price was ￥183,838, price is now ￥120,088 per person
￥120,088
per person
Nov 25 - Dec 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

3 out of 5
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Price was ￥160,692, price is now ￥107,218 per person
￥107,218
per person
Nov 25 - Dec 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Great location. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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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 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,042 per adult
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Water activities

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Tunku Abdul Rahman: Sapi & Manukan Snorkeling with Lunch

Tunku Abdul Rahman: Sapi & Manukan Snorkeling with Lunch

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 84 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,607 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,966 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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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 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,042 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Price is ￥5,710 per adult
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Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.0/10 (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 romantic area.
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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
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Warisan Hotel

Warisan Hotel

2 out of 5
WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
Warisan Hotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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