Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotels
8.4 (1462 reviews)
No. 4 Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre , Kota Kinabalu , MY

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Breakfast quality needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
There were issues reported with cleanliness, particularly with dirty tables during breakfast.
Service
8.98
Staff were friendly and helpful, though some improvements were noted.
Location
9.22
Great location with close proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were comfortable, though some complaints about bed types and amenities.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities were generally good, but there were minor issues with the pool and breakfast.
Value for Money
8.66
Perceived as a good value for the price considering the location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast had quality issues, although the food provided during other meals was praised.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall a positive experience, with notable mentions of service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:37

Property Description

Stunning Views
Overlooking the South China Sea, each room offers picturesque sights for a relaxing stay.

Dining Variety
Choose from 5 dining options, including Asian, Halal, and International cuisines, sure to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, gym, and on-site salon for all your relaxation and leisure needs.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu!

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BKI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1462 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.58
M
Michael • couple • au
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great room, excellent location and staff

Cons:

Gym could have been bigger and better equipped

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Qurratuaini • couple • bn
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • couple • au
8
Good location and very good value for money.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. The location is perfect. Staff very helpful and the did their best to accommodate needs and provide suitable room.

Cons:

Initial room which I booked had an outdated and uncomfortable bed. Staff did their best to provide the upgrade with no additional cost with minimal delays.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
Marco • couple • it
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Chenderawasih • solo_traveller • my
8
Pros:

strategic location

Cons:

the cleanliness of the room carpet and the non-functioning plug

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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ANNA • family_with_children • my
10
Pros:

the girls in receptionist was so not frenly. next time be more gentle and a good manners. but overall i love n like to stay here cos the doorbell guys n parking guys ws very humble n helpers n so nice person. clean n best bed. so comfy and clean.

Cons:

the girl in receptionist

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • couple • nl
9
Lekker hotel voor een paar dagen
Pros:

Prachtig uitzicht, lekker zwembad

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
F
Faeez • couple • my
7
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

The breakfast is the best here.

Cons:

The rooms are nice and comfortable, but the bathroom is another story. The bathroom is hotel standard, dark blue marble floor. It has a bathtub. We take shower in the bath tub and after closing the curtains properly, the water is still leaking to the floor. This feels like a renovation issue which has been overlooked by the management.
The light switches are 'touch' type, honestly this is more of a hassle rather than feeling luxury. You have to touch the switch a certain way to switch on the light.
The lights in the rooms are dim, and some lights are not working at all for the TV and night lights, The maintenance team should have checked the lights properly and make sure all are working.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
I
Ismail • couple • bn
9
I like this hotel
Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mohd Nor Faiz • couple • my
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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JIMMY • family_with_children • my
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Suleyman Jesper • solo_traveller • nl
5
Pros:

Nice staff

Cons:

Very noisy, poor finishing, bad value for money

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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NORAYNI • family_with_children • my
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
H
Hadi Mkz • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Hopefully the next stay will have android TV😊

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • au
7
Pros:

Good location, late check-out was a bonus, restaurants in and annexed to the hotel were good.

Cons:

Pool was pretty ordinary and roped so you couldn't swim more than a couple of strokes, no shaded area by the pool, no bar or food service at the pool, booked a double room but got assigned a twin room which they claimed they couldn't change when I asked for a double room as booked - they moved the twin beds together but not really what we wanted.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful location and luxurious stay
Pros:

Excellent location, lovely staff, fantastic food, amazing views. Apologies for the lower quality photos as I took them off off a video I took of my room - as it was such a huge room with a beautiful sea view.

Cons:

N.A.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ainhoa • couple • es
8
Ubicación inmejorable
Pros:

Ubicación excelente.

Cons:

Necesita una actualización, especialmente el baño. Al desayuno le faltan más opciones occidentales. Está pensado para el público oriental. Piscina muy pequeña con muy pocas tumbonas, solo 5.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
K
Keith • couple • au
7
Good location and staff
Pros:

Good location, clean and friendly helpful staff

Cons:

Adjoining rooms very noisy. Breakfast looks good but very limited "western" options. Eggs usually cold.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
R
Rory • couple • au
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee