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
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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
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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
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MUHAMMAD ISHAK couple my
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Rory couple au
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
M
Mags solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Oliver solo_traveller my
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Antonio family_with_children es
8
Buena localización
Pros:

Muy bien situado.
La ciudad es más grande de lo que parece y está cerca del front line
Espaciosa habitación
Desayuno correcto
Piscina con pocas hamacas y sin vista pero sirve para refrescarse

Cons:

Todo ok

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Fikri solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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MEGAT FAREMI SHAZAMI SUHAIMI couple my
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Norfaiza couple my
8
Good n comfortable
Cons:

Breakfast selection limited not like before

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Riad family_with_children dz
8
Comfortable rooms, friendly service and a handy location — a reliable choice in KK
Pros:

Very convenient location — about 10 minutes by Grab to the Jesselton Point jetty (ideal for the island trips), close to the Filipino Market, and only around 10 minutes from the airport. The room was comfortable and cleaned every day, and check-in was quick and smooth. The staff were helpful and friendly throughout. The pool was pleasant, and they kindly provided a baby cot on request for our 4-year-old. A solid, comfortable stay overall — we'd happily recommend it.

Cons:

The breakfast could have offered a bit more variety, especially on the sweet/pastry side — though to be fair this was fairly common in most places we stayed across Malaysia. There is also some plane noise as the airport is nearby, but honestly it didn't bother us.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel solo_traveller es
3
Mal servicio
Pros:

Su situación.

Cons:

Poca predisposición del personal a ayudar (algunas personas, no todas)
Habitaciones no adaptada al número de personas que éramos.
Ni siquiera limpiaron la habitación durante la estancia.
Check in extremadamente lento

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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San Fu family_with_children my
1
Very bad
Pros:

Service bad

Cons:

Service bad , expensive and bad breakfast

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The location is great & views from the front rooms beaitiful.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Raja Mohd Fadlik solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

the room is spacious

Cons:

the breakfast variety

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Nik Hisham couple my
9
Beautiful views, comfortable stay.
Pros:

Quiet. Convenient location. Clean. Friendly staff. Beautiful views of the bay.

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
新井 solo_traveller jp
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller au
8
Functional KK hotel
Pros:

The Promenade hotel is a very functional hotel in a good location. It is good value for money and a central base from which to explore the city. The rooms are very comfortable with great views.

Cons:

The swimming pool is very dated, impacted by the constant road noise. Access to it is also pretty ordinary down two sets of stairs. Only having one set of steps to access the main pool is surprising. Probably the worst designed pool I have ever swum in. Very few pool loungers.
The lack of any attractive bar is also a shame. The top floor is club members only. We ended up using the rooftop bar at the Marriott across the road instead.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bonita couple sa
10
Just ok
Pros:

The room is clean facilities if ok

Cons:

Breakfast selection is not so good

2026-08-06 via Nuitee