Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotels
8.4 (1449 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 1449 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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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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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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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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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
B
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
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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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Alhikmah solo_traveller my
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Seri family_with_children my
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Syed Imran solo_traveller my
10
Pros:

I love this hotel. I feel so comfortable and easy to find the food. The staff is so friendly and very polite. I will come again

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Fadzilah family_with_children my
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
A
Abdul Hakim solo_traveller my
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
A
ALVARO family_with_children es
8
Alojamiento cómodo para visitar las islas de Kota Kinabalu
Pros:

Limpieza de la habitación y comodidad de las camas. Ducha con buena presión y piscina correcta

Cons:

El desayuno es completo pero mas orientado a publico asiático. Quizás alguna opción mas occidental puede mejorarlo

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Rob7026 solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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hafiza couple my
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Hock Seong solo_traveller my
1
I will not be going back and will share the bad experience with my friends and family.
Pros:

Locations

Cons:

Breakfast is bad, room condition is bad, parking charges is bad, concierge service is bad, renovation (drilling the wall) is happening when i was resting in the room.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Amandine Marie Joy couple my
10
We had a very nice stay
Pros:

Nice and clean room
Very good breakfast
Very friendly staff

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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luca family_with_children it
8
Consigliato
Pros:

Colazione ottima e abbondante

Cons:

Niente

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ahmad solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

It's strategic location.

Cons:

The club is not available at the time.. quite disappointed as I look forward for the evening cocktails.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Amandine Marie Joy couple my
9
Pros:

Rooms were clean, good breakfast, great location.
Fanny at the reception was very helpful to book a excursions which was much appreciated

Cons:

The restaurant in the evening could be better in terms of quality of food

2026-07-07 via Nuitee