Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Great location, decent stay at Promenade Hotel
Stayed at Promenade Hotel and overall, it was a pretty good experience—especially for the location.

It’s close to the popular seafood spots and just next to Bataras if you’re keen to shop for local supermarket items. We also walked to Imago Mall in about 15–20 minutes. Was told it’s also near Centrepoint, though we didn’t walk there ourselves.

Surprisingly good souvenir shop at the lobby
Don’t miss the souvenir shop in the hotel lobby—it’s quite affordable, even cheaper than what you find at tourist spots. Worth checking it out first before shopping elsewhere.

Breakfast and Rooms
Breakfast was decent with some variation daily.

We booked both the Superior Room and Junior Suite.
• Superior Room: Faced old buildings and the sunrise. It fits 3 pax but felt a bit tight.
• Junior Suite: Faced the sea and had a nice sunset view. We requested the third bed to be placed here instead, and it was nicely arranged.

Rooms came well-equipped with essentials like toothbrushes, shampoo, and soap.

Facilities & Tech
Unfortunately, the swimming pool and gym were closed during our visit.

TV had basic digital channels (DTV) but no Chromecast or smart features—an upgrade here would definitely help modernize the stay.

Overall
Comfortable and convenient, though the hotel ambience is a bit dated. Still, for what you get, it’s a solid stay.

Location is just opposite Marriot but much cheaper.
Had food poisoning at some hawker place and went back to hotel and the staff immediately arranged for me to be sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital A&E
Grateful for the care shown.
Too bad I was in pain and couldn't recognize who sent me to the hospital.

The location is good and easy to get transportation. Breakfast is good with a lot of varieties

I had a pleasant stay at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu. The location is excellent — within walking distance to the waterfront, night market, and shopping malls. The room was spacious and clean, with a comfortable bed and a nice view of the city. Breakfast had a good variety, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. It’s a great choice for both business and leisure travelers. I would definitely stay here again.

Got a free room upgrade … room are clean & new.. been staying for 2 continuous weeks .

Celebrate my birthday at this hotel with my small family and im happy for this birthday moment.

Excellent stay! Spacious and clean room with breathtaking sea view. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of variety. Friendly staff and great service made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!

The location of the hotel is good. Between two big shopping mall. Love the sunset and sea view. Thanks!

Pleasant stay. Nice breakfast. Good location and near to town. Only down side is the water disruption on the first day. But the hotel provided bottles of mineral water.