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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

1. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Kunthea

NT$887

NT$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a desk, and a chandelier.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Heidi

NT$2,084

NT$2,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

3. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Imran

NT$1,349

NT$1,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

4. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zhen

NT$896

NT$1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A person sitting by a window with a view of trees, holding a glass and a tablet.

A sunset over the ocean with a distant island.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital screen, and a large chandelier.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Catherine

NT$1,575

NT$2,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Michaela

NT$2,606

NT$2,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Sri Ganesh

NT$2,940

NT$3,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

8. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ganesh

NT$1,087

NT$1,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

9. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Imran

NT$596

NT$723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

10. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ong

NT$1,649

NT$1,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Savannah

NT$3,020

NT$3,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

12. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

John

NT$1,356

NT$1,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

13. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Kevin

NT$1,966

NT$2,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

14. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Plaza Wawasan

MASAKO

NT$1,106

NT$1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

15. Oceania Hotel

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

SYED NASIRIN

NT$1,466

NT$1,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hallway with a wall covered in large, bold text, likely representing various destinations or locations.

A building with a large red sign reading "Hotspot."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zachary

NT$987

NT$1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

17. Space Cap Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ye-Seul

NT$377

NT$445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy street and other buildings.

A hotel entrance with a checkered floor, a sign reading 'Howard Johnson BY WYNDHAM,' and a marble pillar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A modern restaurant with a central island counter, wooden paneling, and a view of greenery outside.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Joshua

NT$872

NT$942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Three people leaning out of a window with a modern interior design, including a control panel and blue lighting.

A sign for Seaview Capsule Hotel on the 3rd floor with a contact number.

A modern, well-lit room with a circular mirror, control panel, and headphones on the wall.

Two people sitting at a table with a striped wall in the background.

19. Seaview Capsule Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Benjamin

NT$508

NT$679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a signboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

20. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ooi

NT$1,854

NT$2,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza Wawasan

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 253 reviews	View

Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"VERY NICE"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Shops nearby "

Other attractions near Plaza Wawasan

A coastal cityscape with a sunset over the sea, featuring dense urban buildings and a clear sky.

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A sunset with a dramatic sky and silhouettes of trees.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

7.6/10 (15 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.

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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A table with various dishes including shrimp, soup, and a lobster.

Kompleks Asia City

7.4/10 (41 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kompleks Asia City. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.

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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centre Point. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza Wawasan?

Plaza Wawasan is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 347 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Plaza Wawasan?

Adjacent to Plaza Wawasan, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Plaza Wawasan?

Expedia has 347 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza Wawasan.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza Wawasan, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Plaza Wawasan.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza Wawasan?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Plaza Wawasan, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Plaza Wawasan?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, or Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center.

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Our top choices for Plaza Wawasan hotels

1. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

3. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

9. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

10. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. The Klagan Hotel

13. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

14. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

15. Oceania Hotel

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

17. Space Cap Hotel

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

19. Seaview Capsule Hotel

20. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel 7 Suria

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Plaza Wawasan

Imago Shopping Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kompleks Asia City

All Saint's Cathedral

Anjung Samudera

Centre Point

Warisan Square

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