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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.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

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.

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Kunthea

NT$878

NT$1,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zhen

NT$878

NT$1,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Heidi

NT$1,869

NT$2,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Imran

NT$1,328

NT$1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Genya

NT$1,540

NT$2,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

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$2,564

NT$2,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Sri Ganesh

NT$2,892

NT$3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

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

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ganesh

NT$1,069

NT$1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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$586

NT$711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

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

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$1,622

NT$1,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

11. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Kevin

NT$2,107

NT$2,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

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

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

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

12. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Plaza Wawasan

John

NT$1,550

NT$1,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

13. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Plaza Wawasan

Savannah

NT$3,197

NT$3,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

14. Oceania Hotel

0.5 km from Plaza Wawasan

Jane

NT$1,442

NT$1,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Zachary

NT$971

NT$1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

16. Space Cap Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ye-Seul

NT$371

NT$438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Joshua

NT$1,055

NT$1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.9 km from Plaza Wawasan

Ooi

NT$1,824

NT$2,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Plaza Wawasan

Shih Chung

NT$2,799

NT$3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table, engaged in writing or studying.

A room with a large window overlooking a sunset, a wooden table, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a control panel, and a digital display on the wall.

20. Seaview Capsule Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Plaza Wawasan

Benjamin

NT$504

NT$673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza Wawasan

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 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
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 252 reviews	View

Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

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."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

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"

Other attractions near Plaza Wawasan

A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.

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

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

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

4. A 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. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

12. The Klagan Hotel

13. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

14. Oceania Hotel

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

16. Space Cap Hotel

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Seaview Capsule Hotel

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Top Plaza Wawasan Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel 7 Suria

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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