Overview
With 447 rooms, Promenade Hotel is one of the largest properties in the CBD, and its waterfront location at Api-Api Centre has made it a long-running favourite for repeat visitors.
Rooms
447 rooms and suites with sea or city views, minibar, Astro HD TV, and in-room dining.
Does Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes — outdoor pool, unavailable seasonally for maintenance in some years.
Dining
Promenade Cafe (buffet, overlooks the pool) and Dynasty Restaurant (Chinese Szechuan). Buffet breakfast is not included by default — RM46/adult, RM23/child if added.
What guests consistently say
The breakfast buffet comes up repeatedly and favourably — guests describe it as generous, with an ocean view from the dining area. Location is the other recurring theme: walking distance to the fresh produce market, night market, and handicraft market gets mentioned often. On the less positive side, a few reviews mention slower housekeeping response and inconsistency in whether basement parking charges are clearly communicated at check-in.
Who this hotel suits
Good fit if breakfast quality and a genuinely central waterfront position matter to you more than a rock-bottom headline rate — add breakfast to your booking rather than paying a la carte.
Skip if you're on a tight budget and want the advertised room rate to be your full cost — the a la carte breakfast and parking here add up.
Amenities checklist
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast not included by default
- Airport shuttle (paid)
- No free parking
- Free Wi-Fi (standard across all properties)
Paid airport shuttle available on request. No free on-site parking (basement parking, ask at check-in to avoid surprise charges). First business-class hotel of its kind in East Malaysia, built 2014.
Location & getting around
| Landmark | Distance / time |
|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) | 8 km · 10 min |
| Oceanus Waterfront Mall | 5 min walk |
Frequently asked
How far is Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu Airport?
About 8 km · 10 min by car, depending on traffic.
Does Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes — outdoor pool, unavailable seasonally for maintenance in some years.
What dining options are at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu?
Promenade Cafe (buffet, overlooks the pool) and Dynasty Restaurant (Chinese Szechuan). Buffet breakfast is not included by default — RM46/adult, RM23/child if added.
Does Promenade Hotel include breakfast?
Not by default. Breakfast costs RM46 for adults and RM23 for children unless you book a rate that includes it.
Is there free parking at Promenade Hotel?
No, on-site parking is in the basement and is not free — confirm the rate at check-in.