A solid 4-star in the Api-Api Centre with an airport shuttle — a practical middle ground between airport proximity and city walkability.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked July 2026.
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To the airport (KKIA)
10 min7.5 km by road
Pool
Yes
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
YesConfirm times when booking
Walk to Jesselton Point
YesIsland boats leave from here
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Promenade Hotel sits in the Api-Api Centre, a few minutes' walk from the waterfront and Gaya Street, and runs an airport shuttle, which is rare among CBD hotels.
Does Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes. The hotel has a pool.
Facilities we could confirm
Airport shuttle
Walking distance to Gaya Street
Walking distance to Jesselton Point ferry terminal
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
How far is Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu from the airport?
About 10 minutes by car (7.5 km), depending on traffic. The hotel states an airport shuttle; confirm the schedule when you book.
Can I book Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.