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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Centre Point

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Restaurant
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Popular LocationCentre Point12 min walk
  • Popular LocationJesselton Point Ferry Terminal3 min drive
  • Popular LocationImago Shopping Mall4 min drive
  • AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.1/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel places you in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, within just a 15-minute stroll of Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel include Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 12 min walk
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 16 min walk
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 17 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • 大茄来海鲜餐厅 Welcome Seafood Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Fook Yuen 富源 - 7 min walk
  • Happy Muslim Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Executive Lounge, Hilton Kota Kinabalu - 6 min walk
  • The Chubs Grill - 6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Centre Point
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel on 17 June 2024 start from AU$101.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (6.7 km).

What makes Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors give a thumbs up to the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 106 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOKE TEOW

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our first time staying in Holiday Inn Express, very nice and most of the hotel staff are very friendly/helpful esp. front desk staff….keep up the good work. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RENJIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地理位置优越，离海鲜市场很近，服务符合预期，员工都很友善，乐于助人。唯一一个缺点是酒店的窗户是封闭式的，淋浴室的潮气比较重。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrad De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good short stay at the hotel. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Renae

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

SEOW CHOW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuxu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant trip. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and well furnished for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not near much. Good dining choice in the fish market across the street. Hotel bar/dining not very good. Over price wine. 1/2 glass wine was same price as my meal. Lamb very tough.they Don’t take cash.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and buffet breakfast provided. Staff are very pleasant & helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023