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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast)
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Centre Point
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor with Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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 24-hour 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 4-property class Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel include Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大茄来海鲜餐厅 Welcome Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Borenos Fried Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge, Hilton Kota Kinabalu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Signalhill Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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 24-hour 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 by IHG. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star 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 by IHG offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch 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.

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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 self 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

  • 24-hour 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch 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: 3:00 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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 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
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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 by IHG?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG on 29 June 2026 start from AU$101, 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 by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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 by IHG?

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

What makes Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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 by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

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

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

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 by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohd Haikal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Yuet Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FUNG KEM HUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why We were charged an extra $98 fir extra guest? We had ONE room for the two of us. Never before have we been charged almost $100 for ‘extra guest’
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Soann

Hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, will be staying here next time I’m in KK.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the airport. Comfy room, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUN MING JOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerrad De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms. Great location. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magdalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very nice and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to zzzz, good hospitality's and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dhanieya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed their buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and beautiful hotel w best breakfast ever! Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located, clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have a good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surroundings area near location (not hotel) on the kerb has lots of rubbish which really need addressing but overall at the hotel premises all good n clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025