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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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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

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

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Popular LocationKota Kinabalu Central Market17 min walk
  • Popular LocationJesselton Point Ferry Terminal3 min drive
  • Popular LocationImago Shopping Mall4 min drive
  • AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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 is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu, and is near the airport and near the beach. Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like skydiving, cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 14 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 near Centre Point
Located close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Imago Shopping Mall, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel on 14 May 2024 start from €60.77, 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 102 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

Conrad

Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sng Kok Hoe Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gd location, clean, well maintained, everything working well, gd decent breakfast, near to food & shopping areas. Crossing the 2 roads to the food & shopping area quite a challenge. Good if hv more movie channels. Definitely will stay here again & recommend others. Keep it the gd work. Thks for pleasant comfortable 3 night’s stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
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

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