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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Centre Point

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 222
AED 286 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Upscale hotel near Centre Point
Located close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Imago Shopping Mall, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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 smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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The price is AED 288
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches 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: 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 available
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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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

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

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
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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 by IHG?

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

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG 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).

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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 186 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice hotel, will be staying here next time I’m in KK.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

It was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice, quiet and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

First impression was this holiday inn was a a little sterile . However is exactly what was needed after a day visiting the mari mati cultural center and the cultural museum! Clean basic very modern and comfortable. The staff at the desk and the restaurant went out of their way to help make a productive and pleasant visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good location just a bit far to walk to the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good overall breakfast is not a lot of options same everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The fisrt day there was some noise, but the following went back to normal. Great hotel, breakfast was aswsom.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Only thing missing is a swimming pool
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Thank you we liked everything especially the friendliness of your Staff and being very helpful in any way The cleanliness of the Hotel and of course the Breakfast was magnificent Warm Regards Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Enjoyed their buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Clean and service was great. Did not like the shower/toilet set up especially when sharing a twin bed with someone else. Otherwise the place is ex Ellen’s if you plan to eat at Welcome Seafood Restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Property very nice and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, room was clean and comfortable. Friendly staffs.Price was reasonable and free breakfast. This my 5th time stay in this hotel. Will be back again for my next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

It was a very clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY HOTEL TO COME BACK .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Excellent location and buffet breakfast provided. Staff are very pleasant & helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

friendly staffs,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice, clean and beautiful hotel w best breakfast ever! Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024