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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
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 (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single 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 Single Beds
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About the area

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 (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 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 property
  • Outdoor furniture, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
  • 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.
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

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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 954 reviews
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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 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

  • 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: 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 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.

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

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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

As of 26 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG on 6 Jul, 2025 start from S$126.52, 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 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?

Checkout 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 189 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Nice, quiet and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Nice hotel for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

There was a noisy overcrowded Ramadan buffet dinner going on. No ordinary food available before 9pm. Poor poor service in their coffee-bar later evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

Enjoyed their buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

friendly staffs,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

If the breakfast can starts from 6 instead of 6:30, much more convenient for the early flight customers .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice place to zzzz, good hospitality's and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

(1) Breakfast spread should offer more healthier options instead of oil-rich, sugar-rich and salt-rich food. (2) Housekeeping service. The housekeeping team needs to be more careful. They left their access card slotted in the holder of my room & friends' room after cleaning. (3) Laundry service. On my second last day, I wanted to settle the bill for my 3 laundries. Unfortunately, the hotel staff could only locate 1 paper trail. It took them a while to trace the paper trail from their 3rd party laundry team. The hotel staff who 1st attended to me looked obviously flustered & unhappy. Not a reflection of being professional. At least the staff who took over was professional & apologetic. Apparently, the laundry team was supposed to tag the customer copy to each "cleaned" laundry bag but failed to do so. The customer copies for the 15 & 18 Jun were not found. Very poor coordination. (4) Grab breakfast. Hotel staff needs to pay attention to details & listen more. We instructed to have breakfast prepared for 4 pax the night before our early morning departure. The next day, breakfast was only packed for 3 pax. Apart from the above, the room was very comfortable & quiet. Efficiency, customer service & professional etiquette must be further enhanced to live up to a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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