Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), a 12-minute walk from Karamunsing Capital and 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a garden view. At Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre the rooms are fitted with a seating area.
The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
A business centre and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre.
Oceanus Waterfront Mall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Imago Shopping Mall is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu C.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go
Rooms with:
Garden view
Landmark view
City view
Free parking available at the hotel
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alex
Malaysia
“Excellent location in the city centre with convenient public transport options. Parking space is always available. Walking distance to most F&B and malls. Room is mega spacious and comfortable, very creative modular bathroom design. Exceptional...”
I
Iain
United Kingdom
“Very modern.
Very clean
Large comfortable bedrooms with nice beds & linens
Nice modern bathroom
Small but smart gym
Excellent buffet breakfast
Friendly, helpful staff.
Would definitely stay again.”
I
Iain
United Kingdom
“We have stayed here before and this is our "go to" in KK. Short walk to city centre and waterfront .
Lovely bedrooms - very modern, large and in top condition. Very comfortable beds,
Very clean, nice linens
Excellent breakfast
Friendly...”
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Petr
Czech Republic
“We were leaving early, at 4am, and a simple but delicious breakfast buffet was prepared.”
Kirsty
Hong Kong
“Great location, large and clean rooms. Very comfortable bed”
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Surizan
Malaysia
“Clean and the staff were friendly. Close to the airport”
Sin
Singapore
“Egg station to serve fresh fried and scrambled eggs will be excellent.”
Ell
Australia
“The Holiday Inn is always a safe bet when booking in cities you don't know much about as you know you'll get a comfortable room with a clean bathroom, working wifi & a decent breakfast. Only stayed one night, we did request a double bed instead of...”
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Rozana
Malaysia
“Great staff, clean hotel/room, good breakfast n good location. I just love this hotel. Will definitely choose this hotel on our next trip to KK.”
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Poh
Malaysia
“1. The property is strategically in KK City Centre.
2. Lots of restaurants, fast food outlets, convenience stores located in the vicinity.
3. Property & room are very clean and well maintained.
4. Good breakfast spread.
5. Definitely value for...”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Malaysia“Excellent location in the city centre with convenient public transport options. Parking space is always available. Walking distance to most F&B and malls. Room is mega spacious and comfortable, very creative modular bathroom design. Exceptional...”
United Kingdom“Very modern. Very clean Large comfortable bedrooms with nice beds & linens Nice modern bathroom Small but smart gym Excellent buffet breakfast Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.”
Czech Republic“We were leaving early, at 4am, and a simple but delicious breakfast buffet was prepared.”
Kirsty
Hong Kong“Great location, large and clean rooms. Very comfortable bed”
Sin
Singapore“Egg station to serve fresh fried and scrambled eggs will be excellent.”
Ell
Australia“The Holiday Inn is always a safe bet when booking in cities you don't know much about as you know you'll get a comfortable room with a clean bathroom, working wifi & a decent breakfast. Only stayed one night, we did request a double bed instead of...”
