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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Centre Point

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Centre Point
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • 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)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Central Kota Kinabalu getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll find Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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

4-star hotel near Centre Point
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 center and a meeting room are available. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a 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 center (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
  • Elevator
  • 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is 5.1 mi (14-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG on Jun 26, 2025 start from $69.12, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.

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

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is 0.7 mi away from Pusat Bandar.

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 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Zengyue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Leticia, Kamiah

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEIYING

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malaysia trip

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

4/10 Poor

Hon thang

Don’t like
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sing Choy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Choui yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard BK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

MOHAMED

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohd shariff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sidney kwok hong

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Henn Kiew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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 Excellent

Wong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Lai Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located at the fringe of the city, the Holiday Inn Express is a very quiet hotel. The hotel and the rooms were clean, the queen-sized bed plus the pillows were very comfortable and provided restful sleep. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was the same typical Malaysian food everyday. Could have been better if there was variation especially for me who stayed there for 6 days. Nearby, there were a few seafood restaurants. Transport to the nearby city centre and shopping outlets is easily available by Grab.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheerful, efficient and helpful staff. The housekeeping staff kept the room clean and provided fresh sheets every day. Coffee bar was replenished every day. The front office staff were cheerful, friendly and knowledgeable. Check-in and check-out accomplished within 5 minutes. Breakfast spread was sufficiently comprehensive. Just need to replenish finished items promptly during peak period. Good spread of bread, pastries and kuih kuih. The hotel could do with 24-hour room service for late arriving guests. It was a very pleasant 4-day stay at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lai Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONA

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

8/10 Good

KIM JOO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY HOTEL TO COME BACK .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedict Mount Kwun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Expression

Assigned a room facing the hill and the window was covered up. Terrible thing to do where guest can draw the day and night curtains accordingly. The breakfast food and service were a mad house. Food qualify was poor and soiled dishes were all over the tables. Location is poor with no supporting commercial building or amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena Xin Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The laundry service is very convenient for use especially for people who just finish hiking mount KK and will still be staying at Sabah for few more days, definitely don't want to keep those dirty clothing around for few days. Can have more units of the washer and dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024