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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bertoldpm
    Spain Spain
    A good basecamp to.discover KK. Had a pretty early check out and they prepared me a breakfast to go.
  • Irene_shin_37
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Clean and very comfortable. I like their breakfast buffet . Nice hotel. Will come back next time.
  • Kamisah
    Singapore Singapore
    Breakfast is good (value for money). Good location & friendly staff. A midnight staff (A lady) who assisted us at 0330hrs to see a Doctor. Thank you so much.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • Mandarin
    • English
    • Malay

    House rules

    Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 8. 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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, an IHG Hotel 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 50 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.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Twin

    • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.