Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 0.6 mi from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), a 12-minute walk from Karamunsing Capital and 1.1 mi from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodations 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 Center the rooms are fitted with a seating area. The accommodations offers a continental or buffet breakfast. A business center and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center. Oceanus Waterfront Mall is 1.1 mi from the hotel, while Imago Shopping Mall is 1.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.7 mi from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu C.

Couples in particular 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 (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Breakfast was great and cleanliness was up to standard
  • Y
    Yee
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I stayed here before and like the coziness very much. Cleaniness and brightness is quite important for me, and Holiday Inn Express ensured these.
  • Ivan
    United States of America United States of America
    Great and very clean budget option in the city center. Easy to reach from the airport. We stayed overnight. There are many Chinese seafood restaurants and other options across the road.

Hotel area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    • 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproof
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Visual aids (tactile signs)
    • Visual aids (Braille)
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Fitness center
    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 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about £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 & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    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 fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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

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

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • Asian
      • American
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

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

      • Fitness center
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness