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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Centre Point

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

Explore the area

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No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast)

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor with Free Breakfast)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG places you in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, within just a 15-minute stroll of Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel include Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Borenos Fried Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge, Hilton Kota Kinabalu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 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 centre and a meeting room are available. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in 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 centre (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
  • Lift
  • 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Hilton Kota Kinabalu

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 968 reviews
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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: 3:00 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

  • 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.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG on 17 Oct 2025 start from NZ$113.02, 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.

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

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (6.7 km).

What makes Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.

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

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 206 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus, Raudondvaris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bingxing

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

6/10 Okay

LUAN WAH

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
(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 Excellent

JUN MING JOEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jieun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Staffs were very kind. Will use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Emily Liyu

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

Happy Guest

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

AMY

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

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good overall breakfast is not a lot of options same everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weng Yun Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location just a bit far to walk to the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zengyue

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

WEIYING

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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