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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers can immerse themselves in the city's vibrant energy during the day, then relax at the outdoor entertainment area or enjoy drinks at the bar.

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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre offers a convenient urban retreat with a breakfast buffet, in-room WiFi, outdoor entertainment area, bar, express check-in, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Breakfast) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is near the airport and near the beach. Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like rock climbing, ecotours, and skydiving nearby. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
Map
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall
    Imago Shopping Mall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Centre Point
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • 大茄来海鲜餐厅 Welcome Seafood Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Borenos Fried Chicken
    6 min walk
  • Fook Yuen 富源
    7 min walk
  • Signalhill Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Happy Muslim Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Upscale hotel near Centre Point
Located close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Imago Shopping Mall, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 self 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TEK FOH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was facing the city. Room was very surprisingly nice! Bed was very comfortable and nice sheets. There is plenty of shelf space to put things. It is a short walking distance to shops and restaurants. I really enjoyed my stay at the Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohd Haikal

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Superb hotel with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FUNG KEM HUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the airport. Comfy room, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUN MING JOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn Deborah

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Clean, comfortable rooms. Great location. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHINO

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The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and buffet breakfast provided. Staff are very pleasant & helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and beautiful hotel w best breakfast ever! Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located, clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have a good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

YASUMITSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The position is good, breakfast lots of choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

taeheon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staffs,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Abiden Khairiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a short stay...it is comfortable and near to airport and mall. Breakfast spread is good and rooms are comfy! Highly recommended. Staff also very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yuxu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant trip. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and well furnished for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast included. Service at all levels were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late into Kota Kinabalu and check in was very quick and easy. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023