Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
- City view
- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yuliya
United States
“Sherman at the reception made my stay perfect. He is phenomenal. He was the person that checked me in, addressed all my questions during my stay and was there on check out. Seek him out if you ever need a reliable person with reliable updated info...” - Susan
United States
“The location was very good - close enough to the airport. But I was disappointed that there was nothing but muffins for a take-away breakfast when I had to leave to catch my flight before the regular breakfast was available.” - Ennamarbelle
Malaysia
“Breakfast was excellent but I hope there were lot of fruit choices..” - Mohammad
Malaysia
“Breakfast was great and cleanliness was up to standard” - Yee
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
“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.” - Blackiris64
Jordan
“The location. Rooms are clean and bed very comfy breakfast was also good.” - Divina
Belgium
“Everything we expected & more! Staff were nice & helpful.” - Angieyk
Malaysia
“Great service, great room, laundry has auto detergent applied, can deposit luggage for mount kinabalu hikers, and for hikers leaving at 6am, breakfast can be grabbed to go from 5am which is perfect.” - Haji
Brunei
“I like the breakfast especially the croissant, the best in town!!!”
Hotel area info
House rules
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
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.



The fine print
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 by IHG 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 100 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.