About this property

Centrally situated in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout. Free parking is provided and the nearest shopping centre is located across the property. Every room features modern decor, air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV with Chinese channels. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms come with city or sea view. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Peniel Delicacy, which also opens for all-day dining and offers Malaysian cuisine. More dining options are reachable within a few minutes' walk from the property. Staff at the 24/7 reception are fluent in Chinese, English and Malay. Laundry service can be requested at an additional charge, while luggage storage is available for free. Other facilities include meeting facilities and a business centre. Filipino Market and Warisan Square are 1 km from Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 8.4 km drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ieyta
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Hotel is nearby to food area and walking distance to other tourist spot
  • Chee
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Room was decent, clean and comfortable, toiletries provided. Blackout curtains are great for those who need to catch some sleep beyond sunrise hours. I like the location too, as it is not too far from a few places we planned to visit. Pharmacy,...
  • Abdullah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very helpful staff. Quite clean hotel. Just behind hilton. Location wise its very convenient.
  • Vivien
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Great location with food, convenience stores and laundromats nearby. There is also a hot/cold water dispenser on every floor.
  • Moira
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff was helpful. The location was good (one of the main reasons I chose this hotel). The hotel was reasonably priced. The hotel was modern and clean and the rooms were decent size and so were the bathrooms. Basic amenities were...
  • Liyana
    Malaysia Malaysia
    In the town n near Hilton but with a fraction of Hilton price
  • Mohammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The parking, the room was clean, spacious and everything is new.
  • Mohammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Perfectl stay! Love it ,its was very clean. Check in was smooth.bed was very comfortable.
  • Muhammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Clean room, good ambiance, nice location & decent breakfast.
  • Ellaine
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Location was superbly convenient. Walking distance to convenience stores, seafood restaurants, cafes. Premise has a cafe with good coffee & breakfast deals, Helpful staffs, clean nicely simple designed room.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • One Roof Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Korean • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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