Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Hotels
8.1 (1045 reviews)
No. 1 Jalan Singgah Mata 1, Asia City, , Kota Kinabalu , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room size can be small
Lack of certain amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
The hotel is clean and well maintained, with good housekeeping.
Service
8.46
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Location
8.5
Great location with easy access to shops and transportation.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms are generally comfortable but some are small.
Amenities
7.48
Missing some amenities like kettles in rooms.
Value for Money
8.44
Good value for money with decent pricing for the area.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Basic offerings available; some expectation for in-room amenities.
Overall Experience
7.96
A pleasant stay overall, suitable for travelers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:35

Property Description

Convenient Location in the City's Commercial District
Situated in the heart of the city, perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Modern Rooms with Stunning Views
Enjoy contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and some rooms offering breathtaking city or sea views.

Delicious Dining Options and 24/7 Reception
Indulge in a buffet breakfast at Peniel Delicacy, or explore nearby dining choices. Benefit from round-the-clock multilingual reception staff for your convenience.

To book your stay at Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu and experience all these amenities firsthand, reserve your room now!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BKI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1045 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Ivan couple my
3
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Wan imran extended_group my
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Jacques couple nl
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Prabu solo_traveller my
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Decent room for a single traveler.

Cons:

Although the hotel is within the city center, there aren't a lot of eateries nearby.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
9
948lius Friends getaway
10
Good
Pros:

jeremys good at service. He help us to check in early. Will recommend the hotel to my friends at my home. Thank you for the service

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor
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Mark-Danney couple nl
8
Fine hotel, outrageous laundry pricing
Pros:

Fairly well priced, city center is not super near but at least walkable, nice staff. Beware the laundry service prices though!

Cons:

The room was absolutely tiny, just big enough to walk past our bags. They offered us a reduced-rate upgrade but that was for a twin room so we chose not to. Also, the hotel is quite a hike away from the center, taking a 20 min walk every morning just for breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) is not great.

And lastly, the biggest offender was the outrageous price for the laundry service. A whopping 200 ringgit just for about 4-5kg of laundry? Absolutely bonkers. Had we known this beforehand (prices are not listed anywhere) we'd just walked over to the laundromat where you can do your laundry for literally 1/10th of the price!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Connector22831503546 Family
10
Good hotel
Pros:

I had a good time at Cititel. Terbaik 👍🏻 Staff Wilma & Colin sangat membantu. Will recommend this hotel to my friends and family. Bazar ramadan di belakang hotel saja. Sangat convenient.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Huei Khin extended_group my
8
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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HAEIN extended_group kr
7
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
3
310dreamerc Business
10
Friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

So far so good. I like this hotel. The housekeeping, Ms Merlyn is very helpful and the front desk Ms Ros & Ms Wilma very friendly.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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Freedom67423541445 Solo travel
10
Wilma and Ros made my check-in perfect today
Pros:

Wilma and Ros made my check-in perfect today. They welcomed me with bright smiles and patiently helped me with my limited English. They are truly the flowers of City Express Hotel.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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Riiko solo_traveller my
9
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple my
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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André couple pt
6
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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martin couple my
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Hernye Ann extended_group my
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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575fans Solo travel
10
Helpful staff
Pros:

very good hotel and staff was very helpful. Thank you to Colin and Jeremy s for the help. Will chose the hotel when visit sabah again.

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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854dun Friends getaway
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Very happy experience.
Thanks for Jeremy, Genis and Rose

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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Relax03166881937 Friends getaway
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

This is my first night in Sabah and it was really wonderful! I am a research student and will be coming back often. Thank you for a great night!

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor