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718 reviews

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

No. 1 Jalan Singgah Mata 1, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Nestled just 0.1mi from the vibrant city center of Kota Kinabalu, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers a convenient and comfortable stay for travelers visiting Malaysia. This 3-star hotel, located at No. 1 Jalan Singgah Mata 1 in Asia City, provides easy access to the bustling streets, markets, and cultural attractions of the city, making it a perfect choice for exploring the local sights.

Boasting 718 reviews, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu stands out for its excellent service and comfortable amenities. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk, ensuring a seamless stay. The hotel also features a restaurant, parking facilities (extra charges apply), and wheelchair accessibility, catering to the diverse needs of travelers.

With its prime location, glowing reviews, and a host of amenities like free toiletries and bidets, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu presents itself as a welcoming and well-equipped accommodation option, perfect for those looking to experience the vibrant city of Kota Kinabalu in style and comfort.

For travelers looking to tantalize their taste buds without leaving the comfort of the hotel, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers the trendy One Roof Cafe. This modern restaurant serves up a delightful array of cuisines, including American, Chinese, Jewish, Korean, Local, Asian, and International dishes. Whether guests are craving familiar flavors or adventurous eats, this on-site dining option provides a diverse and delicious culinary experience for all palates.

Convenience extends beyond dining at Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu, with flexible payment options to suit various preferences. Guests can settle their bills using American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or UnionPay, ensuring a hassle-free and secure payment experience. Whether you prefer to pay with your preferred credit card or opt for cash transactions, the hotel's accommodating payment methods make it easy to manage your expenses during your stay.

At Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu, every detail is designed to enhance the guest experience, from the welcoming service to the well-appointed amenities. With a range of payment options, a diverse on-site dining venue, and a prime location near the city center, this hotel offers a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and culinary delights to elevate your travel experience in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Whether you're exploring the bustling streets or unwinding in the cozy rooms, Cititel Express stands ready to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.

Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

3.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Twin with Window in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, With Window

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Standard Twin With Window is 151 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus tea and coffee making facilities and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Superior Triple Room in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Superior, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Featuring additional space, this triple room features a flat-screen satellite TV and complimentary bottled water. The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Guests enjoy city view.

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Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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Superior Double is 248 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus desk, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, and slippers and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Family Suite in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Family Suite

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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The air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Twin Room in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

250 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Superior Twin

Standard Twin Room No Window in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Standard, No Window

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

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Standard Twin - No Window

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Apartment 1 Room

110 sqft

Refrigerator

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Air conditioning, a carpeted floor and heating are offered in this single room. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard, Single

130 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and complimentary bottled water. The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries.

Standard Double Room in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Standard Single Room in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Standard, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Superior Double Room in Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Superior Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

City view

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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x3

More details

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, City View

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

7.9

718 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Ravi

8.2

June 2025

The rooms are spacious and clean

Bus not accessible due to narrow roads

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Brian

9.1

May 2025

New and clean. Lighting are bright and lively.

Small room could be too small though

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Chee

9.1

August 2025

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, 24h mart and restaurants just a few steps away. Staff are friendly always have the biggest smile that makes you feel so welcomed and very helpful.

Sound proofing not the best, we can kinda hear the neighbours talking or when they open or close the doors etc but not too big of an issue for us because our neighbours are decent enough to keep it down at night.

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Syasya

10

December 2024

Im very satisfied and like the room. For me, the room is clean and very comfortable. I also like the services, everyone is so kind and helpful. The place very startegic and good. Its near laundry and restaurant. I would love to book and stay here again. Beside iron, extra pillow even parking is free. Really value my money.

I wish they have netflix but i do enjoy all the free movie that provided. I hope it provided subtitle. The aircond quite slow at first slowly get cold. But other than that this hotel is very good. Also, they doesnt have large room that can fit more than 4 people but you can book extra room and its worth money.

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Yen

9.1

April 2025

I highly recommend this hotel as the staff are very friendly, room is clean and location is excellent. Outside the hotel are restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and a pharmacy. It was very easy to call for Grab car from airport to hotel. In fact, calling for a Grab car was very easy everywhere we went in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll 10 minutes and catch the beautiful sunset at 'KK Waterfront' starting 5.30pm and ending at 6.30pm. We will definately stay here again and it is very good value for money.

Nothing

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Moira

8.2

July 2025

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 provided and that was good. Closeby many cafes and shops/pharmacies. About 1 km or slightly more walk to the water front and other malls.

The hotel could have provided face towels or another set of smaller towels.

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Amy

8.2

March 2025

Room size consider spacious fr 2 persons stay, provided the basic room amenities like toothbrush, toothpaste, hair and body shampoo & etc. Bed linen all clean and no smell. Location is surrounding with shops, eatery, 24 hours mart and have massages shop. Easy to get around with grab car.

It would be nice if provide electric kettle in room and sandal. Nice time can hear very clearly the water sound from above room. If can improve of this, I think it would be nice.

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Ili

9.1

July 2025

The staff are friendly, and the bed are good. The breakfast buffet has good range and I love the location being so near to the Sabah Centre Point, and of course, Borenos!

My room was upgraded to a bigger room, however, the big room had some minor leakage. it did affected my clothing but very minor. I have alerted the staff upon checking out, hopefully they will fix it soon.

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Appy

8.2

March 2024

Room and bathroom are clean. Location to eateries nearby. WIFI is fast. Free Car park available but few spaces. Cafe at the lobby. TV includes flight information (Great addition!).

Too small - no closet, bed is movable located in a strip of empty space. Wooden saddle chair with no back support. Bathroom's mirror has no light - hard to see with one light on the ceiling. Far from major malls. There is a mall like building right on the adjacent building but looks very few shops.

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Rosemary

8.2

February 2025

Good value for money with the price I paid. No issues with the room during my three night stay. Centrally located with a lot of shops (restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores) only within a stone’s throw away. Cleanliness is also exceptional, hopefully this can be maintained moving forward.

Room size is on the smaller, but still workable if you are a solo traveler or traveling in a pair of two.

Points of Interest Around Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Attractions

Sabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)

0.6mi

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

0.7mi

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

0.8mi

North Borneo Railway

1mi

Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)

1.1mi

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

1.4mi

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya)

4.3mi

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

4.5mi

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan)

4.7mi

Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi)

5mi

Monsopiad Cultural Village

6mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.9mi

Restaurants

One Roof Cafe

Cuisines

  • American
  • Chinese
  • Jewish
  • Korean
  • Local
  • Asian
  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property