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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
Stay connected with WiFi while exploring nearby Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Return home feeling refreshed after enjoying local conveniences.

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Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
Superior Queen | View from room
Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 185
AED 210 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Boutique King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jesselton Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique Queen | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Boutique Extra | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Italy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kee Hiong Bak Kut Teh 奇香肉骨茶 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
The Jesselton Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Jesselton Hotel feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 85.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 85.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Jesselton
Jesselton Hotel
Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Hotel
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jesselton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Jesselton Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Signal Hill Observatory Platform. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street are also within 5 minutes.

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 454 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pei Yun

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

GIM-LOO

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
right in the middle of the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leung, Poughkeepsie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Flo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shopping and dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siok Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cira

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in perfect location
The Jesselton is in Gaya Street in the heart of KK. It is the perfect location for exploring the city, with everything within walking distance. The hotel is probably the oldest in KK, but the rooms are comfortable and fairly modern. Everything in the hotel is of high quality, and well maintained. The Jesselton harks back to more elegant times . There is no ding room, but there is an endless selection of restaurants close by. What was the restaurant is now a rather good sushi restaurant. The lack of a swimming pool wasn't a problem for us as we only stayed a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
This hotel is one of those old fashioned hotel's It is small but central. Very polite receptionists and room boy.all helpful and speak excellent English. If you require all the modern convenient appliances and sky bars and restaurants. Do not book this hotel if you just want a nice room and old fashioned civility this is the place for you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A historic hotel in the heart of Jesselton.
However, the classic interior and furnishing is a little aged and tired. Staff were really helpful and courteous. I hope the management can restore this hotel to its former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

shahriman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

10/10 Excellent

shahriman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were extremely friendly and helpful in arranging a driver for us who was equally friendly and helpful. The hotel photo doesn't look quite right--it is not on a corner, but it is on a street with trees down the median. We liked it enough that stayed there a second time, two weeks later.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, small, old style hotel in a good location. Plenty of eating choices nearby with a Japanese restaurant downstairs. The room was comfortable once I figured out how to work the A/C and lights. When I had questions they were quick to take care of whatever I needed. Recommended at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Aun Num

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Soufiane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dudleigh George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay.
The Jesselton Hotel is right in middle of town and there are many eating places nearby. It is one of the few English built buildings left standing. It has been modernized to make it a comfortable Hotel. The Restaurant was closed for r enervation while I was there. Over all I had no complaints about this Hotel. had four nights there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff provided great customer service with a smile .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Very safe. Great shopping of any sort. All types of foods, all within short walking distances
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020