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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Imago Shopping Mall

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In the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, The Jesselton Hotel offers a convenient base to explore. Connect to free in-room WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities, tour assistance, luggage storage and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$54 nightly
The total price is $62
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Superior Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Jesselton Suite

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique King

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique Extra

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • KK Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive
  • Kawang Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 85.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does The Jesselton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Jesselton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Jesselton Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around The Jesselton Hotel like?

The Jesselton Hotel is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 2-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 5 minutes' walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.

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Reviews

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Easy access to shopping and dinning
Flo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is the most historical hotel in KK. Our suite room is still well maintained. It is roomy and decent. It's location is the best - right at the Gaya Street Market. There area a lot of dining options within walking distance. The only thing we wished it could be improved is the lack of flexible shower head as it is fixed at a very high position; otherwise, it is perfect, especially considering the affordable price.
Bond, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good

Staying in the hotel is just like way back to colonial era as it should be one of the oldest hotel in the city. Location is so convenient for visiting tourist hotspot and famous restaurant. The indoor lighting is not bright enough which make the room is a bit too dark at night.
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Bathroom not clean when checked in

I have stayed in this hotel numerous time. It is convenient and the refurbished or extension boutique section is stylish and comfortable. Staff is helpful. However, to my surprised the bathroom left with rubbsih or used toiletries when i checked in. I suspected the bathroom has not been cleansed.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, friendly staff
Henn Kiew, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road.
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
David, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for 6 nights. The room was only $100, Australian per night. It was beautiful and clean and the staff were outstanding. This is the most central hotel in KK, right in Gaya street. Close to everything. Highly recommended. Eos
Eamon, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

right in the middle of the city centre
GIM-LOO, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Siok Siong, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Under renovation

Under renovation
Goh, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Dennis, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
john, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Leung, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

가야 스트리트 바로 옆이라 주말 야시장, 아침시장 보기 좋아요. 섬투어 가기에도 가까워요. 가성비 좋은 호텔입니다. 추천합니다.
YOUNGHYE, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

部屋は清潔で一人での滞在としてはちょうどよい大きさでした。ホテル内でレストランやコーヒーショップがなかったのが静かでよかったと思います。ロケーションが便利だったので外食には問題なくスタッフの対応もよかったです。
yoshiko, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

歴史があり、英国統治下や日本軍占領下でも指導部に使用された由緒のある建物。ただ年月を経過したため構造の劣化は回避できない。ただ、英国式雰囲気は残り、情緒が漂う。また、統治下時代の銀座通りと呼ばれただけあり、現在も絵葉書等の写真に使用される。レストランは無いが周辺３０メートル以内に多様なカフェ等があり便利です。
yoshiaki, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Pei Yun, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

フロントスタッフがとても良くしてくれて感謝しています。 次回も泊まりたいと思えるホテルです。
Sakiko, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

새벽에 체크인했는데 편안히 쉴 수 있었습니다. 직원들 모두 친절하고 청소도 잘 해주셔습니다. 방음은 오래된 호텔이라 어느 정도는 감수해야할 듯. 귀마개하니 괜찮았습니다. 위치는 최고입니다. 제셀튼포인트 걸어서 10분. 선데이마켓은 바로 호텔앞. 주변에 가성비 좋은 식당, 카페 있습니다.
IMJA, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

施設は古びてきましたしメインダイニングもなくなってしまいましたが、KKを 代表するホテルであった頃の面影は残っており、滞在しているとなぜか安らぎます。ロケーションは抜群。ただし週末はマーケットで騒々しい。
Munenobu, 1-night trip