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The Jesselton Hotel

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Sports bar
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Shower, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview of The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
Map
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGaya Street Sunday Market2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuria Sabah Shopping Mall5 min walk
  • Popular LocationJesselton Point Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)14 min drive

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About this area

Kota Kinabalu

The Jesselton Hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with great shopping. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Sutera Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sedco Square and Downbelow Adventure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Likas Stadium or Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk
  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center - 3 min walk
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • KK Plaza - 8 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fook Yuen 富源 - 1 min walk
  • Little Italy - 1 min walk
  • Ming Ge Café 茗阁 - 2 min walk
  • Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - 1 min walk
  • Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - 2 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

3.5-star hotel located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A front desk safe, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the proximity to shopping
Room features
All 42 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Malay

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Business services

  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

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

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Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 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

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 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 85 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 is from 2 PM - 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Jesselton Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Imago Shopping Mall. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are also within 5 minutes.

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 429 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 36%
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 429 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 45%
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 429 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 15%
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 429 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 3%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 429 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

8.1/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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