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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu stay.A stay at this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel places you steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within a 5-minute walk of Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KK Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
As a guest of The Jesselton Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Jesselton Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Jesselton Hotel

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 85.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is The Jesselton Hotel to the airport?

The Jesselton Hotel is 5.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jesselton Hotel?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on Jun 26, 2026 start from $53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Jesselton Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Jesselton Hotel.

How close is The Jesselton Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (13-min drive) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik and 19.5 mi (44-min drive) from Dalit Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Jesselton Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Jesselton Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Jesselton Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Jesselton Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Jesselton Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Jesselton Hotel have a pool?

The Jesselton Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Jesselton Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Jesselton Hotel to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

The Jesselton Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Pusat Bandar.

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 467 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pei Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Flo

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

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shahriman

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.
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

GIM-LOO

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Goh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Under renovation

Under renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leung

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGHYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
가야 스트리트 바로 옆이라 주말 야시장, 아침시장 보기 좋아요. 섬투어 가기에도 가까워요. 가성비 좋은 호텔입니다. 추천합니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sakiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IMJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Munenobu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WANCHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房間乾淨 沒有霉味 地理位置很好 推薦給短時間旅行的人
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023