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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

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Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
Superior Queen | View from room
Reception
Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe King

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Boutique King

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

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Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Jesselton Suite

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

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

Boutique Queen

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Queen

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Boutique Extra

  • 237 sq ft
  • 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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Interior

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

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

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll find Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center 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
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

3.5-star hotel near Suria Sabah 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.

Languages

English, Malay

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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

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 May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on Jun 8, 2025 start from $76.71, excluding 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. 168 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 458 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

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