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
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
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
The current price is NT$1,618
NT$1,618
NT$1,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Room options
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Boutique King Room
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Boutique Queen Room
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Queen With Balcony
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Queen Room
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Twin With Balcony
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe King Room
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Boutique Extra Room
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe King With Balcony
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1 King Bed
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Jesselton Suite
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1 King Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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The Jesselton Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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.
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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The Jesselton Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2023
Easy access to shopping and dinning
Flo
Flo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
Under renovation
Under renovation
Goh
Goh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2022
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
shahriman
6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2024
right in the middle of the city centre
GIM-LOO
GIM-LOO, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2023
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
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Siok Siong
Siok Siong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2022
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
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2022
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
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2023
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
john, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2023
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
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2024
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Leung
Leung, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
YU WEN
YU WEN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
Hilary
Hilary, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Pei Yun
Pei Yun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
立地良し
Verified traveler
6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2024
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
Sakiko, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Jungmin
Jungmin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 3, 2024
Mei Yung
Mei Yung, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2024
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.