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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Jesselton Suite | Living area
Jesselton Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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, Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Queen

Superior Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jesselton Suite

Jesselton Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique Queen

Boutique Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Boutique King

Boutique King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique Extra

Boutique Extra

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

The Jesselton Hotel places you in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within a short 5-minute stroll of Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Near this 3.5-property class Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll find Imago Shopping Mall.

What's nearby

  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

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 (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪October Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑記肉骨茶) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Jesselton Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Jesselton Hotel?

The Jesselton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on 31 Oct 2025 start from AU$81.02, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Jesselton Hotel?

The closest beach to The Jesselton Hotel is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (7.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Jesselton Hotel?

No, The Jesselton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Jesselton Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bond

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Pei Yun

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

GIM-LOO

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020