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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
Reception
Jesselton Suite | Living area
Jesselton Suite
Exterior

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$74
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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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

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Boutique King

Boutique King

Highlights

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

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Superior Queen

Superior Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • 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

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • ‪Little Italy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$74.20, 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.