The Jesselton Hotel

7.9

Very good(281 Reviews)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this hotel

Featuring colonial-inspired decor, Jesselton Hotel offers accommodations in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

48.8 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

13.9 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

3.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

1 Queen • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique Queen

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique King

1 King • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique Triple

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Jesselton Hotel

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7.9

Very good(281 Reviews)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

48.8 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

13.9 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

3.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

1 Queen • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique Queen

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique King

1 King • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Boutique Triple

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.9

Very good(281 Reviews)

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7.0

Oct 2024

Would recommend

Great place, renovations in place, but wasn't noisy.

5.0

Sep 2024

Under Ronavation but was not notified prior

location

renovation but was not advised upon booking or prior to arrival

8.0

Aug 2024

Comfortable and quaint accommodation

The night market and the Sunday market are just at the doorstep Lots of food nearby The staff are helpful

The windows didn’t come close properly so we could hear noise from the outside road The magnifying mirror in the bathroom was positioned quite high and I couldn’t see very well because I’m only 159 cm

5.0

Aug 2024

Ok pour une nuit au centre de passage.

Situation en plein centre de la vieille ville proche restau. Architecture.

Cafétéria en travaux. Mauvaise isolation bruit fenêtre.

6.0

Jun 2024

Outdated hotel and booking.com has responsibility ti tell the actual true in property renovations!

The only good things about this hotel is location but they are not the only in this areas.

The property is currently under renovations. However booking.com never mentioned on this matters. Which didn’t reflect the actual situation about the hotel. This is unfair and felt like being cheated. The hotel is small, furniture is very old and out dated. It has No facilities at all. Room is smelly and lot of mounds in the bathroom floor bathtub. Carpet is also smelly and old. Definitely need an upgrade

10.0

Oct 2023

Just beautiful and awsome place thanks .

This place is awesome as you enter the lobby it takes you back in time and make you feel in a grand hotel.

There is nothing negative to say about the place.

8.0

Sep 2023

Good stay!

I loved the mid-century modern vibe of the Boutique King room in the hotel's renovated wing. Also, there was so much natural light.

- The hotel has no food outlet, but there are plenty of eateries nearby. - The view from the room. - The ventilation fan in the bathroom and the pipes in the walls made so much noise!

8.0

Jul 2023

Heritage hotel in great location with friendly staff

Good location and staff

A bit tired

8.0

Jul 2023

Thumb Ups!

Excellent location, easy to access to food, malls, night market, banks & etc. As the room I stayed this round at new wing section was much more nicer than my last stay, and the window between the bathroom and bed, it feels like a studio design, love it! Overall, good place to stay & will visit again for sure.

8.0

Jul 2023

Nice, Comfy & Feel like home.....

Excellent location, easy to access to food, malls, night market, banks & etc. The room was clean and comfy, feel like home & value for money. Overall, good place to stay & will visit again for sure.

The room I stayed this time was located at old wing section, maybe need to be refurbish and upgrade a bit.

8.0

Jun 2023

Looking for English style room ... No more 😢

Location & concept

We booked here for it's English style room. Unfortunately, they upgraded us to a normal modern room. They should asked us before hand!!!

5.0

May 2023

next time plz tell every customer to avoid parking on sunday coz got pasar pagi

location

about parking

7.0

Mar 2023

Value for Money

Staffs very helpful

Nothing, all OK

8.0

Mar 2023

Nice central location.

Good location and nice room.

Drain smell in lobby, perhaps living out on past reputation.

8.0

Mar 2023

Enjoyed my stay and I would recommend it to anyone.

Friendly boutique hotel. Close to amenities.

nil

10.0

Feb 2023

Recommended stay in downtown KK

- Friendly and helpful staff - Superb location in KK downtown - Atmospheric and tastefully done building - Comfortable and nice room (boutique king room)

- dated towels - small downstairs area, it seems the old sitting area has been converted into office space

10.0

Jan 2023

Good and comfortable stay

the bed so comfortable! room is spacious and clean..

none

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

No comment.

The aircon is not cool, and room smell is lile old rooms stuck.

9.0

Jan 2023

A cozy haven from home

The location in the city is very convenient. It is walking distance to the waterfront and behind it, the walk into Signal Hill. Bars and restaurants (including the El Centro which we visited 6 times in 3 days) and local eateries and supermarkets abound. Parking for our hired car was not a problem outside peak hours. The hotel is also 2 mins walk away from the Sabah Tourism office where we could get detailed information. Although in a busy main street, once in our room, it was a cozy haven to rest and rejuvenate.

5.0

Jan 2023

fair

the location

the furniture is old

8.0

Jan 2023

I would highly recommend this hotel

very nicely decorated rooms (we stayed in the colonial style room in wood) with warm colors and nice atmosphere. the location is excellent next to many restaurants and local markets. the staff was great as they also helped us find good local restaurants.

the fridge in the room made a weird noise throughout the night, and the ac could not be controlled

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

The enviroment was nice..play some soft music on the lobby so can feel more classic 😁

the air-cond..not very cold, maybe need service

10.0

Oct 2022

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone coming to KK.

The staff live up to their motto - Come as guests and leave as friends :) They were super friendly, helpful and courteous in every way and made our stay enjoyable. The location was great with easy access to shops, restaurants and market.

There was nothing that we didn't like.

3.0

Oct 2022

It is what it says on the can - an old Colonial Hotel.

Good location, albeit in the old town area. No restaurant or food offering on site. Restaurant next door, but no breakfast served. A little uncomfortable as a lone female venturing out at night to search for food outlets, the area was a little downtrodden looking.

Lack of food or room service. No bar or facility for service of drinks.

8.0

Oct 2022

Great deal, great comfort on a budget. Huge rooms.

I stayed in the twin bed room it was huge. After being in small rooms elsewhere in Malaysia it was so good to be in a room the size of an apartment. Wonderfully comfortable, well located and with all mod cons. Worth it.

So they need to reupholster their chairs as all of them are the thread is running bare on the arms - it's not a good look. They probably need to replace the carpets too. But hey - the room facilities and comfort are definitely on a par with a 4 star hotel not kidding. Important point to note - in the photos here on booking.com and elsewhere the entrance is rather grand and on a street corner. Doesn't exist anymore - this is now a Sushi restaurant and separate from the hotel. When I turned up I was trying to work out where the grand entrance was instead of the the little side entrance that was there - but don't let that put you off staying there as the rooms are so big and relaxing. Would stay again.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kota Kinabalu?

The average price for a rental in Kota Kinabalu is $66 per night. This rental is $14 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Jesselton Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Jesselton Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Jesselton Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, tv, and family friendly.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

Deluxe Twin

Boutique Queen

Boutique King

Boutique Triple

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

Deluxe Twin

Boutique Queen

Boutique King

Boutique Triple

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kota Kinabalu?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Jesselton Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Jesselton Hotel?

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