The Jesselton Hotel

Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

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

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

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(445 Ratings)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a banquet hall.
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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

48.8 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

14 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

3.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

1 Queen • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Twin

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe King

1 King • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Jesselton Suite

1 King • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Boutique Queen

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

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The Jesselton Hotel

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(445 Ratings)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

48.8 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

14 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

3.2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

1 Queen • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Twin

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe King

1 King • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Jesselton Suite

1 King • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Boutique Queen

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(445 Ratings)

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Under renovation

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

right in the middle of the city centre

1.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Easy access to shopping and dinning

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

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

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 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.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2020

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Great location downtown. Very safe. Great shopping of any sort. All types of foods, all within short walking distances

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Staff provided great customer service with a smile .

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2020

It has been our third return stay at the Jesselton and the newly renovated rooms wing although lost some of the colonial charm comparing to the original furnishing are smartly appointed with all the creature comforts at hand. As expexted from a boutique hotel the staff welcomes you with a big smile each time you enter the building and Front Desk team acknowledges returning Guests. Perfect location on the corner of Gaya Street with Sunday flea market with local finds and curiosities, plus easy access to the lush jungle hill behind makes it a perfect stopover for any longer stay in Sabah!

1.5 / 5.0

Jan 2020

It was not mentioned at Expedia or by the hotel that the inhouse eatery (breakfast area) is under renovation. The bar area was also closed so we cant sit to relax anywhere at the lobby area while waiting for your pick up and etc. The lobby has only 4 seats which are always occupied by check in or check out guests.

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

It was not mentioned at Expedia or by the hotel that the inhouse eatery (breakfast area) is under renovation. The bar area was also closed so we can't sit to relax anywhere at the lobby area while waiting for your pick up and etc. The lobby has only 4 seats which are always occupied by check in or check out guests.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Loved the location and the history and the friendly staff

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Very nice place to stay and friendly staff. I stay here only one night and was thinking to comeback again anytime. I love the wooden furniture and old style of the electric switch.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Good location and nice staffs

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Front desk Ms Lea was helpful, cheerful. Booked us Grab and help us look out for the car. Recommended a good shopping place for us. Just hope hotel will check on aircon or carpet, once we stepped into our room, we had itchy throat and start to sneeze. Air feels dry and can’t sleep well.

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Very good location, clean and friendly staffs.

1.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

It was a short stay but the room is nice and clean and the location is the best you can ask for in KK.

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

We enjoyed our stay in the historic Jesselton Hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable. A big plus of the hotel is its location which is very central and everything can be reached on foot.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Good location with plenty of good food nearby. Supermarkets within walking distance.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Excellent location.Lovely old property with Old-world charm.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Lovely hotel located in a superb location. Very well kept and super clean for a heritage hotel, and staff were super helpful.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Old hotel but rooms are nice n clean, overall iam happy with it, facilities have upgraded , walking distance to the mall etc

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Good value for the boutique room in the new wing. Stayed for just one night before catching an early flight.

1.3 / 5.0

Apr 2019

Sunday morning market on Street just outside the hotel. Great location for traveling.

1.3 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Recently very thoroughly cleaned and it shows. Comfortable enough for a pleasant stay, however the lingering smell of fried food was all over the lobby during my 2D stay.

0.8 / 5.0

Dec 2018

Not a great experience

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2018

An old-style hotel with charm and character. Good room, and very convenient to central Kota Kinabalu. The Sunday market is just outside, lots of restaurants nearby, and the fishing port and its markets are a 10-min walk. Buy some fresh seafood and take it upstairs to have a great meal cooked by one of the food stalls.

1.5 / 5.0

Dec 2017

Nice,quite comfortable hotel at Jln Gaya..location is great esp when food is concerned. Lots of food stores around.Big mall is also walking distance. Recommended

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

older hotel, but clean and close to Jesselton wharf, close to downtown, good staff, ...

1.5 / 5.0

Aug 2016

A decent, well located hotel with good staff but no real facilities & the hotel/room conditions were rather tired/dated.

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 $28 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, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kota Kinabalu

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

Deluxe Twin

Deluxe King

Jesselton Suite

Boutique Queen

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

Deluxe King

Jesselton Suite

Boutique Queen

Ratings and 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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