The Jesselton Hotel
Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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.
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
TV
Map of Kota Kinabalu
Available Rooms
Superior Queen
Beds not specified • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Twin
Beds not specified • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe King
Beds not specified • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Jesselton Suite
Beds not specified • 431 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Boutique Queen
Beds not specified • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 5.0
Under renovation
2.0 / 5.0
Under renovation
3.0 / 5.0
right in the middle of the city centre
3.0 / 5.0
right in the middle of the city centre
1.5 / 5.0
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.
1.5 / 5.0
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
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
4.0 / 5.0
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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
Easy access to shopping and dinning
4.0 / 5.0
Easy access to shopping and dinning
5.0 / 5.0
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
5.0 / 5.0
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
2.5 / 5.0
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
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
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
2.5 / 5.0
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
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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
Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.
2.5 / 5.0
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
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Staff provided great customer service with a smile .
5.0 / 5.0
Staff provided great customer service with a smile .
2.5 / 5.0
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!
2.5 / 5.0
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!
2.5 / 5.0
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
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
Good location and nice staffs
2.5 / 5.0
Good location and nice staffs
2.0 / 5.0
Very good location, clean and friendly staffs.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kota Kinabalu?
The average price for a rental in Kota Kinabalu is £32 per night. This rental is £23 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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