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

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(447 Ratings)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

30.3 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

3.1 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.7 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

Beds not specified • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin

Beds not specified • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King

Beds not specified • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Jesselton Suite

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Boutique Queen

Beds not specified • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

$$$$

The Jesselton Hotel

$$$$

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(447 Ratings)

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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

30.3 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

3.1 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.7 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

2 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Queen

Beds not specified • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin

Beds not specified • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King

Beds not specified • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Jesselton Suite

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Boutique Queen

Beds not specified • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(447 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Under renovation

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Under renovation

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

right in the middle of the city centre

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

right in the middle of the city centre

3.0 / 10.0

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.

3.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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

4.0 / 10.0

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 / 10.0

Jan 2024

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Easy access to shopping and dinning

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Easy access to shopping and dinning

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

5.0 / 10.0

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

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

4.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

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

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

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

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

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

5.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Staff provided great customer service with a smile .

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Staff provided great customer service with a smile .

5.0 / 10.0

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!

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

5.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Good location and nice staffs

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Good location and nice staffs

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

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 $40 per night. This rental is $29 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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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

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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