The Jesselton Hotel
About this property
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. It is 1312 feet to Atkinson Clock Tower and 1476 feet to Suria Sabah, while Signal Hill Observatory Tower is 0.9 mi away. Filipino Market is 0.6 mi from The Jesselton Hotel. Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and Oceanus Waterfront Mall are 0.9 mi from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.1 mi away. Air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels and a marble bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. In addition to an in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-bar are included. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, luggage storage and use of meeting/banquet facilities.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Malaysia“The staffs are friendly and helpful. What I didn't expect is the location of the premise is within the walking distance to the Suria Sabah, local eateries, banks, pharmacies, convenience stores and etc.” 
Michael
Hong Kong“boutique rooms are excellent. comfortable, modern, good wifi”- Michael Hong Kong“the boutique rooms are excellent, even the smaller boutique queen. very comfortable! good wifi Staff are really helpful and accomodating”
- Oxfomosa Malaysia“beautiful boutique hotel at a wonderful location right in front of the famous & happening Gaya Street! the staff is very friendly & helpful. check in & check out is a breeze. the room is huge with super comfortable bed, excellent wi-fi, aircon &...”
- Kok
China“Fantastic location. Short walk away from the jetty, cafes and local restaurants.” - Lindsay
United Kingdom“I liked everything about this Hotel. It was ideal for my stay. The staff were great and so were the facilities and the location. The Sunday market is right outside the door so stay an extra day to be there.” - Roberta
Canada“Beautifully renovated building with large very comfortable lobby, lovely and helpful staff, beautiful large room, super comfortable bed, modern bathroom including a tub and retractable clothesline. The hotel and room had a very bright and...” 
Chao超 China“The heritage hotel in the center of the center, right on the Gaya street. Very close to all the new and old food stalls, groceries and wineries. Also very close to the Jesselton Jetty, 10 min walk at most, where you can have your island hopping...”- Christine
Australia“Heritage decor. very comfortable bed. Clean modern bathroom. great location. easy walk to Waterfront, shopping and markets. Friendly staff” - Maliney Malaysia“Its walking distance to all the attractions nearby. Banks, convenience stores (kedai runcit), pharmacy (guardian etc) were very near by. Used google map to navigate around and it was very easy. Grab is cheaper too (RM5-RM10) to move around...”
Hotel area info
Amenities of The Jesselton Hotel
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Malay
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Dear Valued Guests,
We wish to inform you that our hotel operational will be temporarily closed for major renovations in the Lobby area from August 29th to August 31st, 2024. During this time, we will be working to enhance our facilities and improve your future experience with us.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back with an upgraded and refreshed lobby.
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
The Jesselton Hotel lobby (partially) will be undergoing refurbishment and extend from originally September 30th to October 14th, 2024, operating daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
