Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
Putatan Station - 17 min drive
Kawang Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Little Italy - 1 min walk
Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - 2 min walk
Fook Yuen 富源 - 1 min walk
Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - 1 min walk
Kee Hiong Bak Kut Teh 奇香肉骨茶 - 1 min walk
About this property
The Jesselton Hotel
The Jesselton Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 85.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Jesselton
Jesselton Hotel
Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Hotel
The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Frequently asked questions
Does The Jesselton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Jesselton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Jesselton Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Jesselton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around The Jesselton Hotel like?
The Jesselton Hotel is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 2-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 5 minutes' walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.
The Jesselton Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2024
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Mar 2024
right in the middle of the city centre
GIM-LOO
GIM-LOO, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Feb 2024
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Leung
Leung, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2023
Easy access to shopping and dinning
Flo
Flo, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2023
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2023
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Siok Siong
Siok Siong, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2023
Cira
Cira, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2023
Lovely hotel in perfect location
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.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2023
Lovely old hotel in great location.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2023
Recommended
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
john
john, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2023
A historic hotel in the heart of Jesselton.
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.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2022
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
shahriman
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2022
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.
shahriman
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 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.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 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.
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Apr 2022
Aun Num
Aun Num, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2020
Soufiane
Soufiane, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2020
Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2020
Comfortable stay.
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.
Dudleigh George
Dudleigh George, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2020
Staff provided great customer service with a smile .
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2020
Great location downtown. Very safe. Great shopping of any sort. All types of foods, all within short walking distances
Verified traveller
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2020
Our perfect stopover each and every time!
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!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 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.