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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
Free in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected while exploring Downtown Kota Kinabalu, with Suria Sabah Shopping Mall just a short walk away

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The Jesselton Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offering a practical home base for city exploration. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, and staff who provide tour assistance and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$74
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Kota Kinabalu, The Jesselton Hotel is in the city centre. Atkinson Clock Tower and Petagas War Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Imago Shopping Mall and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
Map
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.
    Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KK Plaza
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fook Yuen 富源
    1 min walk
  • Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner)
    1 min walk
  • Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶)
    2 min walk
  • Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street
    1 min walk
  • Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam
    1 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
The Jesselton Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Jesselton Hotel have perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 85.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 85.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is The Jesselton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jesselton Hotel?

As of 7 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on 19 Mar, 2026 start from S$74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Jesselton Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market, Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Jesselton Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shopping and dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the most historical hotel in KK. Our suite room is still well maintained. It is roomy and decent. It's location is the best - right at the Gaya Street Market. There area a lot of dining options within walking distance. The only thing we wished it could be improved is the lack of flexible shower head as it is fixed at a very high position; otherwise, it is perfect, especially considering the affordable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bathroom not clean when checked in

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 6 nights. The room was only $100, Australian per night. It was beautiful and clean and the staff were outstanding. This is the most central hotel in KK, right in Gaya street. Close to everything. Highly recommended. Eos
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahriman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

GIM-LOO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
right in the middle of the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Goh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Under renovation

Under renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siok Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は清潔で一人での滞在としてはちょうどよい大きさでした。ホテル内でレストランやコーヒーショップがなかったのが静かでよかったと思います。ロケーションが便利だったので外食には問題なくスタッフの対応もよかったです。
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
歴史があり、英国統治下や日本軍占領下でも指導部に使用された由緒のある建物。ただ年月を経過したため構造の劣化は回避できない。ただ、英国式雰囲気は残り、情緒が漂う。また、統治下時代の銀座通りと呼ばれただけあり、現在も絵葉書等の写真に使用される。レストランは無いが周辺３０メートル以内に多様なカフェ等があり便利です。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pei Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sakiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
フロントスタッフがとても良くしてくれて感謝しています。 次回も泊まりたいと思えるホテルです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IMJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
새벽에 체크인했는데 편안히 쉴 수 있었습니다. 직원들 모두 친절하고 청소도 잘 해주셔습니다. 방음은 오래된 호텔이라 어느 정도는 감수해야할 듯. 귀마개하니 괜찮았습니다. 위치는 최고입니다. 제셀튼포인트 걸어서 10분. 선데이마켓은 바로 호텔앞. 주변에 가성비 좋은 식당, 카페 있습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Munenobu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
施設は古びてきましたしメインダイニングもなくなってしまいましたが、KKを 代表するホテルであった頃の面影は残っており、滞在しているとなぜか安らぎます。ロケーションは抜群。ただし週末はマーケットで騒々しい。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

WANCHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房間乾淨 沒有霉味 地理位置很好 推薦給短時間旅行的人
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

hyungjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

제셀톤 후기대로 좋은 호텔

코타의 최초 호텔이라고 하는데 굉장히 깨끗합니다 무엇보다도 강력한 에어컨이 좋습니다 걸어서 여기저기 볼 수 있고 식당도 가깝습니다. 다시 온다면 또 선택할 의향이 있습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023