The Jesselton Hotel | Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

| 8.1 (268 Reviews) |  10 Bathrooms  28 Guests
Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel | The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

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.

The Jesselton Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu.

This 44 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 268 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Kota Kinabalu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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69, Jalan Gaya, P.O. Box 10401, Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

General
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.34
Location:
9.25
Staff:
8.88
Facilities:
7.75
Comfort:
8.51
Cleanliness:
8.46
Ho
Aug 28, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Singapore
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location
Negative: Not many TV programs
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Queen
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Queen

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe Twin
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Twin

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Boutique Queen
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Boutique King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Boutique King

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Boutique Triple
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Boutique Triple

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Queen With Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe King With Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe Twin With Balcony
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Shower, Private bathroom, Slippers, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Key card access, Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

FAQ's

Is this The Jesselton Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in time for The Jesselton Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Jesselton Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this The Jesselton Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Jesselton Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Jesselton Hotel starts from $171 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Business Services, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry with all other facilities. Hotala.com.au matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Jesselton Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Jesselton Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Jesselton Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Jesselton Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Jesselton Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Jesselton Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Jesselton Hotel are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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