The Jesselton Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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 9.6 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

Located in the best-rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Jesselton is charmingly old fashioned and we enjoyed our stay there. It's really well located on Jalan Gaya. The room was comfortable and clean. Absolutely loved the piano in the lobby which I had a bit of a play on.”
Andrej
United States United States
“Location and colonial charm. The location is the best you can have.”
(mardi)
Malaysia 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 Hong Kong
“boutique rooms are excellent. comfortable, modern, good wifi”
Michael
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“the boutique rooms are excellent, even the smaller boutique queen. very comfortable! good wifi Staff are really helpful and accomodating”
Oxfomosa
Malaysia 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 China
“Fantastic location. Short walk away from the jetty, cafes and local restaurants.”
Lindsay
United Kingdom 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 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 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...”

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 75 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.