In the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, The Jesselton Hotel offers a convenient base to explore. Connect to free in-room WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities, tour assistance, luggage storage and helpful staff.
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Centre Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
Putatan Station - 17 min drive
Kawang Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Fook Yuen 富源 - 1 min walk
Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - 1 min walk
October Coffee House - 2 min walk
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑記肉骨茶) - 1 min walk
Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - 1 min walk
About this property
The Jesselton Hotel
The Jesselton Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.
At a glance
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Hotel size
42 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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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
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Jesselton Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't 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.
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Reviews
The Jesselton Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Plenty of dining options are within walking distance from the property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Excellent hotel
David
David, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
Place is very convenient, recommended 👍👍👍
Pei Yun
Pei Yun, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2024
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。
Sakiko
Sakiko, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2023
Easy access to shopping and dinning
Flo
Flo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
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.
Bond
Bond, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
房間乾淨 沒有霉味 地理位置很好 推薦給短時間旅行的人
WANCHUN
WANCHUN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2023
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.
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
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
Under renovation
Under renovation
Goh
Goh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.
Siok Siong
Siok Siong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 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
8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2024
The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained.
Leung
Leung, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Shang
Shang, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
yu
yu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
YU WEN
YU WEN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
Hilary
Hilary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
立地良し
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Jungmin
Jungmin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 3, 2024
Mei Yung
Mei Yung, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2024
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.