The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu
Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
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✉️ reservation@jesseltonhotel.com

🔗 Website

6088223333

📍 69, Jalan Gaya, P.O. Box 10401

The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Jesselton Hotel Review

Located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport, The Jesselton Hotel offers a safety deposit box and a lift for guests' convenience. It is 1.9 km from Atkinson Clock Tower and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

The Jesselton Hotel offers a daily made-to-order breakfast. The à la carte Azuma Sushi restaurant serves dishes of Cajun menu. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink. There is also a bar with different American dishes in the area.

The venue enjoys a central location, nearly a 10-minute ride from North Borneo station. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is a 15-minute walk from the accommodation.

The Jesselton Hotel is a short ride from Central Market.

Rooms at this property overlook the city and include a mini-fridge-bar, a personal safe, and coffee/tea making facilities as well as bathrooms with a bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower. The rooms are fitted with modern bathrooms.

The nearest bus stop is Courtesey Shuttle for Sutera Harbour only 800 metres away.

The hotel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Gorgeous small hotel with eateries and pubs.
  • Located in a lively area with a harbour and a river throughout.
  • Within 15 minutes' walk to the town centre.
  • Rooms are fully renovated with an excellent decor and a backyard view.
  • Awesome local menu in the great restaurant.
  • Excellent service and good facilities.
  • Rates are great.
  • A few past guests were dissatisfied with too hard beds.
  • The bathrooms in some rooms might be cold.

Key Features

  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Rooms

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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Superior Queen Double
Size: 23 m2
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3 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Deluxe Twin Twin
Size: 30 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 1 adults maximum
Boutique Queen Single
Size: 16 m2
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3 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Boutique King Double
Size: 22 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 3 adults maximum
Boutique Triple Triple
Size: 22 m2
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3 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Deluxe King Double
Size: 30 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 8.5/10
  • Comfort 8.6/10
  • Facilities 7.9/10
  • Free WiFi 8.3/10
  • Location 9.2/10
  • Total 8/10
  • Value for money 8.4/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Suria Mall 540 m (1772 ft)
  • Pillars of Sabah 200 m (656 ft)
  • Wisma Merdeka 240 m (787 ft)
  • Oceanus Waterfront Mall 1.87 km (1.16 mi.)
  • Warisan Square 1.25 km (4101 ft)
  • Signal Hill Observatory Platform 420 m (1378 ft)
  • Atkinson Clock Tower 400 m (1312 ft)
  • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque 70 m (230 ft)
  • I Love KK 390 m (1280 ft)
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The Jesselton Hotel FAQ

Which landmarks can we visit during our stay at the The Jesselton Hotel?
Attractions near the The Jesselton Hotel include I Love KK as well as Gaya Street Sunday Market, they can be reached with an 18 minutes' walk and a 25 minutes' walk respectively.
Which airport is close to The Jesselton Hotel?
The nearest airport to The Jesselton Hotel is Kota Kinabalu International airport (10 km) and it is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
What dining options are available during our stay at The Jesselton Hotel?
Guests of The Jesselton Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—8/10 according to reviews—bar Party Play Lifestyle Cafe offering American cuisine.