The Jesselton Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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 9.5 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
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Halal, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Ryan
United States United States
“Good location next to busy Gaya street. Hotel was accommodating and let us store our bags between stays as we hiked the mountain.”
Monika
Australia Australia
“Super clean, great location. Internet was super fast - I was able to work without a problem. We had a couple of problems with the room when we checked in - the fridge didn’t work and one of the power points was faulty. This was resolved within...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is great, on Gaya street in China town. Street market on last night. Hotel itself is perfectly adequate. No frills as such, but comfortable well appointed rooms”
Maureen
United States United States
“My husband and I stayed at the Jesselton for three nights in April. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and the hotel is in a very good location for walking around the town. Our room (201) was large, clean, quiet, and pleasant, and was in keeping...”
Valentina
Russia Russia
“Lovely colonial look and good location. Staff is friendly.”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large comfortable room. Centre of action. Really nice staff. Pride of venue”
Sivab
Malaysia Malaysia
“Middle of town and lots of activities at the door steps”
Idy
Canada Canada
“We stayed in the newer more modern wing of the hotel. Bed was comfortable. Friendly staff remembered our faces and our bags when we collected them from storage. Close to our favourite cafes and restaurants!”
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.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Jesselton Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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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

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No age restriction
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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.

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