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The Jesselton

kota kinabalu and sabah, malaysia

About The Jesselton

location

This hotel, which is located in the historic heart of Kota Kinabalu, promises a unique experience. The property retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel. It offers an ideal location in the heart of the banking and financial centre of Kota Kinabalu.

facility

The hotel has a lift and features 32 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry.

rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom, and air conditioning ensures just the right temperature. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A refrigerator and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered a selection of towels. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

sport

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu.

meals

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at The Jesselton

Facilities

Air conditioningBar(s)CaféCar ParkConference RoomHotel SafeLaundry FacilitiesLaundry ServiceLiftsRestaurant(s)Room ServiceShopsSmall supermarketWifi

Hygiene

Enhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserHealth checks on staffHygiene training for staffProtective equipment for employeesProtective equipment for guestsProtective masks for guestsSanitiser dispenserSocial distancing regulationsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

Set menu dinnerSet menu lunch

Location

Map preview
Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu and Sabah, Malaysia

69 Jalan Gaya

Nearest beach10km

What's nearby

  • Nearest beach10km

Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.0

Very Good

661 reviews
  • Value
  • Rooms
  • Cleanliness
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  • Excellent197
  • Very Good332
  • Average102
  • Poor18
  • Terrible12

Recent Reviews: 661

  • User: Sue E

    Trip type: Family

    Everything is superb. Thank you

    26 May 2026

    Everything is superb. Thank you for Miss Betty kind assistance.

  • User: Stay14741879871

    Trip type: Family

    Fantastic breakfast

    20 Apr 2026

    I stay I stayed at Sixty3 Hotel and had breakfast at Jesselton Hotel, which is just a 3-minute walk away.Thanks to Ms. Betty for recommending the breakfast menu — the food was wonderful and definitely worth trying. The breakfast service staff were friendly, at…

  • User: Navigator62717421008

    Trip type: Couples

    Best hotel during our stay!!!

    20 Dec 2025

    Good assistants from their staff since my early booking especially to Mr Omam and colleagues which help me to do the arrangement. Room was superb prepared by them especially fullfiled my special request on my wedding anniversary celebration. house keeping was…

  • User: Grad R

    Trip type: Couples

    Great location but poor organisation and communication

    30 Sep 2025

    This hotel is in a great location and our room was large and comfortable with aircon. The only downsides were a lack of organisation from the reception staff. The best example of this is that when we checked in late at night we were asked to select our breakfa…

  • User: Daz0

    Trip type: Couples

    Needs improvement

    14 Jul 2024

    Long past it's glory days, there are improvements going on but that is no excuse for some poor house keeping nothing too serious, just dusty shelves, things left in the fridge and the like but gives a poor impression. On a positive note, the staff we dealt wit…

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