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The Jesselton Hotel

Bandar Selatan, Kota Kinabalu

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 194 m to Signal Hill Observatory Platform and 373 m to KK Esplanade

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 863 m to Sedco Square

Near shopping centersOnly 165 m to Wisma Merdeka and 229 m to Suria Sabah

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 566 m to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 151 reviews

5.0/527 Jan 2026

YOUNGHYE

가야 스트리트 바로 옆이라 주말 야시장, 아침시장 보기 좋아요. 섬투어 가기에도 가까워요. 가성비 좋은 호텔입니다. 추천합니다.

5.0/59 Aug 2025

Eamon • Couple Trip

I stayed here for 6 nights. The room was only $100, Australian per night. It was beautiful and clean and the staff were outstanding. This is the most central hotel in KK, right in Gaya street. Close to everything. Highly recommended. Eos

5.0/55 Apr 2025

Bond • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/520 Feb 2025

yoshiaki • Solo Trip

歴史があり、英国統治下や日本軍占領下でも指導部に使用された由緒のある建物。ただ年月を経過したため構造の劣化は回避できない。ただ、英国式雰囲気は残り、情緒が漂う。また、統治下時代の銀座通りと呼ばれただけあり、現在も絵葉書等の写真に使用される。レストランは無いが周辺３０メートル以内に多様なカフェ等があり便利です。

5.0/523 Jan 2025

David

Excellent hotel

5.0/515 Jan 2024

IMJA • Solo Trip

새벽에 체크인했는데 편안히 쉴 수 있었습니다. 직원들 모두 친절하고 청소도 잘 해주셔습니다. 방음은 오래된 호텔이라 어느 정도는 감수해야할 듯. 귀마개하니 괜찮았습니다. 위치는 최고입니다. 제셀튼포인트 걸어서 10분. 선데이마켓은 바로 호텔앞. 주변에 가성비 좋은 식당, 카페 있습니다.

5.0/529 Oct 2023

WANCHUN • Family Trip

房間乾淨沒有霉味地理位置很好推薦給短時間旅行的人

5.0/510 Sep 2023

Siok Siong

Room as expected for age. Quite well maintained.

5.0/530 Aug 2023

hyungjin • Family Trip

코타의 최초 호텔이라고 하는데 굉장히 깨끗합니다 무엇보다도 강력한 에어컨이 좋습니다 걸어서 여기저기 볼 수 있고 식당도 가깝습니다. 다시 온다면 또 선택할 의향이 있습니다.

5.0/516 Apr 2023

Semuanya bagus tentang menginap di hotel ini. Akses mudah ke pusat perbelanjaan dan restoran. Di seberang hotel terdapat toko You Kee Bak Kut Teh yang terkenal. Puding kelapanya sangat enak.

5.0/526 Mar 2023

John • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/58 Mar 2023

john • Solo Trip

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

5.0/52 Nov 2022

shahriman • Solo Trip

Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

5.0/52 Nov 2022

shahriman • Solo Trip

Super clean and comfortable hotel. Very convenient area. But, its not car park friendly. Ideal for walking tourists and Grab.

5.0/519 Oct 2022

Robert • Trip with Friends

Staff members were extremely friendly and helpful in arranging a driver for us who was equally friendly and helpful. The hotel photo doesn't look quite right--it is not on a corner, but it is on a street with trees down the median. We liked it enough that stayed there a second time, two weeks later.

5.0/53 Apr 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

직원분들 친절하고 청결상태 매우 좋았습니다. 다음기회 다시 방문하고 싶습니다.내년 방문계획하고 있습니다.

5.0/530 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day.

5.0/523 Jan 2020

Dudleigh George • Trip with Friends

The Jesselton Hotel is right in middle of town and there are many eating places nearby. It is one of the few English built buildings left standing. It has been modernized to make it a comfortable Hotel. The Restaurant was closed for r enervation while I was there. Over all I had no complaints about this Hotel. had four nights there.

5.0/516 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Staff provided great customer service with a smile .

5.0/516 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Great location downtown. Very safe. Great shopping of any sort. All types of foods, all within short walking distances

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24-hour Front Desk

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Non Smoking

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69, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in14:00-15:00

Check-out12:00

NOTE: Effective September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check in.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children

Guests of all ages are welcome to stay.

Children ages 13 years old and above will be considered as adults.

Please make sure that the children’s age is consistent with the information listed on your booking details. Otherwise, you may have to pay additional fees upon check-in.

Deposit

Guests need to pay a deposit at check-in.

Age

Guests of all ages are welcome to stay.

Breakfast

Breakfast is available from 07:00 - 11:00 local time.

Pets

No pets allowed.

Smoking

No smoking room.

Alcohol

No alcohol drinks allowed.

About The Jesselton Hotel

Featuring colonial-inspired decor, Jesselton Hotel offers accommodations in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

It is 400 m to Atkinson Clock Tower and 450 m to Suria Sabah, while Signal Hill Observatory Tower is 1.4 km away. Filipino Market is 1 km from The Jesselton Hotel. Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and Oceanus Waterfront Mall are 1.5 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 8.2 km 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 minibar are included.

Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, luggage storage and use of meeting/banquet facilities.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - Sun, 02 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children