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The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall

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The Jesselton Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offering a practical home base for city exploration. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, and staff who provide tour assistance and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,128
P3,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Jesselton Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Boutique Extra Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Jesselton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe King With Balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Twin With Balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KK Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪October Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑記肉骨茶) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
The Jesselton Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Jesselton Hotel feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 85.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 85.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is The Jesselton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jesselton Hotel?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jesselton Hotel on Nov 17, 2025 start from P 3,128.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Jesselton Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Jesselton Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market, Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.

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