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 400 metres to Atkinson Clock Tower and 450 metres 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patrick
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location on a beautiful street, walking distance to anywhere in the city centre and 2 minutes from the jungle walking track. Weekend street markets just outside the Hotel.
  • Chris
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Great location. Room was nice and comfy. Plenty of space.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable, great location and very good value for money.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • AZUMA SUSHI
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Jesselton Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

The Jesselton Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Jesselton Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 guest room and exterior building will be undergoing refurbishment from May 20th to June 20th, 2024, operating daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

The Jesselton Hotel lobby (partially) and guest washroom will be undergoing refurbishment from June 8th to August 8th, 2024, operating daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

In response to 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.

FAQs about The Jesselton Hotel

  • Room options at The Jesselton Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Jesselton Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Jesselton Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Jesselton Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • AZUMA SUSHI

  • The Jesselton Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Jesselton Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.