The Jesselton Hotel, Kota Kinabalu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Balcony

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Boutique Queen

Max:

1 person

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Twin Balcony

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kota Kinabalu 1.1 km

Airports

Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) 8.2 km

Train

North Borneo Railway 4.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Luxurious Space

“The room was beautifully renovated with bright decor, providing a luxurious and spacious atmosphere that made me feel completely relaxed.” view full review

Superb Shower!

“The modern bathroom was a highlight of my stay, featuring an impressive shower that felt revitalizing, especially after my climbing adventure.” view full review

Comfortable Lobby

“The large and inviting lobby area was perfect for unwinding, with comfortable furniture that made it a great spot to relax between activities.” view full review

Delicious Choices!

“The dining options nearby were fantastic, with delicious meals from Fook Yuen and Kopi Ping that added to my overall enjoyment of the stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

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69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

City landmarks

Jalan Bukit Upper Bendera Likas

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

2.0 km

Tower

Atkinson Clock Tower

1.9 km

Shopping Area

Warisan Square

1.5 km

Mall

Central Market

1.5 km

Market

Gaya Street Sunday Market

1.9 km

Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

1.5 km

Museum

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village

2.8 km

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Sabah State Mosque

1.2 km

100 km north of Kota Kinabalu

Desa Dairy Farm

770 m

Jalan Gaya

Sunday Market

1.9 km

5 kilometres away from the KK City Centre

Menara Tun Mustapha

770 m

Island

Mamutik Island

1.5 km

Shopping Area

Centre Point

1.5 km

Market

Pasar Malam Sinsuran

1.5 km

Jalan Bukit Bendera

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

622.5 km

Harbour

Jesselton Point

622.5 km

Mall

Suria Mall

622.5 km

Central road of Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

622.5 km

Jalan Bukit Bendera

Signal Hill Observatory Tower

622.5 km

Nearby

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen

I Love KK

390 m

Square

Marlin Statue

370 m

Lorong Bank 3

Pillars of Sabah

200 m

Mall

Suria Sabah

300 m

Mall

Wisma Merdeka

240 m

Sabah Tourism Board

70 m

Park

City Park

1.9 km

Kota Kinabalu

Borneo Night

90 m

Street Art & Graffiti Gallery

210 m

Unit No 132

Mari Mari Destinations

190 m

Jalan Padang Merdeka

Padang Merdeka

450 m

Restaurants

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

40 m

74 Jalan Gaya

Peppermint Vietnamese Restaurant

80 m

Asia City

sin kee bah ku teh

170 m

Jalan Pantai Lot 26

One Roof Cafe

160 m

25 Jalan Pantai

Sheikh Shack Restaurant

130 m

Jalan Pantai Next To Kinabalu Daya Hotel

Mamasita Mexican Restaurant and Tapas Bar

190 m

15 Jalan Dewan

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.5

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

John

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is ideally located near Gaya Street, offering easy access to KK Waterfront, seafood & shopping centers, cafes, and restaurants. While the rooms show signs of wear with peeling wallpaper and a dusty smell, they are spacious and impeccably clean, providing all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, although showing some wear, are spacious, very clean, and equipped with all essentials for a cozy stay.

Service

9.0

The service staff are always available, friendly, and well-informed, ready to assist with any requests or queries.

Location

9.0

The location is very good, close to the waterfront, local markets, and Suria Sabah Mall, offering convenience and easy access to key points of interest.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast, though a bit unusual with a sandwich, water, and fruit delivered to the room, provides a decent start to the day and adds to the overall charm of the experience.

Facilities

The hotel offers a range of facilities including dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, and tours/ticket assistance to enhance the guest experience.

Rupert

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.8/10

I had a delightful stay at this hotel. The rooms were lovely and clean, with a separate shower, and tastefully appointed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, even going the extra mile for us. The location was perfect with easy access to various attractions. The dining experience was convenient, and the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

My room was large, very clean, and contained everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to help us, even preparing a special dessert for our vegan daughter.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was great, right in the center of the town with easy walking access to various attractions and dining options.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were okay and provided a good start to the day. I would recommend the hotel for its old-world charm and lovely staff.