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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Jesselton Quay

Yuta

฿1,095

฿1,264 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 km from Jesselton Quay

Donna

฿1,785

฿2,009 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with bar stools, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A view from a high-rise window overlooking a coastal cityscape with a large body of water, a roundabout, and distant mountains.

3. La.mer Butik Hotel

1.4 km from Jesselton Quay

Mark

฿1,854

฿2,523 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from Jesselton Quay

HEIDI

฿2,852

฿3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Jesselton Quay

MRS

฿4,015

฿4,417 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

6. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Jesselton Quay

lana

฿3,074

฿3,401 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Jesselton Quay

Thomas

฿2,276

฿2,539 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

8. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from Jesselton Quay

Brittany

฿744

฿959 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

9. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Jesselton Quay

David Wong Weng

฿1,994

฿2,314 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

10. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Jesselton Quay

Sofía

฿905

฿1,149 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

11. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Jesselton Quay

Ai Ming

฿1,498

฿1,849 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Jesselton Quay

Anonymous traveller

฿854

฿1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

13. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Jesselton Quay

Yan Ting

฿1,386

฿2,123 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

14. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Jesselton Quay

Tamara

฿1,361

฿1,551 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

15. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Jesselton Quay

Michelle

฿2,274

฿2,683 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

16. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from Jesselton Quay

Henn Kiew

฿1,863

฿2,093 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

17. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 km from Jesselton Quay

Myona

฿978

฿1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Jesselton Quay

Kian Yung

฿1,829

฿2,056 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

19. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Jesselton Quay

Anonymous traveller

฿826

฿1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a white Christmas tree, a reception desk, and two staff members.

A modern, minimalist wall-mounted light fixture with a geometric design.

20. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 1.6 km from Jesselton Quay

Bahrinizam

฿1,062

฿1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Jesselton Quay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
La.mer Butik Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 214 reviews	View

Top Jesselton Quay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Lækkert værelse med skøn udsigt. Godt poolområde. Ligger lige midt i indkøbs/ restaurantsområde. Havudsigt og lige ved havnen."

Other attractions near Jesselton Quay

A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (503 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar when you spend time at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah International Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Sabah International Convention Centre during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can do some window-shopping at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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KK Plaza

7.6/10 (97 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Jesselton Quay?

Jesselton Quay is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travellers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 163 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Jesselton Quay?

Adjacent to Jesselton Quay, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hotel 7 Suria.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Jesselton Quay?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Jesselton Quay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Jesselton Quay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Jesselton Quay.

What can I see and do near Jesselton Quay?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre or Tanjung Aru Perdana Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Jesselton Quay.

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Our top choices for Jesselton Quay hotels

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

3. La.mer Butik Hotel

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

6. Grandis Hotel

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

8. Hotel Gaia 95

9. Hotel Sixty3

10. Hotel Capital

11. Hotel 7 Suria

12. Hotel Eden54

13. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

14. Mandarin Hotel

15. Horizon Hotel

16. The Jesselton Hotel

17. Qlio Hotel

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

19. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

20. Walk In Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Jesselton Quay

Top Jesselton Quay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Other attractions near Jesselton Quay

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Atkinson Clock Tower

Sabah International Convention Centre

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

KK Plaza

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