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The Jesselton Cabin
Hostels
7.6
/10
Pleasant
72 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Maryjune C.
8.5
/ 10
The owner (Alan) was very considerate. He gave us the best deals (maybe not all), but he was very helpful. He gave us very good discounts and help us our way through the City. He gave us tips on what to do and encouraged us to go to other places. The cabin was also great, clean, organized and comfy. Mr. Alan referred us to his great friend Mr Fred (Dato Chua Kim) who was the owner of the Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort [I highly recommend this resort! - good food, great people!]. He was very kind enough to give us a tour of the "Old china town" of Borneo. He told us about the history and its original people. I recommend this place. Location very convenient and within the heart of Kota. Really nice for backpackers.
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
Good location helpfull staff basic but fine breakfast hot showers overall would defently stay again
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
Great location, clean facilities, helpfull staff,basic breakfast.
Sunday mornings can't get a lay in as Sunday market is set up very early on this street.
Owner let us leave our luggage for 3 days while we went on a moped to the tip of Borneo with no charge, great place to stay.
Anne-Lise
10.0
/ 10
Great value for this price! Friendly staff, great location, walking distance from Jesselpoint ferry terminal. They also organise trips.
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1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88000
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1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88000
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Location
The Jesselton Cabin is a hostel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Kota Kinabalu.
The hostel has a very good location, also near the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), which is only 6.04 km away.
The hostel is located only 0.68 km away from Jesselton Point (Ferry to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park).
Not only well positioned, but The Jesselton Cabin is also one of hostels near the following Centre Point Sabah within 1 km and KK Plaza within 0.48 km.
About The Jesselton Cabin
Not only located within easy reach of various places of interests for your adventure, but staying at The Jesselton Cabin will also give you a pleasant stay.
The Jesselton Cabin is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comfortable at the same time.
For you, travelers who wish to travel comfortably on a budget, The Jesselton Cabin is the perfect place to stay that provides decent facilities as well as great services.
While traveling with friends can be a lot of fun, traveling solo has its own perks. As for the accommodation, The Jesselton Cabin is suitable for you who value privacy during your stay.
The Jesselton Cabin is the smartest choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation with outstanding service.
24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends.
The Jesselton Cabin is a hostel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hostel's guests.
The Jesselton Cabin is a wise choice for travelers visiting Kota Kinabalu.
All facilities in The Jesselton Cabin
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Bedroom
In-room Bathroom
Hotel Services
- Front desk
- 24-hour Receptionist
- 24-hour security
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
In-room Facilities
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Shower
- TV
General
- AC
- Non-smoking room
- Smoking area
Public Facilities
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Safety deposit box
- WiFi in public area
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Jesselton Cabin
Important Note
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
General Information
Popular Facilities | AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Jesselton Cabin | 6 |
Number of floors in The Jesselton Cabin | 2 |
Another facilities in The Jesselton Cabin | Front desk, 24-hour Receptionist, 24-hour security, Laundry service, Luggage storage |
Frequently asked question in The Jesselton Cabin
What are available facilities at The Jesselton Cabin?
There are top facilites at The Jesselton Cabin such as AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at The Jesselton Cabin?
Check-in time at The Jesselton Cabin is staring from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 12:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking.
Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
Does The Jesselton Cabin provide breakfast?
Yes, The Jesselton Cabin provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of The Jesselton Cabin?
The Jesselton Cabin is officially classified as a 2.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many floors does The Jesselton Cabin have?
The Jesselton Cabin has 2 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Jesselton Cabin
Traveloka (16)
Other sources (56)
7.6
Pleasant
From 56 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Room Comfort
6.8
Location
9.0
Service and Facilites
8.0
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Traveler Reviews The Jesselton Cabin
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Nur
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 312 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍
Eric
8.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Locale excellent, walking distance to 3 mall's, open market right outside my room. Staff very pleasant
Verified traveler
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 347 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff
Verified traveler
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
i like because the concept is really like bag packers style
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 369 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
You get what you paid for. Great for backpackers. Not for the picky travellers. Cheap, amazing local food everywhere! The staff are accommodating, especially Ms. Kathy.
Doyoung
2.0
/10
Reviewed 478 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I stayed there for only day time, its cheap but I'd better pay a bit more and go other places.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 486 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The staff was the best part, they were lovely. The hotel however was under some renovations and wasn't too nice or clean. The location was also really good. The other thing is that I booked online and it was called Jesselton cabin but when I got there it was the north Borneo cabin and so I searched for a very long time.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 499 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A lot of dust in Dormitory room.
Good location and not far from Airport bus station.
Toby
6.0
/10
Reviewed 506 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This hostel was ok. Nothing special but not bad. We had a double room on the first floor. It was a large room but pretty basic. The downside was you had to walk through the shared lounge and breakfast area to get to the shower and toilet. I would also say when we were there it was just guys staying and so my wife felt a little uncomfortable when they were all in the lounge and she needed to use the shower. It wasn't a particularly friendly hostel but we might have been unlucky. The wifi was a bit pitchy but ok, the toast for breakfast was pretty good, the staff were helpful if you asked specific questions and location was ok for getting around town. The shower was also pretty naff. It's not bad but when we returned to KK we chose to stay somewhere else.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 512 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good
Jakob
8.0
/10
Reviewed 543 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good value for the money. Great staff.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good basic hostel has what you need for the price
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good location helpfull staff basic but fine breakfast hot showers overall would defently stay again
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location, clean facilities, helpfull staff,basic breakfast.
Sunday mornings can't get a lay in as Sunday market is set up very early on this street.
Owner let us leave our luggage for 3 days while we went on a moped to the tip of Borneo with no charge, great place to stay.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 545 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We arrived late after a long day travelling. First impressions were not great. The hostel is on the first floor up some steps and is run down. We were shown our room on the first floor which was off the main lounge where it was pretty noisy with people drinking. We were so tired and wanted to sleep so we asked for another room and were given one upstairs. The room was so much worse but at least it was quieter that first night. Note all of the rooms in this hostel are off social areas which are very noisy both nights even with ear plugs our sleep was disturbed by guests. The hostel is very run down and needs refurb. The bathrooms feel grimy even though I saw the cleaner giving them a very thorough clean. Internet is not great but air con worked well. The second floor could do with some more sinks because at busy times you sometimes had to wait. We couldn't wait to leave this hostel and I'm not sure why it scores so highly.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 547 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Friendly staff, cozy little plaze, no complaints whatsoever.
Anne-Lise
10.0
/10
Reviewed 548 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great value for this price! Friendly staff, great location, walking distance from Jesselpoint ferry terminal. They also organise trips.
Giang
8.0
/10
Reviewed 562 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I had a good time at North Borneo Cabin. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also good, can walk to jetty.
Marc
8.0
/10
Reviewed 565 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I have been to different Hostels in Gaya and It is so far my best experience. The rooms and people are quite nice. The common area is large. The location is very good and convenient with cheap food and easy access to the city. The staff is helpful and I was happy to get a good price to climb Mt Kinabalu. I definitely recommend this place.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 568 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
great place to stay, to meet other travelers and to chat with the family who runs that place.
location is absolutely convenient with restaurants right in front of the door and a supermarket 3min away.
only thing I didnt like were the beds, wasnt really confy due to thin matrasses
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Jesselton Cabin
Traveloka (16)
Other sources (56)
7.6
Pleasant
From 56 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Room Comfort
6.8
Location
9.0
Service and Facilites
8.0
Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
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Traveler Reviews The Jesselton Cabin
Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Nur
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 312 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍
Eric
8.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Locale excellent, walking distance to 3 mall's, open market right outside my room. Staff very pleasant
Verified traveler
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 347 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff
Verified traveler
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
i like because the concept is really like bag packers style
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 369 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
You get what you paid for. Great for backpackers. Not for the picky travellers. Cheap, amazing local food everywhere! The staff are accommodating, especially Ms. Kathy.
Doyoung
2.0
/10
Reviewed 478 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I stayed there for only day time, its cheap but I'd better pay a bit more and go other places.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 486 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The staff was the best part, they were lovely. The hotel however was under some renovations and wasn't too nice or clean. The location was also really good. The other thing is that I booked online and it was called Jesselton cabin but when I got there it was the north Borneo cabin and so I searched for a very long time.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 499 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A lot of dust in Dormitory room.
Good location and not far from Airport bus station.
Toby
6.0
/10
Reviewed 506 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This hostel was ok. Nothing special but not bad. We had a double room on the first floor. It was a large room but pretty basic. The downside was you had to walk through the shared lounge and breakfast area to get to the shower and toilet. I would also say when we were there it was just guys staying and so my wife felt a little uncomfortable when they were all in the lounge and she needed to use the shower. It wasn't a particularly friendly hostel but we might have been unlucky. The wifi was a bit pitchy but ok, the toast for breakfast was pretty good, the staff were helpful if you asked specific questions and location was ok for getting around town. The shower was also pretty naff. It's not bad but when we returned to KK we chose to stay somewhere else.
Read More
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 512 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good
Jakob
8.0
/10
Reviewed 543 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good value for the money. Great staff.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good basic hostel has what you need for the price
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good location helpfull staff basic but fine breakfast hot showers overall would defently stay again
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location, clean facilities, helpfull staff,basic breakfast.
Sunday mornings can't get a lay in as Sunday market is set up very early on this street.
Owner let us leave our luggage for 3 days while we went on a moped to the tip of Borneo with no charge, great place to stay.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 545 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We arrived late after a long day travelling. First impressions were not great. The hostel is on the first floor up some steps and is run down. We were shown our room on the first floor which was off the main lounge where it was pretty noisy with people drinking. We were so tired and wanted to sleep so we asked for another room and were given one upstairs. The room was so much worse but at least it was quieter that first night. Note all of the rooms in this hostel are off social areas which are very noisy both nights even with ear plugs our sleep was disturbed by guests. The hostel is very run down and needs refurb. The bathrooms feel grimy even though I saw the cleaner giving them a very thorough clean. Internet is not great but air con worked well. The second floor could do with some more sinks because at busy times you sometimes had to wait. We couldn't wait to leave this hostel and I'm not sure why it scores so highly.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 547 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Friendly staff, cozy little plaze, no complaints whatsoever.
Anne-Lise
10.0
/10
Reviewed 548 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great value for this price! Friendly staff, great location, walking distance from Jesselpoint ferry terminal. They also organise trips.
Giang
8.0
/10
Reviewed 562 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I had a good time at North Borneo Cabin. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also good, can walk to jetty.
Marc
8.0
/10
Reviewed 565 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I have been to different Hostels in Gaya and It is so far my best experience. The rooms and people are quite nice. The common area is large. The location is very good and convenient with cheap food and easy access to the city. The staff is helpful and I was happy to get a good price to climb Mt Kinabalu. I definitely recommend this place.
Read More
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 568 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
great place to stay, to meet other travelers and to chat with the family who runs that place.
location is absolutely convenient with restaurants right in front of the door and a supermarket 3min away.
only thing I didnt like were the beds, wasnt really confy due to thin matrasses
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