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Jesselton Cabin

Kota Kinabalu and Sabah · Malaysia

1st & 2nd Floor, No 74, Jalan GayaView location

7.6/10Very good57 Reviews
Cleanliness7.4/107.4
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition6.8/106.8
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Jesselton Cabin

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Central Business District, Jesselton Cabin promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one.

24-hour security, taxi service, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find linens, mirror, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, blackout curtains.

The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Jesselton Cabin is an excellent choice from which to explore Kota Kinabalu or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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With a stay at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center.

This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Spoken Language

    Malay

    English

Nearby attractions

Gaya Street Sunday Market 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Atkinson Clock Tower 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Merdeka Square 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
KK Plaza 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kota Kinabalu Central Market 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Jesselton Quay 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Handicraft Market 1 km / 0.6 mi
Anjung Kinabalu 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sedco Square 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Local Fruits Market 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
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  • ShopExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
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Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Jesselton Cabin

7.6
Very good
57 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
48 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2019
Nur
good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2019
Eric

Kota Kuntabola

Locale excellent, walking distance to 3 mall's, open market right outside my room. Staff very pleasant
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly staff
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
i like because the concept is really like bag packers style
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2018
Verified traveler

Exceeded my expectation!

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.
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2016
Doyoung
I stayed there for only day time, its cheap but I'd better pay a bit more and go other places.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Jesselton cabin

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.
6/10
Pleasant
09 May 2016
Verified traveler
A lot of dust in Dormitory room.
Good location and not far from Airport bus station.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2016
Toby

Pretty average

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Decent place

A great place suiting with price the charged.
Toilet and shower room is very clean.
I have toast and banana for breakfast! Nyummy!! Coffee was not so great, should provide a slight better taste.
Should inform/alert that the dorm is for sharing occupants - males and females in a the same dorm; was shocks at the moments but couldn't ask more as this is the only room available.
The so call air-cond room is not cold enough - should do maintenance for it. Good enough, I was in the right spot of the ceiling fan - not bad. The bed frame is a bit old, hence you can hear the sounds whenever you make a move/rolling side to side.
A good and friendly as well a helpful staff :)
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

North Borneo Cabin

Good
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2015
Jakob

Good on a thight budget

Good value for the money. Great staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Good basic hostel has what you need for the price
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Good location helpfull staff basic but fine breakfast hot showers overall would defently stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Great stay

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.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Definitely for backpackers on a budget

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Definitely worth the prize!

Friendly staff, cozy little plaze, no complaints whatsoever.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2015
Anne-Lise

Great value for the price!

Great value for this price! Friendly staff, great location, walking distance from Jesselpoint ferry terminal. They also organise trips.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2015
Giang

Perfect place for budget travelers.

I had a good time at North Borneo Cabin. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also good, can walk to jetty.
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2015
Marc

Great stay in NB Cabin

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.
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

nice place to stay in KK

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
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Cosy vibes & friendly staff

It has been a short stay, but I loved it.
You feel well there, and the super friendly staff and vibe account a lot for it.
I enjoyed meeting the staff and sharing stories of Borneo.
Lockers + Breakfast + Tea/Coffee + Storage room + Easy 24h check in/out.
I honestly recommend. Thank you Jesselton Cabin.
A French backpacker.
2/10
Poor
25 Jan 2017
mark

Do not go

please dont expect anything. cheap is cheap

샤워실에서 소변냄새 나요. 비추
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2016
SEUNGJIN

퍼펙트!!!!

도미토리말고 룸 이용했는데 룸컨디션도 좋고 시설도 좋고 불편한게 없었음. 편안한 분위기. 아주 잘지냈음. 제셀턴포인트, 선데이마켓, 수리야사바 등 주변 인접지가 좋음. 완전 퍼펙트. 직원들도 매우 친절함. 다음에는 전 일정을 이곳에서 머물것임.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

위치 좋아요!

시설은 그냥 그랬는데 위치가 좋았습니다.
주변에 음식점도 많아요.
여기엔 제셀턴 캐빈이라고 나와있는데 가니까 north borneo cabin이었어요.
그리고 직원이 친절했습니다.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2016
YLF

廁所又髒,又臭,又小

房間資訊誤導以為有私人衛浴,結果是公共衛浴,沒見過這麼小的無法轉身的浴室,而且一靠近就臭死了,選別間吧!它靠gaya街的房間還好,如靠大馬路的房,24小時車聲大到會精神分裂,我以為半夜會較安靜,結果還是撐不住臨時要求換房,還好有一間無窗房沒那麼吵
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2016
hiroshi

毎日の掃除がない

5日間泊まったが、ベッドがくたびれていてへこみ寝にくかった。
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

가격 대비 매우 만족~교통 편리~

가격 대비 만족 ~ 직원 모두가 매우 친절하고, 조식으로 주는 식빵이 맛있었습니다~커피 ,쨈, 마아가린, 더운물도 제공해줌 ~주위가 쇼핑센터 , 푸드 센터 모두가 도보로 가능했고,낮에는 공항버스이용도 가능합니다 ~
4/10
Poor
28 May 2016
Verified traveler

담배냄새 심함

발코니와 화장실 담배냄새, 방의 선풍기는 먽지가 가득 몹시 더러움
직원들은 친절했음
4/10
Poor
17 May 2016
Tm

安く泊まりたいなら

ファミリールームに泊まりました。レセプションのすぐ目の前の部屋のせいかWi-Fiは好調。バスルーム、トイレは共同で清潔ではなく、下水の匂いがします。シャワー室は手前側のは水、チョロチョロなので、奥の方が良い。スタッフは毎日掃除はしているみたい。部屋は広いが、まぁまぁといった感じ。でもコタキナバルでこの安さは他にあまりないかも。安宿、と割り切るべし。
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2016
Jonas

Great value for money

I just stayed one night, but the staff was very helpful in arranging my further tour.
I will defintly be back here, when I'm returning to KK
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jan 2016
Daeho

커플이 이용하기엔 추천하지 않음, 접근성 최고!

2인실 사용
제셀톤포인트, 선데이마켓, 올드타운커피, 위즈마마데카(환전), 위즈마사바, 수리하사바(쇼핑몰) 접근성 좋음!
샤워실, 화장실 공용.
샤워시설도 잘 되어있고 화장실도 깨끗함.
조식은 식빵에 잼 정도.
에어컨 있는방 사용했으나 조절이 안되어 밤에 너무 추웠음.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

you get what you pay for

booked double room.shared toilet and shower at balcony.kichen and lobby at downstire.room is not cozy,but just budget guesthouse.nice friendly staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2015
Roy

安い、ロケーションがよい

スタッフがしっかりしてる。
リバークルーズの申し込みをしてもらった。
シャワーのお湯がでなかった。
WiFiはぼちぼちなスピード。
部屋は一般的なゲストハウス。
4/10
Poor
01 Nov 2015
Verified traveler
Helt ok ställe att bo på några nätter men inte mer än så. Slitet rum. Duschar och toaletter var rena. Personalen var inte speciellt serviceinriktad, hälsade inte ens när man gick förbi. Vitt bröd med sylt till frukost.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2015
Roger

Near Sunday market, closed to restaurant

2 toilet and 2 bathroom for 1 floor is not enough. The window is broken that always open, thus the air condition is fair only at dorm room. Staff is nice! Room is clean enough.
4/10
Poor
28 Jul 2015
M

Basic hostel

Room was clean but the showers, toilets, outside area not so much. Very basic. We booked a double room but in the itenary it didn't say that bathroom was shared. Was a bit disappointing. We were allowed to leave our big bags for a few days. That was nice!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

值得再次入住~

服務人員很棒,樂意協助任何問題;位置市中心,去哪兒都方便;價格很實惠,可以接受共用廁所與浴室的人可以考慮。
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2015
Morten

Very cheap very good

Cheap, good location and safe! Probably one of the best hostels I've been to in Asia!
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2015
m

Nice hotel

ホテルのすぐしたでSunday market が行われるのでとても楽しかったです!毎日清掃も入るし、何よりとても安かったので大満足です。ただ、すぐしたのレストランが人気すぎてホテルを通りすぎてしまいました笑
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2015
MIHYUN

또오고 싶은 곳

정말정말 또오고싶은 게스트하우스입니다 여기서 이틀예약해서 지내고 다시또 8박을 더 했어요 정말 중심지에있어서 걸어다니기도 좋고 주변에 맛있는데도 많고 좋았어요 가격대비 최고
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2015
Verified traveler

市中心,近食肆及商場

整潔的房間與洗手間,只是要求不穿鞋而地板又不是十分干凈有點麻煩
很適合想接觸新朋友的人入住,晚上可與其他旅客聊天
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2015
Verified traveler

我有進去check in但沒有入住

我後來去住三星飯店,但還是過來看一下這間青年旅社的位置和裡面長什麼樣子,走到2樓,他們會開鐵門讓你進去,要脫鞋,公用環境看起來不錯、check in的服務人員也有禮貌,我進男女混房看,裡面只有3個又高又壯的白人大漢,沒有女生,住這的男性居多,女生如果不介意或對異性較開放的,這裡會是妳不錯的選擇。
這條街上有冰店、bar,知名肉骨茶也在附近。
大推\"椰子太\",椰子甘庶冰沙超好喝、還有裝在椰子裡的椰子布丁好吃、可惜不夠冰lol
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2015
MinGu

가야 스트리트의 중심

많은 친구를 사귈수.... 있었어요
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2014
Aric

良好的GH

位置地点不錯,工作人员熱情
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2014
sophie

beautiful hostel!

nice staff, good price! I'll stay again.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2014
chii

優れた立地

便利な場所で何をするにも不自由しない。現地ツアーを宿で申し込める。
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2014
Verified traveler
Staff is nice and helpful.
Partner

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Jesselton Cabin
1st & 2nd Floor, No 74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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