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The Jesselton HotelvsGayana Marine Resort
The Jesselton Hotel and Gayana Eco Resort are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Jesselton Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gayana Eco Resort. The Jesselton Hotel is ranked #7 in Kota Kinabalu with praise from 3 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Jesselton Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $37/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The oldest hotel in KK doesn't need to manufacture character – it fairly drips it, in a dignified if dated way... There's also a very good restaurant, coffee shop, business centre and red London cab." Full review
Rough Guide "A combination of colonial-era charm and a central location make this hard to beat and, as elsewhere in KK, promotional prices are often on offer."
Fodor's "This hotel—established in 1954—proudly celebrates the city's past with colonial details throughout. ... The central location is this old-timer's best asset." Full review
Gayana Marine Resort Fodor's
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Pulau Gaya 88778, Malaysia
From $416/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Overlooking the China Sea, Gayana Eco Resort consists of 52 lush luxury villas set up over water on the island of Pulau Gaya, just off the coast of Borneo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Listen to the lapping South China Sea beneath your private villa as wild macaques jaunt among the encroaching mangroves" Full review
Lonely Planet "Fifty-two stunning villas stuffed with modern amenities and island-chic touches make up posh Gayana. The Bakau (mangrove) Villa overlooks a tangled, flooded forest, while the Palm Villa's..." Full review
