Alawa @ Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Quay Central
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Why people book this hotel
“Very central”
“-location very strategic”
“Clean”
“Nice and clean”
“Nice and comfortable,overall its a very good place to stay…i will definitely reb…”
“Location and room”
“Owner is very good & helpful🙂😍 -very quick self check in/out via mailbox”
“Fast refund within 24 Hour eventho host say it will take 3 Days which is really …”
“Facilities like Swimming Pool also Very good as is not as strict as other place”
Overview
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Alawa @ Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu features a restaurant, sea views and free WiFi, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque. The property has garden and city views, and is 4.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The apartment offers a rooftop pool, indoor pool and a lift. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. The apartment complex provides some units with mountain views, and units include a kettle. All units at the apartment complex have air conditioning and a desk. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kota Kinabalu Harbour, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Alawa @ Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu.
Traveller reviews
Nurul
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
There is no tissue for kitchen table and soap for washing dish.
Lee
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
Nice and comfortable,overall its a very good place to stay…i will definitely rebook this place when i come to KK. a bit more maintenance at the property would be great.
Tze Sen
extended_group
February 16, 2026
Clean
IRENE
extended_group
February 16, 2026
Baik
Thilaganathan
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
Not enough amennities. Cant keep luggae after check out. Cant extend time to chk.out.
Omar
solo_traveller
January 26, 2026
Nice and clean. Very central. Had a nice stay here. Would recommend. Omar.
Winnie
family_with_children
January 24, 2026
The apartment needs to be refurbished, quite run down. The refund of security deposit was only done when I asked for it.
Qay
couple
January 23, 2026
Owner is very good & helpful🙂😍 -very quick self check in/out via mailbox.. -location very strategic.. -lots of 24hours shop below the apartment.. also got dobi & zus coffee Overall we have a great and pleasant stay.. #for sure will be back for next visit..
Ahasrin
family_with_children
January 5, 2026
“Overall ok but parking 🅿️ is the weeknes of this hotel other than that is awesome 😎”
Location and room
Farah Ain
couple
January 3, 2026
“the deposit late refund”
Nuraina
extended_group
December 27, 2025
“good”
good
Fifi
extended_group
December 10, 2025
has a spacious and clean toilet n living room , complete kitchen equipment, air conditioning works well, attractive views .. very satisfying and highly recommended , im forget to take pictures 🙏😊
RAZALI
extended_group
December 9, 2025
“Overall best place to stay and had very great Seaview with good facilities!”
Perfect place and level to have a very great Seaview! Facilities like Swimming Pool also Very good as is not as strict as other place! Very satisfied with my stay with Family here! Near with convenience store like Orange also near with Suria Sabah which can go there by Walking! Also nearby laundry also great because it's just near the Tower 2 enterance!! Fast refund within 24 Hour eventho host say it will take 3 Days which is really great and Big Thumbs Up there!!
Suaryana
family_with_children
October 30, 2025
Beautiful seaview
Nur Zunaidah
couple
September 26, 2025
“Bring your own toiletries”
Location
Nurcahaya
couple
September 1, 2025
Easy to excess
woon
extended_group
August 9, 2025
“The bed is lumpy and uncomfortable, and the sofa isn’t great either.”
The surroundings are nice, and it’s easy to find food around here.
hazilah
family_with_children
July 11, 2025
“need to prepare deposit , nice view, easy access but need to pay more for parking for a night”
view
NUR SYAHIRAH
extended_group
July 6, 2025
“not bad”
Location is good, I can just walk to suria mall
ENIE THAM
couple
July 6, 2025
“Back aches”
Convenient and strategic location
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Indoor pool (all year), Indoor pool
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Minimarket on site
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Parking garage, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Rooftop pool, Pool with view, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
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