Jesselton Quay Homestay by Good Travel KK
Free Wi-Fi, Netflix
Parking fee charges
There are plenty of food outlet, 24H convenience store, laundry shop in the building.
2-5 min walk to Jesselton Point and Jesselton Duty Free Shop
8-10 min walk to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
12-15 min walk to Gaya Street
"Facilities: It has everything you'd expect – hairdryer, garment steamer, fridge, microwave. We even cooked instant turkey noodles in the room, which was really convenient. The only thing was that the shower water wasn't very hot; it always felt lukewarm.
Cleanliness: This is a relatively new guesthouse, so let's not nitpick too much. The cleanliness was actually quite good.
Environment: Downstairs is a taxi stand (pictures attached), super convenient! 👍 It's very close to the pier, and we could even see boats sailing in and out from our room. 🚢
Service: The owner is very welcoming, always ready to answer questions, and attentive. They've put together a very detailed guide for dining, entertainment, and activities in the area. They also provide a lot of check-in information in advance, like reminders about the Gaya Street Night Market on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Sunday morning market, which was a thoughtful touch.
Important tip: Don't eat at any of the restaurants downstairs from the guesthouse! They are all terrible and expensive! Just take a taxi to Gaya Street or somewhere else to eat!
Finally, I want to say that things are definitely different abroad compared to back home. This is a guesthouse/apartment type of accommodation, and renting a two-bedroom unit for four or five people offers really great value for money. There's too much competition in China right now, so it's not a fair comparison. Let's look at things objectively and be a bit more understanding of each other. It's a Chinese-friendly guesthouse, and they didn't even ask for a deposit when we checked in.
The weather in Kota Kinabalu was quite unpredictable during our stay. Every morning was sunny, but it would start raining punctually at 4 PM. However, sometimes there were sunsets after the rain.
(The attached sea view photos were taken from my room. I forgot to take pictures of the room itself, so these scenic shots will have to do.)"