Jesselton Point
Jesselton Point
3.5
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Jesselton Point is jetty and ferry terminal. Here you can find jetty to islands in Kota Kinabalu, ferry terminal for people to go to Labuan island, many food and beverages outlets with so many selections, indoor soccer field and taxi station.
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Anand1351
Singapore, Singapore2,731 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A lot of boats and trip to island starts from here.
Have some food court type food options and counters for tours and groups also.
Next to Jesselton point mall.
Have some food court type food options and counters for tours and groups also.
Next to Jesselton point mall.
Written 11 August 2023
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undob0y
Philippines619 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
it's the port, where all the boats going to the different islands and Kota Kinabalu have their fairies part. There is a main center worry and buy your tickets for these chores in different kiosk, offering different prizes and stores. It is very crowded and usually it's packed from eight in the morning till three in the afternoon for all the tourist go back from the islands to the city.
Written 13 June 2023
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China4,509 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Though things can be a little chaotic here, the prices for the island tours are excellent. I went to Manukan and Mamutik for less than HK$90 and it all went well and on time.
Written 28 March 2023
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Masr125
44 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Dont use counter 12. No boat after even almost 2 hours wait. Even getting the life jacket n snorkelling mask was chaotic. Everyone else seem to be getting on their designated boat especially foreigners. C12 dont seem to have good running operations. AVOID.
Written 17 March 2023
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macamaca
sutton coldfield64 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Very poor service, not trustworthy, they don’t tell you the truth. Much time is wasted waiting around for a boat that is 20 -30 minutes late
Please don’t use this company
Please don’t use this company
Written 10 February 2023
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robbielondonuk613
London, UK74 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
It’s a confusing place as it is basically like a train station with different companies selling tickets for the same thing. In the end I went with the first company which came up to me which is very unlike me but my quick assessment of the place was that they were all the same.
On reflection I wish I had looked into it a bit more. It is a bit confusing when you are desperate to get that last boat home at 430 but we did get back and I got the impression that they all work as a team if they need to
On reflection I wish I had looked into it a bit more. It is a bit confusing when you are desperate to get that last boat home at 430 but we did get back and I got the impression that they all work as a team if they need to
Written 7 September 2022
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Luke F
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Paid for ticket at 11am and gave up waiting for a boat at 12.30pm because the operator admitted (after a bit of questioning) that the next boat was not until 1.30pm and the last boat back was at 4. Just hopeless. Got a part refund and went to the pool for a swim instead.
Written 3 July 2022
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Cheeps21
Singapore, Singapore391 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Utilitarian jetty with a hall selling tickets for island tours. We decided to give the island tours a miss based on the reviews of poor water quality, rubbish & poor service quality of boat operators.
We did take a 20min stroll after dinner to catch the sea breeze. We also catch some action from a soccer match in the adjacent indoor sports hall.
We did take a 20min stroll after dinner to catch the sea breeze. We also catch some action from a soccer match in the adjacent indoor sports hall.
Written 15 June 2022
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Manis Chen
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia388 contributions
Aug 2020
this is the place to buy yourself a ticket to any island within kota kinabalu waters or to go to labuan via sea which takes about 3 hours
Written 29 August 2020
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thank you for your review
Written 7 October 2020
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Katy Santos
Philippines516 contributions
Jun 2019
Before having an island hopping, you've to drop by in Jesselton Point which is the getaway point for island hopping. You can book your ferry tickets to Manukan Island, Sapi Island, Gaya, Mamutik, and Sulug.
Jesselton Point has a lot of souvenir shops and local restaurants to choose from. We had our lunch here before we head to Manukan Island.
You can island hop to these islands: Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik. Gayan, Sapi and Sulug.
The three main islands are Manukan, Mamutik, and Sapi.
You can choose to book one, two, or three islands at a certain price. You can also add water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, sea walking, parasailing, flying fish, jetski, etc.
In our case, we only choose one island, which is Manukan Island, as we have to compressed our itinerary.
Jesselton Point has a lot of souvenir shops and local restaurants to choose from. We had our lunch here before we head to Manukan Island.
You can island hop to these islands: Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik. Gayan, Sapi and Sulug.
The three main islands are Manukan, Mamutik, and Sapi.
You can choose to book one, two, or three islands at a certain price. You can also add water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, sea walking, parasailing, flying fish, jetski, etc.
In our case, we only choose one island, which is Manukan Island, as we have to compressed our itinerary.
Written 1 May 2020
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thank you for your review
Written 7 October 2020
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Trek21531938892
Singapore, Singapore
Hello, may i ask if I can take a grab from Jesselton to Mountain Valley Resort and how much roughly will that be?? thank you
What is the last boat returning from Manukan island to Jesselton point? I’m asking because I want to take picture of the sun setting at Manukan island
What is the last boat returning from Manukan island to Jesselton point? I’m asking because I want to take picture of the sun setting at Manukan island
Suhaila K
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi im going to Manukan island on 31/8/2020, is the island open for the time being? And also the pier?
Serene
1 contribution
Hi, we are going to Manukan Island, is this the only jetty that can bring us there? How much is the fee per pax for one way?
Kum Yoke K
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia451 contributions
Jesselton Point offers island transfer service to Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi, Sulug and Gaya Island. The service starts from 8.30am and ends at 4.15pm. The journey will take 20 to 30 minutes to reach destination from this jetty. Currently 9 operators running the service.
You may google for more information on the operators and can email them if you have further queries.
Want to know the time to go back to manukan Island&sapi Island
Yazid
26 contributions
Please refer to the package offered. Thrre are few of them. It changes fm time to time.
tien
Sibu, Malaysia1 contribution
I have never take ferry before. Is the ferry to labuan on time? Where to put my luggages😂Which counter should I book the ticket to labuan?
Yazid
26 contributions
There's two actually. One fm KK and another one fm Menumbok. You have to book the ticket well earlier to avoid disappointment tq sir
Can i know is it easy to get grab driver from jesselton point to kk?
chris
Mandurah, Australia86 contributions
Very easy......cab drivers should be around the main gateway to Jesselton Point. But Jesselton Point is only about 500m from Central KK.....so walking is easy.
is there a place to store our luggage while we go island hopping? because i’ll arrive in KKIA at 8am and want to directly go to jesselton point.
C S
Auckland Central, New Zealand345 contributions
I would really recommend taking your luggage to your hotel rather.
KauaiUSA
Lahaina, HI309 contributions
May I ask who your guide was?
Wendofish
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia118 contributions
From Jesselton Point jetty, you can go with any of a number of companies. My experience has been that they all charge about the same, and get you there at the same speed. (they will always lie and say "leaving in 1/2 hour" - it can take up to an hour to leave the jetty - just keep asking the person on the jetty from the company whose ticket you hold). The boat will have a person who gives you a quick welcome to the island and confirms your pick up time, but there aren't really guides that stay with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jesselton Point
- Hotels near Jesselton Point:
- (0.00 km) Jesselton Cabin
- (0.00 km) Stay-In Lodge
- (0.00 km) Borneo Gaya Lodge
- (0.01 km) Jiran Hostel
- (0.12 km) Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
- Restaurants near Jesselton Point:
- (0.00 km) Fong Ip Cafe
- (0.00 km) The Rocks Cafe
- (0.00 km) Pezzo
- (0.05 km) Shoney's Dining & Bar
- (0.05 km) Pando Cafe
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- (0.04 km) Borneo Divers Dive Academy & Leisure Centre
- (0.04 km) Beer Time Pub & Lounge
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