JESSELTON QUAY PARADISE: Stunning 2BR Seaview Condo (Kota Kinabalu)!
JESSELTON QUAY PARADISE: Stunning 2BR Seaview Condo (Kota Kinabalu)!
Okay, buckle up buttercups! This isn't your average hotel review. We're diving headfirst into JESSELTON QUAY PARADISE: Stunning 2BR Seaview Condo (Kota Kinabalu)! Get ready for the unfiltered truth, the good, the very good, and maybe a little bit of “hold my margarita.” This place… well, let's just say it’s got a lot going on.
First Impressions & Accessibility (or, The Quest for the Elevator… and the View!)
Okay, right off the bat, accessibility. Listen, I'm not in a wheelchair, but I'm a klutz. Finding the right entrance (they have so many) gave me a workout. Thankfully, once you’re in, there's an elevator, which is a huge plus. The whole complex is… well, it's big. Like, mega-condo big. Finding your specific condo can feel like a treasure hunt at first. But hey, more opportunity to admire the architecture, right? (Or maybe get a little lost… which I totally did, twice)
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: I didn't personally investigate this thoroughly, but I did notice ramps and generally, a very well-planned facility. I mean, this place practically screams "luxury," and they probably think about accessibility. Let me know if you need more details, I can investigate further!
Wheelchair Accessible: I'm not entirely sure of the extent of wheelchair accessibility in individual units, BUT: the common areas are definitely designed with accessibility in mind. Elevators, wide hallways, etc. Definitely worth checking directly with the property if this is a primary concern.
Internet & Tech Stuff (Because, You Know, We Need Our Fix)
Internet access, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas: Okay, let's be real. Solid wifi is a MUST. And JESSELTON QUAY delivers. The free Wi-Fi in all rooms was a lifesaver, and the connection was surprisingly strong even by the pool. Though I did get a bit twitchy when the connection faltered for just a few seconds. (Priorities, people!) I loved the option for LAN internet (I'm old school!)
Things To Do, Ways to Relax, and Stuff That Makes You Go "Ooh!"
Listen, this place is basically a choose-your-own-adventure of relaxation. Prepare to be amazed…or overwhelmed.
Spa/sauna, Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: Okay, where do I even start? The outdoor pool with a view? Forget about it. Absolutely breathtaking. Seriously, hours can vanish into staring at the horizon and thinking of nothing but ice-cold beverages. They had a ton of massage options at the spa. I indulged, and oh my god, the knots in my shoulders are gone. They had the whole nine yards of spa amenities. *Sauna, *steamroom*, *the works*. I am a total convert. I will say, though, the whole "body wrap" experience seemed a bit… intense. Maybe next time?
For the Kids (if you have them)
I don't have kids, but I noticed a Kids facilities, so it looked like they had thought about that.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Because, Vacation = Eating)
This is where things get really interesting. Restaurants, Poolside bar, Coffee shop, Snack bar. Okay, my stomach is rumbling just thinking about it. They have Asian cuisine in the restaurant, and Western cuisine in the restaurant for those with more refined palates. Breakfast [buffet] and Breakfast service were offered… but honestly? I was too busy living my best life to get up early enough for the buffet. Perhaps another time!
Room Service. Yep. 24-hour. Pure bliss. (Pro tip: Order the fries. Trust me.)
Cleanliness and Safety (Because, Pandemic Times)
This is where JESSELTON QUAY absolutely shines. Anti-viral cleaning products. Daily disinfection in common areas. Hand sanitizer everywhere. Rooms sanitized between stays. They're taking this seriously, which is HUGE. I felt incredibly safe, which is exactly what you want when you're on vacation, yeah?
Additional Safety Stuff: Fire extinguisher. CCTV in common areas. Security [24-hour] all help to make you feel like you are safe.
Services and Conveniences (The Extras That Make You Swoon)
Air conditioning in public area. Concierge. Daily housekeeping. Elevator. Facilities for disabled guests. Ironing service. Laundry service. The list goes on. They've thought of everything. I especially loved the Contactless check-in/out. So smooth!
Getting Around (Because Kota Kinabalu is Awesome)
Airport transfer. Car park [free of charge]. Taxi service. They've basically got you covered.
Available in all rooms:
Here’s the nitty-gritty of what to expect in your digs. Everything you need to feel like a pampered human. Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Coffee/tea maker, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Ironing facilities, Minibar, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wi-Fi [free].
The Room Itself: My Paradise (Or, My Tiny Condo-Castle)
Air conditioning. Additional toilet. Alarm clock. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone (weird, but okay!). Bathtub. Blackout curtains. Closet. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary tea. Daily housekeeping. Desk. Extra long bed. Free bottled water. Hair dryer. High floor. In-room safe box. Internet access – LAN. Internet access – wireless. Ironing facilities. Laptop workspace. Linens. Mini bar. Mirror. Non-smoking. Private bathroom. Reading light. Refrigerator. Satellite/cable channels. Scale. Seating area. Separate shower/bathtub. Shower. Slippers. Smoke detector. Socket near the bed. Sofa. Soundproofing. Telephone. Toiletries. Towels. Umbrella. Visual alarm. Wake-up service. Wi-Fi [free]. Window that opens.
My 2BR seaview condo? Stunning. Seriously. Stunning. The views alone are worth the price of admission. The decor was modern, clean, and oh-so-comfortable. The bed? Heaven. The blackout curtains were my best friend. The extra toilet was a game-changer. It had everything I needed, and more. Now, I'm not going to lie… finding the right condo can be a bit of a quest, but ohhhh is it worth it.
The Imperfections and Quirks:
Okay, the only (minor) downside? Finding your particular condo can be a little bit of a maze. But honestly? That's part of the adventure, right? Also, the "scale" in the room was a bit… judgmental. But hey, I might have overindulged a bit (what, with the 24-hour room service and all).
The Emotional Verdict: Heck Yes, Book It!
JESSELTON QUAY PARADISE is a winner. It's luxurious, it's relaxing, and it's safe. The views are incredible, the amenities are plentiful, and the staff is friendly and helpful. I've already started planning my return trip.
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Escape to Paradise: Aarna Vatika Vrindavan Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your polished, perfectly-organized travel blog. This is me, after the trip, spilling it all out. Kota Kinabalu, here we come… or rather, went. And let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster.
The "Plan" (Ha!)
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights (or what I thought was 3 nights…) Company: My wonderfully chaotic family of five, plus a stressed-out but secretly loving partner. God bless them. Accommodation: 2BR apartment in "City Seaview," near Jesselton Quay. Supposedly. Let's see…
Day 1: Arrival & Initial Panic (or "Where's the freaking key?")
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (ish): Arrived at KKIA. Jet lagged to hell. Kid #2 immediately starts singing “Baby Shark” at the top of her lungs. I consider pretending I don’t know any of them. Passport control was mercifully quick.
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Grabbed a grab car to the apartment. The driver, Bless his SOUL, got us there eventually. He was SOOO nice. Found the building… but the reception wasn’t exactly overflowing with helpfulness. After about 30 minutes of circling, and me yelling at the kids, we finally got keys! Key is everything
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Apartment inspection. Okay, it was a city seaview. Barely. More like "distant building with a sliver of ocean." The place was clean-ish, but the aircon was battling the Malaysian humidity and losing miserably. My sanity, too. Unpacked, set up camp.
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant that smelled amazing. Ordered way too much food because I was starving. Noodles were good, but the chili sauce? Woah. Fire in my belly. Regrets
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Attempt at a nap. Failed miserably. One kid was playing with the TV remote as a drum. Another was drawing on the wall, and the third was glued to a phone. This is the part where I started to question my life choices.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Headed to Jesselton Quay. Supposed to catch a boat trip out to the islands. Supposed to. Turns out, the lines were crazy long. The kids were melting down. The sun was beating down. I'm pretty sure I saw a mirage of an ice-cold beer. Gave up. Defeated.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner near the apartment. Okay food, slightly overpriced. Back to the apartment. Collapse.
- Night: Watched a terrible movie. Attempted to plan the next day but fell asleep immediately. Dreamt of a single, silent beach with a bottomless margarita.
Day 2: Island Hopping - And Existential Crisis
- 8:00 AM: Woke up. Sun was brutal. Decided to try the island trip again. This time, we were on it.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Boat ride to Sapi Island. The water was unbelievably turquoise. Actually GASPED when I saw it. The kids, of course, just whined about the sand getting in their shoes. (Where did these humans come from?)
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Sapi Island time. Snorkelling. The coral was… okay. Fish were plentiful. Kid #1 swam out too far and started crying. I had to leave my amazing snorkeling session(almost) to save him, but it was all good, he survived, and no one drowned(thank God.)
- Emotional Rambling: This is when it hit me. This trip, this whole life, is a chaotic mix of beauty and frustration. One moment, I'm mesmerized by the fish. The next, I'm yelling at a kid for trying to drown himself. It's…life. I guess. It's a lot, and sometimes it's all too much.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch on Sapi Island. Overpriced, basic, but ate it anyway because I was hungry.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Boat trip to Manukan Island. The kids were finally starting to enjoy themselves. We swam, played on the beach. A moment of peace. Then, a rogue wave flipped the picnic cooler and their sandwiches were ruined. Another wave of chaos. Sigh.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Back to Jesselton Quay. Kids exhausted. I was too.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at a seafood restaurant. Expensive. Delicious. Sat staring at the sunset over the ocean. Brief glimmer of happiness. Then a seagull stole Kid #3's fries. Yep.
- Night: Collapsed into bed. Forgot to brush my teeth. Didn't care.
Day 3: Suria Sabah Mall & Rainy Day Blues
- 9:00 AM: Slept in! Hallelujah! (Until the kids woke up.)
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Visited Suria Sabah Mall. It was your typical mall. Air-conditioned bliss. Coffee. The kids had been wanting McDonald's, and I gave in, but it was so loud. My ears rang, but I didn't care, I had coffee…
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The heavens OPENED. Monsoon season was definitely upon us. Trapped in the mall. Watched the rain lash against the windows. Kids whined. Purchased overpriced souvenirs to keep the peace.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Uber back to the apartment. The traffic was a mess. The apartment was humid. Depression started to kick in. Why did I even think this was a good idea?
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Ordered delivery. Pad Thai. It was okay.
- Night: Watched TV. Pretended the kids were asleep. Maybe I would survive. Maybe not.
Day 4: Goodbyes & Existential Unpacking (of both suitcases and self)
- 8:00 AM: Packed. Didn't want to believe it was over.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Last-minute breakfast. The aircon broke. Again.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Uber to KKIA. Airport chaos. The kids were surprisingly well-behaved. Weird.
- 11:00 AM: Goodbye KK.
- Late Afternoon: Home. Unpacked. The suitcases, and, unknowingly, my thoughts and my life. Started to miss KK already! Even the chaos and the mosquitos. The things you think you want to escape from? The things you think are imperfections? They are what make your life, well, yours.
- Evening: Ordered pizza. Stared at the wall. Contemplated booking next year's trip. Maybe a quiet beach. Maybe.
- Verdict: Kota Kinabalu? Brutal. Beautiful. Messy. Wonderful. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. And next time, I'll definitely pack more wine. And maybe earplugs. And a life vest in case I get stuck again.
This trip was a beautiful mess. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Cheers to chaos!
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JESSELTON QUAY PARADISE: Honest FAQs (Because, Let's Be Real)
Okay, seriously, is the view *actually* as good as the pictures? Because those sunset pics look Photoshopped...
Alright, deep breath. Yes. Honestly. The sun setting over the South China Sea from that balcony… it’s borderline criminal. On clear nights, the colours are just *insane*. I’m talking electric oranges, bleeding purples, the whole shebang. My first night, I actually teared up a little. Don't tell anyone! My partner, bless him, just rolled his eyes and said, "You're being dramatic again." He’s probably right. But the pictures? They don’t do it justice. They can’t. The feeling of the warm breeze, the smell of the sea… that’s what you can't capture with a lens. Okay, maybe *some* of the pics are slightly enhanced, but trust me, the raw deal is even better. Just pray for a clear sky! One night was just…smh. Cloud city. Felt like a thief of beauty.
The location – is it noisy? I need my beauty sleep!
Okay, so…Jeselton Quay is a bit of a lively place. It's right on the waterfront, so there are restaurants, bars... stuff happening. It is *not* the silent, secluded cabin in the woods experience, alright? There's occasionally music from the restaurants, and you'll hear the odd boat horn. But honestly? It's not terrible. The double-glazed windows actually do a pretty good job. The ocean breeze kind of whispers through everything and seems to muffle any chaos. I’m a light sleeper (thanks, anxiety!) and managed just fine. If you're REALLY sensitive, bring some earplugs. But if the thought of gentle waves lapping against the shore and the murmur of people enjoying themselves doesn't make your heart flutter more than a cacophony of car horns... then go buy a cabin in the woods, boo.
Tell me about the condo itself. Is it modern? Clean? Is the wifi decent? (Because, let's face it, we all need the internet.)
Okay, the condo itself… It's modern. It's clean. It's got that "luxury apartment" feel. More importantly, it's got *air conditioning*. Hallelujah! The furniture is nice, the kitchen is well-equipped (although, I'm not the best cook in the world, so I only managed toast and instant noodles... but hey, choices!). It's definitely not falling apart, or smelling of…well, you know. The decor is pretty minimalist, which is nice. It's easy on the eyes after a long day exploring. As for the wifi... it worked! Which, after travelling in places with unreliable internet, felt like a triumph. I could stream my movies (the ultimate test!) and do some work emails. Didn't have any issues. Thank God, because otherwise, I'd have been throwing things. I had a slight issue with the TV, took about an hour to turn on, eventually the tech guy sorted it out. It was one of those moments you just start to question your life, and if this trip was a mistake. Thank goodness for the view.
What's the deal with the pool? Is it actually Instagrammable?
The pool… Oh, the pool. Yes. It's Instagrammable. Very. It's that classic infinity pool overlooking the sea. You know the drill. I spent a good hour just lounging there one day, snapping pictures. It's clean, it's well-maintained, and there are plenty of sun loungers. What more could you want? But here's the real tea (and this isn't in the brochure): The first day, I went down and it was *packed*. Like, every lounger was taken. Kids were screaming. It was less "luxury resort" and more "swimming pool at a family fun day." I was starting to lose it. I just went back to the room and sulked, which worked, the next day, all was clear. I think people just need a second of calm time. So… go early. Or go late. Or… just embrace the madness. Maybe bring a pair of earplugs. Or even your own inflatable flamingo. You know, go with the flow. Be prepared to fight for some space, basically. The pool is amazing, but be aware of reality!
Is it easy to get around from the condo? Do I need a car?
Nope, you don't *need* a car. Thank the heavens. The location is pretty convenient. You can walk to a bunch of restaurants and shops. There are taxis and Grab (the Southeast Asian Uber) everywhere. Getting around Kota Kinabalu is generally easy. The main tourist attractions (like the islands) are just a short boat ride away. We took a Grab to the markets. They were chaotic, wonderful, and filled with the best, cheapest food. We then had an accident (totally my fault). I slipped on a banana peel and ripped my jeans. So yeah, watch where you're walking. That's my lasting memory of the markets. But in terms of transport from the condo – easy peasy!
Are there any downsides? Be honest!
Alright, honesty time. It’s not *perfect*. First, the elevators. There are two of them, and it can be a bit of a wait during peak times. This is a minor annoyance, not a dealbreaker. Second, the air conditioning in the living room wasn't *quite* as powerful as the bedroom's, so it could get a little warm during the day. Third... the check-in process. It wasn't *difficult*, but it wasn't seamless. There was a slight confusion over the keys, and a small delay. Nothing major, just a tad frustrating after a long flight. And fourth... be ready to spend money. The property is amazing, so its worth it.
Would you recommend it? Honestly?
Yes. Absolutely, unequivocally, yes. Despite the minor issues, the pros *far* outweigh the cons. The view alone is worth the price of admission. It's a beautiful condo in a great location. If you're looking for a memorable trip to Kota Kinabalu, this is a fantastic choice. The sunsets, the breeze, the pool... even the slightly annoying elevators… I miss it all. Go. Just go. And send me a picture of the sunset, will you? Because, honestly, I miss it already. I am already planning my return. And this time, I'm packing extra bananas. (Just kidding... mostly).
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