The V by Jesselton.
Likas Bay · Kota Kinabalu · Studios from RM349K
The last seafront view in KK that can’t be built in front of.
The V by Jesselton sits on gazetted Likas Bay coastline — 10 acres of suites, corporate offices and waterfront shoppes, with Borneo’s 100-metre infinity pool facing the South China Sea. Studios from RM349,000, single suites and dual‑keys up to 1,090 sqft. Message me for which units are still open — I reply with unit numbers, views and prices, plus the floor plans. Ask me which units are still available — I reply with unit numbers, views and prices, not a brochure.
Developer Jesselton Waterfront Sdn Bhd
Land proprietor Yayasan Sabah
By the group behind Jesselton Twin Towers
Ground broke Oct 2025
Green building certified design
Sales gallery Damai, KK
WHY THIS ADDRESS
Sea views in KK usually last until the next launch. This one doesn’t.
Most “seafront” condos in Kota Kinabalu face reclaimable land. The V fronts Likas Bay, inside Gazetted Land No. S5‑2012 — a 1,550‑hectare Kawasan Larangan Pemberimilikan Tanah covering the same protected stretch that holds the Beach Park, the Wetland Ramsar site and the 7 km cycling promenade. Nothing gets stacked in front of you.
That is the whole investment case in one sentence: scarcity you can point to on a gazette, not on a brochure.
Tower A layouts
Sized for how KK actually rents.
Studios and single suites for the short‑stay and expat market. Dual‑key suites when you want one title, two tenants. Every unit is delivered semi‑fitted: kitchen cabinet with hood and hob, plaster ceiling and lights, air‑conditioning, hot water system and a digital lock — so a tenant is one furniture delivery from moving in.
| Type | Layout | Built-up | Tower A | Tower B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 / A2 | Studio | 425 sqft | 356 | 554 |
| B1 / B2 | Single suite | 525 sqft | 33 | 33 |
| C1 / C2 | Single suite | 625 sqft | 32 | 32 |
| D1 / D2 / D5 | Dual-key | 860 sqft | 198 | 33 |
| E1 / E2 | Dual-key | 1,090 sqft | 66 | 66 |
Unit counts per tower from the developer’s brochure. Commercial title, 99‑year town lease to 31 Dec 2120.
| Tower C | Layout | Built-up | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 / A2 | Studio | 447 sqft | 59 |
| B1 / B2 | Single suite | 579 sqft | 238 |
| C1 / C2 | Single suite · 180° view | 596 sqft | 120 |
Facilities
Thirty‑two facilities. Four you’ll actually brag about.
Towers A and B share a Level 6 podium and a Level 40 Vibe & Vive Deck.
Tower C has its own Level 9 podium (Octo Park, river‑view lounge) and
Level 40 zen garden. Below is the short list a tenant will remember; the
long list is under it.
- Courtyard pavilion
- Outdoor parlour
- Banquet gallery
- Poolside lounge & bar
- Entertainment lounge
- Viewing deck
- Aqua lounge
- Sauna & steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Wading pool
- Fitness centre & studio
- Poolside dining & alfresco
- Swimming pool
- Splash & play zone
- Kids' club
- Sunken lounge
- Mail room
- Nursing room
- Vanity room
- Concept dining
- Dining atelier
Location
Everything a tenant needs, in drive‑time order.
Everything a tenant needs, in drive‑time order.
0min · at the door
- 7 km Likas Bay cycling & pedestrian promenade
- Hakka Banquet Hall
- KPD Fresh Mart
- 15‑min walk to SICC
2min drive
- Sabah International Convention Centre
- Likas Bay Beach Park
- Likas Sports Complex
- City Gourmet Supermarket
- KK Wetland Ramsar Site
5min drive
- KK Central Business District
- Jesselton Duty Free
- Jesselton Ferry Terminal
- KK Floating Mosque
10min drive
- Menara Kinabalu (State Admin)
- Menara Tun Mustapha (Yayasan Sabah)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Who’s building it
The group that built Borneo’s tallest twin towers.
The group that built Borneo’s tallest twin towers.
The V is developed by Jesselton Waterfront Sdn Bhd, part of Jesselton International — the group behind Jesselton Twin Towers (Borneo Star Award, Best East Malaysia Development 2019) and Jesselton Residences (Star Property Poseidon Award for Best Waterfront Development; PAM Sabah Award 2024). In KK, that track record is the difference between a render and a handover.
Before you ask
The questions every buyer sends first.
The questions every buyer sends first.
Is it freehold or leasehold?
Commercial title on a 99-year town lease expiring 31 December 2120, land proprietor Yayasan Sabah. That's standard for serviced-suite towers in KK; it does affect financing margin and quit rent, so I'll walk you through the numbers before you commit.
Can I run it as an Airbnb / short-stay?
The V is marketed as short-stay ready and Tower B is a serviced-suite collection. Ask me for the current management and short-stay policy — this is the detail that changes rental yield the most.
What is "permanent sea view" actually based on?
The frontage sits inside Gazetted Land No. S5-2012, a 1,550-hectare Kawasan Larangan Pemberimilikan Tanah for Kota Kinabalu district — land that cannot be alienated for development. I'll send you the reference so your solicitor can verify it.
Are foreigners allowed to buy?
Sabah has its own foreign-purchase threshold and approval process. Tell me your nationality and residence status and I'll confirm eligibility for the specific unit type.
What are the current rebates or early-bird packages?
There is a developer package running for the current phase, and it is meaningful. I can't publish the terms here, but send me a WhatsApp and I'll set out the full structure for your unit in writing — including what you pay upfront and when.
When is completion?
Ground broke in October 2025 and construction is progressing. I'll give you the developer's current target date and monthly site-progress photos.
Is it furnished?
Semi‑fitted. Units come with kitchen cabinet, hood and hob, plaster ceiling and lights, air‑conditioning, hot water system and digital lock set. Loose furniture (bed, wardrobe, sofa, curtains, appliances) is not included — I can connect you with a fixed‑price furnishing vendor if you’re buying to rent..