Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah • Serviced Residence
The V by Jesselton is a landmark seafront mixed-use development by Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. (Jesselton Internationals), rising directly on the protected coastline of Likas Bay in Kota Kinabalu,…
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The V by Jesselton is a leasehold serviced residence in Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, by Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. (Jesselton Internationals), with layouts around 425 - 1,090 sqft, completing Est. 54 months from SPA date, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.6/10 — not currently recommended. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Entry-budget buyer. Shortlist comparison.
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Type A1 • Floor / layout plan
Type A1/A2 layout in Tower A/B — a 425 sqft studio with 1 bathroom, the smallest and most affordable entry point into the development.
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Location
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Tenure
Completion Year
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Bedrooms
Total Units
Nearest Mall
| Project Name | The V by Jesselton |
|---|---|
| Location | Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Developer | Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. (Jesselton Internationals) |
| Tenure | Leasehold |
| Completion Year | Est. 54 months from SPA date |
| Price From | Contact for Pricing |
| Built-up Range | 425 - 1,090 sqft |
| Bedrooms | Studio - 2 |
| Total Units | Multi-tower (Tower A, B, C) plus 6 commercial suites in Tower D — exact unit count not disclosed |
| Nearest Mall | 1Borneo Hypermall & Karamunsing Complex |
A clean first scan of the project before you compare package, layout and risk.
Borneo's longest 100-metre infinity pool with direct sea views along Likas Bay
Rare direct seafront position on a gazetted, protected coastline in Kota Kinabalu
10.04-acre commercial-titled development on a 99-year lease (until 2120)
Three residential towers (A, B, C) plus a fourth tower of 6 commercial office suites
Unit layouts from 425 sqft studio to 1,090 sqft 2-bedroom, including Dual-Key options for two income streams
Integrated Shoppes at The V retail podium for dining, retail and daily lifestyle needs
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
Pricing not published yet — WhatsApp Lewis for the latest price list
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 2,866
Maintenance guide
RM 149
Sinking fund guide
RM 15
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 84
Monthly holding guide
RM 3,114
Cash buffer guide
RM 101,500
Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.
Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.
Nearest mall
1Borneo Hypermall & Karamunsing Complex
Nearest commercial hub
Kota Kinabalu City Centre & waterfront promenade
Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.
Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
Suitable for
Avoid if
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
May not suit buyers who only want freehold tenure.
Risk
Medium-High
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
6.5/10
Lewis's screening model
6.6/10
Scored by the same model across every project on this site — price, tenure, location and rental demand. A screening aid, not a personal valuation.
Relative Value
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
6.2/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
7.1/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
6.5/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
6.5/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
7.0/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.2/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
6.2/10
Score is a value-first Lewis framework using brochure facts, public map/infrastructure signals, rental-source checks, supply-risk control and market-source verification. A low price alone does not create a high score.
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
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| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Value | 6.2/10 | Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience. | Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal. |
| Location Score | 7.1/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 6.5/10 | Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand. | Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate. |
| Accessibility | 6.5/10 | Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps. | Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance. |
| Future Growth | 7.0/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.2/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 6.2/10 | Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later. | Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic. |
Expected rental
RM 2,000 - RM 2,350
Estimated yield
3.4% - 4.0%
Tenant profile
Entry-budget buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: September 2026 · brochure completion reference: Est. 54 months from SPA date.
Borneo's longest 100-metre infinity pool with direct sea views along Likas Bay Rare direct seafront position on a gazetted, protected coastline in Kota Kinabalu 10.04-acre commercial-titled development on a 99-year lease (until 2120)
Borneo's longest 100-metre infinity pool with direct sea views along Likas Bay
Rare direct seafront position on a gazetted, protected coastline in Kota Kinabalu
10.04-acre commercial-titled development on a 99-year lease (until 2120)
Three residential towers (A, B, C) plus a fourth tower of 6 commercial office suites
Unit layouts from 425 sqft studio to 1,090 sqft 2-bedroom, including Dual-Key options for two income streams
May not suit buyers who need confirmed walking distance to rail transit.
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Leasehold tenure and remaining lease details should be checked before booking.
Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.
Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. has not published an open price list for The V by Jesselton. Unit layouts run 425 to 1,090 sqft across Studio, 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom and Dual-Key types, and pricing varies by tower and unit type. WhatsApp Lewis for the current nett price, package and remaining unit availability.
The V by Jesselton sits on a commercial-titled parcel under a 99-year leasehold, running until 2120.
It sits directly on the protected coastline of Likas Bay in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, minutes from KK City Centre, the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
The project is developed by Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd., part of Jesselton Internationals.
Tower A and B offer Studio (A1/A2, 425 sqft), 1-Bedroom (B1 525 sqft, C1 625 sqft), 2-Bedroom (D2/D3 860 sqft, E1/E2 1,090 sqft) and Dual-Key layouts (A1 and D5, both 850-860 sqft with two studios and two baths). Tower C offers Studio (A1/A2, 447 sqft) and 1-Bedroom (B2 579 sqft, C1/C2 596 sqft).
It is the development's signature amenity — a 100-metre infinity-edge pool positioned along the sea frontage, described by the developer as the longest of its kind in Borneo, offering direct views out over Likas Bay.
Expected completion is 54 months from the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) date. Confirm the exact SPA and vacant possession dates in the sales documents before you commit.
Shoppes at The V is the integrated retail podium at the base of the towers, providing lifestyle retail and dining options within the development so residents have daily conveniences on their doorstep.
The V by Jesselton is a leasehold serviced residence in Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, by Jesselton Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. (Jesselton Internationals), with layouts around 425 - 1,090 sqft, completing Est. 54 months from SPA date, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%–4.0%. Lewis Chong rates it 6.6/10 — not currently recommended. NO. Only consider if the price, package or personal use-case is unusually strong.
The V by Jesselton has a Lewis Investment Score of 6.6/10 based on relative value, rental demand, supply risk control, liquidity, location quality, accessibility and future growth. Low price alone does not make a project top tier.
Ask Lewis to verify current nearby rental listings as the starting rental check, then compare maintenance, vacancy and furnishing cost before making an investment decision.
The current framework labels the project risk as Medium-High. The final risk depends on latest nett price, unit selection, competing supply and rental evidence.
The V by Jesselton is most suitable for Shortlist comparison.
The V by Jesselton may not suit Short-Term Flipper, Buyer needing immediate move-in, Freehold-only buyer.
The exit strategy is to buy a unit with clear resale audience, practical layout, sensible entry price and rental demand that can still compete with nearby completed projects.
Buyers comparing The V by Jesselton usually also look at Residensi Bayu Damai, The Bedrock and Southkey NADI Residences. The better choice depends on budget, area and purpose — compare by Lewis Score, commute, rent evidence, maintenance and layout.
Check Brickz, EdgeProp and NAPIC evidence for actual transaction range, completed comparable prices and supply trend before relying on asking price.
The suggested holding period is 5-8 years, subject to loan comfort, vacancy buffer, market cycle and personal exit plan.
Foreign buyers can purchase units meeting the Sabah foreign-buyer minimum threshold of RM 600,000. Confirm current available unit pricing and State Authority Consent requirements with Lewis.
Foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the purchase price (effective 1 January 2026 under Budget 2025/2026, replacing the graduated 1%–4% citizen scale). Malaysian permanent residents (PR) continue to enjoy standard citizen rates.
The V by Jesselton can suit own-stay buyers comparing Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu because it offers serviced residence options with pricing on request, with leasehold tenure and layouts around 425 - 1,090 sqft.
For investment, compare The V by Jesselton against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.
Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.
Lewis Chong, REN 69566 under IQI Global, can help compare latest package, floor plan, loan comfort, rental logic and alternatives.
WhatsApp Lewis to verify the nearest MRT/LRT station and walking distance. Confirm actual walking distance and any covered link before relying on transit access.
The nearest mall reference is 1Borneo Hypermall & Karamunsing Complex, along with Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) and Kota Kinabalu City Centre & waterfront promenade. Confirm current retail, school and healthcare access before booking.
Yes. WhatsApp Lewis to request current layout types, size options, facing, floor level, available unit stack and floor plan images where available.
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Same leasehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
Same leasehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
Same leasehold tenure, useful for comparing long-term holding logic.
