Borneo Global Backpackers, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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First of all, the free airport pick-up is a LIE!! We confirmed with the staff about the pick-up a few days before we arrived but when we arrived, nothing was there. So we called them and they told us that their pick-up van was ACCIDENTALLY unavailable, simply because they used it for other tours on the same day. So we needed to get a taxi to get to their place.
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About Borneo Global Backpackers
Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception
Welcome to Borneo Global Backpackers!
FREE Airport Pick-Up!
(Subject To Availability For The Complimentary Service, Airport Pick-Up Available From: 9.00 am - 9.00pm Only)
We have 4 Bed Bunker Rooms, Twin-Bed and Double Air-Condition Rooms.
In conjunction with our 5th Anniversary. We are Offering Special Bunker Fan Rooms at RM10.00 Per Pax ( Limited Time Offer Only!)
Listed in Lonely Planet 2007 Edition
We offer FREE WIFI Wireless Broadband Internet. We are fully equipped with Dinning Area, Bar, Private Internet, DVD Player, Satellite TV, Hot water showers and Convenient Counter for our guests.
We offer clean and comfortable accommodation. It is nicely decorated, very modern and suitable for large group with total 24 rooms (max 70-80 pax) We offer laundry service assist by housekeeping, as well as safe deposit box, travel information, no charge for baggage room and 24 hrs securities.
We also offer FREE Airport Pick-Up! Please contact us in advance for this complimentary service with your flight details. (Subject to Availability / Term & Conditions Apply)
Situated in the City of Kota Kinabalu with buses plying to and forth. We are within walking distance to Banks, Government Offices, Airlines Offices, Food Outlets, Shopping Malls, Entertainment Outlets and Jetty to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands from (Sutera Habour Resort). We are the only Backpackers / Hostel closest to State Museum and Queen Elizabeth General Hospital within 10 mins walk. Only 8 minutes by bus to the Tanjung Aru Beach from the hostel.
Please take note that we are a Backpacker's hostel. All the facilities are on a sharing basis. Our place might not be suitable for everyone who is not used to having the backpacking experience.
Adventure & Thrill Seekers:
BGB Country Tours & Travel (KKKP-4669)
1. Kota Kinabalu City Tour
2. Kiansom Waterfall / Kota Belud Sunday Market
3. Tip of Borneo (Day Trip) Longhouse & Sempang Mengayau
4. Turtle Island Park / Mantanani Island - Dugong
5. Monsopiad Culture Village / Wildlife Park
6. Mengkabung Water Village / Borneo Steam Train (Beaufort)
7. Pulau Tiga 'Survivor Island'
8. Klias River Cruise + Proboscis Monkey: MYR160 - RM185 Per Adult
9. Tabin Wildlife Observation
10. Diving at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Mamuntik, Sapi or Manukan Islands)
11. White Water Rafting at Kiulu or Padas River:
12. Rafflesia Tambunan / Kinabatangan River / Crocodile Farm
13. Sea Kayaking
14. Survivor Island Gateaway
15. Diving at Sipadan / Mabul & Kapalai Island
16. Mount Kinabalu Summit - 2D/1N
17. Mount Kinabalu Summit + Poring Hot Spring National Park - 3D/2N
18. Kinabalu National Park + Poring Hot Spring National Park
19. Trekking Borneo Jungle & Village Adventure
20. Orang Utan Tour (Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan)
21. PADI Open Water Course or SSI Open Water Course
22. Airline Ticket Confirmation and Reservation
23. MV Celebes Explorer, The only liveaboard diving around Sipadan area
24. Van Charter & Car Rental
25. Day Trip Diving Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai Islands
Facilities
- Breakfast Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Bar
- Luggage Storage
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Travel Desk/Travel Info
- Free Carpark
- Internet Access
- Towels
- Common Room
- Web access in lobby
- Web access in Room
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi in lobby
- Bike Parking
- Linen Included
- WiFi in room
- Bicycle Hire
- Breakfast
Guest Reviews
First of all, the free airport pick-up is a LIE!! We confirmed with the staff about the pick-up a few days before we arrived but when we arrived, nothing was there. So we called them and they told us that their pick-up van was ACCIDENTALLY unavailable, simply because they used it for other tours on the same day. So we needed to get a taxi to get to their place. When we arrived, they apologised and promised that they would compensate by bringing us from the centre of town to the airport on our last day in KK. Again, we confirmed the time with them the night before but guess what, nothing showed up 2 hours before our flight. I called them and they just indifferently told me that the driver was not around. When I questioned their service and attitude, they just dropped the call before I finished my sentence.
I still get irritated thinking about this experience. After all, nothing is worth at this place. Despite the horrendous service, the location is bad, their tours were much more expensive than other agencies, and they didn't give us the requested room type. I'll never ever recommend this to anyone, NEVER!!
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Location
- Address
- Ground & 1st Floor, Lot No.29 Karamunsing Godown
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Other Options Nearby
- Borneo Adventure Center (1.0 kms)
- Travellers Light Backpackers Lodge (1.2 kms)
- Red Palm Hostel (1.2 kms)
- Hotel Holiday (1.2 kms)
- Akinabalu Youth Hostel (1.2 kms)
Directions
From KKIA Airport T1 (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) by:
1) Taxi :
Give the taxi driver the address and tell him it is very close to the State Museum and near KFC building. Within 15 mins.
Cost RM23
FROM LCCT Airport T2 (Low Cost Carrier Terminal - Air Asia / FAX) by:
1) Taxi :
Give the taxi driver the address and tell him it is very close to the State Museum and near KFC building. Within 8-10 mins.
Cost RM20
Note: Give us a call we will pick you up from the Airport for FREE! (subject to availability)
After booking completed, you'll received our email address and telephone contact! Please provide us your flight detail.
We are just 15 mins to Kota Kinabalu International Airport T1 and 10 mins from LCCT T2. Within 10 mins to the Tanjung Aru Beach by road transport. We are very near to State Museum and Queen Elizabeth General Hospital within 10 mins walk, also facing the KFC building and Sacred Heart Church. Only 8 mins by bus to the Tanjung Aru Beach from the hostel. (In front Borneo Global Backpackers, there's a bus stand)
We are within walking distance to Banks, Government Offices, Airlines Offices, Food Outlets, Shopping Malls, Entertainment Outlets and Jetty go to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands from (Sutera Harbour Resort).
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