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Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of the Malaysian province of Sabah, on the island of Borneo. Kota Kinabalu is unlike any other Malaysian city. The architecture and ethnic mix of people is quite distinct from other places in Western Malaysia.

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Cheapest month March

Kota Kinabalu Photos

The floating mosque at sunset
KM 8
Water flower
12. Helmets - rafting
Mount Kinabalu
Borneo Sunset

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Tropicana Lodge

Tropicana Lodge

Very nice and friendly receptionist. Room was very hot and small. Location was great and quite. ... more

Overall
3

lindasoestrup stayed here in Apr 2013

Kinabalu Mountain Lodge

Kinabalu Mountain Lodge

Stayed here for 2 days. It's not as close to the park entrance as it looks on the map. About 2 km partly uphill so if you're planning to climb Mt. Kinabalu, you'll probably want to get the taxi both ways the day you start and finish the climb. ... more

Overall
4

cmstr stayed here in Sep 2012

Masada Backpacker

Masada Backpacker

Very welcoming - it was a public holiday, so the owner picked us up from the airport in his car and gave us a tour of the city! The hostel was perfectly clean, had comfortable beds, hot showers and a lovely breakfast with a wide range of fruit, fruit juice, sticky rice, cakes and toast. ... more

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5

Cleggy stayed here in Jun 2011

Kota Kinabalu Blog Entries

  • Day 9
    Today we took a short flight from Gunung to Kota Kinabalu. When we got there we checked into our little quaint bed and breakfast, and headed to the docks. We went fishing with the locals in the morning and afterwards, they took us to the local market ( Gaya Street Market ) which is only open on Sundays. We bough ...
    Posted in Adventures in Malaysia by Ang_dan

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    ja så videre med et fly til kota kinabalu. fandt ved tilfælde et godt livligt sted at være. røg ind i en fest og lidt regnvejr. ...
    Posted in BORNEO by willy skou

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    P1010066 P1010067 P1010071 P1010072 P1010070 Kota Kinabalu Waterfront P ...
    Posted in SABAH 2010 by jeanken

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Masada Backpacker
86 %

Masada Backpacker

1st Floor, No.9, Jalan Masjid Lama Mosque Valley (Map) - Hostel
Masada is much better than what I expected. The location is very good, you could go to the local marketing, fish marketing and Sunday fair on foot, and so many restaurants are available around.
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel
85 %

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

1st Floor, No. 133 Jalan Gaya, (Map) - Hostel
wonderful place for staying . nice people and clean dorms.Everything is good. but it's too noisy from the passing cars during the night. it makes me can't fall asleep.
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Step-In Lodge
84 %

Step-In Lodge

1st-3rd Floors, Lot 1 Block L, Sinsuran Complex, - Hostel
I was pleasantly surprised to find the staff so friendly. Betty is an absolute asset to the place and goes the extra mile to help people figure out how to get the best out of their travels.
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Lavender Lodge Kota Kinabalu
84 %

Lavender Lodge Kota Kinabalu

no.6 Jalan Laiman Diki, Kg. Air (Map) - Hostel
Overall a value-for-money stay. Close proximity to food, 24-hr convenience store, coffeeshops and a night market.
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Borneo Tempurung Seaside Lodge
84 %

Borneo Tempurung Seaside Lodge

Kuala Penyu (Map) - Guesthouse
Have spent remarkable seven days in this hotel! The beach was absolutely empty, very beautiful place. The good stafe cooked remarkable food, had the dinner at candles. Unforgettable place.
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Summer Lodge
83 %

Summer Lodge

Lot 120 Jalan Gaya (Map) - Hostel
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North Borneo Cabin
83 %

North Borneo Cabin

1st & 2nd Floor, No. 74 Jalan Gaya (Map) - Hostel
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Travellers Light Backpackers Lodge
82 %

Travellers Light Backpackers Lodge

No.19, Lorong Dewan (Australia Place) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Borneo) (Map) - Guesthouse
Plus points: Clean bedroom, air-con, hot shower, enjoyed the outside verandah, very tropical. 24HR security, good location.
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Stay-In Lodge
80 %

Stay-In Lodge

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floor Lot 121, Jalan Gaya (Map) - Hostel
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D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge
80 %

D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge

Kinabalu Park Sabah (Map) - Hostel
Great and friendly staff! The location is good, 500m to the national park. Staying is a good choice before our hike in Mt Kinabalu.
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Bunibon Lodge
80 %

Bunibon Lodge

Lot 21, Australian Place,Jalan Dewan 88000,Kota Kinabalu,Sabah (Map) - Hostel
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Hotel Holiday
79 %

Hotel Holiday

Lot 1 & 2, Block F, Segama Shopping Complex (Map) - Hostel
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Borneo Backpackers
78 %

Borneo Backpackers

No. 24 Lorong Dewan (Map) - Hostel
Yes, clean and friendly, with free breakfast and internet access.
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Borneo BeacHouse (Backpackers)
78 %

Borneo BeacHouse (Backpackers)

Jalan Mat Salleh House No.122. Tanjung Aru (Map) - Hostel
Great location if you leave from Airport Terminal 2, very expensive by taxi to get to from Terminal 1 (costs more than the price of one night in a dorm). Friendly staff.
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Xplorer Backpackers
78 %

Xplorer Backpackers

1st Floor 106 Jalan Gaya (Map) - Hostel
Excellent place that is reasonably priced. Good location, clean with good service and friendly staff.
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Tropicana Lodge
77 %

Tropicana Lodge

Lot9, 1stFloor, Lorong Dewan (Map) - Hostel
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Kinabalu Mountain Lodge
77 %

Kinabalu Mountain Lodge

Kampung Tinompok, Kundasang (1KM before Kinabalu National Park) (Map) - Hostel
Stayed here for 2 days. It's not as close to the park entrance as it looks on the map. About 2 km partly uphill so if you're planning to climb Mt.
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Borneo Gaya Lodge
76 %

Borneo Gaya Lodge

1st Floor, No 78, Jalan Gaya P.O.BOX 10131, Sabah, (Map) - Hostel
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Borneo Adventure Center
75 %

Borneo Adventure Center

P.O.Box 10453, 88805 Kota Kinabalu. Sabah. Malaysi No 1, Tingkat Satu,Kampung Air Satu,Jalan Haji Yaa (Map) - Hostel
ok, maybe at the reception they don't have a perfect english but they're great and really kind, room are spacious, with towel and soap, toilet and showers are very clean with hot water, kitchen has a
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Borneo Global Backpackers
75 %

Borneo Global Backpackers

Ground & 1st Floor, Lot No.29 Karamunsing Godown (Map) - Hostel
Well;The Lodge is about all,what You can expect of an Backpackers-Lodge. The Reception is very friendly and alwais ready to help You in so many way's. It is afordable and peacefull.
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Rainforest Lodge
74 %

Rainforest Lodge

Lot 48 Ground Floor & 1st Flr. Jalan Pantai (Map) - Guesthouse
Very commercial, geared for youngerr travellers, very noisy hours after official end to onsight entertainment. As an older traveller I would not choose to stay at this Lodge again.
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Red Palm Hostel
67 %

Red Palm Hostel

1st Floor Lot 130 Jalan Gaya (Map) - Hostel
Had an enjoyable stay for one night at the Red Palm Hostel. We only had one bad experience at this hostel. My friend and i booked a taxi early the next morning to the airport.
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Signature Residence

Signature Residence

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen (Map) - Guesthouse
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Le Hotel

Le Hotel

Lot 15-16, 3rd Floor Block B Warison Square (Map) - Hotel
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Summer Holiday Condominium

Summer Holiday Condominium

Unit C-02-04 Marina Court Resort Condominiums - Apartment
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