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Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge

Lot 4 Lorong Dewan, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
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Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Fiddington, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I stayed here for 6 days and the place so nice, and here have one staff name siti.. she very good and kind.. the place so clean and easy we want go everywhere, becouse here near from city.. traffic light so noise, but i enjoy here. siti very kind and we always talk and she work here for 24 hours..... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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this B& B lodge is the one for backpackers touring sabah and wanting to climb mt kinabalu. the staffs are simply fabulous and they really make my day. i wonder whether people like hody, diana (ohh...i think i'm in love with her), hazam and roger are still around. thumbs up for the lodge and the staffs!

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Ko Phi Phi Le, Thailand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

I stayed here for two nights as it looked clean and the dorms and bathroom etc were....the down side is its located on a main road and the traffic noise is bad...its worse when the nights staff open the front balcony doors and windows when they put breakfast out at 0630.They still did it when i pointed it out to... More

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Siegburg
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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We had a great time at the Lodge, we stayed there for about 6 or 7 nights before and after climbing Mount Kinabalu. The hostel is nicely decorated, staff is very friendly and helps you to find your way around town, when I could hardly walk after climbing mount Kinabalu, their staff helped me to carry my luggage up to... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2011
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It's a not a large hostel so it's easy to meet other travellers. The rooms are simple and the location isn't bad. You can walk to most places in the town from here. The one negative thing I have to say is about the laundy service. The staff either lost or stole my only long sleeved top and denied washing... More

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Scotland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2011

Stayed here total of 4 nights at beginning and end of trip round Sabah. Warm, welcoming staff and clean hostel. Always happy to help with travel planning too.Though small it works well. Good breakfast included in price and high speed internet. Close to city - rooms facing back street rather than overlooking Gaya Street are quieter.Within easy walking distance of... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2010

This place is basic but very clean and in reasonably good location on the slightly quieter north east of city near restaurants, banks and tourist info. Staff are very friendly, we stayed here three times and they remembered us each time. There are shared showers and toilets but they are kept clean. Breakfast is included as well as free Wifi... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010

A nice little backpackers lodge: great location, clean and comfy. Good value for money and comfortable beds. Our double room looked a little tired but was quiet and we slept well. Hostel is well located for ferry terminal, bars, restaurants and nearby night market (which is the best place to get dinner in the evening) The only real negative was... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2010

We spent four nights here, using it as a base for our climb up Mount Kinabalu. It is an absolute gem - the staff go out of their way to help, the rooms are modern, really clean and comfortable and it is incredibly cheap. It even has its own house cat.

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HCMC, VN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2010

The 1st day I stayed in another hotel in a private room but it was terrible. So I had to look for other places, only here is cleanest with affordable price. It locates near Jesselton Ferry Terminal. I think Lavender Lodge near Filipino Market also clean but a bit higher. I stayed in a dorm mix room (male + female)... More

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