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Lot 19, Lorong Dewan | Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
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Ranked #15 of 44 Speciality lodging in Kota Kinabalu
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“little hideaway in KK”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We found this place by chance after heading to the recommended place for KK (kota kinabulu) in one of the guide books and found is was terrible.
This place was the exact opposite! nice staff, nice clean rooms, granted we where in an 8 bed dorm but it was spotless and the aircon worked fine. The showers are on the upstairs patio area but they work fine and it's nice to feel the air on you whilst showering as KK is extremely hot and humid!
The guys here even helped us with a car rental we had arranged. For the prices for dorms in Malaysia that little bit higher than the rest of SEA this place is awesome!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Good local place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

We stayed here for 3 nights in a dorm. I have to say the room was rather small for an 8 bed dorm but was comfy with aircon. You do take a shower on the patio haha but it's ok. Clean and hot water is all you need. Close to town. Good value in Malaysia.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Don't bother”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011
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Ok if you want a dorm room but don't bother with a double - they don't exist.

Despite what the staff tell you, the showers are not ensuite (although showering on the communal patio area might be considered 'private' by some?!

Shockingly bad value for money compared to other places within 2 mins walk.

AND I got bitten by bed-bugs.

AVOID!

  • Stayed February 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Lovely and quiet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2009

Finding this place was a little difficult, but worth the walking around. We stayed for one night before heading up the mountain, then came back for another night before leaving KK. It's incredibly quiet being away from the noisy traffic, unlike most of the other places. Clean and basic, but definitely value for money.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Lot 19, Lorong Dewan | Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
Price range (per night):* 22 AUD - 22 AUD

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