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Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge: Traveller Reviews

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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Siegburg
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Friendly staff, nicely decoratet hostel and very clean”
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 the room etc.
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the hostel, there was always someone cleaning the showers and toilets so that we didnt have any EEEK experience which are so common in other hostels...

It's easy walking distance to the jetty to get to Tunk Abdul National Park and it's about a 20 minute walk to the night market where you can eat amazingly fresh and yummie fish and where the locals help you to mix the sauce for the fish which is lots of fun.

We had a great time in Kota Kinabalu and stayed a little longer than we had planned to as we really enjoyed the hostel as well!

There is also a little area downstairs with two computers and a TV where you could order takeaway food to or just hang out and watch TV.

Can highly recommend!

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Clean, budget hostel”
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 it. Every time I asked where it was, I was told to come back later. They didn't appologize either. You know how cold airports and air conditioned buildings can be, so that was a pain.
Apart from that The other staff were nice!

  • Stayed July 2010
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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“great base”
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 mini bus station ( to get to Mt Kinabalu).

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean and everything you need with friendly service”
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 which has good signal strength. Double rooms have air con.

  • Stayed December 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A nice little backpackers lodge: great...”
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 the water supply, which frequently would stop - annoying if you're mid-shower! Otherwise I'd recommend this place.

  • Stayed October 2010
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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