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The Crown Borneo Hotel: Traveller Reviews

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23 Jalan Pinang | Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
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The Crown Borneo Hotel
Ranked #21 of 85 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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new plymouth
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A clean and tidy hotel for transit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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Pre trip e mail contact was friendly and efficient. Excellent value (one night was the equivalent of about $57 NZD) We checked in late, about 9pm and were out again by 6am the next day so only ever saw it in the dark! While certainly nothing fancy it was very clean and tidy with honest friendly service. Extremely close to the airport with free airport shuttle, which was a real plus. As other reviewers have said, the beds are pretty hard, (I like a hard bed so had no trouble sleeping myself). Others may find them a little uncomfortable though. Recommended as a quick stop/transit hotel. We would definitely use again for this purpose.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Great place for transit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

This hotel was fine for our overnight transit and cheap. Free transfers and location make it perfect plus a nice walk to the beach is possible for dinner if you feel inclined!
The bathroom is strange as they are glass boxes but free wifi and friendly service makes up for it!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Miri
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Worth for Short Transit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

The price is quite reasonable for a small, simple, clean and comfortable room which has provided free shuttle to airport.Airport (KKIA Terminal 2) is just 5mins away by car to reach the hotel. 15-20mins walks to Tanjung Aru beach and Perdana Park . Free wifi, coffee maker and LCD TV in the room. There is one convenience store located in front of the hotel and 7-11 are just 5mins away from the hotel. A lot of coffee house or "Kopi tiam" are available at the nearby commercial blocks.

The only problem is there is no elevator available so you have to carry your bags by yourself. Alternatively, you could get the staff to assist you to the carry your bags to your room. Tipping of RM5 more or less will do.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Redwood City, California
2 reviews
“Convenient and free airport shuttle”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

We enjoyed our stay here. The staff was organized and helpful. They were friendly and provided us with an early breakfast for an early flight. Its a good place to stay especially if you are just in and out of KK. Quick trip to the airport but not close to the downtown area, which was fine for us. As other people have mentioned, the beds are not very comfortable. The springs tend to poke through.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Ok (just) for a quick sleep to catch an early morning plane”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011

The hotel looks nothing like the photos! The rooms were bizarre - I've never seen anything smaller and the bathroom (shower squashed it with a toilet) was in a bubble in the middle of the room. Breakfast doesn't start until late, so if you're overnighting to catch the early plane don't be fooled!

  • Stayed April 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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23 Jalan Pinang | Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
Price range (per night):* 40 AUD - 46 AUD

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