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  • Princess Bunny Princess Bunny said

    We arrived in Kota Kinabalu late afternoon after a pleasant flight on Air Asia - they ban you from taking your own food as they want you... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Princess Bunny
  • Carolyn B Carolyn B said

        On arriving in Kota Kinabalu we could instantly see how poor it was compared to Singapore and mainland Malaysia as we&... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Carolyn B
  • Peters Travels Peters Travels said

    After about 3.5 months traveling in Australia and Tasmania It was time to start heading home and to S.E Asia. A small culture shock await... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Peters Travels
  • iris iris said

    Climbing Mt Kinabalu was one of my main objectives of heading to Sabah. Before that, I had looked into many photos of this beautiful moun... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler iris
  • Travel Baxter Travel Baxter said

    I never knew it could be so painful climbing up stairs.  Any type of movement of my knees - sitting up/ sitting down/ walking is pai... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Travel Baxter
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  • 1. Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 59 reviews from 2 sources

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    Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge
    Based on 59 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    • "I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for clean and comfortable hostel." — source Hostelworld

      "The staff were extremely helpful and we'll definitely stay again." — source Hostelworld

  • 2. Red Palm Hostel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 59 reviews from 1 source

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    Red Palm Hostel
    Based on 59 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "This is a fantastic hostel which i would recommend hands down especially as we had only booked two nights and it was fully booked for our third night and we went and looked at at least five others in the area and none were anyway near as lovely as this one." — source Hostelworld

      "Informative and helpful staff, good location and clean rooms - I recommend to every traveler." — source Hostelworld

  • 3. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort

    Real Traveler Rating: 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews from 2 sources

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    Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort
    Based on 3 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "Maybe would go again." — source Travelocity

      "The staff were very helpful and friendly and the service was good." — source Travelocity

  • 4. Akinabalu Youth Hostel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 22 reviews from 1 source

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    Akinabalu Youth Hostel
    Based on 22 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "Overall its a fine hostel, it has standard facility a hostel should has,,the shower room is clean, however some toilet could not be flushed smoothly :-( But the location is great, right in the middle of the city life." — source Hostelworld

      "Great place to stay, nice lounge area with dvds and tv, free internet and breakfast, great location, overall great place to stay." — source Hostelworld

  • 5. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 9 reviews from 4 sources

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    Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort
    Based on 9 reviews from 4 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "This is a very good hotel and everything is so satisfied that I didn't want to leave." — source Skoosh

      "Although a nice hotel, we would not recommend for the price per night." — source Expedia

  • 6. The Pacific Sutera

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews from 1 source

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    The Pacific Sutera
    Based on 2 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "Would recommend anyone to stay here." — source Travelocity

      "\n\nThe pools were alway immaculate and the sunsets from our balcony were amazing." — source Travelocity

  • 7. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews from 2 sources

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    Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort  Kota Kinabalu
    Based on 4 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "This is a very good hotel and everything is so satisfied that I didn't want to leave." — source Skoosh

      "The room was good, clean and the service was excellent." — source Travelocity

  • 8. Sutera Harbour Resort

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews from 1 source

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    Sutera Harbour Resort
    Based on 2 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "Would recommend anyone to stay here." — source Travelocity

      "\n\nThe pools were alway immaculate and the sunsets from our balcony were amazing." — source Travelocity

  • 9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews from 3 sources

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    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    Based on 4 reviews from 3 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Nothing fancy but a very good Hotel." — source Expedia

      "Excellent hotel for the price." — source Expedia

  • 10. Borneo Backpackers

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 16 reviews from 1 source

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    Borneo Backpackers
    Based on 16 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "The roof is a great place to sit and watch the sunset and sip on a welcomely inexpensive Tiger." — source Hostelworld

      "Clean room with aircon. Shared bathroom with 2 clean toilets and 2 showers with hot-water." — source Hostelworld

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