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  • 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
  • iris iris said

    After having some refreshments in Berjaya Palace Hotel, me and Audrey decided to travel around the city area of Kota Kinabalu. By ta... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler iris
  • Hammock Hammock said

    Ah, what a good decision to leave Thailand for Borneo!  People here are so friendly, no one is trying to scam you (at least they've... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Hammock
  • Wonder Woman Wonder Woman said

    Sabah - an amazing part of Malaysian Borneo... Kota Kinabalu is a weird flat city still rebuilding and finding its identity after the bom... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Wonder Woman
  • The Walthams The Walthams said

    So here we are at 100pm on a bus going out to the river jungle to look for monkeys...these Probiscus Monkeys that have big noses. ( Will... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler The Walthams
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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

  • Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel

    The Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel is located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City's entertainment and commercial district. We are only a 15 minute drive from the International Airport. It is convenient within walking distance... more

  • 3. Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

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    Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo
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    Based on 1 review from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "The hotel staff is friendly, the room is clean and tidy." — source Orbitz

  • Hotel Shangri-La

    Hotel Shangri-La was completely refurbished and upgraded in March 2006. The 121 guest rooms and suites offer panoramic views of the city. This business class hotel is 15-minute drive from the airport and within walking distance... more

  • Mercure Waterfront Kota Kinabalu - Opening in 2009

    Mercure Waterfront is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, a modern city located on the coast of East Malaysia Borneo , facing the South China Sea. The hotel features 195 tastefully decorated rooms and is located only fifteen minut... more

  • Sabah Hotel Sandakan

    Nestled amidst one of the worlds last unspoiled rainforests the hotel offers unsurpassed 5Star luxuries With lush foliage as a backdrop the hotel exudes an alluring natural attraction as it blends in well with the rich flora an... more

  • Gayana Island Resort Kota Kinabalu

    Guests can enjoy the best of both worlds of the pristine rainforest in their backyard and the crystal clear sea teeming with marine treasures at their doorstep Guests staying at the hotel can indulge in some of the freshest sea... more

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