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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Borneo Gaya Lodge in Kota Kinabalu offers family rooms with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath and shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a tour desk. The hostel provides a paid shuttle service and a reception staffed with English and Malay speakers. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Filipino Market Sabah (less than 1 km), KK Esplanade (4-minute walk), and Atkinson Clock Tower (400 metres). Highly rated for its convenient and central location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Violaine
New Zealand“Almost everything you need, comfortable, good location, easy to communicate with staff! Daily housekeeping!” - Barnaby
United Kingdom“The location was perfect. Sunday and night market, and central for everything else. Clean and in good order. Very helpful friendly reception.” - Marta
Netherlands“Located in the city centre, clean and comfortable. Shops and restaurants nearby. Recommended.” - Ian
Australia“Very affordable and centrally located. Staff were very friendly and easy to communicate with.” - Daniela
Malaysia“The value for money is there. The check-in was well facilitated and smooth. Room is small and sufficient for one person with small luggage. Basic but clean. Great for short stay. Location is great. Felt very safe” - Bec Australia“Good location short walk to markets and jetty. Air con worked. Hot water.”
Stevecofield United Kingdom“The location of the hotel was excellent. Near to lots of restaurants, bars and cafés, and about fifteen banks. The room was small, but adequate, hot water on demand, and the aircon worked well. I didn't try the WiFi. I had a room without a window,...”- Brandon United Kingdom“Staff were brilliant, good price. Great location in the middle of the centre”
- Derek
Ireland“Really good location and Walter was very nice and helpful.” - D Malaysia“Room was okay, enough beds to cater for my entire family (with kids). Owner was very responsive. He guided me through the entire process of checking in/out. I love that the lodge is located in a strategic area; they have banks, restaurants,...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Please inform Borneo Gaya Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
