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North Borneo Cabin

1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

We didn't stay in a dorm but booked a double room with fan only as we don't like the air con. The room was clean, big with a huge window to gaya street. It was the biggest window we've got in 6 month travelling around Asia :) The bathroom is shared, 2 toilets and good shower with hot water on... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Stayed here a couple of nights either side of a Kinabalu climb. Nothing special as far as backpackers go, but very cheap and a nice hot shower! Staff were really lovely and helpful. Great location, walking distance to waterfront, shops and bus stop. Most tour companies seem to know it so organising a pick up for Mt Kinabalu was no... More

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Milan, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

The location is very good. The best you can find in Kota Kinabalu. Restaurants, supermarkets, the Filipino Market and even the ferry terminal are nearby. Slept in here for two nights and had my own room. It was clean, but very basic. Anyway that's what i expected for that low price. The staff was very very friendly and helpful. There... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

The location is good. There are lots of nice restaurant nearby, such as the bak kut teh restaurant "佑记肉骨茶" which is only downstair, "富源" which is located opposite to it, Little Ittaly with nice pizza and spaghetti which just a few step away from it. The tourist infomation centre is also very nearby to it. A shopping mall - Suria... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The rooms are overcrowded with bunk beds. The air con room has a window which opens to the smoking area. So the air con rooms smells of cigarette smoke. Only one plug point in the room with 14 beds !!! The breakfast is ok. Its a very very basic hostel. They dont even give you proper blankets (just a small... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

it was awesome!.my holiday was very great here...the staff was very helpfull, always there 4 you..and they was very friendly.. i spend 1 week here and i didn't have any idea 4 what to do, then the staff suggest me to do some trip....i've been to mari-mari cultural village, the proboscis monkey and kinabalu park also padas rafting. it was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

this hostel and the staff was really100x great!!!!! i really enjoyed my stay here ;)..and also this place sooo close with the sunday market.. u can also ask the staff to arrange u tour. i love kinabatangan,probocis monkey and cultural village so much! its really fun!! ;).. this is the place that i can recommend u to stay if come... More

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Usedom, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

the comment about the bedbugs its not true...this place is very good and the staff was really helpful and friendly.... if you are come into kota kinabalu,this is the best place that you can stay.. they also can help you to arrange your tour.

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Sabah, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

i went for a 5 days 4 nights trip to Kota Kinabalu in November 2011 with friends (all 6 of us). I made the reservation by phone and the staffs are very kind and polite. The dorm room was clean and comfortable, facing Jesselton Hotel. The location is very good. Love this place, basic but feel like at home.

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Haarlem, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

nice guesthouse with nice staff. They give good information and can arrange nice trips to Kinabatang, the mountain Kinabalu and more. It is in a central area with lots of shoppingmalls and other shops. Also dinner at the Fillipino fishmarket is a must!!! Enjoyed my stay very much!

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Also Known As:
North Borneo Cabin Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Address: 1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > West Coast Division > Kota Kinabalu District > Kota Kinabalu
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Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 60 Speciality lodging in Kota Kinabalu
Price range (per night): RM39 - 60
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