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Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Borneo Gaya Lodge features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.1 km from Likas City Mosque and 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hostel rooms include a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Borneo Gaya Lodge include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Kota Kinabalu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Derek
    Ireland Ireland
    Really good location and Walter was very nice and helpful.
  • D
    Malaysia 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,...
  • Derek
    Ireland Ireland
    Walter is brilliant. Very nice guy and always quick with helpful answers and info.
  • M
    Poland Poland
    Nice and helpful host. Small room with private bathroom, for one person ok. Clean. Very good location. Night market at the gate. Restaurants and shops. Close to the ATM (banks). Close to the Rabbit scooter rental if you want go to the tip of...
  • R
    Ricard
    Spain Spain
    Great communication with the host! I made a mistake while booking the room, but he was really flexible and made my stay comfortable and made me feel welcome. Everything was spotless and had a pleasant smell. No noise outside.
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    nice communication with owner.in the middle of everything,everything there and everything works
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was small but very clean, as was the bathroom. The bed was super comfortable and the AC worked well. Right in the city centre near restaurants, shops and the pier.
  • Moussaab
    Belgium Belgium
    Walter is very helpfull and the location is very good
  • Gladys
    Cambodia Cambodia
    The room is very simple and small but comfortable enough. Walter, the owner, is very communicative and helpful. The location is perfect, close to everything you could think of.
  • Felicity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was in a great location, near night markets and lots of coffee shops and restaurants for during the day. The staff were really helpful, leaving keys in a safe box for us to check in in the early hours. The room was comfortable and had...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Borneo Gaya Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules
Borneo Gaya Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Borneo Gaya Lodge

  • Borneo Gaya Lodge is 950 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Borneo Gaya Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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    • The prices at Borneo Gaya Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.