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Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Borneo Gaya Lodge has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge. The property is around 2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.2 miles from Likas City Mosque and 3.6 miles from North Borneo Railway. The hostel also provides 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. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.1 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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 full bed
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
2 full beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
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

  • Siong
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Centrally located in town centre. The owner will whatsApp for the check in details or meet you at the counter at noon.
  • John
    China China
    It’s located right at the center of the city, perfect! The price is reasonable and absolutely worth for its location and facility.
  • Renata
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location on Jalan Gaya. Good budget option, very clean!
  • Valda
    Latvia Latvia
    I was happy to be there. Good location. Quiet place. Good WiFi. Very friendly and helpful owner. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
  • Jose
    United States of America United States of America
    Can't get more central. AC was very cold. Wifi was excellent.
  • 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.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

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/out
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Borneo Gaya Lodge

  • The prices at Borneo Gaya Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Borneo Gaya Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Borneo Gaya Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Borneo Gaya Lodge is 2,800 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.