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Set within 2.9 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 km of Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Faloe Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Faloe Hostel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Karamunsing Capital is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Gaya Street (Sunday Market) is 3.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 8 km from Faloe Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Parking available on-site

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paméla
    France France
    Double bed in dormitory is very comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. There is enough space for bagages and its locked.
  • Naseebah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Clean, comfortable, good safety, amenities all there as advertised.. Lia & Pian was a very great host👍🏻
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The double bunk units were extremely comfortable and well made. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Showers were really good, warm and nice pressure - a rarity in sea. The entire hostel was really clean and the staff worked hard to maintain...
  • Mike
    Canada Canada
    Pian and Lia were excellent hosts! Both are very friendly and helpful in answering questions about Kota Kinabalu and assisting in booking excursions!
  • Romana
    Sweden Sweden
    This hostel feels like a shared flat - very cozy, very homely. Everything very new and modern. I went here twice and stayed in a dorm and in a private room. Big locker in the dorms for your belongings, I could fit my backbag in. The private room...
  • Marian
    Australia Australia
    Rooms stylishly presented. Easy to do your laundry, books and board games available, very friendly staff available to book tours and give ideas of where to go.
  • Jin
    Singapore Singapore
    Its great for solo travellers! I enjoyed my stay and the facilities are very well kept :)
  • Andreu
    Spain Spain
    The staff is very friendly and helps you with possible excursions
  • Daniel
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly, ich feel at home, all people and the owner are so helpful, not far to the airport and the middle of the city, a crockery store is 5min walking away
  • Bart
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff is amazing, super friendly Beds are very comfortable and big Enough toilets and showers Very clean

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Yes. All activities are thoroughly and carefully selected by Faloe Hostel. Our activities partners are devoted to make your trip in Borneo memorable.
    Answered on 26 October 2019
  • Is there a private space for muslims to perform their prayers?

    Hi there. We do not have a prayer room. You may, however, pray inside the dorm.
    Answered on 3 April 2022
  • Hello are there curtains for the beds thank you

    There is no privacy curtain for each bunk bed. For lower bunk bed, there is a towel rail and with a towel, it helps to add some privacy. We are in the..
    Answered on 25 July 2022
  • Hi there, is breakfast provided?

    Breakfast is unavailable at the moment. We encourage our guests to support nearby local breakfast businesses. You’ll easily find nasi lemak, roti cana..
    Answered on 4 June 2022
  • How fast is the internet connection in the hostel? I'll be needing a fast connection for work.

    Our internet's download speed is 300Mbps, upload speed is 50Mbps.
    Answered on 27 February 2023
  • do u guys have a curtain for each bed?

    There is no privacy curtain for each bunk bed. For lower bunk bed, there is a towel rail and with a towel, it helps to add some privacy. We are in the..
    Answered on 27 June 2022
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Faloe Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 1 per hour.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Faloe Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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 are not allowed.

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Faloe Hostel 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 Faloe Hostel

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

  • Check-in at Faloe Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Faloe Hostel is 1 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Faloe Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Golf course (within 3 km)