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The Jungalow provides air-conditioned rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy city views. At the apartment complex, each unit includes a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in all units, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is an on-site coffee shop. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Filipino Market Sabah, Atkinson Clock Tower, and KK Esplanade. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 9.1!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
5.0
Low score for Kota Kinabalu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Delisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic location, easy check in late, above a great bar for easy food/drink. Felt safe.
  • Aaron
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is wonderful and the bed is amazingly comfortable.
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    great central location in a funky little lane. nice cafes around. Next to markets, shopping center and harbour. quirky charm. older style but great value
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved this place. it was clean, comfortable, in a great part of town and most of all it was quirky, stylish and original. the balcony bathroom was fab. oh, and great value for money too.
  • Anais
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well designed and comfy! We had a wonderful time staying here. Loved the location - full of cafes and restaurants.
  • Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Cozy environment and bed, unique bathing experience, can totally relaxed here
  • Kundou
    Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
    Easy access, easy checking in & out. There's a restaurant & bar downstairs; I ate well & and there's Tattoo studio nearby were I got my first tattoo the night before I checked out. hahaha.
  • Sigita
    Lithuania Lithuania
    We stayed there twice and it felt like home. The room was clean, there is a fridge, and a kettle in the common area. The location is central and surrounded by nice bars and cafes.
  • Sophie
    Ireland Ireland
    comfy bed, good a.c, unusual bathroom.l, fridge and bits for eating take out and a good location with cafes and bars around
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was excellent, so big, comfortable and clean. Loved the vibe of it!! Outdoor shower felt refreshing and was clean also, we loved it! Location was great with cafes & restaurants nearby and a short walk to the waterfront.

Hosted by Paul Owen

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9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Paul Owen
This property is a unique 1940's shop house accommodation which combines beautiful original features with modern comfort and design. With stunning wooden floors, original wood walls, and an outdoor open air bathroom, this space is perfect for couples, groups of friends and families. We have designed and renovated this property to our liking and we hope our love for the place and the history and style of the property shine through. This is truly a one of a kind accommodation option in KK. We have 3 different types of rooms- a standard double room with a seperate private bathroom (non-ensuite) & two apartments with a bedroom that has a living room connected by built-in sliding doors with an additional queen-sized fold-down couch. This can be made up on request for up to 2 extra persons. The rooms are situated on the first floor that all have private outdoor open air bathrooms with a refreshing hot water rain-shower. Each room has a small fridge for your convenience. We have a communal area which contains filtered water, kettle, coffee, tea and dining space for your use that you share with your neighbours. Please note there are no cooking facilities however we provide a small oven and utensils for heating and eating food.
I love to travel and explore new places--but nothing beats spending time in Borneo. I first came to the island from Scotland over ten years ago and just fell in love with the natural beauty, the diving and of course--the incredible local people. Over the last decade I have worked in the Dive Industry, managing resorts and cheese mongering but all jobs seem to lead me back to Asia--l guess I just feel fortunate to be in such an spectacular location. When I am not diving, I am reading, getting out doors and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to meeting the international community that is linked through Airbnb, so let's get on the road and see some cool stuff!!
The historic location is also called Australia Place, as this was the area where the Australian soldiers camped when they arrived in KK at the end of World War II. Australia Place is located at the base of Signal Hill near the Atkinson Clock Tower and the Walkway to the Overlook of the city. This is one of the few places in KK that is not on the reclaimed land, and the jungle beside it is a lovely home to monkeys, birds and insects. The building dates back to the 1940’s and was originally a print and rubber stamp shop until we transformed it into this unique accommodation. The location is within walking distance of most attractions in KK—so start exploring! Our accommodation is incredibly central and is surrounded by excellent coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Everything in central KK is within easy walking distance from our place. As we are SO centrally located, there is potential for some street noise, and it is also an old building so there is chance of noise from other guests. As a courtesy we ask guests not to be noisy after 10pm.
Languages spoken: English,Malay

Area info

Amenities of The Jungalow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
No parking available.

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

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • City view

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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 The Jungalow 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about The Jungalow

  • Yes, The Jungalow is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Jungalow (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Jungalow is 2,450 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Jungalow offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Jungalow (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Jungalow is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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