88%Borneo BeacHouse (Backpackers)

There is a really nice feel to the hostel generated primarily by the friendly, helpful, kind and humourous staff who aim to treat guests as family members rather than hotel guests, (which is a good thing). Air con in rooms is worth the extra money, vvery close to the beach. Staff organise... more There is a really nice feel to the hostel generated primarily by the friendly, helpful, kind and humourous staff who aim to treat guests as family members rather than hotel guests, (which is a good thing). Air con in rooms is worth the extra money, vvery close to the beach. Staff organise trips and provide help to organise anything else you need.close

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by jodielouisefellows2679 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

Very friendly staff! 10 minutes walk from the airport. Good, if you want to travel further.

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by christianebeck7435 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

4

A good hostel by the beach. I would stay there again. If you are leaving early, double-check with the night attendant or you may have to jump over the gate in the morning :)

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by yoldax – posted on Oct 12, 2008

39

Had an excellent stay, the staff were so friendly and helpful 24/7, I loved the location of the hostel- right next to the beach but with easy access into KK. The hostel was clean, tidy and homely!

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by abicourtier4035 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

The bathroom didnt look like it had been cleaned for months. Stayed 1 night only. Helpful staff though.

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by missfitz – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

It was great - the staff were soooo helpful!!!! - A little way out of town but the beach is lovely of an evening - great sunsets!!

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by leahkhar – posted on Sep 18, 2008

2

great place to stay! all staff was very helpful. i'd love to come back here again!!

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by tmitm – posted on Sep 15, 2008

18

reli homely like, Mark and David(the staff)were really helpful n nice, i stayed for the first two nite n i went back on the last nite, i must be backed if i cum to Sabah again, haf great fun playing the piggy, highly recommended!!!

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by fionananana – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

we enjoyed staying here. have no complaints at all.

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by Annaandl9433 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

A hidden gem away from the city centre - lovely beaches mere minutes away. Great in-house facilities and a top-notch bunch running the place. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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by furyonesixone1588 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

The staff was great! Very helpful. Thank you. :>)

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by boldknow – posted on Aug 8, 2008

1

i'd stay again

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by tan-x – posted on Aug 1, 2008

4

it's very near to the K.K.international airport, terninal 2. If you take flights with airasia, it's good to take a night here. However, it's quite far away from city center, where you can shop, drink, eat and take boats to islands. So, it's unconvinient in some extent staying in this house.... more it's very near to the K.K.international airport, terninal 2. If you take flights with airasia, it's good to take a night here. However, it's quite far away from city center, where you can shop, drink, eat and take boats to islands. So, it's unconvinient in some extent staying in this house. Besides, there are bugs saw in the bed I slept. However, the people are very nice!close

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by windeewu2914 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

2

This place is great. it is just a little outside of town which is the only reason i didn't give them all excellents. they are close to the beach and the airport however and if you are only staying for a couple of days then it is perfect. they organize tours all over sabah (mt. kinabalu,... more This place is great. it is just a little outside of town which is the only reason i didn't give them all excellents. they are close to the beach and the airport however and if you are only staying for a couple of days then it is perfect. they organize tours all over sabah (mt. kinabalu, rafting, diving, oragutans) the ultimate fribee is just two minutes walk away and everyone here is a player. couldn't get much better for us!close

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by giantgarrett4544 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

Great hostel. Very comfortable, clean. Staff were very friendly too and tried to help as much as they could. Its located super close to the airport, which is handy, but its quite far from downtown KK, and is a small hassle to get there.

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by jonsachs16308 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Chill.

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by joebookman1062 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

We had a great time! Everyone in the staff is very helpful and freindly and the place was spacious, clean, and relaxed. it is a taxi ride or a decent walk away from downtown, but better than anywhere else for the beach - so i enjoyed the location. We would definitely stay there again!

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by fosterforrest6926 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

4

Very nice little Beachhostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. They also help you to plan trip. I think it´s the only hostel in KK what is close to the beach. To have breakfast you can walk to Tanjung Aru Town and get a Snack and coffee, Its cheap. Or you bring your own stuff an cook in the... more Very nice little Beachhostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. They also help you to plan trip. I think it´s the only hostel in KK what is close to the beach. To have breakfast you can walk to Tanjung Aru Town and get a Snack and coffee, Its cheap. Or you bring your own stuff an cook in the kitchen. I recommend the hostel in any case.. Falk & Ralf from Germanyclose

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by FALK – posted on May 8, 2008

2

Great staff(especially Yen)! Be careful if you get a rental car in the area. The car I got had a nearly empty fuel tank, which resulted in the tank sedimentation getting clogged in the fuel filter and fuel pump ... I was over two hours east of Kota Kinabalu near the Poring Hot Springs when the... more Great staff(especially Yen)! Be careful if you get a rental car in the area. The car I got had a nearly empty fuel tank, which resulted in the tank sedimentation getting clogged in the fuel filter and fuel pump ... I was over two hours east of Kota Kinabalu near the Poring Hot Springs when the car refused to start ... As I write this I'm STILL waiting for the replacement car to be driven out to me ... Sabah needs to work on its tourism infrastructure and business practices in order to encourage repeat travel business ... the people are generally kind, but INSIST that your cab driver use the meter ... the cab drivers in Kota Kinabalu conveniently use their feigned English language deficit as an excuse to "get lost" and then, expect you to pay them for all the wasted time ... don't fall for this scam ... tell them you'll report their cab number to the Ministry of Tourism ... they behave like land pirates ... :-(close

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by travelkirk1365 – posted on Mar 12, 2008

5