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Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge

Lot 19, Lorong Dewan | Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Originally we were due to stay here for only 2 nights but extended to 5. We had a private double room, which is small but it's enough, it has air conditioning, it's clean and the bed comfortable and for 60MR (approx $20 for 2 people per night) it's fantastic. The showers are located on the back deck which I have... More

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Sungai Petani, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Stayed here for 3 days and had a good stay considering the cheap dorms and private rooms. If you are finding for just a place to get back to durig the night then this is the right place for you. Fridnly environment and helpful staff.

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Semporna, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

Stayed here in a private room with 3 friends, 4 people private rooms costs 98R which is a reasonable price and it is in a decent location. The showers were outside and had good pressure and temperature. The beds were average dorms beds and there was good air con. The staff were very helpful with directions and suggestions. A very... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

It were some nice stays except the floorboards and the weakly insulated wall panels. Others than that, awesome! nice staff!

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012 via mobile

Really enjoyed my stay here, at three different times. The longest being a week. The deck out back was great for relaxing, the staff were awesome! Really helpful and knowledgable. I noticed a review on here mentioned they have no double rooms, that's incorrect, my double room is sunny, and the bed is a King. It's popular and the double... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I spent a fair while investigating hostels before choosing Travellers light for my stay in KK. I love the Australia place location (all of the hostels here back onto the forest, and no traffic at all). And at 60 RM/night it was slightly cheaper than the two places next door. (Though there are better deals in KK, I don't think... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011 via mobile

Good place to be although they turn off aircon during the day. Clean rooms, free wifi, quiet place with a nice terrace.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We found this place by chance after heading to the recommended place for KK (kota kinabulu) in one of the guide books and found is was terrible. This place was the exact opposite! nice staff, nice clean rooms, granted we where in an 8 bed dorm but it was spotless and the aircon worked fine. The showers are on the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011 via mobile

We stayed here for 3 nights in a dorm. I have to say the room was rather small for an 8 bed dorm but was comfy with aircon. You do take a shower on the patio haha but it's ok. Clean and hot water is all you need. Close to town. Good value in Malaysia.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011

Ok if you want a dorm room but don't bother with a double - they don't exist. Despite what the staff tell you, the showers are not ensuite (although showering on the communal patio area might be considered 'private' by some?! Shockingly bad value for money compared to other places within 2 mins walk. AND I got bitten by bed-bugs.... More

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Address: Lot 19, Lorong Dewan | Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > West Coast Division > Kota Kinabalu District > Kota Kinabalu
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Ranked #7 of 60 Speciality lodging in Kota Kinabalu
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WARM GREETING FROM BORNEO TRAVELLERS LIGHT¦ Travellers' Light is Clean, Cozy, Comfortable and one of the new lodge in city center. We are Safe and Convenience, the Police Station is our neighbor. Also having the exotic rain forest at our backyard garden which you will observe and hear the butterflies and birds in their natural habitat. 'CLEANLINESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY' ... more   less 
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