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Borneo Backpackers


No.24 Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu 88801, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars
Manila
21 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

They quickly responded with my email enquiry. They gave us a triple room instead of a double room which is a plus for us. They can pre-arrange your tour around kota kinabalu and their facilities are quite basic for what you pay for. more

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2 of 5 stars
Luebeck
29 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for 5 nights in a doubleroom with aircon. We booked it, because of the recommenation in "The Rough Guide" and the nice-looking website, but we've been very disappointed. Seems it happened, what has happened to a lot of places in asia, after which the owners stopped keeping an eye at. Staff is having a nice time, chatting, cooking,... more

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2 of 5 stars
asia
13 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

Borneo backpackers was recommended by a friend and had a good write up on hostelbookers web site. I was somewhat dissapointed as the dorm rooms had a distinct mouldy damp smell to them The rooms have aircon and have a lot of beds for one room (10 bunk beds), shared bathrooms which are tiny. There is a communal TV area... more

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4 of 5 stars
jhowarth
7 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This cosy little backpackers is central to everything! Sunday mornings you look out your window and the markets are at your door step, 5 blocks down is the harbour, every street has your local restaurant, ... All of the staff here where really friendly and helped you out with any problems. The roof top garden is fantastic to watch the... more

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2 of 5 stars
Sempach
17 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Reservation bestätig aber kein Bett mehr frei! Sehr unfreundliche, unmotivierte "Helferinn".... more

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4 of 5 stars
東京
8 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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No.24 Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu 88801, Malaysia