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Borneo Backpackers Reviews

No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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78%Overall Rating

From 11 ratings
  • 75%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 69%Staff
  • 67%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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43%

very very noisy. i could here the sound of traffic all night. the mattress was not in a good quality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

A clean and very secure hostel. Nice white sheets, good hot showers, and clean bathrooms and rooms. The only problem is the staff, and tye attitude of the management. First off, on your door there is a list of your "commitments" as a guest. They wont refill the toiletpaper unless asked to, and having the reception make a local call will cost extra - even though nobody answered. Staff is also extremely unhelpful and said "cant you do that yourself, I'm working", when I asked for help to book tour

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


83%

The place is great, location excellent! Will be back!!! SCR

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

Was what I needed. Shower and bed. Zero bed bugs as of feb 2013. No vibe or even place to hang with people in hostel. Workers sit in tv/common area so can't use that space. Pub downstairs where other backpackers come so good in that sense.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

We loved staying here, it was exceptionally clean and the staff were really friendly. We would definitely stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

nice clean place to stay, close to everything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)




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