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Borneo Gaya Lodge
Double with Attach Bath - Bed, Borneo Gaya Lodge in Kota Kinabalu
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7.3

Very good

255 reviews

255 reviews

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8.7

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Gaya Shop Lot
Never Close Super Mart
10 m
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
60 m
Borneo Books II
150 m
Borneo Books I
150 m
Popular landmarks
Signal Hill Observatory Platform
210 m
Gaya Street Sunday Market
230 m
Night Market
780 m
Mamutik Island
1.1 km
Sabah State Museum
2.8 km
Closest landmarks
Consulate of Australia
60 m
Maybank
60 m
Menara Jubili Car Park
90 m
Sabah Tourism Board
100 m
Standard Chartered Bank
160 m

Borneo Gaya Lodge

No 78, 1st Jalan Gaya, Central Business District, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Central Business District, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sapi Island.

Highlights

Located in heart of Kota Kinabalu

Airport transfer

Inside city center

80 meters to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Airport transfer

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Car park [on-site]

Laundry service

Safety deposit boxes

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Kota Kinabalu are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.2
Location rating8.7
Nearest airportKota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Distance to airport7.5 km

Rooms available at Borneo Gaya Lodge

Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 double bed
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Double with Attach Bath
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 double be...
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Family Room with Private Bathroom (No Window)
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 4 bunk beds
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 double beds
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Double Room with Private Bathroom (No Window)
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Bed in Mixed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • 1 king bed and 1 bunk bed
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • 1 double bed
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Family Annex
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    Family Room with Private Bathroom (2 Double Bed)
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      Frequently asked questions

      Does Borneo Gaya Lodge provide laundry services?

      Yes! Borneo Gaya Lodge offers laundry service at your disposal for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

      When was Borneo Gaya Lodge built?

      Borneo Gaya Lodge was built in 2009.

      How many floors does Borneo Gaya Lodge have?

      Borneo Gaya Lodge has a total of 2 floors.

      What do guests like most about Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Verified guests that stayed at Borneo Gaya Lodge have given this property a rating of 8.685 for its outstanding location as the main highlight for their stay.

      What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Borneo Gaya Lodge an average rating of 7.2. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the typical rating that past Couples' have given to Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Borneo Gaya Lodge an average rating of 7.0. You can look up on more in depth customer reviews, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

      What is the typical rating that past Families with older children have given to Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Borneo Gaya Lodge an average rating of 7.3. You can search for more in depth customer testimonials and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the nearest train, metro, or bus station to Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Putatan, 10603.87 m away from Borneo Gaya Lodge.

      What restaurants are nearby Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Borneo Gaya Lodge’s local community is Central Business District which consists of popular restaurants such as Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh, Salut Seafood, and Nook Cafe.

      What time is check-in and check-out at Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Travelers checking in or out before or after the specified hours may be charged an additional fee.

      What is the closest airport to Borneo Gaya Lodge?

      The nearest airport to Borneo Gaya Lodge is Labuan Airport, 120.0 km away.

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      What people love about Borneo Gaya Lodge

      • 9.2

        Exceptional
        Location

        "Good location in the heart of the city ."

        bay

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        September 19, 2019

      • 9.2

        Exceptional
        Location

        "Easy to go grab food nearby ."

        bay

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        September 19, 2019

      • 10

        Exceptional

        "Nice room."

        Nur

        |

        December 31, 2021

      Property ranking|Compared to 2,024 Kota Kinabalu properties
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      Cheapest price score
      Room comfort score
      6.7/10
      Location score
      8.7/10
      Room size
      12 sqm.
      Better than
      97
      %
      of Kota Kinabalu properties
      Better than
      94
      %
      of Kota Kinabalu properties
      Better than
      86
      %
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      Bigger than
      86
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      Overall rating:

      7.3

      Very good
      255 reviews
      Cleanliness
      6.5
      Facilities
      6.4
      Location
      8.7
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      More about Borneo Gaya Lodge

      More about Borneo Gaya Lodge

      Borneo Gaya Lodge

      You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Borneo Gaya Lodge, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Kota Kinabalu.
      The superior services and facilities offered at Borneo Gaya Lodge will make for a memorable stay. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. To help pre-arrange your arrival and departure, airport transfer services can be booked before you even check in. Your explorations of Kota Kinabalu can be assisted with the taxi services available here.
      Parking is provided for guests by the hostel. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hostel's tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Borneo Gaya Lodge.
      The hostel is entirely non-smoking.
      Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at Borneo Gaya Lodge. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with linen service and air conditioning. You can stay fresh and clean with toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


      Reasons to stay here

      Spend less here on rooms than you would at 97% of other accommodations in the city.
      Verified reviews for this hostel's food and dining options score it better than 94% of accommodations in the city.
      This accommodation beats more than 93% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Good
      Facilities

      6.4

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      14 mentions

      Food & Dining

      7 mentions

      Breakfast

      6 mentions

      Internet

      1 mention

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Malay
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Internet services
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Tours
      Services and conveniences
      • Air conditioning in public area
      • Contactless check-in/out
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Elevator
      • Invoice provided
      • Ironing service
      • Laundry service
      • Luggage storage
      • Safety deposit boxes
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smoking area
      • Xerox/fax in business center
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Access
      • CCTV in common areas
      • Check-in/out [express]
      • Pets allowed
      • Security [24-hour]
      Getting around
      • Airport transfer
      • Car park [charges apply]
      • Car park [nearby]
      • Car park [on-site]
      • Shuttle service
      • Taxi service
      Available in all rooms
      • Air conditioning
      • Free bottled water
      • Non-smoking
      • Shower
      • Wi-Fi [free]

      Food and dining

      Breakfast options
      • American

      Location

      No 78, 1st Jalan Gaya, Central Business District, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000
      Excellent
      Location

      8.7

      Airports
      • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
        7.5 km 13 min drive
      • Labuan Airport (LBU)
        119.6 km 3.9 hour drive
      Public transportation
      • South Bus Terminal
        1.7 km 9 min drive
      Hospital or clinic
      • Watson
        340 m
      Shopping
      • Gaya Street Sunday Market
        230 m 2 min walk
      Convenience store
      • 7 Eleven
        50 m
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        50 m

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
        60 m
      • Signal Hill Observatory Platform
        210 m
      • Gaya Street Sunday Market
        230 m
      • Night Market
        780 m
      • Mamutik Island
        1.1 km
      • Sabah State Museum
        2.8 km
      • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
        8.1 km
      • Sapi Island
        8.1 km
      • Manukan Island
        8.5 km
      • Poring Hot Springs
        14.0 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Gaya Shop Lot
      • Never Close Super Mart
        10 m
      • Consulate of Australia
        60 m
      • Maybank
        60 m
      • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
        60 m
      • Menara Jubili Car Park
        90 m
      • Sabah Tourism Board
        100 m
      • Borneo Books II
        150 m
      • Borneo Books I
        150 m
      • Standard Chartered Bank
        160 m
      Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Infant 0-5 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
      Children 6-11 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from14:00
      • Check-out until12:30
      Getting around
      • Airport transfer fee45 MYR
      • Travel time to airport (minutes)12
      Extras
      • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee1.00 MYR
      The property
      • Number of floors2
      • Number of rooms 12
      • Year property opened2009

      Property announcements

      " Please do note that the property does not have a check-in counter. Kindly contact property direct to receive the check-in guide"

      Reviews of Borneo Gaya Lodge from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      7.0
      Cleanliness6.5
      Facilities6.4
      Location8.7
      Room comfort and quality6.7
      Service7.0
      Value for money7.2
      High score for Kota Kinabalu
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (11)
      8-9 Excellent (20)
      7-8 Very Good (42)
      6-7 Good (31)
      <6 Below Expectation (44)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (43)
      Jun - Aug (29)
      Sep - Nov (40)
      Dec - Feb (36)

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      9.3
      Exceptional
      NADIA from France
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in September 2011

      Great relaxing budget place ”

      Clean, Nice, Quiet

      We initially booked 2 nights and finally stayed 2 weeks at Borneo Gaya Lodge. Higly recommended lovely budget lodge. Clean room and lounge/Kitchen. very nice and helpful employees. Very central in the city which is really good for tourists.

      Reviewed October 01, 2011

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      7.0
      Very good
      Jeanine from Philippines
      Group
      Stayed 1 night in March 2011

      Situated in the middle of the city”

      Friendly very staff and honest too

      the borneo gaya lodge is situated in the heart of kota kinabalu city. they have very friendly and honest staffs. we left our camera last march and just got them last weekend but they still gave it back. when you go down borneo gaya lodge, there are a lot of malay food nearby. these is also the street where they have sunday market and it is very nice to see different stuffs.

      Reviewed August 08, 2011

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      8.7
      Excellent
      Summer from United Kingdom
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in March 2015

      Helpful”

      Staff, location, KK

      The hostel has everything you'd expect and more for the price and one star rating. The location is good, the staff are very helpful, the room and common room were both clean, quiet and easily found in the centre of KK's central city area. The free tea, coffee and biscuits were great. The free breakfast wasn't - but that's the only downside to the hostel

      Reviewed March 13, 2015

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      8.3
      Excellent
      Lee from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 2 nights in November 2015

      Budget & strategic location”

      budget lodge, strategic location

      the location was really strategic. It is Jalan Gaya where Sunday market was just downstairs. i booked a family room with two queen bed. Unexpected, the room was quite big, which we can put one extra bed. overall its ok. But they just give us one key, not really suitable for us as we have 5ppl.

      Reviewed November 24, 2015

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Yasir from Philippines
      Family with teens
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2011

      Feels like hotel lodge”

      home-like environment wit great service

      Being in this lodge wont make you feel total strangers because the staffs are very friendly and very clean lodge.

      Reviewed April 29, 2011

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      7.2
      Very good
      marilyn from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 1 night in March 2017

      Great location, value for money”

      Located on the gaya sunday market street. Hence, difficult to find a parking on sunday. Near to famous restaurant and shopping mall. I stayed in a family room (2 double bed) with attached bathroom. The room was ok with body shampoo and towels provided. Hair dryer is not provided but can borrow from the reception counter. The room is located on the second floor (without lift). It would be difficult if you are carrying heavy luggage or travelling with the elders. The staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is provided on 7am-9am. It will be great if there's dustbin inside the bathroom. Found two cockroaches inside the bathroom.

      Reviewed March 27, 2017

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      7.3
      Very good
      Sivendran from Malaysia
      Group
      Stayed 1 night in October 2012

      Great location with nice environment”

      Bed

      I like my day at Gaya Lodge for 1 night and i enjoyed my day at there with my friends eventhough we stay for 1 day

      Reviewed November 06, 2012

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      7.3
      Very good
      Tin from Malaysia
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in May 2012

      Nice location but with some old building smell”

      At the Gaya Street & nearby a lots of restaurant & shops

      there is no lift for this lodge & building is a little bit old.drinking water have to get from the 1st floor of the receptionist counter.morning breakfast is just the bread toast by yourself. downstairs of the lodge is the famous "yau kee ba kut teh" & already try about it, but i just feel so so on it.the place is near to many banks & shops.very convenient to all the attractions.the day i stay over there, just a walking distance will reach the jesselton point for the boat travel for snorkelling at the tunku abdul rahman park.

      Reviewed May 11, 2012

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      7.0
      Very good
      MOHD from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in September 2014

      Good”

      location, 24hrs reception, clean room

      arrived almost midnite, and was greeted friendly by the staff. yeap..they were good. i booked a private room, and it was good enough for a backpacker's place. for a private room, you can get a better deal at other place around gaya street.

      Reviewed September 28, 2014

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      7.6
      Very good
      Mohammad from Malaysia
      Couple
      Double with Attach Bath
      Stayed 1 night in February 2020

      Best location for pasar gaya”

      for budget hotel dont expect to much.. but the location is the best because, it located on gaya street no need to find parking or you can go pasar anytime

      Reviewed September 17, 2020

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      6.3
      Good
      richard from United States
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 2 nights in May 2011

      I kind of liked it!”

      Location, staff, feel

      This is a budget hotel/hostel. The common areas and rooms (I stayed in 2 different doubles) are clean. The staff are pleasant. I think the location is pretty good, and yet it seems tucked away also. The large doubles are worth the rate, the small doubles (rooms towards the back) sort of fell short for me - they are very small and without any amenities. Overall, it proved to be adequate budget lodging; I understand there are several other places with major flaws in the area.

      Reviewed June 05, 2011

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      7.3
      Very good
      Theressa from New Zealand
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in July 2014

      Quiet but overpriced”

      Quiet, air conditioning, location

      This place was nice enough, small but in a great location.Surprisingly quiet too, given the busy location. 24 hour staff on premises was a good feature. The rooms were pretty sparse, not as clean as I would have liked, but nice enough. The showers weren't amazing, not the cleanest or well ventilated, but fine for a hostel type place. The toilets were very small. But overall, an ok place to stay. Really good location, and there are Sunday markets on just downstairs. Close to many restaurants. But a bit on the expensive side for what it was (we stayed in several other hostels that were cheaper but nicer than this).

      Reviewed July 21, 2014

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      7.3
      Very good
      youngduk from South Korea
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in August 2015

      price worthy”

      location, price, breakfast

      spend 3 days in double room. room was standard as its price. fine. but facilities were bit old. (such as the towel and bed cover..) wasn't dirty actually, but was worn down, so dirt of the time was remained. in contrast with they noticed in web, it was hard to connect wi-fi in the room. and the shower pump machine in the room was so noisy when using. the weird smell was came through the drain hole in the bathroom.. anyways lobby was cozy and nice to take a rest using wi-fi. breakfast was fine. and the location is great.

      Reviewed August 11, 2015

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      8.3
      Excellent
      Summer from United Kingdom
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in March 2015

      Changed from 3 people to 2 people ”

      Location, staff, value

      Good, I previously posted a review about the site. Look for my name again in the past reviews. Overall a lovely chilled out hostel, everything we needed.

      Reviewed March 22, 2015

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      9.0
      Exceptional
      MIKE from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 4 nights in August 2011

      Budget but perfect location”

      Walking distance to essentialls plus KK's main pier; very friendly staff; nice bed and great shower; good zircon; 24-hour access

      Would love to have had a window but my four-night stay was fine. Room was ample And, let's face it, you only sleep there. Great location and close to malls, restaurants and pier for island hopping. Very nice, helpful staff and no real noise. It's budget and you get what you pay for but I'll definitely stay here again ... Hopefully with a window.

      Reviewed August 10, 2011

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      8.7
      Excellent
      HAU from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in March 2015

      Good location, ”

      good location, free breakfast, friendly and helpful staff

      The water heater is spoiled on half way. My room did not has window. There's a blackout for 2 about 2 minutes and worry to go outside the room. However, the service is good and the room is clean. The bedsheet is too thin and not comfortable. The location is perfectly nice as it connected with sunday market and some famous restaurants.

      Reviewed March 05, 2015

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Emily from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in January 2013

      Affordable & Acceptable Lodge”

      Reception staff are helpful enough for registration and guides. Room are average and acceptable in size if you are a solo traveler. Convenient food location. Located in central of city. A recommended place to stay in for a budget.

      Well place and recommended to stay in. Booked a Double Bedroom, utilities and bed are fine. Good location as its a short distance to all attractions as its located in the city central. A lot of good food below.

      Reviewed January 30, 2013

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      6.7
      Good
      Chee from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 1 night in December 2015

      Location”

      Cheap, location

      It was pleasant for a short stay. But as we were staying on a Saturday night, it tend to be quite noisy as you can hear hawkers preparing for the Gaya Steet Sunday market the whole night.

      Reviewed December 11, 2015

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Yasir from Philippines
      Family with teens
      Stayed 1 night in April 2011

      Great accomodation with great service.”

      just within the city, nice bathroom and great service

      I love the accommodation of this budget hotel and I would like to commend the great service they offer. When you're looking for a great value accommodation, come to this hotel.

      Reviewed April 17, 2011

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      8.4
      Excellent
      Elven from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Stayed 1 night in December 2019

      Very good”

      Should be more alert with your hotel booking online in agoda. Your staff told me that the staff already close the online booking for your hotel but still available in agoda. So there's high possibility either you or the customers will be loss. But anyway thank you so much for service. Very excellent. Just alert for that thing. Tq

      Reviewed December 28, 2019

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