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Travellers' Light Backpackers LodgevsGaya Island Resort
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge ranks slightly higher than Gaya Island Resort. Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge is ranked #13 in Kota Kinabalu with praise from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Lot 19, Lorong Dewan, Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Only a few rooms here, but they’re spick and span." Full review
Rough Guide "A small and very quiet place tucked up against the KK hill, with cosy doubles and decent six-bed dorms. There’s a small terrace at the back where you can talk, smoke or just relax."
Gaya Island Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "A seaside resort with 120 villas on the Malaysian side of Borneo." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With its private beach, infinity pools and immaculate palms, this trendy resort oozes with exclusivity and barefoot sophistication" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Around 100 beautifully finished villas set in either lush jungle foliage, atmospheric mangroves, or looking out on the greens and blues of the sea" Full review
