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Travellers' Light Backpackers LodgevsGayana Marine Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge is preferred by most writers compared to Gayana Eco Resort. Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge ranks #13 in Kota Kinabalu with recommendations 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."
Gayana Marine Resort
Fodor's
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Pulau Gaya 88778, Malaysia
From $416/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Overlooking the China Sea, Gayana Eco Resort consists of 52 lush luxury villas set up over water on the island of Pulau Gaya, just off the coast of Borneo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Listen to the lapping South China Sea beneath your private villa as wild macaques jaunt among the encroaching mangroves" Full review
Lonely Planet "Fifty-two stunning villas stuffed with modern amenities and island-chic touches make up posh Gayana. The Bakau (mangrove) Villa overlooks a tangled, flooded forest, while the Palm Villa's..." Full review
