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Our top choices for Gaya Island hostels

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1. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "
Malaysia
Imran
The price is £17
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Living area

2. Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is £13
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Signel Hostel
Café

3. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
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Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel location is fantastic. We had a sea facing room and had a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains in the background, as well as fishing boats. The gym is also well equipped - multiple stationary bikes, treadmills, exercise machines. The only down side is that there is a strong odor of cigarettes in there all the time. May be due to bad air circulation in that room. There is also a nice outdoor pool. The breakfast buffet was very good, with lots of local and western choices. Hotel staff are wonderful, very helpful, polite and customer focused."
Merkna 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Gaya Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
25
Accommodation
18 Hostels
Lowest Price
£13
Highest Price
£32

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Gaya Island?
You might like the room rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Gayana Marine Resort - 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the heart of Gaya Island. Located within a 20-minute walk of Imago Shopping Mall. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gaya Island?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Gaya Island are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Gaya Island?
Generally, Gaya Island is known for its: snorkelling and beaches. Get out into nature with places such as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Sapi Island and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Cultural attractions include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Locals like to shop at Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Gaya Island while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Gaya Island on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city centre.

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