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Month: March 2016

March 23, 2016 Comments Off on Borneo Backpackers, Kota Kinabalu Where to stay

Borneo Backpackers, Kota Kinabalu

Borneo Backpackers is found right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Situated in a noteworthy post-WWII building, the range is otherwise called ‘Australia Place’ as the site of the Australian armed force camp when they first arrived in town toward the end of WWII. The noteworthy building housed the Chung Nam Printing business until the 1980s before being changed over into an inn. The lodging is inside of strolling minutes to all real city hotspots, and is a one-stop for tourists searching for quality beds, fun, nourishment, visits and travel tips.

Room Rates

ROOM TYPES RATE PER NIGHT/PER PAX
DORM RM35
SINGLE RM60
TWIN/DOUBLE RM80
TRIPLE ROOM RM120
QUAD ROOM RM150

*The rate is inclusive of continental breakfast, free-flow coffee & tea and biscuits, drinking water, towel and linen

Location

24 Lorong Dewan
88000 Kota Kinabalu

Contact

T. +60 (88) 234 009
E. info@borneobackpackers.com

March 23, 2016 Comments Off on Sensi Backpackers Hostels Where to stay

Sensi Backpackers Hostels

Situated along Jalan Gaya, Sensi Backpackers Hostel offers plain settlement only a 10-minute stroll from Suria Sabah Shopping Center. Free Wi-Fi access is accessible in the whole property.

With simply furnished room, comfortable rooms are fitted with tiled deck, air conditioning, and a fan. Guest have to access the shared bathroom and shared bedroom equipped with bidet pipe and shower facilities.

Available round-the-clock, the front office staff at Sensi Backpackers Hostel  are all ready to help the guest with their request throughout the day. Other facilities available for their guests are free parking spot and common lounge territory.

To reach Sensi Backpackers Hostel is only 15 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu Aiport. the nearest shopping mall for the guests to visit is Wisma Merdeka which is only 10 minutes walk from the hostel.

 

Facilities Offered in Sensi Backpackers Hostel

Services
∙ 24-hour front desk
∙ Tour desk
∙ Luggage storage
∙ Lockers
∙ Shared lounge/TV area
∙ Laundry
∙ Daily maid service
∙ Fax/photocopying
∙ Wifi

General
∙ Shops (on site)
∙ Mini-market on site
∙ Air conditioning
∙ Designated smoking area

Activities
∙ Snorkelling

 

Check in time – 1400 Hours
Check out time – 1200

**They only receive cash payments.

Address :
Lot No. 103 Gaya Street
88000, Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Borneo
Malaysia

Contact No.:
+60 88 272796

March 23, 2016 Comments Off on Masada Backpacker Where to stay

Masada Backpacker

Unload and loosen up at Masada Backpackers during your visit to Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah Malaysian Borneo.

Talk with their friendly staff if you want to arrange different visit bundles with local operators. You can either go diving in Mantanani islands or find the natural life of Borneo through an energizing wetland voyage.
Or are you searching for an adrenaline rush? At that point, white-water rafting is totally for you! For a measurement of ethnic society, visit the Mari-Mari Cultural Village and find out about Sabah’s indigenous individuals and their customs. All these can be arranged for your convenience as a guest of Masada Backpackers.

Clean, convenient and comfortable, Masada is strolling separation from an assortment of attractions inside of the city zone. Take a 10-15 minute walk around the accompanying areas:

* The Sunday Gaya Street Market
* Sabah Tourism Boards Tourist Information Centre
* Atkinson Clock Tower
* Padang Merdeka (Bus and taxi terminal)
* Signal Hill Observatory Tower
* State Library
* Night Market
* Handicraft Market
* Local coffee shops and restaurants (KFC etc.)
A variety of convenience shops, supermarkets, and shopping malls

You can rest and easy with the facilities provided by Masada Backpacker:
* 24-hour reception
* Free Wifi in lobby area
* Internet access
* Air-conditioning
* Daily breakfast included
* Coffee and tea-making facilities
* Astro (Cable) TV
* Hot and cold showers (shower gel provided)

* Hairdryer and towels upon request
* Lockers
* Luggage storage
* Iron and ironing board
* Microwave and toaster
* Instant noodles and soft drinks for sale
* Outdoor wooden patio
* Map and brochure rack

Policies ∙ No curfew ∙ Credit Cards Accepted ∙  Taxes Not Included

 

Masada can oblige up to 50 visitors at once. Different rooms are accessible to suit any guests, including singles, couples and even families.
∙ Double-deck beds
∙ Queen-sized bed
∙ Twin bed room
∙ Triple bed room
∙ Family room (2 double deck and 2 single beds)

Address:
No.9, Ground Floor & 1st Floor, Jalan Masjid Lama, Mosque Valley, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia.

Telephone:
+6 088 238494
Fax:
+6 088 234954
Email:
masadabackpacker@gmail.com

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Kelambu Beach, Kudat Interesting Places

Kelambu Beach, Kudat

For shoreline darlings who select a more withdrawn and less standard shoreline excursion, Kelambu Shoreline is a definitive spot to be.

In spite of the fact that less known, Kelambu Shoreline is without a doubt one of the best shorelines in Sabah with its unmistakable sea green/blue ocean and wonderful white sand immersed by astonishing verdant islands.

The enticing clear waters offer an assortment of exercises, for example, speed sailing, water skiing, swimming, and snorkeling. The superb shoreline, then again; is an impeccable spot for family picnics, sentimental walks around the shoreline, seashells gathering or just to appreciate a stunning dusk.

While in transit to Kudat, make certain to make a temporary route to Kelambu Shoreline where you can kick back and take pleasure in the magnificence of nature’s best!

Getting There
Located in Kudat, it will take about 2-3 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu.

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Hard Rock Cafe Kota Kinabalu Where to eat

Hard Rock Cafe Kota Kinabalu

With a total of 198 venues in 63 countries, including 152 cafes, 21 hotels and 10 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Now, the first branch in East Malaysia is open and it is located in Kota Kinabalu!

The place needs little introduction, food, drinks and entertainment are what HRC is known for. There’s also the famous Rock Shop where visitors will be able to buy rock n roll themed merchandises as well as Kota Kinabalu-specific merchandises.

Opening Hours
RESTAURANT HOURS:
Mon-Sun 11:30am to 10.30pm (Full Menu)
10:30pm till late (Snack Menu)

BAR HOURS:
Sun-Thurs 11:30am till late
Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays 11:30am till late

Pub Hours (Live Music) – 21 Year of Age And Above – 10.30pm till late

ROCK SHOP® HOURS:
Mon-Sun 10:30pm-10.30pm

Getting There
Hard Rock Cafe is located at Oceanus Waterfront Mall

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Garama Wetland Interesting Places

Garama Wetland

Another one of a kind eco-tourism destination for you to investigate in Sabah.

Take a relaxed watercraft journey along the Garama Stream to pay special mind to the inquisitive looking Proboscis Monkey with its larger than average nose and pot tummy. They ordinarily hang out in little gatherings that comprise of a prevailing male and four or five females. Nourishing on leaves and seeds, they go from tree to tree and are best located amid the day or late evenings. These creatures are just found on the island of Borneo.

This serene setting of mangroves, palms, scours and optional woodlands additionally draws in other natural life like Macaques, the uncommon silver Leaf monkey, flying foxes, winged creatures and water wild oxen.

The voyage goes on for 1 ½ hours and closures as the sun sets and daylight fades into dusk.

There are a couple riverside refreshment places along the Garama Waterway serving up nearby dishes and reviving beverages.

Getting There
The drive to Beaufort from Kota Kinabalu City is around 2 hours through the Beaufort Thruway, southwest of Sabah. Head out another 25km to Kampung Garama to begin your waterway journey. This visit is best organized with a visiting administrator.

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on “Tagal” Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti – Fish Massage Interesting Places

“Tagal” Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti – Fish Massage

Extravagant something more special than your normal spa? At that point head on to Kampung Luanti, Ranau for a fish rubbing session!

In the Local KadazanDusun tongue, “tagal” signifies ‘no fishing’, and the principle motivation behind the “tagal” is to safeguard nature and in addition the biological community to advantage the future era. ‘Ikan Pelian’ or Malaysian Mahseer originates from the group of Cyprinidae. These fishes are particularly prepared by the villagers to perform the mending rub exercises.

The fish back rub is considered to curatively affect the individuals who experience psoriasis. Come to Kampung Luanti for consistent fish back rubs and you will appreciate smoother and suppler skin – simply like a child’s base.

On the off chance that the thought of fishes snacking off your dead skin doesn’t thrill you, attempt different exercises, for example, wilderness trekking and outdoors. Should you expect to stay longer, Kampung Luanti is additionally furnished with a homestay system to make guests feel at home unfailingly.

Getting There
It takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes by street to Ranau from Kota Kinabalu. You can get a taxi or you could lease an auto and drive to Ranau.

Admission Fee
Local (Within Ranau )
Adult > 18 years old : RM 3.00
Children < 18 years old : RM 1.00 Local ( Outstation) Adult > 18 years old : RM 5.00
Children < 18 years old : RM 2.00

International
Adult/Children : RM 10.00

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Agnes Keith House, Sandakan Interesting Places

Agnes Keith House, Sandakan

This British pioneer government quarters, called Newlands, was once involved by acclaimed American essayist, Agnes Newton Keith, who penned Land Below The Wind in 1939. The house got to be home to Agnes and her family, Henry (additionally alluded to as Harry) George Keith, who was the Conservator of Forests and their child, George.

Today the house has transformed into a legacy house, giving intriguing experiences to life amid British North Borneo. It is outfitted with a propagation of pilgrim furniture and collectibles. A display on the principal floor recounts the tale of this amazing lady, her books and her crew.

Opening Hours
Seven days a week (Monday – Sunday), from 9am to 5pm

Getting There
MyKad holders: RM2.00
MyKad holders above 55 years: Free
Children below 12 years: Free
Others: RM15.00

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on Borneo Golf and Country Club Interesting Places

Borneo Golf and Country Club

Around 69km from Kota Kinabalu City or an hour’s drive along the Beaufort Highway at Bongawan you will discover The Pride of Borneo, an 18-gap, standard 5 fairway, sitting on the edge of the South China Sea.

Clubhouse offices incorporate a golfer’s parlor, golf shop, locker rooms, driving range, home zone, inhabitant genius and putting green, karaoke and billiards. There are likewise offices for swimming, racquet recreations and angling.

The Borneo Golf and Country Club (BGCC) is further supplemented by the Prescott Resort Hotel arranged just other than the clubhouse.

Getting There
Drive from Kota Kinabalu along the KK-Beaufort Highway to Bongawan

Admission Fee
Residents
Weekdays: RM 110.00 (With buggy)
Weekends: RM 150.00 ( buggy- RM 64.00)

Non-Residents
Weekdays: RM 300.00 ( with buggy)
Weekends: RM 400.00 (buggy -RM 64.00)

 

March 10, 2016 Comments Off on St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, Sandakan Interesting Places

St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, Sandakan

The recorded city of Sandakan is home to numerous structures and landmarks, every witness to the progressions of time and occasions throughout the years. One of the most seasoned structures is St. Michael’s and All Angels Church.

Composed by New Zealander Mr. B.W. Mountfort, the building was initially developed with belian (ironwood) timber, trailed by block lastly stone, which is said to have from the close-by Buli Sim, while the white stones that enhance the windows and entryways are from Hong Kong.

The Church maintained a strategic distance from real harm amid World War II in the 1940s and stays one of the not very many stone structures in the entire of Sabah. The excellent recolored glass windows in the congregation were given by Australians to recognize the 60th commemoration of the end of World War II.

Getting There

The Church is a piece of the Sandakan Heritage Trail. On the other hand, take a taxi from Sandakan town. It is prescribed that you make return courses of action with your cabbie as open transport is not promptly accessible around there.

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