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Fat Rhino Hostel

No 120, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
See location+60 8820 4881
7.5
Good
based on 135 reviews
135 reviews
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Overview

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A stay at Fat Rhino Hotel places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 3 minutes by foot from Atkinson Clock Tower. Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rating
7.5
Good
Based on 135 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Fat Rhino Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Fat Rhino Hostel

7.5
Good
135 verified ratings
Wonderful
42
Very good
25
Good
22
Okay
20
Fair
7
Mediocre
9
Poor
10

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests have reported significant cleanliness issues in the hotel, with many mentioning dirty bathrooms and rooms. However, the location is praised for its convenience, and some guests found the staff to be helpful, especially during breakfast. Overall, while the location and service have their merits, the cleanliness concerns are a major drawback.
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Location

No 120, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market23 m
  • Atkinson Clock Tower112 m
  • Wisma Merdeka317 m
  • KK Esplanade327 m
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market0.4 km
  • Jesselton Point0.8 km
  • The Green Connection1.3 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre1.7 km
  • Likas Sports Complex1.8 km
  • Muzium Sabah2.5 km
  • Masjid Negeri Sabah2.8 km
  • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque3.7 km

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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FAQs when booking at Fat Rhino Hostel

  • Where is Fat Rhino Hostel located?

    Fat Rhino Hostel is located at No 120, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya Street in Downtown, 1 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Gaya Street Sunday Market is the closest landmark to Fat Rhino Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Fat Rhino Hostel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Fat Rhino Hostel.

  • Does Fat Rhino Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Fat Rhino Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Fat Rhino Hostel from the airport?

    Fat Rhino Hostel is 6.8 km from Kota Kinabalu. Fat Rhino Hostel is 118.8 km from Labuan.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.8

Distance to city centre

1.0 km

Nearest airport

Kota Kinabalu

Distance to airport

6.8 km

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