The Hostelz.com Review
Borneo Global Backpackers is located a short bus ride south of the city centre in the mechanical area and seems to be a converted industrial building, which makes it very spacious. The hostel stretches over two floors, with the first floor being mainly communal and the second housing mainly rooms. It's very clean, well-maintained and seems to be run efficiently and professionally. If you catch the owner, he's incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.
There are a number of communal areas but they seem to be set up in a way not conducive to mingling or socializing. The two kitchens are very basic, really just a kettle and toaster, and have either no seating or very uncomfortable seating. The TV area has big cozy couches and cable TV. Don't be surprised if you walk past the bar and don't realize it's there -- it's really just a fridge of beer.
Most of the dorms are small -- four people and not all the rooms have windows, so just hope that you're not sharing a dorm with someone smelly. There are toilet-shower combos with hot water showers.
Amenities include cheap internet on the one computer, free breakfast (toast and butter), free tea and coffee all day, and free airport pick-up. The walk-in rate can be more than the internet booking rate and if you've used their pick-up service without pre-booking through the internet, you'll end up paying a hefty price for a bed.
There are a number of communal areas but they seem to be set up in a way not conducive to mingling or socializing. The two kitchens are very basic, really just a kettle and toaster, and have either no seating or very uncomfortable seating. The TV area has big cozy couches and cable TV. Don't be surprised if you walk past the bar and don't realize it's there -- it's really just a fridge of beer.
Most of the dorms are small -- four people and not all the rooms have windows, so just hope that you're not sharing a dorm with someone smelly. There are toilet-shower combos with hot water showers.
Amenities include cheap internet on the one computer, free breakfast (toast and butter), free tea and coffee all day, and free airport pick-up. The walk-in rate can be more than the internet booking rate and if you've used their pick-up service without pre-booking through the internet, you'll end up paying a hefty price for a bed.
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May 2007
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Good Value for your money! The staffs are helpful, accommodating, and friendly. The place is in good location with a good internet access. It's really a good value for your money! — Arbee , Quezon City, Philippines (2012-02-07) This place is a joke! First of all, the free airport pick-up is a lie! We confirmed with the staff about the pick-up a few days before we arrived but when we arrived, nothing was there. So we called them and they told us that their pick-up van was accidentally unavailable, simply because they used it for other tours on the same day. So we needed to get a taxi to get to their place. When we arrived, they apologised and promised that they would compensate by bringing us from the centre of town to the airport on our last day in KK. Again, we confirmed the time with them the night before but guess what, nothing showed up two hours before our flight. I called them and they just indifferently told me that the driver was not around. When I questioned their service and attitude, they just dropped the call before I finished my sentence. I still get irritated thinking about this experience. After all, nothing is worth at this place. Despite the horrendous service, the location is bad, their tours were much more expensive than other agencies, and they didn't give us the requested room type. I'll never ever recommend this to anyone! — errolneo , Malaysian (2009-11-05)