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Located within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in Kota Kinabalu, The Jungalow provides accommodation with seating area. The property has city views and is 5.1 km from Likas City Mosque and 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway. The apartment features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, an oven, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the apartment complex also offer free WiFi. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Atkinson Clock Tower, KK Esplanade and Signal Hill Observatory. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.5
Low score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sophie
    Ireland Ireland
    comfy bed, good a.c, unusual bathroom.l, fridge and bits for eating take out and a good location with cafes and bars around
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was excellent, so big, comfortable and clean. Loved the vibe of it!! Outdoor shower felt refreshing and was clean also, we loved it! Location was great with cafes & restaurants nearby and a short walk to the waterfront.
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Jungalow is nicely decorated and spacious. The owner and staff at the bar/restaurant below are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The location is great, easy to walk around KK. We were really happy staying here - so much that we stayed...
  • Yanan/seraph
    China China
    The place is neat and tidy, the position is super with quick access to restaurants and port. A ideal chouice for sea-activity goers!
  • Joel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this place, our favourite in Malaysia. We stayed in the Bunga Tropica room which has an en-suite outdoor bathroom and 2 rooms (one of which can have a sofa bed made into a bed). The space was gorgeous with lots of original features and...
  • Dylan
    Belgium Belgium
    the bed was really soft a really clean bathroom, eventhough it was on the balcony spacious room good location, nearby the center, weekend market & bars
  • Kristýna
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great location, clean, very fast communication, bathroom is on a balcony and it was really great experience. We enjoyed the stay there. Cheap and good. Can recommend it.
  • Erja
    Finland Finland
    Very nice room with good location. Clean room. Very helpful staff.
  • Erik1234567890
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Fantastic location with lots of bars and coffee places around, very spacious room, very comfortable bed
  • Funduq
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly, helpful staff. Space! Location: there's dozens of eateries within a 10-minute walk; an automatic laundry 3 minutes away (use the app!); seafood market, central market and handicraft market within 15 minutes walk. Every Wednesday there's...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Paul Owen

9
9
Host review score
Host review score
Paul Owen
This property is a unique 1940's shop house accommodation which combines beautiful original features with modern comfort and design. With stunning wooden floors, original wood walls, and an outdoor open air bathroom, this space is perfect for couples, groups of friends and families. We have designed and renovated this property to our liking and we hope our love for the place and the history and style of the property shine through. This is truly a one of a kind accommodation option in KK. We have 3 different types of rooms- a standard double room with a seperate private bathroom (non-ensuite) & two apartments with a bedroom that has a living room connected by built-in sliding doors with an additional queen-sized fold-down couch. This can be made up on request for up to 2 extra persons. The rooms are situated on the first floor that all have private outdoor open air bathrooms with a refreshing hot water rain-shower. Each room has a small fridge for your convenience. We have a communal area which contains filtered water, kettle, coffee, tea and dining space for your use that you share with your neighbours. Please note there are no cooking facilities however we provide a small oven and utensils for heating and eating food.
I love to travel and explore new places--but nothing beats spending time in Borneo. I first came to the island from Scotland over ten years ago and just fell in love with the natural beauty, the diving and of course--the incredible local people. Over the last decade I have worked in the Dive Industry, managing resorts and cheese mongering but all jobs seem to lead me back to Asia--l guess I just feel fortunate to be in such an spectacular location. When I am not diving, I am reading, getting out doors and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to meeting the international community that is linked through Airbnb, so let's get on the road and see some cool stuff!!
The historic location is also called Australia Place, as this was the area where the Australian soldiers camped when they arrived in KK at the end of World War II. Australia Place is located at the base of Signal Hill near the Atkinson Clock Tower and the Walkway to the Overlook of the city. This is one of the few places in KK that is not on the reclaimed land, and the jungle beside it is a lovely home to monkeys, birds and insects. The building dates back to the 1940’s and was originally a print and rubber stamp shop until we transformed it into this unique accommodation. The location is within walking distance of most attractions in KK—so start exploring! Our accommodation is incredibly central and is surrounded by excellent coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Everything in central KK is within easy walking distance from our place. As we are SO centrally located, there is potential for some street noise, and it is also an old building so there is chance of noise from other guests. As a courtesy we ask guests not to be noisy after 10pm.
Languages spoken: English,Malay

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Jungalow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules
The Jungalow takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform The Jungalow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about The Jungalow

  • Yes, The Jungalow is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Jungalow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Jungalow (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Jungalow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Jungalow is 800 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Jungalow is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Jungalow (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.