Faloe Hostel vs Lavender Lodge

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 1.3km
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Faloe Hostel

9.5 718
Kota Kinabalu
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Lavender Lodge

★ 1-Star
8.0 809
Kota Kinabalu
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Live Price Comparison

Site Faloe Hostel Lavender Lodge
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Faloe Hostel Lavender Lodge
Agoda
9.5 (734)
8.0 (811)
Booking.com
9.5 (536)
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Trip.com
9.4 (2)
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Overall Average
9.5 (1,272)
8.0 (811)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Faloe Hostel Lavender Lodge
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeatedly mention 'spotlessly clean' + Rooms are clean and tidy, as mentioned in many reviews
+ Staff provide detailed help with tours and check-ins + Friendly staff and owners, easy WhatsApp contact repeated in feedback
+ Beds are comfortable and cozy + Great downtown location, easy access to shops and markets
+ Free toast/coffee breakfast and convenient laundry + Good value for money, spacious rooms noted
+ Communal lounge great for mingling with other guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Night noise from communal areas or streets mentioned - Shared bathrooms in some cases, differs from private expectations
- Thin walls let other guests' sounds into rooms - Unstable Wi-Fi mentioned in some reviews
- Rooms near entrance noisy in the morning - Building feels dated and tired

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Shoppers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Faloe Hostel

Booking.com 4.0

Best hostel ever, spotless, helpful staff arranged alternate tour

Night noise but earplugs fine

Booking.com 4.0

Hidden gem in mall, spotlessly clean

Booking.com 4.0

Comfortable beds, clean, free breakfast, great staff

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Top value, location, hygiene, staff

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Most beautiful hostel, fabulous facilities

Lavender Lodge

Agoda 8.0 Solo traveler

Clean and tidy, good location, spacious room

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean, comfortable, great location, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Enjoyable family stay but shared toilet a downside

Shared toilet

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Clean, good staff response

Agoda 6.0 Group traveler

Friendly host, early check-in allowed

Ants and hair found, tired condition

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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