Goldenhill Hotel vs Signel Hostel

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 3.4km
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Goldenhill Hotel

★ 1-Star
7.5 5
Kota Kinabalu
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Signel Hostel

★ 1-Star
9.2 621
Kota Kinabalu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Goldenhill Hotel Signel Hostel
Agoda
7.5 (4,278)
9.2 (630)
Booking.com
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8.4 (355)
Expedia
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9.8 (20)
Trip.com
7.6 (463)
8.5 (135)
Overall Average
7.5 (4,741)
9.2 (1,140)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Goldenhill Hotel Signel Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews note the convenience of being a 5-minute drive from the airport + Staff super friendly and helpful, repeated across sites
+ Repeated praise for nearby 24-hour convenience stores and eateries + Comfy beds with curtains, plugs, and shelves for privacy
+ Affordable prices make it good value for money + Very clean with daily cleaning noted often
+ Staff friendliness is mentioned in several reviews + Walking distance to night market and Filipino market
+ Fast WiFi and good hot showers praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Repeated complaints about no elevator and steep stairs - Limited space for large bags or backpacks repeated
- Some rooms criticized for poor cleaning, dust, and cockroaches - Small common areas, narrow corridors, few showers
- Airplane noise and weak AC mentioned - Entrance stairs dirty or noisy mentions

Recommended For

Airport transit travelers Budget travelers Short-stay guests

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples European travelers

Guest Reviews

Goldenhill Hotel

Trip.com 8.5 Family

Close to airport, convenient for firefly tour return

Trip.com 7.5 Solo

Near Tanjung Aru Beach, satisfied for the cheap price

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Near airport, beach, train station; ample parking

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Friendly staff offered room change

Door handle and AC leak issues

Trip.com 5.5 Couple

Near airport and late-night eateries

Cockroaches and bathroom light failure

Signel Hostel

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Friendly staff, cozy beds, super clean. Best hostel.

Trip.com 9.5 Solo Traveler

Clean linen, friendly staff. Good location.

Small common areas

Booking.com 8.8 Solo

Comfy beds, central location, clean.

No space for big bags

Agoda 10.0 Solo Traveler

Patient staff for late check-in, convenient spot.

Agoda 9.2 Solo Traveler

Clean, friendly staff, nice commons.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.4km

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