Fat Rhino Hotel

2 stars
No 120, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
7.5
Good
based on 135 reviews
135 reviews
Fri 24/10
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Sat 25/10
1 room, 2 guests
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Overview

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.
7.5
Good rating
Based on 135 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Fat Rhino Hotel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Fat Rhino Hotel

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 generally appreciated the great location and value for money, especially for backpackers. However, many reviews highlighted severe cleanliness issues, with dirty bathrooms and rooms being a major concern. Service was also noted as lacking, with some guests feeling unsafe due to maintenance issues. Noise from nearby bars was another common complaint.
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Location9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
Cleanliness0.5 out of 10
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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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  • Where is Fat Rhino Hotel located?

    Fat Rhino Hotel 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 Hotel.

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

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

  • Does Fat Rhino Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Fat Rhino Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Fat Rhino Hotel from the airport?

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

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Distance to airport

6.8
1.0 km
Kota Kinabalu
6.8 km

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