Hotel Garden is a newly establish, budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu’s Printer District and not far from KK’s action.

Located in what used to be known as Australia Place during the second World War, it is also referred to as the Printer’s District. A lively strip of budget and backpackers accommodations mixed with eateries and, of course, printing businesses.

On the fringe of KK, the Hotel Garden is a short walk from Kota Kinabalu’s tourist hub, Gaya Street, where during the day markets bustle and at night restaurants come alive.

Hotel Garden features new, clean and comfortable rooms with attached bathrooms and hot & cold water showers. The rooms are air-conditions and family rooms are available.

Other amenities include Internet access, satelite TV, CCTV for security and an adjacent parking lot.

The rooftop is also accessible, making it possible to relax in the breeze under the canopy of the hillside trees.

Hotel Garden is 10 minute walk from Jessleton Point, the public ferry terminal, as well as the nearby observatory situated on the hillside above.

Contact details for Hotel Garden
Lorong Dewan (Australia Place)
Kota Kinabalu
Ph: +60 88 257 400
Fx: +60 88 216 129

1Borneo might not be ready to open in April, but, says Tune Hotel, they will. Already sporting the distinctive red-and-white splashes of colour at 1Borneo, Tune Hotel is nearing completion of their first hotel in KK and Sabah, featuring 165-rooms.

Based on the successful concept of sister company AirAsia, where booking in advance gets you lower rates and you only pay extra for what you want, Tune Hotel has taken Malaysia by storm and is expanding aggresively.

Features of the Tune Hotel at 1Borneo are a twenty-four hour 7-11 convenience store, Gloria Jeans & Nelson for coffee and food requirements and Captrans providing transportation.

Other features of Tune Hotels everywhere are power showers, 5-star King Coil beds and 24-hour security. As an added advantage, free in this case, Tune Hotels also provide wi-fi access in the lobby.

1Borneo’s Tune Hotel in KK will be upgraded with luxuries like 19-inch flat panel TVs, even more comfortable King Koil beds and sound proof doors, allowing for an experience unlike that of the budget realm.

With rock-bottom prices and paying only for what you want, established hotel accommodation in Kota Kinabalu will be given a run for their money when 1Borneo gets the first Tune Hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

4 & 5 April: DJ Jonvu

The first weekend in April sees DJ Jonvu making his first appearance at KK’s Blue Note. A regular on the circuit at clubs like Zouk, Palate Palette, Maison and Atrium, he gained international experience along side DJ Raysoo, Bryan Burger and Ben Katana.

11 & 12 April: DJ Victor

Spinning the decks with names such as Mauro Picotto, Eric Enterna, Hybrid, Luke Chable, Dano, DJ Tatiana, BT and Dimitri, DJ Victor promises to bring something special to KK’s club scene on the weekend of 11 April. Experiences under his belt is having hosted his own dance show, Wicked, on Red FM, winning the Heineken Juice Magazine DJ Quest and Vestax Extravagazna DJ Competition’s mixing category.

18 April: DJ Terence C

Not new to KK’s club circuit, DJ Terence C has rubbed shoulders whilst spinning decks with Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong, Chicane and John Digweed. In a collaboration with Callen Thama nd Didjital, he performed part of Altered Image Collective and won the Heineken Thirst Malaysia Championship.

19 April: DJ Blink

DJ Blinks brings a unique sound to Blue Note when on the 19th of April he will show off his persistence and innate turntable skills. His distinct sound is polished by spinning with DJ Tony Tay from Zouk Singaore, DJ Hyper, Meat Katie and Hybrid. He’s also won several competitions including Vestrax and Heineken Thirst.

25 April: DJ Elf

Through experimentation with various methods on the decks, DJ Elf has built up a range of sounds ranging from down tempo, house and trance, to techno and electro. Having attended the Royale DJ Academy, DJ Elf is also a film editor, and although he doesn’t have a musical background, his rapid intuition enables him to produce astonishing results.

26 April: DJ Groove Doctor

Blue Note’s April edition of Generation Y concludes on the 26th when DJ Groove Doctor rocks the scene with his roots firmly in house. Reputed to be Malaysia’s pioneer club DJ he boasts the title of Malaysia’s Godfather of House. Providing his groovy recipe of dance floor madness in China, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand, DJ Groove Doctor made history when he became the first Malaysian DJ to be invited to play in the US at San Francisco’s famous Red Melon Party.

For a clubbing vibe, house music and serious dancing or just a good night out clubbing in Kota Kinabalu, be sure not to miss Blue Note’s Generation Y.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa is hosting one of KK’s most anticipated Bridal Fairs of the year.

From 10pm to 3pm on the 6th of April, the resort’s Grand Ballroom will be transformed into an all encompassing wedding resource centre, giving soon-to-be wedded couples access to a plethora of wedding vendors, advice and ideas.

This year’s Bridal Fair includes exhibitors from Kuala Lumpur who will showcase both bridal gowns and formal wear. Two boutiques in attendance, Pretty in White and That Special Occasion, are well known for their custom-made wedding dresses. Fashion shows, scheduled for 11am and 1pm, will provide future brides a glimpse of gowns in motion.

International award-winning photographer Louis Pang, is a celebrity Bridal Fair exhibitor famous for globe trotting to capture unique images of weddings and engagements. He will share some of his expertise on wedding photography to keen ears at 2pm.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa’s Bridal Fair is open to the public with free admission.

Couples who want to savour the actual experience of a wedding dinner at the resort, have the opportunity to do just that. At 7pm a wedding dinner will be staged providing first hand knowledge of what the Big Day might be like.

Additional fashions shows at the dinner promises entertainment and more inspiration. The dinner costs RM 100 per person and can be booked through the resort itself.

With all the pleasures of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu and Borneo at your finger tips, the total of 45 beds at Borneo Beach House backpackers starts from RM25 per person per night for a dorm bed, up to RM60 per room for an air-conditioned queen room.

Borneo Beach House backpackers offers a range of activities and excursions. Combine that with fresh morning air, the proximity to the beach and views of KK’s legendary sunsets and you’ve found the perfect backpackers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu.