Fat Rhino Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia View on map
7.0 Good Based on 19 reviews
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"The Fat Rhino hosts nightly live pop music in the bar until 11pm. Rooms contain only a bed and a bin, situated across 4 floors reachable by stairs. Best for bar-goers, less so for anyone relying on elevators."

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Check-in
8 Oct 2026
Check-out
9 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Fat Rhino Hotel

  • A Team Cafe
    On-site dining
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Games Room
    Table tennis included
  • Free WiFi
    Public areas
  • Luggage Storage
    Free service
  • Key Access
    Card & key entry

Overview

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Borneo Night, the 2-star Fat Rhino Hotel Kota Kinabalu provides tour/ticket assistance for the utmost comfort and convenience. Located 1.9 miles from a convenient place to store such as Oceanus Waterfront Mall, the hotel provides 20 rooms.

Central Wet Market is approximately 10 minutes' drive from this Kota Kinabalu hotel, and Gaya Street Sunday Market is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. As a plus for business travelers, the Fat Rhino is within a few blocks of Atkinson Clock Tower. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Padang Merdeka, situated 0.2 miles away. Sabah State Mosque is about 15 minutes' drive away, while North Borneo train station is situated about 10 minutes by car from this property. Well-connected to many sights, Fat Rhino Hotel is right around the corner from Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP bus station.

Bathrooms include a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as bath sheets and towels.

Kedai Kopi Yee Fung is 1 mile from the hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:30
  • Check-out
    from 06:00 until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Fat Rhino Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Fat Rhino Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Need free Wi-Fi in public areas throughout your stay.
  • Want on-site parking - a car park is available at the hotel.
  • Plan to eat at A Team Cafe for meals during your visit.
Maybe skip if you
  • Prefer a hotel with a restaurant beyond a single cafe on site.
Best for
  • Free Wi-Fi access in public areas

Facilities of Fat Rhino Hotel

General
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Room Amenities
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink
  • Parquet floor

Policies

Fat Rhino Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:30
Check-out
from 06:00 until 12:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

Fat Rhino Hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Merdeka Square and Atkinson Clock Tower.
For a room in Fat Rhino, you will spend approximately $20.
The closest airport is Kota Kinabalu International and it is placed within 0.5 miles from Fat Rhino Hotel Kota Kinabalu.
Popular attractions near Fat Rhino Hotel include Atkinson Clock Tower as well as Merdeka Square.
Restaurants near Fat Rhino Hotel Kota Kinabalu include Chilli Vanilla and Kedai Kopi Yee Fung.
Some rooms of Fat Rhino Hotel welcome guests with such facilities as climate control, a writing desk and a couch.
Guests of Fat Rhino Hotel Kota Kinabalu may check in from 2 PM, and check out until 12 PM.
Yes, some rooms of Fat Rhino do have an workspace.

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Check-in
8 Oct 2026
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Guests
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Adults:

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Children:

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