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SKYPOD Hostel

2.5 star property
Savor local cuisine at breakfast then take a swing on the nearby golf course. Relax later with new friends made during the daily manager’s reception.

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Lounge
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Located near Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah State Museum, SKYPOD Hostel welcomes you with local flavors at breakfast, an adjacent golf course for playtime, and a convenient grocery store. Connect to WiFi in your room or socialize on the terrace during the daily manager's reception.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Signature Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Signature Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Signature Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 16 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds OR 3 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 24
  • 16 Single Beds and 4 Queen Beds

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Superior Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Single Beds

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Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Lot 38, Jalan Ikan Juara 1, Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • Kompleks Asia City - 11 min walk
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 16 min walk
  • Anjung Samudera - 2 min drive
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min drive
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kung Fu La Mian - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sabah Keratang - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Muslim Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tokmi Station - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SKYPOD Hostel

Capsule hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
Located close to Kompleks Asia City and Sabah State Museum, SKYPOD Hostel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), an adjacent golf course and a corner/local shop. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A TV in reception, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at SKYPOD Hostel feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, cable channels and DVD players
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 500 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 29
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 29 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

SKYPOD Hostel Kota Kinabalu
SKYPOD Hostel
SKYPOD Kota Kinabalu
SKYPOD Hostel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
SKYPOD Hostel Capsule Hotel
SKYPOD Hostel Kota Kinabalu
SKYPOD Hostel Capsule Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is SKYPOD Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SKYPOD Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at SKYPOD Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at SKYPOD Hostel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 29 (subject to availability).

Does SKYPOD Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MYR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is SKYPOD Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, this golf capsule hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kompleks Asia City, Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah State Museum. Atkinson Clock Tower and Anjung Samudera are also within 1 mi (2 km).

SKYPOD Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing value
A few of the things I liked in the dorm room is each bed has a curtain so you have privacy and the space is really big with lots of storage space right under your bed. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the welcome card is a nice touch too. There’s a nice chill out area with bean bags and the coffee is great too. (Good coffee is a rarity in hostels)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything is good but the water pressure is too low when we stayed in the hostel. I’d like to visit here again if the water pressure gets stable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quite hot bcoz the staff like to turn off the air cond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable hostel
Had an enjoyable stay here. This hostel is clean and comfortable. The only down side is it is located 5 mins drive from the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little run around adventure
Stay at Skypod was good. The 2nd night we booked a month or so in advance. We showed up to find out the whole hostel was booked up. They relocated us to JIA by Skypod and refunded our night. A small hiccup but they were very accommodating. Only little upset was that they agreed to pay for our airport transfer from the new place but didn't.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for a less money, one of the best dormitory from my trip on Malaysia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

leyla, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good atmosphere, friendly staff
I enjoyed my time at the SKypod hostel. The rooms were very clean and well kept. The staff were friendly and were able to help with most things. My only downside was the location. For me it was not central enough to the city. However it was walkable or you can catch and Uber quite cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agnes, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth stay~ Safe & Clean~
The breakfast simple and nice. The location also near from airport and town. Overall is very good experience. It is very worth for whet we have paid. Thank you, skypod:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andoy, Ann Arbor MI, U.S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Hostel - Very Friendly and Helpful Staff
My first time staying in a hostel, let alone a "pod" type hostel. I was in a mixed room with about 25 pods. Below each pod was storage room to hold even a suitcase with a provide lock. Free wifi, a very simple breakfast with free coffee all day and night. There were 3 showers(never a problem with water pressure or hot water) that were shared among us plus 2 restrooms. There was also a changing room in both the shower area and in the shared dormitory area. They even have a washing machine that you can use with an area to hang your washed clothes. I was skeptical at first as to how loud it might be considering you are sleeping in an area with possible 25 people right next to you. Amazing as to how quiet it really was. In fact, more quiet that most motels I have stayed in as maybe people were very conscious as to how close in proximity we were to one another. I still would suggest to bring ear plugs or ear buds as you might have someone in the area that is a loud snorer! This place was not in the center of town so it is about 2 km away. I personally walked it a couple times but also used uber and grab which are both readily available. Airport is only about 7 1/2 km away which only took 25 min which was during heavy traffic. The staff were incredible....friendly, very nice and helpful. Thank you Gary and Ray for helping me out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Rohaizi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality with affordable price
Amazing deco, comfortable and privacy. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Muhammad Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Terry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
IMMACULATE
EXCEPTIONAL STAFF.FREE LAUNDRY.FREE FILTER COFFEE.FREE BREAFFAST.SUPERB CHILL OUT AREA.GREAT LOCATION.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel (yes it is a hostel)
This hostel is in a convenient location that is within walking distance of restaurants, laundry, etc. I met one of the owners and he was extremely friendly. The guy was a former IT guru who decided to return back to KK to help out other locals run a hostel. He spoke a bunch of languages and was a great person to chat with for an hour. Everyone on the staff was very knowledgeable and provided local tips. It was a fantastic place to stay during my expedition to Borneo to climb Kinabatu. I would highly recommend it to people on a budget who want an "upscale" hostel, but keep in mind that it is a hostel and not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

ahmad, kuala lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
The staff were nice. Just the food need to be improved, everything quite bland

10/10 Excellent

Aslom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
There's no place like SKYPOD

10/10 Excellent

Aslom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CLEANEST PLACE OF ALL
Had a fantastic and relaxing stay here. I extended my number of nights because the place is very clean and the staff are great. I would definitely recommend SKYPOD.

10/10 Excellent

Aslom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A GREAT PLACE TO STAY
I booked Skypod after reading the reviews and it didn't disappoint. The place is amazingly clean and all the staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. The wifi is good. The place is good value for money and 'A GREAT PLACE TO STAY'.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marc-André, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great concept!
Very nice concept and full of great people and nice services. There were games in the common room and the restaurant next door was amazing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little far from town
Nice hostel but a bit out of town. Free shuttle to and from town though. Very clean. Would stay again.