Hostels in Sabah, Malaysia

My trip to Kota Kinabalu was unplanned and I bought my tickets only two days before flying. With such a last minute plan, I decided not to spend much on accommodation. I looked through a few hostel options online and this one stood out mainly because of its central location, so I went ahead and booked it. The hostel is very easy to locate. Just follow the signs and you will find it without any issue. It is on the first floor, which means you only need to go one level up from the ground. When I arrived, the staff were friendly and check in was fast. The same can be said about check out. Everything was simple. The bed was okay and quite standard for hostel stays. My bed was comfortable enough, had a window and came with a charging port which made things convenient. The bathroom was also fine. I only wish guests, especially ladies, would throw their hair into the dustbin instead of leaving it on the wall. It would make the bathroom nicer for everyone. All in all, it was a reasonable stay and matched what I expected for the price. Everything was generally good and okay.

The hostel was very clean, and the service was excellent. They even helped us book our Mount Kinabalu tour, which included a private car transfer and a professional guide. Everything went incredibly smoothly. Highly recommended! For anyone planning a trip to Mount Kinabalu, this is an excellent choice!

Everything is superb beyond expectation. The hostel was friendly enough to accommodate my late check-in arrival. The room, common area bathroom are maintained a good quality. I am very happy with the stay.

I had a great stay! The capsule-style bunk beds were clean, comfortable, and provided good privacy with personal lighting and charging ports. The room was cozy and well-maintained, and the shared space felt safe and quiet. Perfect for budget travelers. Would definitely recommend!

The beds, bathroom, and toilet were all very clean. For this price, it had everything you need: a washing machine, bathroom, and living room. The receptionist, a young man, could speak a few words of Chinese (though he didn't speak any English). There was even a simple buffet breakfast, but what more could you ask for? There was a minor incident: on my first day, water dripped from the wallpaper above my bed due to a sudden downpour. Luckily, I noticed it in time and they changed the bed. The bedside lamp was also a bit dim; I hope the staff will check and replace it promptly. Overall, I would definitely choose this place again if I came back.

Hotel location is good, right in front of the public jetty. Nearby have many seafood restaurants, pharmacy and supermarket, mamak stalls. Very convenient, all walking distance, don't really need a car to move around. Standard Room is ok, size -wise. However, the room is abit dirty as the floor is very sticky. Toilet is basic, quite run-down. You need to climb one flight of stairs, so make sure you nothing too heavy. Sometimes you'll have the smell / smoke from the seafood restaurant downstairs in the hallway. Very thin walls, can easily hear other guests' noise.

The location is fantastic, right in the bustling heart of Kota Kinabalu's Chinatown. The beach is just a short walk downstairs, and we happened to catch the lively weekend market with all its vibrant stalls. The room was very clean and comfortable for sleeping.

good homestay… clean and good location.. just the room wasnt so sound proof, i can hear ppl talking clearly from my room.. other than tat all good

The host was very kind and helpful. The room and the bed were perfect, the toilet and shower were clean, and the breakfast was plentiful. Thank you for the great hospitality!

Standard double room, with air conditioning and electric fan, clean. Daily room cleaning is not provided proactively, need to tell the front desk. The environment is not bad, 10 minutes walk from RDC, 20 minutes walk from the orangutans, there are no decent restaurants nearby, just eat in the hotel restaurant, each meal is about 28 MYR, there are not many choices in the buffet, you can eat enough.