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SKYPOD Hostel

2.5 star property
Riverwalk capsule hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, bedside table, and ambient lighting.
Welcome to SKYPOD, a modern hostel with a bar area and seating.
Spacious rooms with large windows and warm-toned walls offer a vibrant atmosphere.
Relax in this living space with a flat-screen TV, a blue table, and comfortable seating options.
Relax in a bright and airy space with comfortable seating options, a bookshelf, and decorative elements.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Signature Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Signature Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Signature Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 16 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds OR 3 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 24
  • 16 Twin Beds and 4 Queen Beds

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Superior Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Exclusive Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Portable fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Imago Shopping Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kompleks Asia City - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anjung Samudera - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 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 grocery/convenience store. 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
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at SKYPOD Hostel include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other 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 refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

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 accommodations
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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).

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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

8/10 Good

tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Namhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

2/10 Terrible

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Un désastre

Nous avons restés 3 nuits sur 7 au Skypod. Il a eu une panne d’électricité importante qui a durée au moins trois jours: nous ne savons pas réellement quand l’électricité et revenu, nous sommes partis. Le personnel ne s’en préoccupait pas de tout, personne était capable de nous informés sur la situation. Ils riaient et bavardaient ensemble... De plus, ils laissent entrer des nouveaux clients à 4h le matin qui n’ont aucun respect pour les gens qui dorment... Machine à café brisée et jamais réparée. Déjeuner corrects sans plus. Trop bien côté et trop cher pour un hostel comme ça! Bref, n’y allez pas, il y a moins cher et mieux !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

전반적으로 깨끗하고 조용합니다. 주변 인프라는 부족합니다. 직원들은 친절하지만 조식은 형편

전반적으로 깨끗하고 조용합니다. 주변 인프라는 부족합니다. 직원들은 친절하지만 조식은 형편없습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても安いのにきれいで朝食付きで大変満足しました。キナバル山の観光の拠点にも、とても便利です。また機会があれば宿泊したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Yee wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

朝食

日曜はワッフルがありました。 そのほかの日は食パンと、焼きそばだったので、朝食がもう少し充実してたらいいなーと思います。 シリアルとかがあったら嬉しいかな。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
リーズナブルな値段で、とてもきれいなホステル。朝食もついていて大満足の宿泊となりました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

For passing by

Little place, and a bit hidden. Nice staff, rather helpful. Kitchen & bathrooms need improvement and cleaning. Cubicle private & comfortable, great space for securing the luggage & belongings. Normal breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

格安ホテルにしては綺麗で設備も整ってます。夜間のチェックインでしたが優しく対応してくれて満足です。コタキナバル国際空港からタクシーで10分以内、深夜料金込みで45RMでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

André

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

10/10 Excellent

André

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

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Taiwan

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

離市區近卻安靜乾淨的舒適飯店

員工服務態度佳，床位乾淨且舒適。唯一的缺點是淋浴間水量太小。 能在旅館內買到觀光行程，讓沒有旅遊規劃的人也是個不錯的選擇
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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