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SKYPOD Hostel

2.5 star property
Riverwalk capsule hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lot 38, Jalan Ikan Juara 1, Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
  • Kompleks Asia City
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Signature Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Signature Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

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Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, City View

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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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

View from room

Exclusive Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

SKYPOD Hostel puts you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 20-minute stroll of Kompleks Asia City and Imago Shopping Mall. Highlights at this capsule hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the capsule hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Kota Kinabalu capsule hotel include Sabah State Museum and Atkinson Clock Tower.

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

Riverwalk capsule hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at SKYPOD Hostel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 500 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
SKYPOD Hostel offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning, DVD players and a safe. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and rice cookers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at SKYPOD Hostel?

SKYPOD Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at SKYPOD Hostel?

Yep, SKYPOD Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to SKYPOD Hostel?

The closest beach to SKYPOD Hostel is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (6.4 km).

What makes SKYPOD Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at SKYPOD Hostel.

Does SKYPOD Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SKYPOD Hostel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at SKYPOD Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at SKYPOD Hostel?

Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at SKYPOD Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at SKYPOD Hostel?

There is a golf course next to SKYPOD Hostel.

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.