Urban adventure awaits at this central Kota Kinabalu hostel, offering convenient access to Imago Shopping Mall and helpful travel guidance for explorers.
Step In Lodge - Hostel offers a welcoming retreat in downtown Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy in-room WiFi, a vending machine, water dispenser, and daily manager's reception. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff.
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6-Bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
City view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4-Bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, Step In Lodge - Hostel is in the entertainment district. Atkinson Clock Tower and Petagas War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
Consider a stay at Step In Lodge - Hostel and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Step In Lodge - Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
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 path of travel
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: MYR 20.0 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: MYR 20.00 per vehicle (one-way)
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 credit card, debit card, or 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Step-In Lodge Kota Kinabalu
Step-In Kota Kinabalu
Step In Lodge
Step In Lodge
Step In Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Step In Lodge - Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Step In Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Step In Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Step In Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Step In Lodge - Hostel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Does Step In Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 20.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Step In Lodge - Hostel located?
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Imago Shopping Mall. Handicraft Market and Anjung Kinabalu are just steps away.
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Reviews
Step In Lodge - Hostel Reviews
6.0
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5.8
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
5.6
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 8 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Grant
2 December 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Beware Foreigners!! The staff here will try to ask you for extra fees and taxes that I had already paid in full with Expedia. I didn’t pay them and once they realized I wasn’t playing their game they left it alone. However I wouldn’t trust them. I showed them that I had paid in full with Expedia and they told me it wasn’t paid and I had to pay in cash. This is a scam. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
This was most likely one of worst hostels/guesthouses I have stayed in since I travel in Asia... and that must be at least more than hundred.
The staff was totally bored when I arrive. He was close to ignore me. No welcome, no nothing. The room was totally scuffed and done without any passion. I do not wanna talk about the mattress and cleanness. Left to another hostel... absolutely the opposite (clean, freindly, helpful and designed with love. So better check twice before booking. This place was not worth the time and money. There are much better place to stay for the same amout.
Expedia... please consider to remove this guesthouse from your portfolio as service, cleanness and room standard will not satisfy travellers anymore. Maybe the guesthouse had have better times, but they did not do anything over year and so it's only a disappointment.