Title: Step In Lodge - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Step In Lodge - Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25790000/25780600/25780542/ea909782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25790000/25780600/25780542/8c3de6e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25790000/25780600/25780542/b7eac81f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25790000/25780600/25780542/6a32416f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25790000/25780600/25780542/a8123da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 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Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Meridien Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk - ‪Seng Hing Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk - ‪Maimunah Curry House - ‬2 min walk - ‪Philipine Seafood Portview - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bakso Safma Viva - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Step In Lodge - Hostel Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall 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), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises - ATM/banking services, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine - Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and luggage storage 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. 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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 ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Step In Lodge - Hostel Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 5.6 Staff & service ### 4.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 6/10 Okay #### Grant Dec 2, 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. ##### Grant Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Daniel-Son May 10, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Daniel-Son Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KimSangHyeon, Anseong,korea Feb 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 빈스가 너무좋아요 I like vince 또한 잠자리도 좋고요 시원하고 앞에 거리들이 멋있네요 ##### KimSangHyeon Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anait Aug 12, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Anait Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelika Jan 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Für mein Aufenthalt war das genauso wie gewünscht ##### Angelika Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### MR Jun 23, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### MR Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diing Sheng Sep 3, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Diing Sheng Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaz Jul 2, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Shaz Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Diamant Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Diamant-Hotels-Diamant-Beach.h3008952.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Seattle-DowntownSeattle-Center.h64649374.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Glendale](https://www.expedia.ca/Glendale-Hotels.d7997.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Bromont](https://www.expedia.ca/Bromont-Hotels.d10666.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Revelstoke](https://www.expedia.ca/Revelstoke-Hotels.d10607.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d42-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Tossa de Mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Tossa-De-Mar-Hotels.d4339.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Jamaica-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h6312480.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Banff Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs.h13652.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Inn-Suites.h17932.Hotel-Information) > > [Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Omni-Orlando-Resort-At-ChampionsGate.h1029950.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Lufthansa](https://www.expedia.ca/Lufthansa-Flights.cLH.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mnl/toronto-to-manila) > > [Flights from Lincoln (YFC) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yfc/cdg/fredericton-to-paris) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yvr/edmonton-to-vancouver) > > [Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) to Prince George (YXS) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-vancouver-intl-to-prince-george/ac/yvr/yxs) > > [Flights from North Bay (YYB) to Sault Ste. 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