We were a party of 3 and when we checked in the first night, we were given the room 3F, which is next to the bathroom. That in itself is no problem, but the room has the only window facing the bathroom with a very thin curtain, so every time we were woken up by fellow guests using the bathroom.... more

We stayed for 2 nigths in room with aircondition...... we really liked it and the staff was very friendly. Can recommend this hostel more

The Step-In lodge is conveniently located near to the waterfront restaurants and shops. We booked a private twin room on two separate occasions and got a four-bedded bunk room to ourselves both times. The bunks were comfortable and therefore no issue, but the ceiling fan was less effective as a result. Breakfast was basic but fine and the shared bathrooms... more

I wanted to stay somewhere cheap but quiet, but also close to town... the usual conflicting demands - and this little gem really met that. The whole town is very nice and 'rustic' and this place is great to walk from, or chill out on the lounge. The usual caveats about taking earplugs wherever you go in Asia (or backpacking),... more

After a grueling hike up Mt Kinabalu and not-so-great night at another local hostel, Step In was a welcome upgrade. We stayed in the 4 person bunk room which was clean and comfortable and a superb value. The hostel is in a great location (we could see the night market from our window) and the place is teeming with interesting,... more

Step In Lodge is a nice and comfortable home style hotel sincerely prepared for travellers. Karen is a nice owner, she had been very helpful answered my emails with travel guide since I made reservation. It was really as good as what had complimented by other travellers, I enjoyed my stay there. All staffs are nice and friendly. Bed and... more

Located in the phillipino end of the city, feels a little dodgy, but is okay, Very close to the bus station, handycraft market and shopping centre. Staff very friendly, esp when having to put up with rude, tired, cranky backpackers. Tea and coffee available,and they give you breakfast. Walls are very very very very very very thin and hear everything... more

This has to be the best hostel in Kota Kinabalu. The staff are really friendly, I stayed there for 4 weeks on a placement with Uni so the staff became my friends! It's very clean, there's always loo roll and the showers on each floor are always hot. There are quiet powerful air-con rooms or rooms with just fans. There... more

My wife and I stayed at the Step In Lodge a week in total, we found the staff very friendly and very helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxed with storys and helpful info from other travellers,we stayed in a room with aircondition which was basic but pleasant, also there is tea and coffee on the go day and night for... more