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Reviews of Sarang Hostel at City Centre

Jalan Coastal Block G-40, 3rd floor, KK Times Square, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

#20 of 153 hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Review score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fast check in

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    Quiet & comfortable, nice option for KK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the shower heads wasn't secure in the holder, so would constantly fall down while showering (almost hit me on the head!) Just a hook per person needed in rooms for hanging towels Spare toilet paper wasn't left overnight once staff left for the day (17.30-9.00) Thin walls, other guests are the main disturbance

    Very comfortable hostel, homely feel with light decor & friendly owner Comfortable bed, efficient AC and strong wifi, large clean fridge, filtered water tap, clean bathroom facilities Convenience stores & 9 to 5 self service laundry in the square below hostel Close to Imago mall with good supermarket and many restaurant options (Sushi King & Mia Boat Noodle - both really good value & tasty!) Easy to get GrabCar, use 'KK Times Square - Block E' as location Area and building felt safe & quiet, although close to the airport, the noise was very minimal and never woke us

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door lock pls change it

    Location good for foods n shopping

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    10
    One of the best hostels hands down
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Chloe was so friendly and helpful with our request. The room was nicely arranged and most importantly the entire place looked new and clean including the bathrooms. Theres a little pantry area and area to read as well. Its right across from the shopping mall which was super convenient. Will definitely come back again!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much most its perfect, apart when finding the hostel you might gonna struggle a bit since it quite hidden if you dont look the address carefully, need to put a sign to help the guest find the hostel..

    Love the hostel, everything is clean, having a goodnight sleep despite in middle of city, easy access to mart, restaurant and even to Imago mall take a few steps away. Definitely gonna comeback again..

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    clean, good location, nice host!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, good location, nice host!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much privacy with a sliding door that isn’t great at blocking sound. Shower was a bit cold.

    Very clean and nicely done. Stocked kitchen as well.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hard bed, but okay for one night

    I love the decor and the location it was perfect, the staff were really friendly and helpful for our late

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff very friendly! I love the vibe here so clean, calm and most important privacy! I will stay here soon!! And I want to apologize to their that I was so rushing to checkout that time & didnt got a chance to inform our checkout time. But overall I would give a 9/10!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to not like !

    really clean nice kitchen tv with a netflix was nice as came back from a busy travel day great location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    Great location, everything is very clean, quiet and very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the typical hostel, very quite and the guests are more for themselves so it was quite difficult to meet some new faces. But you could see this also as a positive thing, depending on what you want :-)

    The rooms where really clean, beds very super comfortable. Living room and kitchen was also very clean and I loved the minimalistic approach. Felt like at home :-) Chloe, the host, was also very helpful. We could even leave our luggage for a couple days while going on a trip to the rain forest. Thank you for the comfortable stay!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a nice place to stay! The owners are so friendly and we felt very welcome. Comfortable room with a van and an airconditioning. No window in the room but that was oke. Warm shower. You also can use the kitchen and store some stuff in the freezer. Wifi was very good. We highly recommend this place! Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Awesome concept love it

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2022

    10
    nice ,clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no

    yes

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    10
    best stay in Kota Kinabalu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything!!! the location is perfect right next to Imago mall and close to the airport. The owner is very friendly and will do anything to make sure you have a great stay. Really clean and comfortable, could not recommend it more!!!!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    9.0
    Good Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing i can think off.

    I like the concept of the hostel

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    10
    Clean and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    clean and fully furnished

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    10
    It was a great moment staying here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NIL

    Moden design & comfortable

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    4.0
    Situated in an Apartment - Heavy reliance on AC - Don't stay in Dorm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not realise Sarang was a renovated apartment! As an apartment, the host does not have much control over the internal conditions because the architectural bones are not set up to comfortably be occupied as a hotel / dormitory, i.e. no insulation in the walls, ceilings, floors, plus inadequate ventilation meant excessive reliance on AC to ensure healthy internal temperatures and clean air into the space. Without AC, the rooms were overbearingly hot and thin in oxygen. Even with AC and fans running, the temperature control could not reach into the deep dorm beds making it impossible to sleep, and such a heavy reliance on AC all throughout the night was an easy way portal for dehydration and catching colds. I do not know much about Malay building permits but after speaking with some local Malay architect friends, I am almost certain, this set up does is not compliant with building permit approval, if there ever was one.

    The staff were very friendly and accommodating. There were adequate (in number and size) wash facilities and the beds were large and comfortable. The single room was perfect - would not recommend the dormitory.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    7.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    ok

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    mix of tenants in one room

    loation

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In case useful- 'Oikos poshtel' is where we were moved to, a generous upgrade to get a private room but the room itself seemed to have a pretty serious damp problem. Also there was no breakfast or working laundry there. We were happy with the customer service though! 😊

    Staff were so communicative and when they heard we would be checking in late at night they moved us to a private room so we wouldn't disturb the others in the dorm. Seemed very thoughtful! However we were moved to a different accommodation down the road so unable to comment further on Sarang Hostel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    5.0
    affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bedroom blanket aren’t clean

    comfortable facilities

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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