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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Space Cap Hotel in Kota Kinabalu offers adults-only hostel accommodations with free WiFi. The property features air-conditioning, bidet, hairdryer, and ground-floor units. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, elevator, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, minimarket, daily housekeeping service, indoor play area, laundry service, and self-service laundry. Prime Location: Located 2.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Filipino Market Sabah and KK Esplanade. Nearby attractions include Atkinson Clock Tower and Sabah State Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Deluxe Single Room
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on October 3, 2025
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  • 1 twin bed
$32 for 3 nights
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  • 1 full bed
Air conditioning

  • Shower
  • Safe
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Ironing facilities
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
$18 per night
Price $55
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$17 per night
Price $50
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on October 3, 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • discount may be available
  • 1 twin bed
Air conditioning
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$11 per night
Price $32
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on October 3, 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • We have 2 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rashida
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Love the locations, the capsule smelled so good!!!!Rating it 10/10
  • Azuna
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like all about this space cap! It was superrr. I'll stay here to celebrate my birthday and go to manukan island .It's cheap but worth it to stay. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. The location is also very good. Not that far for...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lovely receptionist Shelley made my stay here. She was so welcoming,helpful and happy. Sadly the capsules were so uncomfortable you could feel the frame underneath and the rooms were like ice , too cold, I was even freezing in my capsule....
  • Janetlily
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Conform stay and clean. Friendly and helping staff. Great location - walking distance to Pier, business District.
  • Hafizuddin
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location was good because sea view and also easy to go around
  • Fazilla
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff was friendly, the location was so good add the sea view..and the facility was good
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nancy was very helpful and the location was perfect
  • Aisyah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Strategic location, small but comfortable rooms. Bathrooms were dry and clean.
  • Tass
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very friendly staff. Clean. Drinking water available. Nice view.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location just across from loads of bars and restaurants. The beds were also pretty comfy

Area info

House rules

Space Cap Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 99 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Space Cap Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.