Sanya IPK Backpackers Hostel Reviews

I recently stayed for three nights in a private room at this hostel, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The bed was surprisingly comfy, which is a big plus for a hostel! The location is fantastic—just a few minutes' walk to the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sun and surf. The hostel features an onsite café/restaurant that serves western food; however, the dining area is outdoor seating only, and many guests smoke in the vicinity. It would be great if the hostel could provide a non-smoking eating area, especially since there’s no option to eat inside. I arrived after midnight and had to contact the hostel to be added on WeChat for my check-in, as the front desk isn’t open 24/7, so it’s something to keep in mind for late arrivals. The shower facilities were good, with complimentary shampoo and shower gel provided, but I noticed there was no hand soap at the sinks, which would have been a nice touch. The hostel also offers a washing machine and dryer for an extra fee, which is convenient for longer stays. During my time there, I spent my days at the beach and had a fantastic time at the Atlantis water park, which I highly recommend! Overall, this hostel is a solid choice for anyone looking for comfort and convenience near the beach, though some improvements in the dining area and check-in process would enhance the experience.

Good Hostel, great location to the beach. There is a nice area to sit outside and meet people.

Perfect location

CAN I RATE THE SERVICE 100? The staff is absolutely superb, and the location is great! I will definitely stay here again if I come back to Sanya. - Cleanliness: It’s not bad, but it didn’t quite meet my personal cleanliness benchmark, so I’d rate it 4.5/5. - Location: The location is excellent. There are so many restaurants nearby, including a bakery and a supermarket. It’s only a 6-minute walk to the beach 😎, a 40-minute walk to Jiefeng Road (Jiefeng Pediatrician Street), and a 35-minute relaxing walk to the famous Luhuitou Scenic Area. Do I walk too much? LOL. The hostel is also close to many bus stops, making it super convenient to get around. 5/5 - Service: The front desk service was unforgettable. Even though they only operate until midnight (-1 for that), the daytime staff is sooooooo nice! I don’t speak Chinese, but the staff member spoke pretty good English and put in so much effort to help me communicate 😭😭. He even recommended a great restaurant! So... 99/5? - Facilities: There’s a cozy café space outside where we could work at night. They provide a washing machine, dryer, and hanging space, which is cool (even though I didn’t use them). They also offer a shared refrigerator, shampoo, shower gel, and a hairdryer—BUT no towel (you can rent one for ¥10, by the way). 4/5 Verdict: Definitely one of my "no-regret" decisions. I will come back again. **P.S.** If you want to try some traditional food, go for coconut chicken (the portion is huge, so you should go with friends) or 抱罗粉 (Boulou Powder? Not sure what it’s called in English, LOL).

You can find all the services. I like the policy of the hostel to keep it clean. The common area is a good place to get to know the people there and make new friends. (Be careful of mosquitoes at night tho)

It is right in the middle of everything where supermarkets, restaurants and Russians are around! The cleanliness of my private room is not enough, though - many flies flying around with windows shut! The service of the staff is friendly - they organize great water activities for guests almost daily！ Overall, it is a good hostel and I will recommend it to my friends!

Best hostel in Sanya, it’s my second time here. Highly recommended

I found the dorm room to be very cramped. I was on a top bunk and there was no space to get dressed or undressed. Staff were okay, but the hostel was overly busy. Otherwise everything else was fine, but inwouldnt go back

It was an overall nice experience staying at the hostel for 3 nights. I had my own room, and it was not bad. The location is good, easy to go to the beach and access to many restaurants. The staff were friendly and helpful, able to build a nice atmosphere in the hostel. Things to improve: Wish there was a soap/hand sanitizer provided in the room. And the blinds are not able to block the light, it’s very bright when the sun rises.

As a hostel. You won’t get better then this in the same area dadonghai

Really lovely and great location! There are some creepy older men who hang out by the hostel so beware!

Was expecting something extraordinary to meet people, but it is just a good place where to sleep

comfortable space and friendly👍

Clean, convenient location, has a nice coffeeshop/common area downstairs, also there's some space to work on the laptop. Recommend for single travellers or group of friends.