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Reviews of Sanya IPK BACKPACKERS HOSTEL

No.2 Villa Luming district Haihua Road, Dadonghai Bay, 572000 Sanya, China

#28 of 105 hotels in Sanya

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 36 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    9.0
    There is a beautiful garden downstairs with lots of fans, very aesthetic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 17 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe upgrade the security system. We stayed in a double room, and there was no lock in the room. Room is very small.

    Great value for money! Location is just perfect, you can get anywhere from here by taking a bus. It’s also very close to dadonghai beach. The room is just very basic, but clean. No bugs or cockroaches. Staff are very friendly. You can have pizza downstairs or order food online. Washing machines and dryer are on the 2nd floor (8rmb), also you can leave your clothes to dry in a shared area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Difficult to find as it's hidden away behind the main street with no signage. It would be super helpful to have a signpost on the main road or at least mention when booked how to find it.

    Comfortable beds, great showers and friendly staff (I didn't meet any that spoke English but they were happy to communicate through Google translate)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s really good that they have the coffe place downstairs! Well located and comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very hard bed, not comfortable, other than that all was good.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    9.0
    Very good hostel
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish the staff were more helpful in terms of planning. China is difficult for foreigners. Telling people about apps like atrip, didi, and the train app is good, but it would be even better to help them use these apps and plan excursions.

    It's basically the only affordable accommodation option Sanya, it's very clean, it's quiet, and the dorm beds are sturdy and with a curtain. Also, when you check in you get a free beer if you ask.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Some people reviewed not all staff speak English, it's not a problem since you just write what you want to them in wechat and the app translates it, super easy. Here's a good variation of different rooms, something for everyone! Rooms and facilities are cleaned on a daily basis. The guests are a good mix of westeners and chinese people. In the same location there's a cafe for fresh smoothies, snacks and also a pizzeria, very cozy and also here super friendly staff. I highly recommend =)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, price and hostel (would recommend a Single room over a dorm)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Firstly I wanna mention that I think the Level of cleanliness definitely has to improve. Although the room itself were clean, the share sanatory fascilities were kinda dirty. Empty shampoo bottles of guests were laying around, toilet paper ran out and didn't got refilled, stains on the floor (also blood stains) stayed at the floor the whole time I was there... Secondly, the description of having towels free of charge is missleading, it seems that this might just got offered to guests in single rooms.

    I stayed in a female room of four for 10 nights in February. The bed was very comfy and clean. Additionally you are able to get free sheets each 3 days if needed. Other than that slippers, Shampoo and Shower gel are for free as well. (Toothbrush, toothpaste and towels you would have to buy.) The hostel offers surfing or paddle opportunities if interested. As a guest the first time will be for free. Regarding the patio which is strongly to recommend staying, they offer coffee, drinks and food for guest and walk-in customers. Furthermore they are stocked with a lot of games, such as card games, poker, games for kids, tennis Equipment... Therefore it's quite easy to get in touch with others. I also appreciated that the staff constantly reminded everyone about rules, which made the stay very pleasant. Most of the staff are also very kind and have an optimistic workattitute. Furthermore, the hostel is very close to the beach (about 5 minutes), perfect for daily run sessions. It also is surounded by restaurants, supermarkts and a mall.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom/ toilets not always clean.

    Very good location, 5 minutes from the beach and many restaurants, bars, supermarkes. Friendly staff, very helpful. Nice café/ bar. Note: to find the hostel, go to "cozy café". That's there.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    As a good hostel should be!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud works to renovate the kitchen area.

    Clean, modern, affordable and well organised. Nice laid back atmosphere at the bar and lounge. Ample workspace.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very reasonable price, nice location with many bars and food around. Interior was better than I expected. Staff extremely nice :))

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location very close to Dadonghai beach! The staff were also really helpful, if no English is spoken, a translation app was used.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, and you can meet many nice people here :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Best value for money ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit dirty, but considering the price it was quite good.

    Location is VERY good, a lot of stuff to do nearby. Price is also very nice. You get quite nice capsule to sleep in with your own light and outlet. Ultimately, would HIGHLY recommend the place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good location, cozy bed, staff was so friendly, thank you

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is the best, the people were helpful and easy going. Ive had the best stay there and great memories. However the dorm was kinda dirty, my bed wasnt ready when I came, during my stay they made a mistake about my reservation and thought I would be leaving earlier. So it was not perfect but it’s still a good place with a groupchat organized so that people can hang out together so I would still recommend it !

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    6.0
    Left after one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dorm is too small, hot, humid, no space for luggage. I couldn’t sleep from the noise in the room and people being up. Couldn’t find the location correctly on booking.com. Staff could speak better English and be more helpful.

    The bar/restaurant look amazing. Bathroom was clean for Chinese hostel standard.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    7.0
    If the airflow solution is found, I will be glad to be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s a lack of fresh air getting in the room, we had an window with mosquito net to protect us however on the other side the door was tightly closed so the airflow was blocked and I had to smell the farting from the guy occupied the bed below mine!

    Friendly staff always available to provide helping hand and support, the free of charge activities they provide!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    3.0
    good location but poor condition
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    not Clean shared bathrooms Sandy showers in shared areas Small rooms, nowhere to store more than one piece of luggage in hostel rooms ladders are slippery no towels on the bed in hostel rooms Bad English from staff Photos are out of date accommodation in the bathroom and entry areas is looking old Confusing laundry facilities Hot in the shared rooms No kitchen facility no hooks or shelves in the shared bathroom areas Drain flies and some other bugs in the private rooms Bedsheets had a stain on them in the private rooms Cleaning only came every second day Not much space to hang up washing No privacy on the window so if the curtain is open then the neighbours can see into the private rooms Provide your own water and soap. General cleaning standard is lower than other places. No hot water in the basin in the private rooms No deadlock on the door in the private rooms there is a washing machine and a dryer available to hire but the instructions are unclear and dryer filter is very dirty. 20cny for a dryer is very expensive. bed is soft in the private rooms the aircon lights up the room at night in the private rooms there are feral cats who live around the area and keep their babies on the roof. don’t stay here if you care about basic animal welfare even by chinese standards. bedsheets not changed, sink not cleaned in the private rooms

    Close to the beach Good curtains blocking out the light on the hostel room beds Some nice outdoor seating Wi-Fi is reliable Cheap Bed is comfortable has a shelf and power by the bed in hostel rooms provides toilet paper mix of foreigners and chinese tourists relatively quiet at night air-conditioning is good in the private rooms The shower is hot. There are lots of charging points in the private rooms only allowed inside slippers past the front door washing machine is good but need to produce own soap.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean bathroom area, mold and leakage in the rooms, smelly shoe place and staff was drunk when I wanted to check in. Also make sure you can pay Alipay, WeChat or cash upon arrival, cause that’s how they want you to pay. After one night went to a hotel to continue my stay.

    Offered my surfing lessons and good location. Also nice bar and pizza place at property

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Staff seemed very confused about how to use Booking.com and change a reservation.

    Lovely hostel. I stayed in a women's dorm. The rooms were well air conditioned, clean and though small, they were comfy. The other ladies in the room were quiet and respectful. It was only a short walk to the beach, which was awesome.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shady place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room -Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

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