Qubestay Airport Capsule Hotel & Hostel
This property is a budget option for those prioritising proximity to the airport, but be prepared for potential cleanliness and maintenance issues. It is not recommended for solo female travellers due to safety concerns raised in reviews.
Qubestay Airport Capsule Hotel & Hostel in Mumbai offers a budget-friendly stay with enclosed capsule designs, located conveniently near the airport and a metro station. While some guests appreciate the comfortable beds and efficient staff, the property faces significant challenges with cleanliness, including reports of bed bugs, bad odours, and unkempt shared bathrooms. The location, while accessible to transport, can be busy and challenging for those new to the city. The overall experience is mixed, with value for money being a recurring positive, but issues with hygiene and safety for women detracting from the stay.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Marol Naka (Line 3)1.2 km15 min walk
- 3.4 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 101 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a concern, with one guest explicitly stating they didn't get a decent night's sleep and another mentioning noisy staff.
“Worth the price however not worth not getting a decent nights sleep.”
“staff need to be trained well they were noisy”
Pod comfort
Reviews are mixed regarding pod comfort, with some finding beds comfortable and AC good, while others reported small beds, shabby conditions in single rooms, and smelly cushions/duvet covers. There was also a complaint about AC not working in the capsules.
“The single room was shabby and in a run down condition”
“Bed seems to be a bit small in the dormitory area.”
“Bed was comfortable and good. AC is good”
Privacy
One review raises a serious concern about safety for women, which could relate to privacy and security.
“Very unsafe for women.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a major issue, with multiple complaints about bed bugs, bad odours, dirty toilets/showers, and uncleaned corners, despite some positive comments about general neatness and clean capsules.
“Neatness of the stay”
“Cleanliness and capsules designs”
“Bugs and bad odour of naala. Liquor and cigarettes smell.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms receive frequent complaints about cleanliness, non-functioning flushes, lack of hangers, and strong urine smells, though one review did find them clean.
“The bathroom needs some more hangers and most of the bathroom have only shower and no buckets, so I think it should be replaced”
“Bathroom flush wasn't working”
“Toilets/Shower were not clean”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives generally positive feedback for being friendly, efficient, supportive, and polite, with easy and fast check-ins. However, one review noted staff being noisy and needing better training.
“Clean efficient friendly staff..good atmosphere..best place i stayed in mumbai,good value”
“staff need to be trained well they were noisy”
“Well trained soft spoken staff. Good Ambience. Check in was too easy a comfortable stay. Thank you Quebstay”
Location & access
The location is frequently mentioned as being near the airport and metro station, with easy access to transportation. However, some guests found the immediate surroundings to be busy, with traffic and difficulty getting auto-rickshaws to the city, making it less ideal for those new to Mumbai.
“I like the location of the hostel. It's very near to the airport. Major tourist attractions were within an Uber ride.”
“Everything accept location cause I'm new to mumbai”
“Everything is good except location for new people”
Wifi & working
One review explicitly states that the WiFi was bad.
“WiFi bad”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as good by a couple of reviewers, suggesting a pleasant environment.
“Clean efficient friendly staff..good atmosphere..best place i stayed in mumbai,good value”
“Good Ambience.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property good value for money and budget-friendly. However, some feel the price isn't worth the lack of a decent night's sleep, and a practical issue of card payments not being accepted was noted.
“It's great value for money.”
“Perfect stay in budget so clean”
“Clean efficient friendly staff..good atmosphere..best place i stayed in mumbai,good value”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- persistent cleanliness issues
- bed bugs reported
- unsafe for women mentioned
- noisy staff
- poor WiFi
- card payment not accepted
Galaxy Cabin Stay And Dormitory
Given the pervasive issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and staff conduct, this property is not recommended for a comfortable or pleasant stay. It falls short of even basic expectations for budget accommodation.
Sheetal Dormitory
A highly recommended budget dormitory for its excellent location, friendly service, and comfortable, private bunks, ideal for short stays or as a base for exploring Mumbai.
Transit POD Stay Near IGI Airport
This property is best suited for budget-conscious travellers prioritising location over consistent comfort and service, who are prepared to overlook significant operational shortcomings.