Island Backpackers

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Free WiFi

8.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Island Backpackers in Semporna offers air-conditioned rooms with shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, electric kettle, and tea and coffee maker. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional services include a paid shuttle, room service, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 78 km from Tawau Airport, the hostel is praised for its friendly staff and excellent service support. Breakfast is provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Malou
Canada Canada
“Great location and the team is always there if you have questions”
Jeyn
Australia Australia
“The rooms were clean and comfy Walking distance to an Orange (like 7-11), food vendors, bus to sandakan, and to the pier for dives They also organise cheap travel to the airport”
Sabaruddin
Malaysia Malaysia
“Unlike any other hostels. Here, they provide basic things that we can have at home. You can do the laundry and cook by yourself. Their host also treat guest with comfort foods.”
Bogdan
Romania Romania
“Nice place, clean and safe in a good location, although the street is busy during the day it is not loud. The staff was friendly and always available, easily booked trips to the islands and Shuttle to the airport. Great value for money,would stay...”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good value for money. Comfortable double bed. Good location for the jetty”
Paula
Spain Spain
“Very nice hostel. Very nice people. They open all the dormitories and separated the people in the rooms to avoid a rooms with a lot of people together! I found it amazing! Was clean and confortable.”
Laura
New Zealand New Zealand
“Nice place close to where the boat tours leave from, helpful staff and clean”
Nicolas
France France
“Staff very friendly. Breakfast is great ! Nice place close to the jetty. The staff helped me when I was sick, thanks so much !”
Zhiwen
China China
“Zyan is patient and responsible, we're so thankful to his help.”
Leah
Norway Norway
“For the amount you pay, this place was great! Very calm vibe, very clean, and included breakfast and washing machine, which was extremely handy.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Island Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$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 and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Island Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to 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.