Island Backpackers

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Great location!

8.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 48 mi from Tawau Airport, the hostel is praised for its friendly staff and excellent service support. Breakfast is provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Paul
United States United States
“Close to everything, good value for dorm, included small breakfast and 24 hour 🍸 water, aircon, sitting areas”
Sabrie
Malaysia Malaysia
“Excellent value for the price. Clean, comfortable, and well-managed. Place is strategic nearby shops is available. Walking distance to the jetty for island trip. The room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff went above and beyond to make us...”
Ashley
United States United States
“Great vibes, incredibly helpful staff, decent location ~5-10 min walk to the jetty. The hostel has free washer and spin-dry and a decent breakfast spread. You can make coffee/tea at any time. There's an affordable airport shuttle service you...”
Zsuzsa
Australia Australia
“Good location, flexible staff (booked in in person for a night in 5 days of time, but it was forgotten but when I rocked up they accommodated me with no problem), nice breakfast.”
Emily
United States United States
“Very clean. My room was quiet, just as advertised. Good AC. Semporna is a tough location overall but this was in an OK spot. Quick walk to waterfront.”
Sumit
India India
“The private room was clean and air-conditioned. Shared bathrooms were well-maintained, with hot showers and provided shampoo. Breakfast and unlimited drinking water were included, which was a nice touch. The location is excellent—just 250 meters...”
Alice
Taiwan Taiwan
“Walking distance to the jetty. Good price, good breakfast. Good public bathrooms. Desks and chairs in the public area.”
Romana
Sweden Sweden
“Had quiet nights and a good rest in the female dorm, beds are comfortable and have curtains, AC worked well, place very clean, complimentary water, coffee, tea and toast, local food for breakfast (get up early to not miss it). You can do your...”
Yuet
China China
“1. Manager very nice n helpful 2. Location near jetty 3. Free breakfast 4. Price good 5. Value very good 6. Not party hostel 👍 7. Free washing machine👍”
Jan
United States United States
“Hostel was busy and small,but even that They tried to make everybody comfortable”

Area info

Amenities of Island Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Island Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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
From 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $12. 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 of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

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 Island Backpackers 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.

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