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Island Backpackers

Hostel in Semporna with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception hall
Interior
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Jalan Pawagan Lama, Taman Bandar, Semporna
  • Semporna Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bukit Tengkorak
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Semporna

Island Backpackers places you next to Semporna Mosque and within a 10-minute drive of Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. This 9-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Semporna Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Limau Limau - 26 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wang Wang Soto House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Cham Chuan Kee 詹全记 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Fung Ling 枫林茶餐室 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Semporna Hot Soto 仙本那热热苏多 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fadhirah Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Island Backpackers

Hostel in Semporna with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests staying at Island Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. There's onsite parking for a fee and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, desks, and free toiletries are also available. Bathrooms are shared.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Island Backpackers Semporna
ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers
Island Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Island Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Semporna

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Island Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Semporna, just steps from Semporna Mosque. You'll also find Bukit Tengkorak nearby.

Is parking available on site at Island Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Island Backpackers have a casino at the property?

No, Island Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Island Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Island Backpackers good for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Island Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Island Backpackers have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Island Backpackers serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Island Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Island Backpackers.

Does Island Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Island Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Island Backpackers.

Island Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020