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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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emily
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.” 
Alice
Taiwan“Walking distance to the jetty. Good price, good breakfast. Good public bathrooms. Desks and chairs in the public area.”- Saba United States“I had a great stay at Island backpackers in a private room and extended a few times. Bed was comfortable, room was clean. Free breakfast of toast, spreads, boiled eggs & bananas was more than many hostels. The place is basic, but it does the job...”
Elena
Philippines“Location: accessible to anywhere, the jetty, bus station, the market. Staffs: are very nice. Facilities: it’s good for its price. I stayed in the dorm and the bed is old, but still comfortable. There’s a washing machine that’s free to use...”
Ravikumar
India“Great location and comfort. Courteous and friendly staff made it even more pleasant.”- Finnerty
Canada“Walking distance from the bus station and all jetties / dive shops. All staff was very friendly and helpful for any questions” - Simone Taiwan“Located near the jetty five minutes walk. The breakfast was so good and there is always a staff waiting aside to clean up everything. The owner is super helpful to give me directions of every places.”
Lidia
Italy“Very clean and well maintained hostel, run from a very sweet family. Breakfast was very nice, facilities always clean, and the host was very helpful.”
Elina
France“The bed was so comfortable, room very quiet, several showers and toilets Free water, tea, coffee”- Karsten
Austria“friendly and helpful owners. peaceful place. clean and lovely. near the jetty. t.q. :)”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
