Bed and Breakfast
 Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Lot 108, Block SH-11 Sandakan Harbour Square ,Sabah, 90000 Sandakan, Malaysia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 173 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
174 reviews

i like the balcony and it view up there. it was fantastic stunning at the evening. the bed also was very comfy and cozy. 👍

Kundou Malaysia

Great staff. Good breakfast. Free coffee and water. Great rooftop chill area. Clean dorm. Good mattress. Excellent AIRCON. Great location.

John United States of America

I liked it! Great rooftop chill area. Nice location on waterfront. Good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Free movies. Clean cool comfortable dorms. Decent wifi. Good price.

John United States of America

I stayed in the room with a seaview, loved it!! Just to have a window again and with this amazing view. It could get a bit noisy out on the street at night but until 11 or 12. I did a trip in between and so the first time I was in room 4, walls are full of messages from other travelers. So is all of the hostel, everyone is free to leave a message! Great backpackers vibe! Comfy bed, nice breakfast, friendly staff, good rooftop lounge. It's also a 'green' hostel. I enjoyed both of my stays there. The second visit was in room 8, nothing was written on the wall (yet), but again great room with private shower. Only the powerplug here was a bit far from the bed. This was not the case in room 4. Great wifi throughout the hostel, book exchange, good location. Good place to relax :)!

Talitha25 Netherlands

Hostel was really easy to find as it was right on the beach on a busy street. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was basic but always nice to have some toast and tea in the morning. I booked a private room so had my own shower.

Sarah United States of America

Great location. Absolutely fabulous staff so friendly and helpful. Extremely comfy bed. Good A/C.

Karen United Kingdom

Roof top space with space to relax and enjoy the view. Located right by a string of restaurants along the waterfront to get local dishes. Private room has aircon. Staff are friendly

Ryan South Africa

Nice clean room with awesome sea view. Friendly staff and a really cool hostel, with nice art on the walls. Rooftop lounge is super nice, great views of the sea. Toast and jam and fruit for breakfast. Free water and tea.

Lave Sweden

Perfect for budget backpackers who are needing more information about trips. The staff there were incredible and so friendly. Beautiful art work from travellers all around the place and a great balcony for socialising.

Cassia United Kingdom

great hostel with amazing flair !!! would come back. really really möbelt people and great rooftop with sea view.

Wiktor Germany
8.5
Very Good
174 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “i like the balcony and it view up there. it was fantastic stunning at the evening. the bed also was very comfy and cozy. 👍”
    Kundou Kundou Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Great staff. Good breakfast. Free coffee and water. Great rooftop chill area. Clean dorm. Good mattress. Excellent AIRCON. Great location.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “I liked it! Great rooftop chill area. Nice location on waterfront. Good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Free movies. Clean cool comfortable dorms. Decent wifi. Good price.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “I stayed in the room with a seaview, loved it!! Just to have a window again and with this amazing view. It could get a bit noisy out on the street at night but until 11 or 12.”
    Talitha25 Talitha25 Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Hostel was really easy to find as it was right on the beach on a busy street. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was basic but always nice to have some toast and tea in the morning.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Absolutely fabulous staff so friendly and helpful. Extremely comfy bed. Good A/C.”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Roof top space with space to relax and enjoy the view. Located right by a string of restaurants along the waterfront to get local dishes. Private room has aircon. Staff are friendly”
    Ryan Ryan South Africa South Africa
  • “Nice clean room with awesome sea view. Friendly staff and a really cool hostel, with nice art on the walls. Rooftop lounge is super nice, great views of the sea. Toast and jam and fruit for breakfast....”
    Lave Lave Sweden Sweden
  • “Perfect for budget backpackers who are needing more information about trips. The staff there were incredible and so friendly.”
    Cassia Cassia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great hostel with amazing flair !!! would come back. really really möbelt people and great rooftop with sea view.”
    Wiktor Wiktor Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.4
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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel is located in Sandakan and provides air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, as well as access to a terrace.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Sepilok is 11 miles from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Sandakan Airport, 8 miles from Sandakan Backpackers Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 20, 2016

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 174 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.4
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  • Kundou
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “i like the balcony and it view up there. it was fantastic stunning at the evening. the bed also was very comfy and cozy. 👍”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great staff. Good breakfast. Free coffee and water. Great rooftop chill area. Clean dorm. Good mattress. Excellent AIRCON. Great location.”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I liked it! Great rooftop chill area. Nice location on waterfront. Good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Free movies. Clean cool comfortable dorms. Decent wifi. Good price.”
  • Talitha25
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “I stayed in the room with a seaview, loved it!! Just to have a window again and with this amazing view. It could get a bit noisy out on the street at night but until 11 or 12. I did a trip in between and so the first time I was in room 4, walls are...”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hostel was really easy to find as it was right on the beach on a busy street. Staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was basic but always nice to have some toast and tea in the morning. I booked a private room so had my own shower.”
  • Karen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location. Absolutely fabulous staff so friendly and helpful. Extremely comfy bed. Good A/C.”
  • Ryan
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Roof top space with space to relax and enjoy the view. Located right by a string of restaurants along the waterfront to get local dishes. Private room has aircon. Staff are friendly”
  • Lave
    SwedenSweden
    “Nice clean room with awesome sea view. Friendly staff and a really cool hostel, with nice art on the walls. Rooftop lounge is super nice, great views of the sea. Toast and jam and fruit for breakfast. Free water and tea.”
  • Cassia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect for budget backpackers who are needing more information about trips. The staff there were incredible and so friendly. Beautiful art work from travellers all around the place and a great balcony for socialising.”
  • Wiktor
    GermanyGermany
    “great hostel with amazing flair !!! would come back. really really möbelt people and great rooftop with sea view.”

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Hosted by Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

9.4
Host Review Score
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
My place is close to restaurants and dining, great views, and art and culture. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, and the people. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids). Our roof top terrace, is the place for guest to chill out and relaxing while looking at the blue sea, especially during sunny day. At our roof top terrace, our guest can enjoy their favourite books or great sea view while ralaxing in hammocks.
I consider myself a local boy, because i was raised up here. Actually, i was born in Tawau. I like to travel, whenever i have the money and time. Travelling allow me to learn and know more about people, culture, lives, history and sturcture of other country. I'm a squash fan, squash is the only balls game that you can play alone, even without partners.
Our hostel is located in the city centre ,within walking distance to all the main attractions, public facilities, bistro, convinient store and restaurant. There are 2 old Chinese temples located near by to the hostel, only 15mins to 20 mins walk. Both temples are more the 100 years old. We got Herritage Trails for the guest to know more about Sandakan, where guest can explore around the city to locate a specific place under the Herritage Trails. In our neighborhood, you also can find some nice bistro around the corner, the bistro has a very good live band show,especially during night time. Even entertainment like movies,only 5 mins walk from our hostel. Our hostel only 3 mins away from the public bus station, which you can take it to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilation Centre ,Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Languages spoken: English,Malay,Chinese
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant KFC
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Harbour bistro
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Mc Donald
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Best brew
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Sandakan Airport
    5.9 miles
  • Lahad Datu Airport
    57.5 miles
How to get to Sandakan Backpackers Hostel from Sandakan Airport
    Taxi
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Amenities of Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Sandakan Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

FAQs about Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

  • Room options at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The prices at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sandakan Backpackers Hostel by:

      • Taxi 20min

    • Sandakan Backpackers Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Sandakan.

    • Check-in at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.