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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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Malou
Canada“Great location and the team is always there if you have questions” - Jeyn
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“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“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“Very good value for money. Comfortable double bed. Good location for the jetty” - Paula
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“Nice place close to where the boat tours leave from, helpful staff and clean” - Nicolas
France“Staff very friendly. Breakfast is great ! Nice place close to the jetty. The staff helped me when I was sick, thanks so much !” 
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China“Zyan is patient and responsible, we're so thankful to his help.”- Leah
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.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.
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 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.
