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Island Backpackers

Hostel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reception hall
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for King Room with Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Interior

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About the area

Map
Jalan Pawagan Lama, Taman Bandar, Semporna

What's nearby

  • Semporna Mosque - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bukit Tengkorak - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Limau Limau - 23 min drive - 12.5 km

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

Property highlights
Island Backpackers provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Island Backpackers include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Is Island Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Backpackers?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Island Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Island Backpackers?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Island Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Island Backpackers located?

Situated in Semporna, this hostel is steps from Semporna Mosque and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropical Research and Conservation Centre and Bukit Tengkorak. Limau Limau is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

Reviews

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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