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

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Dates

March 2025

11

April 2025

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Interior

Exterior detail

Reception hall

Exterior detail

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Queen Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room with shared bathroom (No Window)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom ( No window )

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Air conditioning
Room service
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P1,921 total

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Mar 12 - Mar 13

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About the neighborhood

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 like 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
A 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at Island Backpackers have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.

More 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 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

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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?

Check-out 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.

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Island Backpackers Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Leah

Jan 4, 2020

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

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