8/10 Good
Leah
4 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Island Backpackers
Hostel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Breakfast available
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Jalan Pawagan Lama, Taman Bandar, Semporna
- Semporna Mosque2 min walk
- Bukit Tengkorak
- Tropical Research and Conservation Centre7 min drive
Room options
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King Room with Shared Bathroom
- Sleeps 2
Queen Room
- Sleeps 2
View all photos for Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room
Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room
- Sleeps 1
View all photos for Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window)
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window)
- Sleeps 2
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Bed In Female Dormitory Room
- Sleeps 1
About the area
Semporna
At Island Backpackers, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Semporna Mosque and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, luggage storage and a television in a common area. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Semporna hostel include Bukit Tengkorak and Limau Limau.
What's nearby
- Semporna Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- Limau Limau - 26 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
- Tawau (TWU) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
- Semporna Hot Soto 仙本那热热苏多 - 7 min walk
- 肥妈正宗-Fat Mother Restaurant - 6 min walk
- Then Wang Restaurant 天旺海鲜楼 - 7 min walk
- Restoran Kampungku - 7 min walk
- Restoran Fung Ling 枫林茶餐室 - 4 min walk
About this property
Island Backpackers
Hostel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Island Backpackers also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a television in common area. For a fee, parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Semporna hostel.
- 9 guestrooms or units
- Built in 2000
- Charging station for electric cars
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Dining venue
Island Backpackers offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This Semporna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
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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)
- 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
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50 per night.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.
We should mention
- One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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 parking available at Island Backpackers?
Yep, Island Backpackers has a self car park, for a fee.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island Backpackers?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Island Backpackers?
Yep, you can grab a meal at Island Backpackers's onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Island Backpackers?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at Island Backpackers?
No, pets are not allowed.
Island Backpackers Reviews
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8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Staff & service
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