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8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Island Backpackers

2nd Floor, Wisma Sri Melanu Jalan Panggung Wayang Lama, 91308, Semporna, Malaysia, Semporna, my

Island Backpackers - main view

About the Property

Convenient Amenities
Island Backpackers offers a 24-hour front desk and airport transfers for a hassle-free stay. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in all areas.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each air-conditioned room at the hostel is equipped with a desk, shared bathroom, hairdryer, and cozy bed linen for a comfortable night's sleep.

Accessible Location
Located in Semporna, Island Backpackers is just 78 km away from Tawau Airport, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

To experience these convenient amenities and comfortable accommodations, book your stay at Island Backpackers today!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Luggage storage
Airport shuttle
Ironing service
Dry cleaning

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:30 AM

Property Notes

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Excellent795 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly and helpful staff and frequently praise the good location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.5
Service9.0
Location8.5
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage8.0
Overall Experience8.2

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NoorbeBE
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. De dagtrips naar de eilanden om te snorkelen zijn fantastisch.

De omgeving is ruw, grimmig, stinkend en vuil. Weinig ruimte in de dorm. Zéér miniem ontbijt. Creamer voor de koffie, brood werd niet aangevuld.

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sonaczCZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

čistý pokoj s přátelským personálem

velmi hlučné zavírání dveří od společných prostor wc a koupelny, pokud dostanete pokoj hned naproti, moc se nevyspíte

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PaulusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Close to everything, good value for dorm, included small breakfast and 24 hour 🍸 water, aircon, sitting areas

Wifi not strong in far dorm, mostly have to use wifi in common areas

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VixskSK
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 23, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

In the town of Semporna, I truly felt at home. It had a magical charm — beautiful little streets, plenty of restaurants, and a harbor with an unforgettable atmosphere. All of this was perfectly complemented by the Island Backpackers accommodation. It was really clean, comfortable, and everything felt just right for a reasonable price. The only thing I’d point out were the slightly soft mattresses, but that really comes down to personal preference.

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GiadaitIT
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 8, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Nice Place to stay overnight before to get the boat to the Islands, clean and with nice staff. Nice breakfast!

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AlejandraesES
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 30, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Okay for one night. AC in the room worked perfectly. They also offer a small breakfast and self-service washing and drying machine for free. We could leave our backpacks until departure.

Cleanliness in the bathrooms could improve. They ask you to remove shoes and slippers but then the bathroom's floor is always wet. Water stopped running twice. They could put some instructions on how to use the washing and drying machines

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liwencnCN
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 28, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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KyleusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 27, 2026

"Overall my stay wasn’t terrible, but major improvements should be made to match the price being charged."

4.0

The location was convenient, the place was kept clean, and the staff was friendly.

Only one working shower, and the rest of them either had no hot water, or no water at all. The bed was full of springs or wires that you could feel through the relatively thin mattress pad, and the walls are so thin that even conversations at normal speaking volumes could clearly be heard, which was disturbing since a group of girls next door to me were cackling for hours late at night. The breakfast options offered weren’t really things I was interested in, which was also a bit disappointing.

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YUZHEcnCN
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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PauesES
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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