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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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jianyucnCN
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 6, 2025

"如果有下一次,还是这里。"

9.0

早餐超出预期。住店方便,干净。

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NurulmyMY
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 5, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Location startegic

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BlancaesES
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 1, 2025

"Bé per passar 2-3 dies i no estar tot el dia a l’allotjament"

6.0

Ben situat. Personal amable.

Les habitacions fan pudor a humitat i no hi ha finestra. Només funcionaven uns lavabos en tot l’hostal i sempre estava ple de gent. Esmorzar justet.

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AshleyusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 30, 2025

"Great Staff, Decent Location"

8.0

Great vibes, incredibly helpful staff, decent location ~5-10 min walk to the jetty. The hostel has free washer and spin-dry and a decent breakfast spread. You can make coffee/tea at any time. There's an affordable airport shuttle service you can arrange either on premises or through email/WhatsApp after you book. I actually forgot an important item in the shuttle, and staff went above and beyond helping me to coordinate its return - all after I'd left the hostel! It was so incredibly kind of them.

The wifi cut out a lot, the walls are typically thin, and the place has a very lived-in feeling. Staff cleans frequently, but it is an older building and you can see that in the toilets/showers.

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María del CarmenesES
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 28, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Buena ubicación. El ambiente que se crea entre los viajeros. Lavadora gratiS. Desayuno rico y variado.

Casi nada. Solo el detalle de que no hay cortinillas en la habitación de chicas.

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GabrielmyMY
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 19, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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Elisa MargheritachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 19, 2025

"Stupendo"

10.0

Ottima posizione, vicinissima alla zona dove arrivano tutti i bus e a 10/15 minuti a piedi dal Jetty. Attorno diversi supermercati e ristoranti buoni ed economici. Il persone molto Gentile e ha fatto di tutto per aiutare tutti gli ospiti. Zona comunque molto grande, ostello con ottimo layout per stanze-bagni. La maggior parte degli ospiti sono qui per il diving ed è molto interessante poter parlare e scoprire nuovi posti. Abbiamo provato sia i dormitori misti che le camere private ed entrambe erano pulite, con letti comodi e bei dormitori c’era una tenda che dava tutta la privacy necessaria. Colazione ottima, sempre disponibile the, caffè, toast, burro di arachidi, marmellata e burro. Si può anche prenotare un trasporto per l aeroporto per 30rm a persona. Veramente felici. Consigliato molto!!!

Niente. C’è stato un black out durato 4/5 giorni ed il personale ha fatto di tutto per far sì che avessimo elettricità ed acqua corrente, oltre che prese e ventilatori. Veramente felice di essere stata in questa struttura durante questo blackout.

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H. luis esES
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 19, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0

Ubicación y trato del personal. Incluye desayuno... No se puede pedir más.

Aire acondicionado muy alto . Me tuve que cubrir el cuello. A mí particularmente el aire acondicionado me mata.

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MaloucaCA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Great location and the team is always there if you have questions

The city doesn't with the stop but the islands around are amazing. Small room and become smaller when some tourists spread there laguage. The top bed has no privacy

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huicnCN
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 14, 2025

"适合资金有限的年轻人"

7.0

位置还可以,对于青年旅舍来说还是不错,设施基本齐全。

早餐过于简单

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