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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Sandakan with a rooftop terrace
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from room
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block HS-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Jalan Pryer, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    2 min walk
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail
    5 min walk
  • St Michael's & All Angels Church
    11 min walk
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Twin Room Type A

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sandakan

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel places you steps from Sandakan Harbour Mall and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sandakan Heritage Trail. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Sandakan hostel include St Michael's & All Angels Church and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church.
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What's nearby

  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agnes Keith House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Kampong Buli Sim Sim - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 23 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Da Gen Kopitiam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Sandakan with a rooftop terrace
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers its guests a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a television in common area, and a fridge in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sandakan hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

No, Sandakan Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel, with friendly staff and a comfy bed. Help yourself breakfast was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurids

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hellful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good - would return again.
Very good stay. Friendly reception staff and clean rooms that were a good size. Hot water for the showers and a varied breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Good location! Rooms were clean. Lovely atmosphere :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel, beautiful artwork everywhere and the sunny rooftop had the best atmosphere! It's like a dream hostel, definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Christa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019