Island Backpackers

Hostel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Reception hall
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Jalan Pawagan Lama, Taman Bandar, Semporna
  • Semporna Mosque
    4 min walk
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
    6 min drive
  • Wang Wang Soto House
    4 min walk
  • Semporna (SMM)
    11 min drive

Room options

King Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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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 - 4 min walk
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 6 min drive
  • Bukit Tengkorak - 11 min drive
  • Limau Limau - 23 min drive

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

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

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)
  • Area shuttle
  • 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

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

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.
    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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020