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Island Backpackers

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

8.2 guest rating· 799 reviews

About this hotel

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!

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Rooms & rates

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom ( No window )

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Queen Room

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

King Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:30 AM

What guests say8.2799 reviews

+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Good locationCleanliness issuesSoft mattresses
Cleanliness7.5
Service9.0
Location8.5
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.5

Non

1.0

Lo staff è gentile ma non è il posto giusto per me. La posizione è vicina al jetty,

La stanza puzzava molto, le lenzuola non sembravano pulitissime e il letto aveva delle molle sporgenti. Abbiamo deciso di cambiare hotel, non abbiamo voluto dormire lì.

Simona · IT · 2026-07-23

Buena ubicación, malas instalaciones

3.0

La ubicación y el responsable de la tarde muy agradable y nos ayudó en todo momento.

Nos levantamos sin agua y no nos pudimos ni lavar la cara, ni los dientes, ni ir al baño porque estaba todo lleno de heces. El desayuno bastante limitado. Por cierto, olía a recién pintado y no tenía ventanas la habitación... El olor a químicos era bastante fuerte.

ESMERALDA · ES · 2026-07-08

Ik zou iets meer betalen en een andere accommodatie zoeken

5.0

Het personeel was aardig en behulpzaam, de airco deed het niet in de twinroom zonder ramen en het was er zeker 50 graden, na een beetje aandringen(ik denk dat de man me niet begreep want hij sprak niet zo goed engels)en met de eigenaar gesproken te hebben is de airco toch gemaakt. Ik had de volgende dag een tour naar de eilanden en we mochten onze koffers die hele dag daar laten staan, echt top

De hygiëne van de wc's en douche was echt ver beneden pijl, zo smerig dat ondanks dat we bezweet waren we niet durfden te douchen. De kamer was duidelijk niet schoongemaakt, de prullenbak zat nog vol en de bedden waren ook te ranzig voor woorden, er zaten haren op en ondefinieerbare zwarte dingetjes en de lakens waren helemaal geel.

Yoeri · NL · 2026-07-07

No volvería

6.0

La habitación estaba ok , desayuno incluido ok

El wifi funciona terrible. La ubicación es bulliciosa. Muchísima gente ruidosa hospedándose, era imposible dormirse temprano, mucho ruido incluso de madrugada. Se escuchaba todo de los dormitorios de al lado. Además de que los baños estaban siempre sucios. Por el dinero no lo vale

Micaela · AU · 2026-06-29

Good to know

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.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

People 7 years old and over stay for MYR 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.