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Island Backpackers

Hostel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Dates

August 2025

19

September 2025

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Interior

Exterior detail

Interior

Reception hall

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window)

Sleeps 2

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1

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About the area

Semporna is home to Island Backpackers. Tun Sakaran Marine Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bukit Tengkorak and Limau Limau.

Visit our Semporna travel guide

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What's nearby

Semporna Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Limau Limau - 26 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Tawau (TWU) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wang Wang Soto House - ‬4 min walk
‪Semporna Hot Soto 仙本那热热苏多 - ‬7 min walk
‪Then Wang Restaurant 天旺海鲜楼 - ‬7 min walk
‪Sea View Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Restoran Fung Ling 枫林茶餐室 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Island Backpackers

Property highlights

Island Backpackers provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Room features

All guest rooms at Island Backpackers include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles and desks

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)
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

More

Built in 2000
Designated smoking areas

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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 Island Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Backpackers?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Island Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Island Backpackers?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Island Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Island Backpackers located?

Situated in Semporna, this hostel is steps from Semporna Mosque and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropical Research and Conservation Centre and Bukit Tengkorak. Limau Limau is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

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Island Backpackers Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Leah

4 Jan, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020