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2nd Floor, Wisma Sri Melanu Jalan Panggung Wayang Lama, 91308, Semporna, Malaysia, Semporna, 91308 (show map)
Hostel Overview

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Hotel prices fluctuate. Book now, we will check prices each day for you and then let you know how to re-book if an even better price becomes available.Rooms List
Setup a Price Alert for Island Backpackers
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Island Backpackers. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.
When the hotel goes on sale you will know straight away from the daily email and be able to book with confidence that you've got excellent value.
Facilities of Island Backpackers
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Room service
Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Lockers, Luggage storage
Common areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
Dry cleaning, Ironing service
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Desk, Electric kettle, Hairdryer, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 11:30:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Traveller reviews

“Superb”
05 Jun 2025
Nice place, clean and safe in a good location, although the street is busy during the day it is not loud. The staff was friendly and always available, easily booked trips to the islands and Shuttle to the airport. Great value for money,would stay again.

“Very good value for money”
10 May 2025
Very good value for money. Comfortable double bed. Good location for the jetty

“Superb”
07 May 2025
Very nice hostel. Very nice people. They open all the dormitories and separated the people in the rooms to avoid a rooms with a lot of people together! I found it amazing! Was clean and confortable.

“Good”
21 Apr 2025
The hotel stuff and the environment is too good. Lots of tourists coming from different places, different cultures,it's been very good time to spend time there.