[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Island Backpackers Hostel in Semporna with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/eac0c12c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/a6bfada6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/9516b3c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/1f168b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/de911cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Island Backpackers provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 14 - Oct. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 15 - Oct. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=41888274&PinnedHotelID=41888274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/3594b63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room with Shared Bathroom - Sleeps 2 ### Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/5dabb20f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room - Sleeps 1 ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/8ac76172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (No window) - Sleeps 2 ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41888300/41888274/eac0c12c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed In Female Dormitory Room - Sleeps 1 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Semporna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Semporna.dx3219) [View more Hostels in Semporna](https://www.expedia.ca/Semporna-Hostels.d3219-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C4.47935%2C118.61104&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NaH6pvplF1GDzLmHwL-P1qezOmc=) Jalan Pawagan Lama, Taman Bandar, Semporna ### 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 - ‪Sea View Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Kedai Kopi Cham Chuan Kee 詹全记 - ‬3 min walk - ‪Restorn Al-Nafisah 2 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Restoran Fung Ling 枫林茶餐室 - ‬4 min walk - ‪Wang Wang Soto House - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Island Backpackers Property highlights Island Backpackers provides amenities like 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Island Backpackers have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Self 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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? > Check-out 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Backpackers Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Leah Jan 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Leah Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aqua Dome](https://www.expedia.ca/Imst-Hotels-AQUA-DOME-Tirol-Therme-Langenfeld.h5182615.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Sheraton-Cavalier-Calgary-Hotel.h7604.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Breakfast in Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Breakfast.0-0-d10550-tHotelswithFreeBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Krabi-Hotels-Avani-Ao-Nang-Cliff-Krabi-Resort.h2944865.Hotel-Information) > > [Valley Star Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Penticton-Hotels-Valley-Star-Motel.h9440554.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Atrium](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Hotel-Atrium.h15536302.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Bermuda](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Bermuda-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d20-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Sweet Dreams Studios](https://www.expedia.ca/Coco-Hotels-Sweet-Dreams-Studios.h15641729.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Hotel La Solara](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Best-Western-Hotel-La-Solara.h979085.Hotel-Information) > > [Sigma Inn & Suites Melville](https://www.expedia.ca/Melville-Hotels-Sigma-Inn-Suites-Melville.h11886839.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Shelley](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Shelley.h106126.Hotel-Information) > > [Niagara Lodge & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Niagara-Lodge-Suites.h41195.Hotel-Information) > > [Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Honeymoon-Hotels.0-0-d4138-tHoneymoonHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [WyndhamHotels Hotels in Maui](https://www.expedia.ca/Maui-Hotels-Wyndham-Hotels.0-0-d180073--bWyndhamHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Mongolia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Mongolia-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d11408-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels.d178288.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Beijing (PEK) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pek/yhz/beijing-to-halifax) > > [Flights from Charlottetown (YYG) to Lincoln (YFC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyg/yfc/charlottetown-to-fredericton) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Edinburgh (EDI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/edi/halifax-to-edinburgh) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cdg/toronto-to-paris) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/lax/ottawa-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Newark (EWR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ewr/toronto-to-newark-liberty-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/lis/ottawa-to-lisbon) ### Cruise > [Cruises to Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Cruises-to-Caribbean.d6022969.Travel-Guide-Cruise) ### Activities > [Things to do in Rome](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rome.d179899.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Las-Vegas.d178276.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Santa Monica Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Monica.d3220.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Whycocomagh](https://www.expedia.ca/Whycocomagh.dx6305649)