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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Sandakan Backpackers Hostel in Sandakan offers family rooms with air-conditioning and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and shower facilities. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace with sea and city views, and a lounge. The property features a shared kitchen, full-day security, tour desk, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Sandakan Airport, the hostel is praised for its convenient location and attentive staff. Reception staff speak English, Malay, and Chinese.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location with loads of tours at the front desk
  • Sidney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and friendly staff. Room was good for the price. Good for a stopover.
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff so helpful with arranging busses and tours to Kinabatangan river - kept in communication with me even after I left to ensure I made it to my destination! It’s also easy to visit the sanctuaries in Sepilok due to a sanctuary. Lovely roof...
  • Steffy
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Great value for what you pay. Clean dorms, friendly staff, good location, and a simple breakfast included. For backpackers on a budget, this place ticks all the boxes.
  • Steffy
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Only stayed for one night, but it was beyond expectations! Super friendly staff, comfy bed, and a great location near the waterfront. They helped me plan my trip even though I was short on time. The rooftop view was a nice surprise too. Perfect...
  • John
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The view was so nice, you can also stay up on the sea view rooftop The staff really nice and helpful They also can help you to arrange kinabatangan river trip So recommend it to solo travellers like me!
  • Lu
    Australia Australia
    Loved the environment and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was simple but good too.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very chill vibe and interesting art on walls which makes the hostel feel like an attraction, it is nice to see thoughts and art left by past visitors Location right by waterfront with 7/11 and mall near by Terrace on top is nice to relax on and...
  • Elena
    Finland Finland
    Extremely helpful staff. The best recommendations I got during all my travel time in Malesia were from the receptionist in the hostel. Excursions, money exchange with the better course, transportation, she new everything. When I prised her, she...
  • Eerika
    Finland Finland
    Good breakfast, rooftop terrace and the hostel was cozy, they offer kinabatangan river cruises with an affordable proce and other trips too.

Managed by Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Company review score: 9Based on 837 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I consider myself a local boy, because i was raised up here. Actually, i was born in Tawau. I like to travel, whenever i have the money and time. Travelling allow me to learn and know more about people, culture, lives, history and sturcture of other country. I'm a squash fan, squash is the only balls game that you can play alone, even without partners.

Property information

My place is close to restaurants and dining, great views, and art and culture. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, and the people. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids). Our roof top terrace, is the place for guest to chill out and relaxing while looking at the blue sea, especially during sunny day. At our roof top terrace, our guest can enjoy their favourite books or great sea view while ralaxing in hammocks.

Neighbourhood information

Our hostel is located in the city centre ,within walking distance to all the main attractions, public facilities, bistro, convinient store and restaurant. There are 2 old Chinese temples located near by to the hostel, only 15mins to 20 mins walk. Both temples are more the 100 years old. We got Herritage Trails for the guest to know more about Sandakan, where guest can explore around the city to locate a specific place under the Herritage Trails. In our neighborhood, you also can find some nice bistro around the corner, the bistro has a very good live band show,especially during night time. Even entertainment like movies,only 5 mins walk from our hostel. Our hostel only 3 mins away from the public bus station, which you can take it to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilation Centre ,Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre.

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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