Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Fridge
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block HS-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Jalan Pryer, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St Michael's & All Angels Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Sandakan with a rooftop terrace
Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Sandakan Harbour Mall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Sandakan Harbour Mall and 5 minutes by foot from Sandakan Heritage Trail
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers its guests a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a television in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sandakan hostel.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel, with friendly staff and a comfy bed. Help yourself breakfast was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurids

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hellful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good - would return again.
Very good stay. Friendly reception staff and clean rooms that were a good size. Hot water for the showers and a varied breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Good location! Rooms were clean. Lovely atmosphere :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel, beautiful artwork everywhere and the sunny rooftop had the best atmosphere! It's like a dream hostel, definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Karl-Heinz

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019