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About the Hotel

Lot 108, Block Sh-11 Sandakan Harbour Square ,Sabah, Sandakan, Malaysia, 90000
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Next to Sandakan Harbour
Great
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8.3
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Just 350 metres from the Sandakan Heritage Museum, the 2-star Sandakan Backpackers Hostel hotel includes 42 rooms. Featuring a storage for belongings, the bed & breakfast is located a stone's throw from the Sandakan Central Market.

Location

The centre of Sandakan can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like the Pulau Berhala island are nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The Backpackers Sandakan is 300 m from City - Labuk Bay bus stop and 400 m from the Masjid Jamek As Sheikh Hasbullah At Tohiri.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan, situated merely 0.6 km away. Also, this Sandakan hotel is around a 15-minute drive from the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village.

For those travelling from afar, Sandakan airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the sea and feature such comforts as an air conditioner.

Eat & Drink

The My Harbour Restaurant is a few moments from the Backpackers.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre for lush nature trails.
  • Try the famous Hainanese Chicken Rice at the local market.
  • Explore the historic Sandakan Memorial Park for deep insights.
  • Check out the Sandakan Central Market for fresh local produce.
  • Catch a sunset at the picturesque Turtle Islands Park nearby.
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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Bed 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Bunk bed
Air conditioning
Bed 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Bunk bed
Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Standard Family Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel Location

Lot 108, Block Sh-11 Sandakan Harbour Square ,Sabah, Sandakan, Malaysia, 90000
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Lot 108, Block Sh-11 Sandakan Harbour Square ,Sabah, Sandakan, Malaysia, 90000
Nearby
Museum
Agnes Newton Keith Home
1200 ft
Jalan Pryer
Sandakan Central Market
1200 ft
Cemetery
Japanese Cemetery
1200 ft
Pusat Bandar Sandakan
Sandakan Heritage Museum
1200 ft
Island
Lankayan island
1200 ft
Park
Sandakan Rainforest Park
1200 ft
Mosque
Masjid Jamek As Sheikh Hasbullah At Tohiri
1200 ft
Pusat Bandar Sandakan
Sandakan Liberation Monument
1200 ft
Sandakan Harbour Square,
Sandakan Harbou
1200 ft
Pusat Bandar Sandakan
Tourist Information Centre
1200 ft
Island
Turtle Island Park
1200 ft
Restaurants
My Harbour Restaurant
300 ft
Lot 94-96 Block Hs-10
Selera Sri Keniogan
700 ft
Lot53
KFC
1100 ft
Lot 21 & 22
Buhari Curry House
600 ft
Lot 42
San Da Gen Kopitiam
1200 ft
Jalan Pelabuhan Lama Bandar Sandakan
Harbour Garden Cafe
1600 ft
Ground Floor Lot 109 Block HS 11 Sandakan Harbour Square
Getting around
City Centre
Sandakan5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Sandakan (SDK)21 min  ·  8.7 mi
Lahad Datu (LDU)261 min  ·  108.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-12:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Malay
Number of rooms:
42

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Sandakan Backpackers Hostel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 288 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
81%
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.6/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
9.3/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 785 reviews
8.0/10
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