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    Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

    131 Reviews
    #4 of 28 Specialty Lodging in Sandakan
    Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block Sh-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan 90000, Malaysia
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    Overview
    4.5
    131 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good24%
    • Average6%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible4%
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    “rooftop terrace” (11 reviews)
    “sea view” (13 reviews)
    “snake fruit” (2 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Breakfast included
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    1 - 5 of 110 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Very nice hostel

    We stayed in this hostel the night before and the night after our jungle tour in Sepilok and we loved it here! Shout out to John and the girls at the reception for taking such good care of us and helping in every way possible....More

    2  Thank Olga B
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Home away from home, highly recommended!

    For the past 8 month I have been backpacking all over Asia and this is definitely one the nicest and most welcoming places I have stayed! Super friendly staff do a great job taking care of the hostel, they can help you arrange or recommend...More

    Thank marketakavan
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Excellent budget stay with amazing staff

    Audrey and John are amazing people. Thanks to them this stay is perfect. I slept in a dorm for 4 nights and had only 2 nights someone else in the room. The staff provides you with excellent tips what to do if you have no...More

    Thank JonasvW89
    Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile
    Friendly staff, great location, good atmosphere

    We really like our stay here and the staff is so informed and helpful. We stayed over the weekend so are you staying at a sea view room you might here load music. Being earplugs in case ;)) clean room.

    Thank Nana M
    Response from Sandakan B, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers HostelResponded 17 July 2017

    Hello Nana, thank you for your review with such amazing score. We are happy to have you and Victor around too. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Borneo. Travel safe. :)

    Reviewed 15 July 2017 via mobile
    Ok

    We stayed here for two nights. Breakfast is standard (toast, marmalade, coffee/tea). The roof terrace was nothing special but nice to have a drink in the evening. Nice staff! If you want to have a cheap diner, go to Buhari, opposite the shopping mall. Good...More

    Thank ReisDNA
    Response from Sandakan B, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers HostelResponded 17 July 2017

    Hello, thank you for your review with such good score. Glad to know that you have enjoyed staying with us in overall. Some of the things that you have mentioned are good reminders for us. Thanks once again. Hopefully you get to stay with us...More

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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Breakfast included
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Breakfast included
    • Laundry Service
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
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    • Price range
    • US$14 - US$33 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Room types
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 11
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    Room Tips
    "Liked the sea view rooms and quieter, get to see the sun rise from your bed if you are awake!"
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    "always get the room with a view ( i.e.. facing the sea)"
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    "Only stayed in dorm, but it had air con and clean sheets!"
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    "Romm #4 has a great view of the sea!"
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