Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block Sh-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
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#10 of 40 Specialty lodging in Sandakan
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New management of Sandakan Backpackers started to operate on June 2016 with the sea view on the new roof top surrounding. Come and share your adventure and travelling experience with us! Unique Borneo atmosphere and centrally located in the heart of Sandakan town, right at the WATERFRONT at Harbour Square complimented with trendy bars and bistro nearby. You will be strategically and conveniently located in close proximity to the best amenities and services the city can offer. Being small, we thrive to provide you with the best budget, clean accommodation option within the city so that you will be comfortably taken care of at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, which doubles up as your launch pad to the treasures and beauty of Sabah, Borneo.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Darts
Taxi service
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Laundry service
Wifi
Vending machine
Board games / puzzles
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
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Ocean view
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English, Chinese, Malay
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78Somewhat walkable
Grade: 78 out of 100
24Restaurantswithin 1 km
7Attractionswithin 1 km
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Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block Sh-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
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Amazing location and views. Big clean room with aircon and very comfy bed. Great rooftop terrace. Friendly staff. Breakfast is limited toast and coffee but still good enough to start your off and plenty of cafes nearby. Don't hesitate just book, you won't regret it.
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Response from sandakanbackpackersh, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Responded 17 May 2017
Hello Mojogemegms, we are still figuring out who you might be, with the nickname. Anyhow, thank you for your awesome review! We appreciate it. :) Best Regards.
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The staff was welcoming and friendly, and very helpful! It was clean, with free breakfast coffee/tea. The chill out area on the roof was nice. One of my favourite hostels I stayed in 100% recommend this hostel.
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Response from sandakanbackpackersh, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Responded 17 May 2017
Hello Regan, thank you for your awesome review and recommendation. It is out honor to be at good help to you and Rebecca. :D Best Regards.
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Absolutely loved this hostel. Rooms and bathrooms were always clean and the breakfast was good. This was made even better by John and Audrey who always remember your name and are always happy to help with anything! We will definitely go back if we return to sandakan.
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Response from sandakanbackpackersh, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Responded 17 May 2017
Hello Jess, thank you for the awesome rating! Well you and Raf have been cool too, you guys have also remembered our names. ;) Please do come back, Borneo loves you too. :D Best Regards.
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The staff/owners are super friendly! Great place to meet other backpackers. Breakfast was included (coffee, tea, fruit, toast). Dorm rooms available. Clean showers/bathrooms. Staff helped organize trips, taxis and were cool about letting you use the computer to book flights, etc. Great chill out area to watch movies or lounge on the top floor to watch sunset. Recommend trying out the fresh sea food market, but all the local area restaurants are great!
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Response from sandakanbackpackersh, Manager at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Responded 17 May 2017
Dear Ralph, Thank you for your amazing review! We appreciate it and will work harder to keep up the praises. ;) Best Regards.
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Stayed here for 1 night because people I met told me to go here for the tours they offer. And people are right, the tours to Kinabatang river they offer are amazing and they are very helpful in arranging the tour perfectly to your preference. The staff of the hostel is very nice and as said, very helpful!! I liked the fact that the remembered my name. After the tour I stayed there again and when I came up to the reception they greeted me by name and gave me the same room/bed as before and made my stay even better! Can't say it enough... book there tour to Kinabatang river!
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Date of stay: February 2017
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I am only sign up to this page to write this review: When backpacking for some time, after you have seen a lot and been to many different places, there is this sudden urge to stay somewhere relaxed that does not give you more impressions but rather some quiet moments to process. For me, Sandakan was exactly that. I was traveling with a friend, that was going to many adventures in the area like Kinabatangan and so forth, so there definitely is also there are also many things to discover if you feel like that. I just enjoyed staying in Sandakan and have a nice time with Za and Zu, that are probably the coolest and nicest people I have met on my entire trip. They do not only care amazingly for their guests, they also have an amazing approach towards the environment and have dreams…
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Zu and Za (the Hosts) were so amazing and welcoming! The place felt very clean and well maintained. It has a relaxed and comfortable vibe which makes it feel very homely. The free breakfast included an array of Zu's favourite fruits along with coffee, tea and toast with all the jams you can imagine! The backpackers is right in the heart of town so getting around is easy. Zu also recommended some much cheaper options for wildlife tours which are run by the locals which we ended up doing! Cant go wrong with Hospitality, location, price and amenities! Will hopefully be back soon!
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Za and Zu are two great people and good hosts! They run a very clean, cosy and relaxed kind of backpackers hostel. Movie nights whenever you want, tons of fresh fruit included for the breakfast and a environmental friendly approach make this hostel a great stay in Sandakan. You can also book wildlife trips in the Kinabatangan area with the hosts, which makes it really easy and comfortable.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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The owners are really friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It is close to the shopping malls and right on the seaside. The views are great and there is a roof top terrace to spend some time on. The only problem , more of an issue with the nature of the city of sandakan is that parking is impossible to find so if you have a car you have to park in the nearby mall at a cost of RM 10 per day which isn't so bad but seems abit strange !
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Date of stay: January 2017
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I really enjoyed staying at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, the owner and his wife were very kind and friendly, the accom was simple but very comfortable, the showers were good. there were hammocks on the rooftop which is always a bonus. breakfast was generous with some super fruits on offer. thanks for the snake fruit which i have never tried before! it is in a great location and has a fine view of the harbour. you can't go wrong here - definitely give it a dart!
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Date of stay: January 2017
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PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$18 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaSabahSandakan DivisionSandakan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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