The staff of four at Sandakan Backpackers ensure a very clean, efficient, and positive stay. Located in the downtown area, this hotel is 5-stars in terms of cleanliness. Really. It's immaculate. The staff is very helpful - they welcome you and take their level of service very seriously. They don't ask for tips, just that you communicate any complaints or... More

I think this was the best hostel we ever stayed in. The rooms are nice (nothing special), toilets and showers are outside the room. The showers were not the cleanest we have seen, but it was okay (just the warm water on the third floor didn't work, so I always went to the second floor to shower). On the roof... More

Sandakan backpackers has a really homely chilled out vibe, free wifi and really helpful, knowledgable staff. We had a double aircon room for 60rm per night, free wifi and free breakfast. The room was clean, hot showers and they have a nice DVD chill out area. The staff were fantastic for advice on the local area and how to get... More

This hostel is very well situated - right on the waterfront, with lots of good eateries around, and the main market a short walk away. It is basic no frills accommodation. We found the staff friendly, and helpful enough if we wanted information. The one negative for me was not being supplied with a top sheet/covering for the bed. With... More

This hostel got mixed reviews before, but there nothing bad or great about it. The staff is friendly and helpful. Our room had a (cold) shower and on floor there was one hot shower and two toilets. Wifi is lounge area is free. PC access you have to pay for. they also provide laundry service, which is on the costly... More

I travel around borneo a lot due to work. I've stayedin many budget hotels around sandakan when i do my monthly visits. This place is mich batter than a hotel for me because i can meet and greet with other people here and feel less lonely. Having to share the bathroom and toilet is not a problem for me. The... More

This was a very disappointing hostel. My friend and I (both in our 30s) were traveling around Borneo in August. We arrived in Sandakan late and stayed here based on good reviews and they had availability. We stayed in a twin room with a shared bathroom and were really disappointed. The twin room was 70RM in total which included a... More

I would rate this place somehow between 3 and 4 but anyway I rate it 4 as I stayed some better location on my travel that are competitive to this one. Place is conveniently located in the heart of Sandakan near the waterfront. I was staying a week before the Hari Raya celebration and I guess youth in Sandakan are... More

Considering some places where you have to pay more for a sea view, we got a double room with dual aspect, right on the seafront for a really cheap cost. Ideal location, close to the action and friendly staff who point you in the right direction. It feels really safe as you need to be buzzed in, and if you... More