About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: DZ Backpackers in Semporna offers a hostel experience with air-conditioning, balconies, and comfortable beds. Each room includes a bath, tea and coffee maker, and a wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a dining area, microwave, and electric kettle. Breakfast Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American and Asian styles. Breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 77 km from Tawau Airport, the hostel provides easy access to local attractions. Reception staff speak English, Malay, and Chinese.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Asian, American


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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$28 for 3 nights
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
Balcony
Bath
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Slippers
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Shared bathroom
  • Microwave
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Original price
US$29.08
Bonus savings
- US$1.45
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Total before taxes
US$27.63

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Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night
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  • 1 bunk bed
Balcony
Bath
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Original price
US$30.50
Bonus savings
- US$1.53
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.

Total before taxes
US$28.98

US$10 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night
  • Breakfast included in the price
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 5 left
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Skaba
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Regular hostel, with nice balcony where you can dry your clothes. Free breakfast but not my style so I did not eat, free coffee and tea and water all day. Safe entrance with the key and lockers on the hallway. Common space one sofa and two tables....
  • Danai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s exceptionally clean in a town that very often it is not. Not a single bug apart from a mosquito or two, unlike many posher hotels, safe, central location, free breakfast and tea/coffee, ockers provided and the staff is kind and helpful. Great...
  • Valdez
    Australia Australia
    The PLACE to stay in Semporna , the woman who runs the hostel is absolutely amazing and the staff are lovely ! Breakfast included , water to refill your bottle and hot water to have a tea or coffee :) I met so many nice people and ended up to stay...
  • Valdez
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely amazing ! The location is great , near to the pier and surrounded by shops and places to eat ! You have a decent breakfast in the morning and a dispenser of hot/cold water to refill your bottle , that's great to avoid plastic ! The...
  • Angela
    Ireland Ireland
    Incredibly kind staff Great diving package Perfect location
  • Mengmeng
    China China
    The staff is very kind and helpful. They provide what you need, breakfast, air conditioner, driking water…… If i go back to Semporna, I will go back here.
  • Sonne_hd
    Germany Germany
    The staff was incredible and made the stay even better.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are very friendly and helpful. Beds are comfy and free breakfast is self service anytime. Location is walking distance from jetty area.
  • Alice
    France France
    - comfortable beds - clean room and bathroom - breakfast included - at 5 minutes to the bus station to go to Kota Kinabalu - very nice staff: they gave us breakfast before 7am because we were leaving earlier to dive
  • Mimoniya
    France France
    My stay in DZ Backpacker was awsome, the girl at reception is so kind and helpful. The place is clean, quite and well located, 5 min from jetty. I was passing my open water diver license and need a place where to revise elearning, DZ backpacker...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.