Harbourside Backpackers Reviews

One of the best hostels I've stayed in Malaysia. The place is extremely easy to find, right in the middle of everything in Sandakan. The staff is very helpful and nice and the place is always spotless. We had to stay an extra night (we arrived earlier) and they had no problem to accommodate us. We stayed at a dorm, but even if there were other people at dorms, we had the entire room for ourselves most of the stay. Even better, has a really good and cheap curry house right next door! Stay there!

A really clean, nice hostel. Great living room, computer, etc. good movie selection.

One of the best hostels I've been so far in Malaysia. Bathrooms are always VERY clean, towels and toilet paper provided, showers with hot water and working (at othr hostels I had to hold the hose with one hand cause it wasn't attached to the wall) , lockers,for free, internet access, power outlets on every bed (very important if you have cellphone, notebook, camera, etc) and the location is great, near shopping malls, restaurants, banks, supermarkets and bus stations. I would definetly come back

Lovely hostel! Right near the shopping area in Sandakan. They are happy to help you plan and book your tours in Sabah. Outstanding staff! Hostel is modern and clean. Would definitely recommend people to stay here.

Very helpful staff!!! Very central and clean hostel. Free wifi and free toast for breakfast. The room e stayed in was very basic but we had aircon and a small bathroom. Laundry is quite expensive. Can recommend the hostel!

nice loacation, verry clean and helpfull staff ....value for money

Very nice hostel.

Very nice, just opposite the harbour mall main door. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank you so mich to Elin, Jeff,aida n james..

It was a great timne in the hostel. The staff gave good informations. All okay.

nice setup ,living room with couch,squeaky clean

great location, clean rooms - recommended.

Very clean place. Laundry is very expensive!

Well located, Walking distance to bus station to Sepilok & Labuk Bay shuttle. Friendly & helpful staffs. Towel & blanket provided. Clean room. Cozy entertainment area. Great power shower. Love they provide a common kitchen complete with microwave. Booked 1 night and end up with 3 nights. Cons: no towel hanger & wifi signal not strong enough especially when in the room upstairs.

nice and clean. convenient location as well. lots of eating places nearby - which is most important when in malaysia ;)

Excellent hostel and staff. It would be even better to provide towel to dry hands after going to the toilet.

Very good hostel near the harbourfront, across from the new mall. Close to the great Central Market. 5 min walk to the bus station on Jalan Pryer. The place just opened a few months ago, it's very clean and the people who run it are helpful and friendly. I paid 55 ringgit a night for a large aircon room with en suite bathroom, which I consider very good value. New, comfortable firm mattresses on the beds.

The room was a little bit cramped, but very clean. On the whole the place had a good location and the staff were really helpful and friendly.

Really helpful staff. Helped me and book my time in sepilok.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel, the staff was extremely friendly and helped where ever they could! Location just in the heart of the city, Facilities including a tourdesk were great and worth the money!!! Also the hostel was everytime clean, breakfast was also really good - especially compared to other breakfastes in asia! Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to everybody!!!