Island Backpackers vs Grand Inn Hotel Semporna Island Backpackers vs Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
Same City · Semporna
Distance: 0.1km
Overview
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Island Backpackers
Island Backpackers
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8.9
398 reviews
Semporna
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 10㎡
Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
★★★
3-Star
7.1
291 reviews
Semporna
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 25㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Island Backpack... Island Backpackers | Grand Inn Hotel... Grand Inn Hotel Semporna |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Island Backpack... Island Backpackers | Grand Inn Hotel... Grand Inn Hotel Semporna |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.9
(406)
|
7.1
(303)
|
| Booking.com |
7.8
(675)
|
6.5
(49)
|
| Expedia |
8.0
(1)
|
2.0
(1)
|
| Trip.com |
-
|
6.8
(15)
|
| Overall Average |
8.9
(1,082)
|
7.1
(368)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Island Backpackers Island Backpackers | Grand Inn Hotel Semporna Grand Inn Hotel Semporna |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews note easy access to jetty and market for diving or shopping | + Close to marina and ferry terminal, convenient for dive tours |
| + Staff are friendly and help with airport pickup or tour bookings, repeated in reviews | + Recent renovations make rooms clean and fresh |
| + Free breakfast with toast and local foods is tasty, frequently mentioned | + Good value for money with strategic location |
| + Rooms and common areas are clean with good aircon | + Many restaurants and shops nearby |
| + Free laundry and shared kitchen are convenient per reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - WiFi is weak, especially in far dorm areas | - Next to mosque, prayer calls and dog barking at night |
| - Mattresses too soft causing back pain, repeated | - Cockroaches, leaks, odors in cleanliness issues |
| - Bathroom water issues or wet floors affect cleanliness | - Construction noise and no elevator |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Diving travelers
Budget travelers
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Recommended For
Dive travelers
Budget travelers
Short-stay guests
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Guest Reviews
Island Backpackers
Island Backpackers
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Great location clean staff helpful highly recommend
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Amazing value owner even did pickup
Booking.com
8.0
Near jetty good breakfast friendly staff
Weak WiFi
Agoda
9.2
Couple
Clean comfortable tour help
Booking.com
8.0
Clean good breakfast laundry convenient
Bathroom cleanliness issue
Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Clean room and great location
Trip.com
10
Couple
Newly renovated, perfect with top location
Booking.com
3.2
Solo
Clean, good beds, central spot
Some noise
Agoda
5.6
Couple
Near market and mosque, convenient
Noise and cockroaches
Trip.com
8.7
Couple
Walk to jetties
Stray dogs barking
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.1km
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