Island Backpackers vs Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn Island Backpackers vs Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn
Same City · Semporna
Distance: 0.5km
Overview
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Island Backpackers
Island Backpackers
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8.9
398 reviews
Semporna
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 10㎡
Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn
Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn
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7.9
160 reviews
Semporna
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Island Backpack... Island Backpackers | Sipadan Crystal... Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Island Backpack... Island Backpackers | Sipadan Crystal... Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.9
(406)
|
7.9
(165)
|
| Booking.com |
7.8
(675)
|
6.2
(80)
|
| Expedia |
8.0
(1)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
-
|
6.1
(3)
|
| Overall Average |
8.9
(1,082)
|
7.9
(248)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Island Backpackers Island Backpackers | Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Many reviews note easy access to jetty and market for diving or shopping | + Many reviews praise the location, 5-10min walk to jetty, restaurants and shops |
| + Staff are friendly and help with airport pickup or tour bookings, repeated in reviews | + Staff friendliness and good service attitude repeated in reviews |
| + Free breakfast with toast and local foods is tasty, frequently mentioned | + Rooms clean with comfy beds and thick pillows |
| + Rooms and common areas are clean with good aircon | + Budget travelers say good value for basic stay |
| + Free laundry and shared kitchen are convenient per reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - WiFi is weak, especially in far dorm areas | - Rooms small and thin walls let in noise, mentioned in several reviews |
| - Mattresses too soft causing back pain, repeated | - WiFi or TV not working repeated |
| - Bathroom water issues or wet floors affect cleanliness | - Shower low pressure or no water issues |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Diving travelers
Budget travelers
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Recommended For
Budget travelers
Solo travelers
Couples
|
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
Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn
Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Very clean, comfy bed, friendly staff
Agoda
9.6
Solo
Clean and cozy, no itchy bed, clean bathroom
Booking.com
2.8
Solo
Friendly staff, comfy bed
Room too small
Booking.com
2.8
Solo
Near town eateries, easy parking
Poor soundproofing, noise audible
Agoda
8.4
Couple
Budget-friendly, many nearby eateries
No TV channels, basic facilities
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.5km
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