Island Backpackers vs Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn

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Island Backpackers

8.9 398
Semporna
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Sipadan Crystal Haven Inn

7.9 160
Semporna
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (406)
7.9 (165)
Booking.com
7.8 (675)
6.2 (80)
Expedia
8.0 (1)
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Trip.com
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6.1 (3)
Overall Average
8.9 (1,082)
7.9 (248)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Island Backpackers 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

Recommended For

Budget travelers Solo travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

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

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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