ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers vs Boxinn The Kontena Home

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ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 7
Semporna
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Boxinn The Kontena Home

★★★ 3-Star
7.8 457
Semporna
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (7)
7.8 (473)
Booking.com
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6.9 (70)
Trip.com
9.1 (54)
7.5 (38)
Overall Average
9.2 (61)
7.8 (581)

Strengths & Weaknesses

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers Boxinn The Kontena Home
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say rooms and common areas are clean + Strategic location with McDonald's and local eateries nearby, repeatedly praised in reviews
+ Staff are friendly and communicate well in Chinese + Staff are friendly and helpful, mentioned in many reviews
+ Convenient location near jetty and markets + Comfortable beds and good sleep, frequent mentions
+ Great common lounge for meeting other travelers + Families love the kid-friendly pool
+ Good soundproofing noted in some reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about messy surrounding streets - Limited parking, often need to park outside, common complaint
- Rare reviews mention bed bugs or poor floor condition - Pool water cloudy, poorly cleaned or moldy, repeated in reviews
- Surrounding noise or early morning pool splashing disturbs sleep
- Cleaning issues like bed smells or blood stains mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Diving enthusiasts Budget travelers

Recommended For

Families Short-term business travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Clean, friendly staff, free drinks and breakfast, convenient location

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Safe and good location, staff helps with tours and airport

Trip.com 9.7 Friends

Tasty breakfast, proactive staff, cozy common area

15-20min walk to jetty

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Good hygiene, 24h drinks, varied breakfast, Chinese-speaking staff

Street cleanliness lacking

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Clean, near jetty and night market, friendly staff

Boxinn The Kontena Home

Trip.com 9 Family

Strategic location, friendly staff, satisfactory room

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Attractive place, enjoyed pool

Limited parking, many dogs

Agoda 10 Group

Comfortable bed, good soundproofing, friendly staff

Limited parking

Agoda 8.4 Family with teens

Excellent service, convenient location

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Comfortable, good AC

Need pool schedule, poor cleaning

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.6km

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