ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers vs Grand Inn Hotel Semporna

Same City · Semporna Distance: 0.1km
Change Hotel

Overview

vs

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 7
Semporna
View Details →

Grand Inn Hotel Semporna

★★★ 3-Star
7.1 291
Semporna
View Details →

Live Price Comparison

Site ZEN Rooms Islan... Grand Inn Hotel...
Agoda Checking Checking
Booking.com Checking Checking
Expedia Checking Checking
Trip.com Checking Checking

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site ZEN Rooms Islan... Grand Inn Hotel...
Agoda
9.2 (7)
7.1 (303)
Booking.com
-
6.5 (49)
Expedia
-
2.0 (1)
Trip.com
9.1 (54)
6.8 (15)
Overall Average
9.2 (61)
7.1 (368)

Strengths & Weaknesses

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers Grand Inn Hotel Semporna
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say rooms and common areas are clean + Close to marina and ferry terminal, convenient for dive tours
+ Staff are friendly and communicate well in Chinese + Recent renovations make rooms clean and fresh
+ Convenient location near jetty and markets + Good value for money with strategic location
+ Great common lounge for meeting other travelers + Many restaurants and shops nearby
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about messy surrounding streets - Next to mosque, prayer calls and dog barking at night
- Rare reviews mention bed bugs or poor floor condition - Cockroaches, leaks, odors in cleanliness issues
- Construction noise and no elevator

Recommended For

Solo travelers Diving enthusiasts Budget travelers

Recommended For

Dive travelers Budget travelers Short-stay guests

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

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

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers View Details → Grand Inn Hotel Semporna View Details →

This page contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.