ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers vs My courtyard

Same City · Semporna Distance: 7.0km
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ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 7
Semporna
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My courtyard

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 88
Semporna
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (7)
7.3 (90)
Trip.com
9.1 (54)
7.4 (78)
Overall Average
9.2 (61)
7.6 (168)

Strengths & Weaknesses

ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers My courtyard
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say rooms and common areas are clean + Boss and staff are super helpful with everything, repeated across sites
+ Staff are friendly and communicate well in Chinese + 24-hour shuttle makes town trips easy
+ Convenient location near jetty and markets + Shared kitchen well-equipped for cooking
+ Great common lounge for meeting other travelers + Rooms are newly done, clean, and quietly rural
+ Great value for budget travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about messy surrounding streets - 10-15 min from town, inconvenient without shuttle
- Rare reviews mention bed bugs or poor floor condition - Some note bathroom cleanliness, mold, dust issues
- AC not cooling well or water heater breakdowns

Recommended For

Solo travelers Diving enthusiasts Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Friends Budget travelers Families

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

My courtyard

Trip.com 10 Couple

Boss service top-notch, convenient shuttle, quiet and great value

Trip.com 10 Friends

Stayed 10 days, quick issue fixes, great memories

Trip.com 5.5 Family

Shared kitchen is the best

Remote location, barking dogs, power outage & hot water issues

Agoda 10 Couple

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good location & views

Agoda 2 Couple

Not as advertised, dirty with mold & dust, under construction

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.0km

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