With a stay at Borneo Divers Mabul Resort in Mabul Island, you'll be on the beach and within the region of Kapalai Island and Tun Sakaran Marine Park.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Dining Hall serving the guests of Borneo Divers Mabul Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
AAnonymous User2024.02.08
Environment: Mabu Island is a large island. Many certified divers live on the island. There are more than a dozen hotels on the island. It is a 40-minute boat ride from the town. There are some primitive Bayao villagers on the left and right sides of the hotel.
Hotel: There are townhouses and two towers, and the accommodation facilities are pretty good.
Catering: The hotel provides three buffet meals a day, which is enough to fill you up. There are Bajau people selling seafood on the beach, and the hotel can process it.
Summary: I went there before the Chinese New Year. The hotel price was around RMB 3,000 per night, which was considered average value for money at the time. There was a pick-up and drop-off service, but the disadvantage was that there was construction nearby that affected the experience.
Seafest REGENCY|Seafest Town's New Flagship from a 20-Year Trusted Brand, Your Sanctuary of Assurance
As the latest masterpiece from the Seafest Group—a respected name with 20 years of deep-rooted presence in Seafest Town, Semporna—Seafest Regency upholds the group’s philosophy of "Quality as the Foundation, Service as the Core," offering a renewed and reliable hospitality experience.
Prime Location in Seafest Town, Effortless Convenience
- 3-minute walk to the jetty: Start your island-hopping adventures stress-free after enjoying a lavish breakfast buffet at the hotel.
-Comprehensive amenities: Surrounded by internet-famous seafood restaurants, durian specialty stores, fresh juice bars, Starbucks, and more—all within walking distance.
-One-stop shopping: Adjacent to Seafest Mall, offering diving gear, local souvenirs, pharmacies, currency exchange, chain restaurants, and bubble tea shops for all your needs.
24/7 Safety & Serene Ambiance
-Triple-layer security: 24-hour in-house security, regular patrols on Seafest Town’s main streets, and a nearby police outpost ensure peace of mind.
-Community-style management: Strict control over non-guest access and nighttime noise monitoring guarantee a tranquil, orderly environment.
Premium Facilities & Services, Redefining Comfort
-Diverse leisure spaces: Heated outdoor pool, Southeast Asian-inspired spa center, and panoramic gym—a sanctuary for relaxation.
-All-inclusive dining & entertainment: International cuisine at the all-day dining restaurant, locally crafted cocktails at the bar, and a kids’ play zone for family fun.
-Business-friendly upgrades: Executive lounge with private meeting areas, 24-hour multilingual front desk, complimentary parking, and luggage storage.
Why Choose Seafest Regency?
1. Legacy of Excellence: 20 years of localized expertise, tailored to traveler needs.
2. Unbeatable Location: Heart of Seafest Town, eliminating transit hassles.
3. Commitment to Assurance: Dual guarantees of safety and tranquility for a pure travel experience.
MMangshiluolin2025.03.26
It is a very good service in a city like Kuala Lumpur. But I may not place an order on Ctrip again in the future. As an old user for more than 10 years. This time, I booked the hotel, air tickets and car for this trip to Malaysia with Ctrip. I was very disappointed at this time. My Huawei phone was lost on the AirAsia plane. It was placed in the magazine folder in front of the seat. I just got off the plane and looked back and couldn't find it. I contacted Ctrip to help me communicate. So far, it has been very slow, almost dead, and has always replied that it can't be found. There are my precious photos in it. Through Huawei Cloud positioning, the phone is at the airport, and it was turned on once at 1:00 in the morning. It can almost be locked that it was taken by an insider. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is still very responsible and asked me to go to the airport to call the police. Malaysia disappoints me! The airport police didn't care about this matter. They also said that this is not China! Can't find it! Don't want to care! Don't file a case! Let me introduce Semporna again. The high-quality island scenery is okay. If you have been to Maldives or Bali, it is not recommended to come again. The infrastructure is very weak, and there is a lot of garbage on the coast now. We need to wait and observe. To travel to the island, you need to transfer in the town, the facilities in the town are very poor. There are many stray dogs in groups there.
Mr. Bean Holiday is a warm and comfortable homestay located in Semporna, Sabah. It is about an hour from Tawau Airport and about 15-minutes drive from Semporna town and boat jetty. We have a free shuttle to and from boat jetty everyday. We can arrange island hopping trip based on your needs. Our room is designed to provide you with a comfortable, clean and safe stay. For leisure time, you may stop by at our lobby or bar for music and drink a cup of tea or wine, or you may also relax at the balcony, or enjoy the swimming pool and sun bath. We do hope that all our guest will enjoy the hospitality of our homestay and bring you an unforgettable stay experience. We looking forward for your arrival.
GGuest User2025.03.26
The service is super good, the Chinese boss is easy to communicate with, the room has everything you can think of, there are a lot of hangers, you can dry clothes after diving, there are several cars on standby at any time in the homestay, and you can pick up and drop off at any time in 10 minutes to the town. You can bring seafood back for processing. I like the taste of spicy crabs very much 😘 It feels better than the taste of the hotel in town. I lie by the pool and daze all night... By the way, when I was having breakfast, I saw the waiter wiped the self-service counter several times, keeping it clean at all times, which is great! It is much better than the hotel in town. You must be clean when you go out! Next time I come to Semporna, I will stay at their house again~ This is a heartfelt evaluation, not a babysitter
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The Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort was recently renovated in 2024, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Semporna. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
KKANG CHING2022.07.02
Water Chalet is non-air conditioner room. I dont know that my Chalet is non-Aircon Room so i have to stay in the hot room. many customers complaint very hot especially day time. For meal is buffet style and with variety food. drinking water and codial drink is free. Especially morning is very noisy because of the electric car pass by the chalet. For the view , i agreed with what i see in the youtube. During sunset . it is beautiful and romance enviroment. dues of lack of water. we cant use bath tub and the water shower is very small and i feel like i am staying in no- star hotel. But the hotel officer did tell us because of lack of water. but the transport to the Kapalai is quite frequent and free. this is bonus points. Generally, for couple those are going to honeymood and taking photos are the best to go.
With a stay at Borneo Royale Hotel in Tawau, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Eastern Plaza Shopping Center and Eastern Cineplex. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Takada Night Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
GGuest User2025.02.19
ok lah sbb dah biasa stay sini since tahun 2013 lagi . cuma sedih sbb banyak sangat downgrade tmpat ni. what i like most about this hotel, all staff are nice and helpful. makanan pun ok sdp n affordable price. cuma tu jala problem nya always forget to provide towels .toothpaste and toothbrush,and telephones in room also takdah nak call room service pun xboleh 😅.
Sea Star Resort Semporna provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors.Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The resort offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests.Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the resort ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises.The resort's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire resort. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience.To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at resort come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind.Several chosen accommodations at Sea Star Resort Semporna have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design.Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, resort offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Sea Star Resort Semporna as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the resort, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee.Various excellent meal offerings at resort ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.
LLinglongtitou2025.01.03
The room is big enough, the hygiene is good, the manager can speak Chinese, the hotel arranges a good island hopping tour, I booked three days but stayed for two days, wasted one day's money, the hotel does not refund. So you should check the hotel carefully before booking, otherwise it will be a waste. Overall, it is good,
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AAriff Suffian2023.03.05
One of the best Hotel Deal in Semporna town you can get. Location is very convenient for family travelers. Hotel is connected to a small so called town mall, where various fast food chains are just downstairs i.e. Starbucks (the only one in Semporna), KFC, Secret Recipe, 7 Eleven, Convenient Store.
With the right room, you can get a great view of the busy sea. DIY Laundry is a bit far though, would have to drive to do your own laundry.
With a stay at Hotel Kapalai in Semporna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Semporna Mosque and Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Bukit Tengkorak and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Limau Limau.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
QQingkepeikele2025.01.29
The room is quiet, relatively large, and the bedding is good.
Environment: A little far from the pier, but quiet. There is a supermarket downstairs, a Chinese restaurant, a paid laundry room, easy parking, the hotel has electric cars for rent, and Chinese waiters.
Pier shuttle: Yes
Breakfast is generally filling.
Located in Semporna, Bubblefish water villa is by the sea and within the region of Semporna Mosque and Tun Sakaran Marine Park. This hotel is within the region of Bohey Dulang Hike Overlook and Tropical Research and Conservation Centre.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
AAnonymous User2025.01.25
The hotel environment is clean and the photos are beautiful. We also saw turtles and schools of fish at night. The hotel provides free snorkeling, glass boats, kayaking, and sea fishing. The staff are enthusiastic and helpful. Andy's photography skills are really great, and he has been helping with various responses. It was a very pleasant water house experience!
Very satisfied with our stay at Shun Shun! Awesome views, beautiful boardwalks, very friendly staff. Location is nearby the semporna jetty which is convenient (10 minutes). Rooms are nice, modern, clean with a nice balcony and big windowed doors to a view of the ocean. Basic no-frills room, not a luxury villa by any means, cheap furniture and decor. The food is good, mostly Chinese/malaysian fusion. Selection doesn't change much from night to night but they will make you something custom if you want. Communication is good with them on WhatsApp. Power and water 24 hours a day. For alcohol they only have tiger beer for RM10. Note that the free boat has a defined schedule that they set, unfortunately the last boat from shore is early at 530pm. You pay RM100 for a special trip.
SScott2024.12.01
Very satisfied with our stay at Shun Shun! Awesome views, beautiful boardwalks, very friendly staff. Location is nearby the semporna jetty which is convenient (10 minutes). Rooms are nice, modern, clean with a nice balcony and big windowed doors to a view of the ocean. Basic no-frills room, not a luxury villa by any means, cheap furniture and decor. The food is good, mostly Chinese/malaysian fusion. Selection doesn't change much from night to night but they will make you something custom if you want. Communication is good with them on WhatsApp. Power and water 24 hours a day. For alcohol they only have tiger beer for RM10. Note that the free boat has a defined schedule that they set, unfortunately the last boat from shore is early at 530pm. You pay RM100 for a special trip.
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GGuest UserI don’t think I have ever written a review of a hotel. I returned home from Semporna after a transfer in the middle of the night, but my heart was still in the water house in Semporna.
It was my first time to Malaysia. I saw that this water villa was new and had high ratings, so I booked it with the mentality of giving it a try. The result was really beyond my expectations.
The thoughtful arrangements made by the Chinese butler, the clean yacht for pick-up and drop-off, and the warm and honest black people all made our anxiety turn into peace of mind.
Along the way, everyone was amazed by the jelly-like ocean, the clearly visible starfish, and the various small fishes everywhere.
The clean rooms, the quiet environment with only six rooms, the fresh and hygienic dishes, the fun of being able to go down from the public area to play in the water and catch crabs at any time, the simple black people who took close care of us while diving and took us to visit the Bajau people, all left our family with a good impression of Semporna and even Malaysia.
Because the sun is too strong and the lighting for taking pictures is not good, let the beautiful scenery be recorded in your eyes and heart.
I highly recommend staying at this hotel when you go to Semporna. It's such a great experience.
GGuest User⭐3 nights in a tent room ⭐Transportation: A separate resort. From Tawau Airport, you first go to the resort and then to the town. There are several shuttle buses to the town every day. The boss will coordinate the time and arrive in 17 or 18 minutes. It is very convenient. The air conditioner in the car will be turned on in advance. Good reviews! ⭐Environment: There are many palm trees and various flowers and plants in the resort, as well as a small pond and several friendly dogs. They are all single-family wooden houses and tent rooms. It feels like a vacation, much better than the town! The bedding is clean, the room is large, the air conditioning is powerful, and the sleep is very comfortable. You can hear the insects at night, and you will see little squirrels if you are lucky. There is a puppy security guard at the door every night to accompany us to sleep, which is very safe. The boss said that they have marked the territory haha. ⭐Details: The room is fully equipped with toiletries, and there are also washing powder + bucket + clothes rack at the door, as well as a separate laundry room (washing machine + dryer).
⭐The boss is from Shunde. It can be seen that he is very attentive in the business. He basically does everything himself inside and out, and the overall experience is very good. The boss said on the day I left that the place was still under expansion. I look forward to having the opportunity to stay here again in the future!
JJi ChengOverall I enjoyed our stay in sky water villa. When I was booking I read the reviews also worried that they are a bit old, so that the houses might not be well maintained. But during my stay I feel like the houses are used but still in okay manner. The best thing for this hotel is that I think they have the best house reef, and you can see turtles at night from your balcany. I went snorkling a few times during my stay I saw quite a few clown fish aka nemo and many fishes and even a sea eel one day. They also provide “galss” kayak which you can watch sunset on it. And the best thing they offer is that the tours you book with the villa starts around 10 am, you can just get ready and wait in your room, and when the boat is here the staff will get you from your room, and you’ll finish the tour around 3-4 pm which is the afternoon tea time at the villa. Instead of in the town area you need wake up early and meet and wait at the jetty around 8:15 am . And power supply is stable just may be ocassion blackout but it would turn back on very soon. However I do think they need to clean their air con as the one in our room seems very dusty, we had to clean the filter ourselves, they were very dusty. And during the afternoon coz our villa faces the sunset direction the air con feels a bit not strong enough. And the aircon outer unit is installed right at the room’s wall so it’s a little bit noisy, I’d suggest why not just use a more powerful window unit instead. The food is so so, but it’s difficult to cater everyone’s preference for food. The hotel is not cheap and maybe not very cost effective compare to hotels in other places, but to be fair i think if you want to go to semporna, this might be a reasonable option as overall semporna and malaysia is very expensive for tourists. And i higly recommend to stay at least 2-3 nights instead of 1 night to fully enjoy and relax yourself.
GGuest UserIs nice hotel, just close the bathroom door otherwise a ugly smell will enter the room! They have washing machine with dryer wich is great! but then you can also hang your clothes outside in the balcony, the staff are friendly. Main area is a bit depressing, they could make it look a bit more cozy so people can sit there and chat.
AAnonymous UserI don’t recommend choosing this hotel, the location is too remote. It is about 800 meters away from the lively area of the town and far away from convenience stores, laundries and restaurants, which is very inconvenient. Most dive shops are at the pier, about 1.2km away. It's not very far to walk there, but there are no sidewalks on the road and there are a lot of cars, so you have to walk in the mud next to the road, which makes it very dirty. There are also a lot of mosquitoes on the road.
The store has a car delivered to the pier every day, but the time and location are fixed. The dive shop I chose is not at the pier, so I didn't use it. I have seen several other hotels with similar prices before, some of which are more conveniently located and have in-room toilets.
The bathroom and toilet are shared and it is not convenient to go to the toilet at night. The toilet is quite dirty. The dirt on the toilet seat is so serious that it cannot be wiped off with paper towels. At the same time, there are many mosquitoes when going to the toilet. The water pressure in the shower is also very low, and there is no cold water if there are other people taking a shower nearby.
There is only one bed in the room and no other facilities. The hygiene situation is okay and the bed is relatively clean. There is a small balcony, but the balcony door is broken and cannot be opened. The only thing worth mentioning is that the bed is very comfortable, it seems to be a latex mattress.
In addition, my room was close to the outside and the window faced the road. People passing by the bus can see directly inside, and the noise is very loud. Every night I wear noise-canceling headphones to fall asleep.
GGuest UserIt was my first time to experience a water house. The slide went directly into the sea. It was very interesting.
Service: The hotel's arrangements are in place and they can help you solve any problems you have. We booked a charter boat for snorkeling for two people. The instructor is also very professional and will dive to the bottom of the sea to help you catch the fish from the bottom of the sea.
Facilities: As soon as I entered the room, I couldn't wait to experience the slide. At first, I was worried that I would sink into the sea if I slid down. There are life jackets at the front desk, so there is no need to worry.
Free dinner: The dishes are very rich, the chicken is very tender, the crabs are also very fresh, there is crab roe in it, you can’t get enough of the shrimps
GGuest UserIt’s similar to hotels/guesthouses in China, and much simpler than domestic budget hotel chains such as Home Inns or GreenTree Inn. Hotels in Sabah generally feel two stars lower than those in China. The one I stayed in in Kota Kinabalu is owned by Marriott The Le Méridien hotel is also comparable to domestic All Seasons hotels, so don’t expect too much.
The sanitation is quite clean, and there are often people chanting sutras with loud speakers in the morning and evening... overall it's not bad.
It is two kilometers away from the pier and takes a taxi for 6-8RM. You can go to the seafood market to bargain for dragon knives, which is quite fun!
何何璨辰A country-style place with obvious advantages and disadvantages
advantage:
1. Excellent location, surrounded by jelly-like sea water, making it an excellent snorkeling spot.
2. When you get up early in the morning, there is no wind or waves. Be sure to watch the sunrise. The scenery with heaven and earth as the canvas is worth all the money spent.
3. The butler’s service attitude is excellent
shortcoming:
1. Round-trip speed boat transfers are expensive. For a family trip like mine, the cost is higher based on the number of people.
2. Maybe I stayed on a Sunday, and there were only two butlers as service staff in the evening. I only saw cooking, serving, singing for fun, and clearing away the dishes...very busy.
3. Sanitary environment, there are cockroaches... It is recommended that the operator deal with it as soon as possible
4. The generator is too noisy at night. It is still sounding until after breakfast in the morning, ruining the fairyland-like scenery.
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