Announcement: Got instantly mesmerized by Mabul Island in Semporna
The charm of Mabul Island in Semporna is too strong! Got stunned by the beauty of the pictures taken on the way back!
Stayed in the mwb water bungalow borneo villa room type (water bungalow video has been updated in the next post, welcome to watch~), the experience was too good, mainly featuring fun and vacation vibes to the max, here's the complete guide to the water bungalow:
😌Water bungalow or town: If you have a budget, definitely go for the water bungalow, the town is rather rundown and a bit chaotic, stick to the principle of 'since you're here, go for it'
😇Booking: It's recommended to book 2-3 months in advance, the top water bungalows during peak holiday seasons get filled up very quickly, booking early ensures you get the room type you like;
🥰Which water bungalow is better: Highly recommend mwb, the staff are very nice, the internet signal is good, the food is delicious, and no water snakes were seen! Three snorkeling trips per day plus unlimited snorkeling around, interspersed with activities like kayaking, glass boat, and releasing little turtles, making the island's beautiful flowers a highlight. The overall area is very large, offering a great exploration experience, and they even allow the Bajau people to sell seafood and coconuts by boat (the water bungalow charges a processing fee), giving you the ultimate fun of bargaining!
Before, I was hesitating between Kapalai and mwb, but after staying, I fell in love with mwb. We went snorkeling and took a boat to the vicinity of Kapalai, and from a distance, it really looked very simple , not as colorful as Mabul, and also smaller with fewer activities, and they don't allow the Bajau people to sell seafood (which is really super fun, they speak 'plastic' Chinese); Additionally, there's a bar in the center of the island, where you can listen to music and enjoy the sea breeze, which is super chill!
😉Some mwb water bungalow tips you won't find elsewhere:
1. It's advised to check in as early as possible, because it takes 1 hour by car from Tawau Airport to Semporna plus 40 minutes by boat🚢, then after checking in, the butler's briefing and signing various documents plus getting the keys takes nearly 30 minutes, and all activities end at five in the afternoon, so checking in too late is like wasting the first day;
2. Diving: The water bungalow offers free snorkeling, deep diving costs 350 Malaysian Ringgit per person, the instructor will take you to the pool for training before going into the sea;
3. Bajau seafood: Just cut the price in half and it's done, be careful to check if they've switched to smaller or dead seafood, cash only, and it's troublesome to pay extra; don't buy sea urchins!! The hotel won't cook them, fearing you'll get diarrhea, strongly suggest buying various shrimps, they're delicious and super cheap; hand over the seafood to the hotel before 4-5:30, try to give it early otherwise the dish will be served late;
4. Hotel dining: Three meals a day, buffet style, dinner includes barbecue plus a whole huge tuna, various desserts, curry beef, staples, etc. are quite delicious! To get a sea view seat in the restaurant, you need to reserve early in the afternoon~
5. mwb shuttle: When leaving, don't book your flight too early, flights before three in the afternoon seem to require checking out at 6:30 in the morning, because mwb has scheduled boats and cars every day to take you to Tawau Airport;
6. mwb amenities: Toiletries are provided, but mosquito repellent spray or sunblock mud should be brought by yourself, there's no large convenience store on the island, there's a small shop where you can buy snacks, and snorkeling gear is also available for borrowing
Mabu Island, beautiful! Flower water house, full of holiday style. Advantages: The water house environment is very beautiful, it is the most luxurious water house in Semporna, and the hardware is the best in the three islands. The meal is slightly better than Madding. Free boat dives are provided three times a day, and turtles can be seen diving. Glass boats, skateboarding boats, are also free. The other two islands, diving equipment needs to be rented. Disadvantages: The diving scenery is not as good as the other two islands. During the day, many island hopping guests shuttle on the island.
greatest island in the world with the breathtaking view and island with the crystal clear water. big lobster and beautiful place
Amazing place to visit. people are very nice. lots of motorcycle on the street. love the outing by boat. love the food, fresh fruits.
nice place
① Mabu Island is a relatively large island among the popular islands. There are many resorts on the island. (I give priority to mwb resorts and swv resorts). The island is mostly water houses and sand houses, and the Aboriginal people live on the island, but the two sides will be isolated. The environment of the aboriginal people is relatively poor, and the resort environment will be much better. There are beaches and small gardens on the island. ② Capalle Island is a hot island with Internet celebrities, known as the affordable version of the Maldives. (In contrast, I personally think that Madagascar is more like) Capalle Island is built on a coral reef, which is not strictly an island. There is only one resort on the island, all of which are water houses. The plank road is full of flowers on both sides, and it is very beautiful in Southeast Asian style. The room after the 50th is newly built, the environment is relatively good, and the style is modern and simple. There are no beaches and small gardens on the island. ③ Madagascar Island has only sand houses but has a trailing beach. Madagascar is composed of two islands of size, and the two islands are connected to the trailing beach. Real island one hotel. There are beaches and small gardens on the island. When choosing the island, I first passed Capalle, because the island is small, there is no beach, and it is very hot and difficult to decide. A month before the trip, I was going to book the mwb resort on Mabu Island. I regret that I didn't have the room type I wanted. I still chose Madjing for a morning. Although there is no water house, there is at least a trailing beach... The room type I chose is a high-legged wooden house, and the last room allocated is K8. I am very satisfied with the K8! ! !