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Tawau Division Mabul Island Hotels
Located in Mabul Island, Amina Holidays is by the ocean and within the region of Kapalai Island and Bukit Tengkorak. This beach hostal is within the region of Tropical Research and Conservation Centre and Semporna Mosque.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including shopping on site and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostal'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 8:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Amazing
19 reviews
9.4/10
Price from
€178
per night
Tawau Division Mabul Island Hotels
The Santiri Island Resort is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Semporna, having been recently opened in 2023. The hotel is approximately 48km away from Tawau Airport. Tawau Airport is approximately 48km away by road. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
Great
128 reviews
9.3/10
Price from
€292
per night
6.18km from Mabul Island
The Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort is one of the newest hotels in Semporna, having been renovated in 2024. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
Very Good
245 reviews
8.3/10
Price from
€436
per night
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0.22km from Mabul Island
Sipadan Mabul Resort is a popular dive resort located on the beautiful Mabul Island, off the coast of Semporna, Sabah. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, the resort offers direct access to world-renowned dive sites including Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai. Guests can enjoy traditional wooden chalets built over the water or on the beach, providing a unique island experience. With full-board meals, diving packages, and professional dive instructors, the resort is ideal for both seasoned divers and leisure travelers looking to explore the underwater wonders of Borneo.
Very Good
4 reviews
8.8/10
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0.26km from Mabul Island
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.
Very Good
45 reviews
8.3/10
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0.57km from Mabul Island
The Mabul Water Bungalows provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Mabul Water Bungalows offers a pleasant stay in Semporna for those traveling for business or leisure. Famous local attractions Mabul Paradise Lodge, SDC Mabul and Spheredivers Scuba & Leisure, can all be reached with a short walk. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.
Very Good
33 reviews
8.8/10
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0.27km from Mabul Island
Mabul Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Semporna.Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel.The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage.Each accommodation at Mabul Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction.At Mabul Backpackers, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace.Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers toiletries within certain chosen rooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast.
24 reviews
6.6/10
Price from
€27
per night
0.23km from Mabul Island
When you stay at this vacation home in Mabul Island, you'll be within the vicinity of Kapalai Island.
This vacation home offers books and designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like an airport shuttle and an area shuttle.
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0.54km from Mabul Island
Uncle Chang Mabul Resort is located on Mabul Island in Semporna with beautiful seaviews and excellent snorkeling spots and sunset viewing decks. The resorts has 15 water houses with sea views, rooms with air conditioning and private toilets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with 2 free snorkeling trips at Mabul Island. The resort can provide guests with seafood with extra charge service.
13 reviews
6.9/10
Price from
€97
per night
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9.3/10
Great
WWill_ChenI traveled alone and stayed here for 4 nights from 8/4 to 8/8.
**Environment:**
The resort is so amazing that I wish I could keep it a secret rather than share it with you. Located in the middle of the sea, with no other structures around, you can easily enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and the starry sky every day. During the daytime, you can participate in various water sports, and if you're lucky, you might spot a sea turtle at night.
**Food:**
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included when you book the hotel, so there’s no need to worry about meals. The resort offers seafood and local cuisine daily. Please note: Visitors should bring their own snacks and drinks before boarding the resort, as it only provides water, coffee, and tea.
**Facilities & Service:**
All the staff here will treat you kindly, even if there might be a language barrier (English is spoken here!). If you're afraid of swimming, the staff will accompany you while you're in the sea (life jackets are provided in each room). Each room also has a balcony with a lounge chair where you can relax, grab a beer, and do nothing but enjoy the soothing sea breeze.
You may not want to stay in the middle of nowhere like I did to escape from modern civilization, but I truly recommend staying at the resort for at least 2 nights. You'll definitely feel completely recharged!
Finally, I want to say that the view is so astonishing that I can hardly describe it with my limited English. You must visit this place yourself.
9.2/10
Great
WWoshijingcaiderenshengI had two choices for a summer getaway with my kids: the Maldives or Semporna. Having already been to the Maldives, I chose Semporna. I booked this hotel online in a hurry, about a ten-minute drive from town. I didn't have high hopes, thinking I'd just island hop during the day and return home for a nap. Unexpectedly, this resort offered a completely different experience. The resort is beautiful, and you can tell the owner is dedicated to its management. The accommodations are also excellent and quiet. Every day after island hopping, we'd buy seafood at the seafood market and prepare it back at our accommodation. The owner is from Shunde and the chef is excellent. Our biggest joy every day was returning to our accommodation to enjoy the seafood. The owner's wife was very kind, arranging a car to pick us up from town every day and even washing and drying our clothes. It's a truly wonderful resort. I'll definitely go back if I have the chance.
8.9/10
Very Good
GGuest UserWe stayed couple of nights before driving back to KK. The place is located in the center with easy access to everything however it also means it can be quite loud at night from the traffic and karaoke next door. The room had little fridge, kettle, bottles of water and coffee mix (3 in 1).
Room was on the 3rd floor with no lift. This could be a problem for somebody with mobility issue.
8.6/10
Very Good
AAmyLThis was our first trip to Semporna with our son, and we absolutely loved our stay at Sky Water Villa! The Deluxe Villa offered a beautiful view, and the staff were incredibly friendly, always welcoming us with warm, courteous smiles.
We felt so lucky to witness a sea turtle that appeared around midnight—such a memorable experience! Although the food was a bit spicy for our son, he still enjoyed it very much. We truly appreciate the chef’s kindness in preparing a special fried egg for him at no extra charge.
The staff also accompanied us for snorkeling around the villas, as well as kayaking and stand-up paddling. Their thoughtfulness really made our stay extra special.
We loved everything about Sky Water Villa and hope to visit again soon!
8.4/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserFor the price you pay 5/5.
Lots of parking space if you rent a car.
Breakfast is awesome. Though not much variety but they ensure the dishes are freshly cooked and the style changes everyday. You will enjoy their egg counter. Proximity exit to airport and town is steady and relax. No rush no fuss.
8.1/10
Very Good
HHaojingchangzai☀The room is clean, tidy and sanitary, very good, and cost-effective compared to other hotels. I came here mainly because it was clean. I put on earplugs before going to bed to hear the noise from the mosque next door, and I couldn't hear it at all after falling asleep. The boss was very friendly.
8.0/10
Very Good
AAnonymous UserI think I might be the first Korean visitor :) I am from Malaysia but it was a beautiful experience in East Malaysia, which was my first visit. For safety, I recommend that you understand the territorial disputes and historical background of East Malaysia. You will need to communicate with the local resort through email and WhatsApp, so if you have difficulty speaking English, you can get information about boats and resorts with plenty of time.
7.7/10
Good
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
7.1/10
GGuest UserHotel Review
Positive Points:
1. Air-conditioning was very effective and kept the room comfortable throughout the stay.
2. Great window view – beautiful sea and jetty scenery that adds to the relaxing atmosphere. (see my attached picture)
3. Excellent location – conveniently close to eateries and the jetty, making it easy to get around.
4. Reasonably priced in-house food – offers good value for money for guests who prefer to dine in.
5. Complimentary extra bottled water was provided upon request, which was appreciated.
6. Friendly and helpful staff across all departments – from housekeeping, café, and maintenance to the front desk. Everyone was courteous and attentive.
7. Special mention to the chef – a very kind and gentlemanly person. On our first day, we ordered 6 fried eggs for breakfast, assuming they were included. The chef initially didn’t inform us of the RM2 charge per egg and kindly did not charge us for them. When we later tried to order again, he politely informed us about the charge. We truly appreciated his honesty and kind gesture.
8. very nice grilled meat at the roof cafe (5th floor).The promo price is 5 sticks for rm9.9 . worth to eat!
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Areas for Improvement:
1. Limited breakfast buffet selection – mainly local dishes such as chicken, eggs, vegetables, rice, or noodles. While the food was tasty, there were no options like fresh milk, cereal, or egg station. Fruit choices were also limited to just bananas every day.
2. Window leakage during heavy rain – rainwater entered the room. However, the staff responded promptly and mopped the floor immediately.
3. No robe hooks in the bathroom – makes it inconvenient to hang clothes or towels.
4. Shortage of bath towels – clean towels were only available in the late afternoon after laundry was returned.
5. Extra blanket charge – an additional around rm50-60 was required if requesting one more blanket, which felt a bit expensive.
6. Low water pressure in the shower – the water flow was quite weak, making the shower experience less enjoyable.
7. Housekeeping quality needs improvement – there was sand in the room, and although we informed the staff, it was not cleaned properly even after the feedback.
Extra Tip for Travellers:
There’s no laundry shop in Semporna town, so do remember to bring enough clothes for your stay.
7.1/10
LLiudoufuSanitary: The room is very clean,
Service: The service attitude is good, you can send meals to the room, and you can pick up and drop off for the visitor center for free.
Facilities: complete facilities and large rooms.
Environment: Not far from the visitor center, about ten minutes by car, 2.6 kilometers walking, free pick -up and delivery is very intimate. It is very convenient to connect to WeChat. It is recommended to check in. The only disadvantage is that there is a mosque in the back, praying on time at 5:00 every day. This is Muslim custom, praying five times a day
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the best hotels in Tawau Division?
Tawau Division has some of the best hotels for you to select. Whether you're traveling for business or on a vacation, Borneo Royale Hotel (from €24), Marco Polo Hotel - Tawau (from €22) and La Hotel Tawau (from €38) are preferred hotels.
How much is a hotel in Tawau Division on average?
For hotels in Tawau Division, the average price on weekdays is €126, the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is €126.
What's the best high-end place to stay in Tawau Division?
Tawau Division has many luxury hotels of different styles. Seafest Regency (from €120), Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort (from €381) and Pearl Island Resort (from €336) are very popular.
Where can you find hotels with excellent breakfast in Tawau Division?
Seafest Regency (from €120),Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort (from €381) and Pearl Island Resort (from €336) provide high-quality breakfast. Start your day with fresh, delicious breakfast!
What are the best hotels with gym and fitness center in Tawau Division?
Borneo Royale Hotel (from €24), Seafest Regency (from €120) and Seafest Hotel (from €53) provide fitness facilities. Boost your fitness during your travel time!
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Tawau Division?
Banyan Tree Villa Hotel (from €52) and Anaya Villa Resort (from €46) allow pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!
What are some hotels with pools in Tawau Division?
Seafest Regency (from €120), Seafest Hotel (from €53) and Semporna Lighthouse Hotel (from €74) are hotels with swimming pools. Stay at any of these hotels to enjoy a swimming pool!
Which hotels in Tawau Division provide free Wi-Fi?
Whether you're traveling on business or for vacation, internet connection is essential. Borneo Royale Hotel (from €24), MB Hotel (from €26) and City Garden Hotel (from €19) are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.
What is the best spa hotel in Tawau Division?
Getting tired after a long walk? Borneo Royale Hotel (from €24), Shervinton Executive Boutique Hotel (from €24) and Seafest Regency (from €120) provide highly rated spa services.
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