Hotels in Semporna
Book Semporna hotels with Trip.com and choose from a fantastic range of properties near the jetty for island-hopping, the town centre for budget-friendly stays, waterfront areas for seafood, and easy boat access to Mabul, Kapalai, Mataking, and Bohey Dulang for diving, snorkelling, and tropical escapes.
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Lato Lato Mun Resort
"We really really enjoyed our stay in Lato Lato. Location and view is extremely superb. Many other resorts don’t have this unblocked view of the sea. There were so many starfish fish turtles just down stairs of our room it was amazing. Also there is a balcony in every room which is a steal deal for the money. For the money it’s worth it. Their snrkelong and scuba tours are also very reasonable The cons are hotel staff is not professional you need to ping them quite a lot to get to do basic stuff. Most people do not understand English but the reception lady can speak so that is okay. There are really no amenities like food snacks. We brought our own snacks. The food is up to each s preference. One thing was really bad they ran out of snorkelling gear. So we couldn’t snorkel the time we stayed there which is very bad cause they said they only keep 10 snorkels for the whole resort. But the staff made decorations for my bf s b day and also danced with us so they are simple and happy people just need some more responsibility. Overall for the price I think it’s really good stay if are okay to give up the cons :) We will be coming back for sure!"
Ocean Inn Semporna
"just needed to spend one night after diving before my flight. location super close to the dive shop. super convenient to lots of restaurants. the wifi was pretty slow and often cut out. room and toilet were quite small. but enough toiletries which was nice. free drinking water in the lobby. the view out the window was not very nice."
LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge)
"Good location but the shower head and the makeup table already spoil. Shower 🚿 also rusty. No well maintenance. But the location quite convenience"
The Firefly Resort Semporna
Situated in Semporna, this resort offers a peaceful retreat with relaxed surroundings and convenient access to town facilities and island-hopping routes.
Mr Bean Holiday Semporna
"Traveled to Kota Kinabalu, Semporna, Malaysia, with my girlfriend. After reading the hotel reviews, which were really excellent, I booked three consecutive nights here. The stay experience was indeed great. The breakfast at this place is plentiful, and the seafood dinner, including the cooking service, is also very good. Although it's a bit far from the jetty, they provide shuttle service back and forth between the jetty and the hotel. They even arrange transportation if you want to go to seafood restaurants or markets. The rooms are clean and well-equipped. Overall, compared to other hotels, this one clearly has an advantage. I didn't find the owner overly enthusiastic, but the service was definitely on point, especially the young staff who were very warm and proactive. I highly recommend this as your top choice when you visit."
Pacific Inn, Semporna
"The room was clean, and the balcony faced directly onto Longmen Inn. It's close to the pier, and downstairs there's a Watsons, restaurants, and even a CHAGEE. The balcony also has a drying rack, which was great for hanging clothes and gear."
Grace Samudera Hotel
"This is one of the better hotels in Semporna town, and the price is quite reasonable. We only discovered this hotel after arriving. Its excellent location made us willing to pay a cancellation fee to switch from our previous booking. The hotel is located away from the indigenous areas and is close to the Hia Feng Jetty. The soundproofing is actually decent, not as noisy as some reviews claim. Perhaps we're just heavy sleepers, but we slept soundly through the night. The rooms are a bit dated, but the overall space is fine, and the two large beds are perfect for families. The room also has a balcony, which is great for drying clothes. I suggest the hotel consider replacing the towels and bedsheets, especially the towels, as they've become discolored and don't feel very fresh. For breakfast, there are three options spread across three restaurants, offering both Western and Chinese dishes. There's plenty to fill you up."
Amber Villa
Cube Bed Station & Tours Sdn Bhd
"It’s a room with toilet. It’s clean and comfortable. Toothbrush, toothpaste and towel are provided. Internet also provided. The location is very strategic as it is near to the fish market and the restaurant. They also provide a space(balcony) to dry the wet clothes, convenient to us as we are diving there (dry the suit). The most good point is they provide cleaning service! I really recommend it! I forget to take the picture, loll."
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Panglima Resort Bum Bum Island, Semporna
"A wonderful discovery near Semporna. The resort is located next to a fishing village. The advantage is that it's not in the city, and boat rides are flexible (it takes 15 to 20 minutes) from the jetty. Nice outdoor spaces with a platform overlooking the sea for relaxing. There's no beach, so we didn't swim. The welcome is very warm, Malaysian-style. For me, it's an ideal place for 1 or 2 nights in Semporna."
OPINE.VILLAS
"Located outside of Semporna in a quiet area the villas are comfortable, clean and spacious. The morning and evening shuttle bus takes you into and back from central Semporna where you get the island hopping / hiking / snorkelling / diving excursions. Personally we much preferred staying a little outside the town rather than in the centre which can be busy and overwhelming. The proprietor was very helpful in arranging the shuttles, provided a plug adapter for our use while there, and info about Semporna. Nice touch to leave an umbrella on the balcony when rain was forecast too. If you want to travel outside of the shuttle bus times the a Grab taxi is around 10myr one way."
DORIS MATAKING RESORT
"Wonderful hotel, beautiful island, gorgeous water, incredible villas. Highly recommended. Would love to see more variety of cuisine."
Sagittarius Resort
"So far is well done. Some small issue like there should provide floor mat as after went down to the sea. From the pool to bathroom is wet floor. Should provide more choice of drinks like beers for entertainment."
Seafest REGENCY
"The service was great, and they offer free luggage storage which is a huge plus. It's super close to the pier, making it convenient for meet-ups. My only minor complaint is that the breakfast wasn't quite up to the standard of a five-star hotel back home. On the upside, the pool and gym were both very clean."
Pearl Island Resort
"I had a wonderfully relaxing stay at this picture-perfect resort. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent with a great variety of choices—they have clearly made a huge effort to improve based on past reviews! Special thanks to Syafik, who took great care of me and ensured I was transported safely. Pro-tip for future travelers: Fly into Tawau Airport rather than Lahad Datu. The resort provides convenient travel arrangements from Tawau to the jetty, whereas if you fly into Lahad Datu, you have to organize your own transport. (Trip.com should definitely update their platform to reflect Tawau as the primary airfield for this location!)"
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
"The views are absolutely stunning, and the hotel service is great. The only downside in the room was the Japanese Panasonic air conditioner – it was really noisy, just blew a lot of air, and didn't cool very well. It might be too old, which led to two nights of poor sleep. I'd suggest using a Chinese Gree air conditioner instead, as they're quiet and cool much better."
Mabul Water Bungalows
"Our stay at Mabul Island Hotel was truly comfortable, offering a genuine taste of the island's scenery and the joy of diving. It was incredibly relaxing! However, a significant issue arose with this booking through Trip.com. The boat departure times for getting to the island were hidden in the order notes, specifically in the very last supplementary remarks, which most people wouldn't notice. So, upon arriving in Semporna town, we discovered that there are only three boats to Mabul Island daily: one around 10 AM, another around 12 PM, and the last at 4:30 PM. We had no choice but to wait for the 4:30 PM boat, meaning we didn't reach the hotel until after 5 PM, essentially wasting an entire day. The hotel cost is very high, including three meals and diving, so it's best to get to the island as early as possible to maximize your entertainment time. Otherwise, staying at such an expensive hotel isn't worth it. Secondly, you absolutely must dive in Sipadan. For scuba diving, you need an AOW certification, but even snorkeling is stunning – it's a true diver's paradise. Diving in Sipadan requires advance application as there's a daily limit on the number of divers. Thirdly, the three meals provided by the hotel were mediocre and lacked variety. For such a high hotel price, the food quality should be improved. The hotel's value for money is indeed just average. Fourthly, the Bajau people paddle their boats daily, even under the water villas, to sell seafood. The seafood is delicious, and bargaining is key – you can usually get it for a third of the asking price. However, the hotel's processing fee is a bit pricey at 60 MYR/kg. But the taste was pretty good. I love to travel but rarely write reviews; this time, it's because I encountered a pitfall and wanted to create a 'guidebook' for others planning to visit Semporna, to give them a heads-up. Overall, the water quality around Mabul Island Hotel is excellent, and it's perfect for photos. If you have a bit of a budget, it's definitely worth booking."
BOX INN SEMPORNA
"Beautiful place... clean... beautiful room but parking is tight"
Seawind Cloudcrest Resort
"The hotel room was as beautiful as pictured, and when the curtains were open, it felt like being in a forest. The path leading to the room was also very nicely decorated. However, once you stepped out of the hotel, there was absolutely nowhere to walk, play, or explore; I thought there would at least be some gardens. Getting a car arranged to go into town was easy and they could usually accommodate my requested times. The breakfast, which included a bowl of noodles and other small dishes, was quite good. My only complaint is that the Wi-Fi was completely unusable the entire time!!!!!!!! I couldn't even connect to Wi-Fi from other rooms, or even from their other hotels. Internet was only available in the lobby."
Banyan Tree Villa Hotel
"Name is villa hotel but is only residential house converted. No standard no services, pool is dirty water pond.never come back."
Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport
"Staff are great and friendly. The owner employs the environment friendly policy which I hope that more travelers can support him. There are fruit trees in the facility and they are very generous to share…fresh and sweet."
Anggun Lodge Private Room with Sharing Bathroom
"small rooms but great for budget travellers, only a 10 minute walk to the tourist jetty for day trips. Clean bathrooms and nice staff."
Amber House
"1️⃣ The location is about 1.2km from the pier, a 20-minute walk or a hotel shuttle bus. However, the road there is very bad, with no sidewalks, making it somewhat dangerous at night. 2️⃣ The hotel is located in a courtyard. Check-in and hotel staff all work in the courtyard. If someone is talking outside, you can hear them inside, as there is virtually no soundproofing. Similarly, conversations inside can be heard by passersby outside. Those seeking privacy and quiet should think twice. 3️⃣ The rooms are very basic. There are no curtains, only Roman blinds. The bathroom doesn't even have curtains. 😰 If you stay on the first floor, there's practically no privacy at night. Why didn't they even bother with curtains? It's really unpleasant. 4️⃣ It's very noisy at night. There are all sorts of insect and bird chirps, motorcycles passing by, and a constant, inexplicable mechanical humming outside my room. It was incredibly noisy. Then, at 4 AM, they started chanting prayers through a loudspeaker next door. I basically spent the whole night surrounded by noise; it was torture! 😩 5️⃣ Breakfast was just an egg and a bowl of noodles. After that, you could go island hopping. In short, I wouldn't recommend staying here at this price. It's just too noisy. The most important thing about staying in a hotel is rest, and the room lacks privacy without curtains. It rains frequently here, and there's a musty, watery smell on the first floor. It's a very average hotel, not worth the price. Personally, I think if you're going to be noisy anyway, you might as well stay near the pier."
POM POM Island Resort
"The island is wonderful, the water is clear and there are lots of fishes and tortures. I'd love to come back to the island but not the resort. The reception staff is not professional. They gave our room key to another guest, and we found him entering our room while we are inside. Food was not tasty and very poor options. I ended up mostly eating bread, butter, and pineapple for the three meals. We wanted to take a private boat at 6pm because our flight was 930, but they insisted to leave at 4, we paid 850 MR for the private ride but we ended up coming to the airport very early and other guests shared the ride with us. They should have offered to split the payment."
Seafest Hotel
Located near Semporna’s waterfront, this hotel offers a convenient stay! You'll be perfectly positioned near the jetty, seafood restaurants, shops, and island-hopping tours.
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Hotels Near Top Semporna Landmarks
Experience the charm of Semporna by staying near the iconic landmarks.
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
The main hub for island-hopping adventures in Semporna, offering boat transfers, tour packages, and access to Sabah’s stunning marine parks.
Kapalai
A unique overwater destination known for its crystal-clear waters, world-class diving spots, and iconic water chalets built above the sea.
Timba Timba Island
A beautiful tropical island famous for its powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and excellent snorkeling opportunities.
Bohey Dulang Island
Hike to one of Sabah’s most iconic viewpoints, where a steep trail rewards you with panoramic views of turquoise lagoons and surrounding islands.
Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site
A significant prehistoric site featuring ancient pottery fragments and panoramic hilltop views, offering insight into early human settlement in Sabah.
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
A protected marine park known for its rich biodiversity, crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and stunning islands ideal for diving and exploration.
Pulau Mantabuan
A small but beautiful island surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling, diving, and experiencing Semporna’s marine paradise.
Semporna Travel Information
Power Plug & Voltage
240V/Type G
Exchange Rate
MYR
Local Payment
Cash/Cards/Touch'n Go
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CelcomDigi/Maxis/U Mobile
Current Weather
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More Information About Semporna Hotels
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Number of reviews |
17,362 |
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Total properties |
180 |
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Weekday Avg. Price |
PHP 10,648 |
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PHP 10,650 |
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LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge) |
FAQs About Hotels in Semporna
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What is the average price of a hotel in Semporna for this weekend?
According to the latest 12-month data from Trip.com, the average price for a 3-star hotel in Semporna this weekend is PHP 8,728 per night. For a 4-star hotel, the average cost is PHP 20,763 per night. If you're looking for a luxury experience, 5-star hotels in Semporna this weekend typically cost PHP 39,553 per night.
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How much do hotels in Semporna cost per night during weekdays?
Based on the latest 12-month data from Trip.com, the average price for a 3-star hotel in Semporna during weekdays is PHP 8,718 per night. For a 4-star hotel, you can expect to pay around PHP 20,796 per night. If you're seeking a luxury stay, 5-star hotels in Semporna generally cost PHP 39,528 per night on weekdays.
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What are the best places to stay in Semporna?
Some of the best places to stay in Semporna are near popular attractions like Semporna Ocean Tourism Center, Kapalai and Timba Timba Island, offering easy access to key sights and amenities.
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What are the best hotels for couples in Semporna?
Couples visiting Semporna have highly rated stays at DBC Hotel Semporna (from PHP 5,399).
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What are the top hotels in Semporna near Semporna Ocean Tourism Center?
Some of the top hotels in Semporna near Semporna Ocean Tourism Center include Semporna Seaview Hotel (from PHP 2,413), Seafest REGENCY (from PHP 9,419) and Grace Hotel Semporna (from PHP 3,584), all offering easy access to Semporna Ocean Tourism Center, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.
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Where can I find the best hotels in Semporna?
Semporna has some of the best hotels for you to select. Whether you're traveling for business or on a vacation, LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge) (from PHP 1,497), Seafest REGENCY (from PHP 9,419) and Semporna Seaview Hotel (from PHP 2,413) are preferred hotels.
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What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Semporna?
Vera Lavu Water Villa (24-Hour Chinese Housekeeper Service & Unlimited Snorkeling) (from PHP 4,500), Banyan Tree Villa Hotel (from PHP 4,019) and Amber Villa (from PHP 8,992) allow pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!
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What is the best spa hotel in Semporna?
Getting tired after a long walk? Seafest REGENCY (from PHP 9,419), Seafest Hotel (from PHP 3,421) and Sagittarius Resort (from PHP 38,112) provide highly rated spa services.
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What are some hotels with pools in Semporna?
Seafest REGENCY (from PHP 9,419), Seafest Hotel (from PHP 3,421) and Semporna Lighthouse Hotel (from PHP 4,482) are hotels with swimming pools. Stay at any of these hotels to enjoy a swimming pool!
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Where can you find hotels with excellent breakfast in Semporna?
Seafest REGENCY (from PHP 9,419),Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort (from PHP 22,395) and Pearl Island Resort (from PHP 19,691) provide high-quality breakfast. Start your day with fresh, delicious breakfast!
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