Hotels in Semporna

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Best Hotels in Semporna

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Lato Lato Mun Resort

Lato Lato Mun Resort

📍 Bum-Bum Island, Semporna
★★★ 8.0 (139 reviews)

"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

Ocean Inn Semporna

📍 Lot B5 & B6, Seafront Resort Township, Taman Bandar Semporna, Semporna
★★★ 7.7 (95 reviews)

"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)

LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge)

📍 2, Jln Kastam, Pekan Semporna, Semporna
★★★ 8.2 (223 reviews)

"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

The Firefly Resort Semporna

📍 NO.123025132, KAMPUNG BUBUL LAMA, PETI SURAT 134, Semporna
★★★ 9.4 (259 reviews)

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

Mr Bean Holiday Semporna

📍 Jalan Tanjong Kapor, Kampung Seri Meloh, Semporna
★★★ 9.8 (291 reviews)

"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

Pacific Inn, Semporna

📍 Celebes Sea, Semporna
★★★ 7.3 (206 reviews)

"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

Grace Samudera Hotel

📍 Lot B, Semporna Seafront Tourist Centre, Taman Bandar, Semporna
★★★ 7.9 (355 reviews)

"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

Amber Villa

📍 MILE1, JALAN BUBUL, Semporna
★★★ 8.1 (3 reviews)

Cube Bed Station & Tours Sdn Bhd

Cube Bed Station & Tours Sdn Bhd

📍 LOT B10, 91308, Taman Bandar, Semporna
★★ 8.8 (171 reviews)

"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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels 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 Hotels in Semporna

DORIS MATAKING RESORT

"Wonderful hotel, beautiful island, gorgeous water, incredible villas. Highly recommended. Would love to see more variety of cuisine."

Sagittarius Resort Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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."

Anggun Lodge Private Room with Sharing Bathroom Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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 Hotels in Semporna

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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Nilou

Traveling with friends
Lato Lato Mun Resort ★★★
"Everything was absolutely amazing, except for the communication barrier. There wasn't anyone who spoke Chinese, and it was quite challenging to find the place before checking in. But for a 600 MYR air-conditioned triple room, what more could you ask for? You can literally jump into the sea to snorkel right from your doorstep, and at night, crabs and sea turtles make an appearance. With four meals a day included, you won't have any other expenses once you're on the water bungalow. Honestly, everything was perfect. Even though my darn boss scheduled a meeting for the entire afternoon, sitting on the balcony, feeling the sea breeze, and gazing at the ocean made everything wonderful. As for my PUA-ing boss, I'll just pretend he's a sea urchin. Remember to book your boat transfer to the water bungalow with the owner in advance; it's 100 MYR per person round trip. Chartering a boat yourself would be more expensive, and the owner might not be pleased."
★★★★★
2026-01-13
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Fikri Dali

Family
Ocean Inn Semporna ★★★
"Mostly a bad experience. No extra pillow, requested to front office quite a few times and ended up late evening was told there were no extra pillows to be handed over. Broken TV during check in, have to wait for them to repair. Location quite smelly, but near access to food. Room smells like mold. Have to pay up to 180+ incl tax for a night. Can get a cheaper motel near it. nothing to recommend."
★★★★★
2024-09-10
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Vin.C

Traveling with friends
LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge) ★★★
"View from the hotel balcony good location just beside the jetty with every Thing you need is around the door strep highly recommend"
★★★★★
2026-03-16
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annpaul

Family
The Firefly Resort Semporna ★★★
"We had a really pleasant stay! The owner was super welcoming, even gave us some snacks, and they have a talking parrot which my kids absolutely loved 😄. The staff were also very friendly, and the shuttle service to and from town was frequent, making it very convenient to get around."
★★★★★
2026-06-24
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Couple
Mr Bean Holiday Semporna ★★★
"For a small town like Semporna, this guesthouse probably offers one of the better environments. It's about a 10-15 minute drive from the town center, but during peak traffic, it could take up to 40 minutes to reach the hotel. If you're planning to go island hopping, staying in town is definitely more convenient, especially since you'll be soaking wet afterwards, which can be quite uncomfortable. However, the town itself is very dirty and messy. When I ate in town, kids kept asking for my drinks and food. I didn't find the owner particularly warm, but the young staff members were very friendly and helpful with luggage. The pool was also very clean, and the restaurant food was good."
★★★★★
2025-10-04
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Couple
Pacific Inn, Semporna ★★★
"Overall, it's pretty clean and tidy, but you can't compare it to a chain hotel. The location is super convenient, right in the center of town. The room even has a small balcony with a sea view (though the water near town isn't very clean). The morning and evening views are still quite nice. There's a 7-Eleven right across from the lobby entrance downstairs for anything you need, and the food street is just a few steps away."
★★★★★
2026-04-28
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AC 1973

Traveling with friends
Grace Samudera Hotel ★★★
"Great location! It is right in front of the pier for island hopping. There is also a nice view from the room. The facilities for guests include a water dispenser with hot and cold water."
★★★★★
2026-07-05
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Trip User 28

Traveling with friends
Cube Bed Station & Tours Sdn Bhd ★★
"Stayed here whenever I visit Semporna Walking distance from the central town Near to public jetty Overall good value for money Need to collect RM100 deposit No lift - need to climb around 2 flights of stairs Front desk's attitude can be improved"
★★★★★
2026-06-27
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Family
Semporna Lighthouse Hotel ★★★
"The hotel is very basic but it's right in the city and only 2 to 3 minute walk to the pier.Nothing fancy just a simple one night stay to make it convenient for us to get on boat tommorow morning."
★★★★★
2026-06-03

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