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.
Uuiyao2025.03.19
The room is very clean.
The shuttle bus to the pier is very convenient. You can pick up the shuttle bus by calling.
There are many food places downstairs. The seafood restaurant opposite is highly recommended. It is delicious.
The Perfect Forest Eco-Resort is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Semporna, having been recently renovated in 2023. This hotel is located near many of Semporna's attractions including Seabunny Scubacations (Semporna), Gelanggang Bola Tampar Gaggil and Surau Al - Falah Taman Sempaul. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Semporna hotel provides parking on site. For guests traveling with groups of friends, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
GGuest User2024.04.18
All the team and the manager are very nice and kind.
They support us to book boat tours and provide all information. Everything organized, picked up from the hotel, food and drinks.
The breakfast is ok with Chinese food mainly.
The rooms (small wooden chalets) are very well decorated and well equipped. Clean and comfortable!
The bathroom is very convenient and clean.
We really recommend this place if you stay in Semporna.
The only issue, it is a little bit far but the manager can help you to find a way to reach the center.
The SKY Water Villas surrounded by a 360-degree spectacular Seaview ,crystal clear water and breathtaking Sunsets, offering active and engaging experiences as well as mindful personalised well-being practices. The resort offers units of Sunvillas & Starvilla and units of Premier Deluxe Villas with private balcony, also designed within a theme of “Kampung Modern Simplicity”, public areas and villas depict subtle element form local island and culture with careful artwork, fitting, and texture. SKY Water Villa is located off Semporna at East Cost Sabah. It’s just 1 hour 15 minutes car ride from Tawau Airport and followed by a 25-30 minutes transfer via speedboats. Schedule for Boat Transfer (Meeting point with our hostess will be at "Mydin Lodge Semporna" which next to Jetty Pelancong. Check-in Boat Transfer from Jetty to SKY Water Villas at12.00NOON 02.00PM (Please be at the Mydin Lodge Semporna 30 minutes early before boat departure) Check-Out Boat Transfer from SKY Water Villa to Mydin Lodge Semporna at 07.00AM and 10.00AM. Whether you’re with family, friends or colleagues, no one is watching and anything is possible!
Rrayyanar2025.05.01
Overall a very satisfied customer here except for the part where i tried to contacted their pic using the number given but not response😌 was a bit scared if this is a scam things but luckily it wasnot. The view was spectacular. The boat transfer was smooth and on time. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. Ate unlimited fresh deliciously cooked crab for dinner. Only the lunch is just so so for me. Also provide transparent kayak things, snorkeling set for free. But we can only go into the sea when the water level is a bit higher for safety reason (around 3-6pm) The water is really crystal clear. 10000% Recommended!
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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.
Aahlam882024.05.03
We loved our stay here at Santiri Island Resort. We celebrated our 10th year wedding anniversary and it lived up to our expectation. The resort was beautiful, it was small and intimate and not many rooms, which we enjoy because it limits the crowd on the island. It really felt like we had the island to ourselves. The picture doesn't do its justice. You need to go there to see it for yourself. The resort is unique as it has a sandbank when it's low tide, good for pictures taking or taking a stroll. The food was delicious and you could also get them to cook your seafood that you buy from the sea gypsies. They will try their best to entertain your request. You can snorkel, kayak and paddleboard around the area. The corals are very nice here. The staff here was very helpful and friendly, I would like to thank Dato' (owner), Mandy and Sam and other staff for your hospitality. We Will definitely come back here!
The family room is great. The water house is clean, well-equipped, and has a beautiful environment. There are two safe water play areas, one of which is a wild fish pond where tourists who are not good at swimming can watch closely. There are also recreational activities. If you bring your own snorkeling equipment, the hotel has a free boat to the coral reef. When you go to the island, you are required to pay a 10 Malaysian ringgit tourism tax. Fortunately, I downloaded the email containing the tax receipt when I booked the room online, so I avoided double payment.
GGuest User2025.07.12
The family room is great. The water house is clean, well-equipped, and has a beautiful environment. There are two safe water play areas, one of which is a wild fish pond where tourists who are not good at swimming can watch closely. There are also recreational activities. If you bring your own snorkeling equipment, the hotel has a free boat to the coral reef. When you go to the island, you are required to pay a 10 Malaysian ringgit tourism tax. Fortunately, I downloaded the email containing the tax receipt when I booked the room online, so I avoided double payment.
I saw a lot of hotels, and finally chose this relatively new resort. After I checked in, I found that it was better than I expected. The price is really high. Did not disappoint us. Maybe because it is a new store, the boss received us, Xiaohei's service is also in place, everyone smiles, the environment is very good, the quality of the room is five stars. The restaurant is eating at the beach, blowing the sea breeze, relaxing, it is recommended to recommend friends to stay. If the circle of friends is sun-showed to friends, all periods of this resort are suitable for sending a circle of friends.
GGuest User2025.07.25
I saw a lot of hotels, and finally chose this relatively new resort. After I checked in, I found that it was better than I expected. The price is really high. Did not disappoint us. Maybe because it is a new store, the boss received us, Xiaohei's service is also in place, everyone smiles, the environment is very good, the quality of the room is five stars. The restaurant is eating at the beach, blowing the sea breeze, relaxing, it is recommended to recommend friends to stay. If the circle of friends is sun-showed to friends, all periods of this resort are suitable for sending a circle of friends.
When you stay at Pom Pom Island Resort in Pom Pom Island, you'll be on the beach and within the vicinity of Bohey Dulang Hike Overlook and Mataking Island Dock. This beach hotel is within the region of Tun Sakaran Marine Park.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.At Pom Pom Island Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
MMessier M452025.03.05
Maybe because it is off-season, so basically it's a package tour. I signed up for a double island snorkeling. The coach is very nice. Bang Bang Island itself has a very rich school of fish and coral reefs. I saw turtles visiting here every day. There is a low tide every day, and the exposed shallows can be walked to, which is very beautiful. The water house environment is very good, but the facilities are relatively old. Pay attention to mosquito repellent in the house. The mosquito coils brought by the hotel seem to be useless. There are motor sounds and air conditioning sounds are also very noisy. For example, I have to wear earplugs when I sleep. Lunch and dinner are not provided free of charge now, and it may be off-season. Breakfast is also made to order. There are not many types but the taste is good. If you order at your own expense, the price is acceptable. It is definitely a large amount of food, so don't order too much. Chinese service is almost equal to no, but basic English is fun. In addition, pay attention to the island transfer to the hotel to make an appointment by sending an email. You may be late for boarding at noon because of waiting for someone. It takes 1-1.5 hours from Tawau Airport to the tourist pier by land, and 40 to 50 minutes on the water. So when booking air tickets, refer to the time provided by the hotel. In fact, there is a certain margin. We left because we were the only ones there. The hotel provided free late check-out and negotiated the departure time for the boat. In addition, I would like to give you some travel advice: you must carry cash with you or have someone to watch over it, especially if you are going to the water for a long time.
A family trip for two families. It's a very new hotel. It's hygienic, the quilts are clean, and the store service is good. Before booking, I was a little worried because there were no reviews on Ctrip. I was still in Semporna today, and Dahonghua was the quietest and most comfortable hotel I stayed at in the past few days. If you get up early in the morning, you may encounter little monkeys in the woods behind the house🐒
GGuest User2024.08.20
A family trip for two families. It's a very new hotel. It's hygienic, the quilts are clean, and the store service is good. Before booking, I was a little worried because there were no reviews on Ctrip. I was still in Semporna today, and Dahonghua was the quietest and most comfortable hotel I stayed at in the past few days. If you get up early in the morning, you may encounter little monkeys in the woods behind the house🐒
First of all, let me talk about the conclusion. It is still worth recommending.
Reasons: 1. The room is very new, a large capsule-style room, new facilities, smart toilet, air conditioning is also very quiet, and the space is basically enough. The room is built on a cement column more than 1 meter high, and the room is dry.
2. There are currently 11 rooms with intervals between each other. They do not interfere with each other and are very quiet. If you are disturbed, it is the sound of small animals climbing on the roof or raindrops. It feels pretty good.
3. It is 15 minutes away from the town or the pier without traffic jams, and 25 minutes with traffic jams. Between 8 am and 8 pm, free pick-up and drop-off are available at any time, and the time is almost the same. If there is more deviation, 50 Malaysian ringgits will be charged each time, but it is safe and the vehicle is in good condition, so it is worth it.
4. The restaurant can arrange for the processing of seafood, and the vehicle will be sent to buy, then picked up, and then processed. The taste of the seafood is very good, not worse than the pier restaurant. The processing fee is also transparent and fair.
5. I felt unwell one day, and I arranged a vehicle to take me to buy medicine in time. I came back and made a vegetable noodle soup with eggs as required. It was very comfortable to eat. Although it was a little expensive, I was grateful. See the attached picture 55 Malaysian ringgit.
6. I feel that the hotel is a group hotel, which is quite powerful. The restaurant is very large and equipped with five vans. I heard that there are more and bigger plans in the future. There are also many service staff and their attitude is also good.
Here are some of the shortcomings I encountered:
1. The hotel confirmed the order by email, and the name and date were sent incorrectly. I contacted by email twice later, but no one responded. At present, the Malaysian customs is friendly to Chinese people and has not checked.
2. You need to contact in advance for airport pick-up. Please remind me in the reply email and clearly provide contact information, preferably WeChat account.
3. Set a fixed WeChat number for the service butler. There are five butlers in the service group. I really don’t know who to contact if there is a problem.
4. The bath towels were changed twice during the five-day stay. During the period, I asked to clean the floor, but it was never cleaned.
5. During the period, there was one time when a vehicle was needed to pick up the car, and the waiting time was as long as 70 minutes. During the period, the reason was not informed in time. I stood at the door of KFC for 50 minutes. If I had informed you in time, I could have taken a rest nearby.
6. The hotel is still a little far from the pier and town, but the shuttle service compensates for it. However, the price is still slightly high, the price is the same as the Sheraton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, and the cost performance is not very good.
Personal experience and opinions, for reference only.
It is still worth recommending after overall improvement.
Ddannyjt2024.10.08
First of all, let me talk about the conclusion. It is still worth recommending.
Reasons: 1. The room is very new, a large capsule-style room, new facilities, smart toilet, air conditioning is also very quiet, and the space is basically enough. The room is built on a cement column more than 1 meter high, and the room is dry.
2. There are currently 11 rooms with intervals between each other. They do not interfere with each other and are very quiet. If you are disturbed, it is the sound of small animals climbing on the roof or raindrops. It feels pretty good.
3. It is 15 minutes away from the town or the pier without traffic jams, and 25 minutes with traffic jams. Between 8 am and 8 pm, free pick-up and drop-off are available at any time, and the time is almost the same. If there is more deviation, 50 Malaysian ringgits will be charged each time, but it is safe and the vehicle is in good condition, so it is worth it.
4. The restaurant can arrange for the processing of seafood, and the vehicle will be sent to buy, then picked up, and then processed. The taste of the seafood is very good, not worse than the pier restaurant. The processing fee is also transparent and fair.
5. I felt unwell one day, and I arranged a vehicle to take me to buy medicine in time. I came back and made a vegetable noodle soup with eggs as required. It was very comfortable to eat. Although it was a little expensive, I was grateful. See the attached picture 55 Malaysian ringgit.
6. I feel that the hotel is a group hotel, which is quite powerful. The restaurant is very large and equipped with five vans. I heard that there are more and bigger plans in the future. There are also many service staff and their attitude is also good.
Here are some of the shortcomings I encountered:
1. The hotel confirmed the order by email, and the name and date were sent incorrectly. I contacted by email twice later, but no one responded. At present, the Malaysian customs is friendly to Chinese people and has not checked.
2. You need to contact in advance for airport pick-up. Please remind me in the reply email and clearly provide contact information, preferably WeChat account.
3. Set a fixed WeChat number for the service butler. There are five butlers in the service group. I really don’t know who to contact if there is a problem.
4. The bath towels were changed twice during the five-day stay. During the period, I asked to clean the floor, but it was never cleaned.
5. During the period, there was one time when a vehicle was needed to pick up the car, and the waiting time was as long as 70 minutes. During the period, the reason was not informed in time. I stood at the door of KFC for 50 minutes. If I had informed you in time, I could have taken a rest nearby.
6. The hotel is still a little far from the pier and town, but the shuttle service compensates for it. However, the price is still slightly high, the price is the same as the Sheraton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, and the cost performance is not very good.
Personal experience and opinions, for reference only.
It is still worth recommending after overall improvement.
Nestled in the prime tourist hub of Bandar Semporna, Seafest Hotel ensures a delightful and rejuvenating experience for its guests. The hotel provides a comprehensive array of services and conveniences aimed at enhancing comfort and ease. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms, accessibility features for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, parking facilities, and efficient room service. Each meticulously designed room is adorned to evoke a homely ambiance, and select accommodations feature amenities like LCD/plasma screen TV, plush towels, complimentary wireless internet, a luxurious whirlpool bathtub, and non-smoking options. The serene ambiance of the hotel extends to its recreational offerings, including a fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, spa, and massage services. Anticipate a warm welcome and good service throughout your stay at Seafest Hotel. It's just a better choice.
SSyl Lian2025.02.26
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It was suitable for a family and for those who prefer to relax. The view from our room was fascinating and breathtaking. Their food is super tasty. We only need 5 to 10 minutes to access food places and a trip package to Pasar Semporna. We will book this hotel again once we come back to Semporna.
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FFanFan98I saw the turtles in the morning, the symbiotic fish on the back of the turtles, and the headlights at night are very spectacular. It is recommended. At 5 o'clock in the evening, I was lucky to see the turtles released, rowing, snorkeling coaches are very good, looking for small crabs, perfect holiday. The weather is basically not raining, the people are not mixed, the waiters do not disturb, unlike the two next to the day trips, there are many tourists, the hotel guests are actually affected. Overall five-star praise, the most recommended hotel in Bangbang Island. The luggage reminds everyone to remember to check it when I sent it to the room. When I left a travel pillow, I remembered why I didn't go to the lobby to get it. Another thing I didn't like was that the pick-up speedboat was flying fast for a while, scaring the baby.
Wwc198583After shopping around, I chose to book this one. What surprised me too much was that in addition to being clean and convenient, it also allowed us to meet such a good landlord. We flew early on the day of check-in, so the arrival time was a few hours earlier than the check-in time. I contacted the landlord before to arrange the handover of the keys and inform the arrival time. Because the previous guests checked out early, the pregnant lady with a big belly personally took the staff to clean the house, just to let us check in and rest early! For the next few days, we booked with the boss. In addition to this homestay, their family has their own travel agency and hotel. It turned out that the Amway Holiday Hotel, which had not been booked before, was also theirs. It's fate to be able to stay in this Amway home this time! High cost performance! ! ! If you plan to travel to Semporna, don’t miss it...recommended
AAnonymous UserThe 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!
YyoungGood, good, good, very good! I always thought that Semporna only had island hopping, sea resorts and town homestays. Unexpectedly, I never expected that I would live in a forest resort villa in Semporna, which was a large environment in minutes! I lived in the real nature in a second, the stilt wooden house unique to Malaysia, each room is large, clean, tidy and comfortable, and the boss said that all the best local mahogany materials in Malaysia were used! Speaking of the boss lady, I have to praise her! The boss lady is Chinese, enthusiastic, meticulous and meticulous! When you arrange your accommodation, you will set up a butler group dedicated to serving you, which will not only solve any problems for you, but also enthusiastically help you with eating, drinking and having fun in town, and help you arrange sea and other entertainment projects in town. More importantly, when you go out for island hopping, she will distribute a towel cape customized exclusively for the resort to each guest, which is quick-drying and sun-proof, so that you will not come back wet and cause a cold, meticulous and caring! When we checked in that day, we really had nothing to do in the afternoon, so the lady boss arranged a unique mangrove firefly tour for us! This is the first time I have seen groups of fireflies since I was a child. They are so beautiful. I also saw the Malaysian national treasure proboscis monkey 🐒, and experienced the ATV jungle adventure, which showed us another different beauty of Semporna! My girlfriend's hand-painted painting was done for free in the mangroves. In Kuala Lumpur, the minimum starting price for a painting is 50 Malaysian ringgits. In this attraction, it is actually: free! Free! Free! Thank you very much to the lady boss for bringing us an unforgettable journey! Finally, I want to say from the bottom of my heart: Chinese people don't cheat Chinese people ☺️☺️ Baltic Holiday Villa, sincerely recommended!
Facilities: very good, new and avant-garde
Hygiene: clean, tidy and comfortable
Environment: large natural beauty in minutes
Service: All service staff are super good, Chinese communication is barrier-free, the lady boss is meticulous, caring and meticulous!
GGuest UserThe room is big and comfortable. The environment is also very good. The perfect jelly sea. However, the food options for the three meals are relatively small. The brunch is not very delicious. The dinner has seafood and is very good.
GGuest UserThe room was very clean and well maintained. The owner also provided pick-up and drop-off at the pier. The room had air conditioning, a hair dryer and clothes hanger. I booked a room far from the town because I am a light sleeper. It was very quiet here. It was also convenient to take a taxi to the town. I left very early in the morning and took two photos. I will stay here again next time I come to Semporna. I won't make a mistake if I stay at this hotel.
GGuest UserIn the garden view room of Dream Manor Hotel in Semporna, I spent a holiday time like a fairy tale! The room design combines natural aesthetics and comfortable experience. The log-style decoration is matched with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. When you open the curtains, you will see the greenery and flowers in the garden, as if you have hidden the whole garden in your arms. In the morning, I was gently awakened by the sun and birdsong, and fell asleep with the fragrance of the garden and the starry sky at night. Even my breath was soaked in the poetry of nature. The hotel garden is a masterpiece of art. The tropical flowers and the flower forest landscape of the octagonal room design complement each other. Every step is like stepping into Monet's painting, and every shot is a movie-like blockbuster. What is more touching is the care for local seafood-from the iced fruit drinks handed over at check-in to the daily lobster sashimi reminder card, eat! Eat! Eat! . More friendly shops can explain or customize surrounding tour routes for guests, and every detail is full of family-like warmth. This experience, which combines the beauty of nature, the elegance of a residence and the sincerity of hospitality, is destined to become an unforgettable treasure of your journey. I hope to see it again soon!
GGuest User”Semporna Waterfront Resort is a dreamlike destination that captivates the soul! Waking up in the morning, I opened the window to a breathtaking sapphire-clear water, so clear that I could see the swaying corals on the seabed. This breathtaking blue, contrasting with the lush green mountains, creates a breathtakingly beautiful painting. Most captivating here isn't just the breathtaking natural scenery, but the impeccable service—from the minty welcome drink upon entering the lobby to the stunningly creative cuisine in the restaurant, every detail showcases meticulous attention. Special mention must go to the smiling staff, who seemed to anticipate our needs like a telepath. They not only accompanied us throughout our entire trip, but also used their professional photography skills to capture countless cherished moments under the azure sea and sky. This trip not only feasted my eyes on the world's most beautiful scenery, but also deeply moved my heart. This resort is definitely my top recommendation for any traveler who values quality of life!”