The best hotel in Semporna town is only three-star, the environmental facilities are relatively general, so many of the islands of Semporna have built a full range of resorts, these resorts cover all the essence of Semporna, snorkeling, diving, island hopping, leisure vacation can be said to be suitable for all sizes, is the best choice for most people to come to Semporna, the perfect trip starts from choosing a resort!
Where is Semporna located, and why do so many people come here?
Semporna is a small town in Tawau in the southern part of Sabah, Malaysia, the whole town is surrounded by many archipelagos, the water quality is crystal clear, the environmental protection is rich in underwater resources, as if it were a fairyland, here also lives a mysterious tribe "Sea Gypsy" Ba Yao, as well as the world-class diving site Sipadan discovered by diving enthusiasts, with countless tourists and photographers diving enthusiasts visiting and excavating, Semporna has gradually become a world-renowned tourist mecca!
Why do you have to go to these islands to Semporna, you must experience the resort?
Semporna seas are home to a multitude of large and small islands, with the town of Semporna as the center of which are distributed around, the most popular of which are the five most well-known islands of Sipadan, Mabul Island, Kapalai, Bang Bang Island and Madajing on the south side, as well as The world-class diving site Of Sipadan, has become a reason why many people have to come to Semporna, and the best way to experience Semporna is to go to the resorts built on these islands, which enjoy the most valuable island resources on the island and cover a variety of vacation needs. Diving, going to sea, island hopping, vacation, research, photography, wedding photography, three meals a day are all available, and it is the best way to enjoy Semporna!
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tip: Semporna conditions and facilities are relatively limited, the town hotel is relatively small the best hotel is three-star, most of them are budget hotels, most of the people go to Semporna about 70% of people will choose to stay in the resort, rarely stay in the town, unless it is a budget tour or diving research friends, which is why the resort is difficult to find a room all year round, each resort room is about 45-60 rooms are basically in short supply all year round, it is strongly recommended to book in advance!
First, how to understand the respective characteristics of Semporna Resort in seconds
1) Capale Resort: Semporna is the most famous and earliest floating house
2) Madajing Resort: One island and one hotel, the favorite resort of diving enthusiasts
3) Mabul Island Resort: A gathering place for the Gypsies of the Sea, the Bajau people
4) Dragon Ball Resort Pung Pao Island: The resort has a turtle breeding base and an ultra-long coastline
5) Spartan Water House: The nearest water house to Sipadan The cost-effective water house
6) White Pearl Resort Pombang Island: Island activities are more suitable for island hopping and diving The island is small
7) Xinjia Mada Resort: An economical resort suitable for diving and is affordable
8) Mabu Platform Resort: Similar to the exclusive diving club of Semporna
In addition, there are budget resorts, Mabu Borneo Resort, Bang Bang Si Libbos, billa bong resorts and other small resorts, such resorts are equivalent to domestic three-star hotels, not very suitable for vacation, facilities and services are not up to date, learn to dive or often go to sea can be considered, other not recommended!
Second, Semporna Water House Resort is the most comprehensive strategy for choosing an island
Although many of the Semporna water houses are water houses, but the experience and service facilities are also different, many friends who contact Semporna for the first time may mistakenly think that the Semporna water house is said to be a family, in fact, it is not, let's take a look at the introduction of the water house of Semporna?
What is a Water House:
The water house first originated from the house where the Semperna Bayoux people live on the water, the architectural features are mainly built with pure wooden structures, and the whole house stands on the pillar in the middle of the water around the sea, and was later called the water house!
1) Reasons for recommending Kapalle Water House:
Southeast Asia's most famous water house, the real water house around the sea, the resort built-in maintenance, next to the two sides of the triangle plum blossom sea full of both sides, at any time a shot is a view, snorkeling conditions are high quality, comprehensive value high service is good!
Popular lover - Semporna's most famous water house, Kapale
Popularity: Semporna's highest visibility resort 5 stars
Hotel environment: The hotel has 69 rooms, of which 19 are newly built Rooms are lined with flower paths
Suitable for people: honeymoon first choice, leisure vacation, snorkeling, diving
Activities on the island: Free island hopping tour, self-funded registration for deep diving, 14 Sipadan spots on the island
Can you verify diving: the resort has a five-star padi diving shop that can take the diving license; The island is a level snorkeling turtle, blue-spotted ray, squid, prickly pufferfish, moray hornfish
2) Mabul Island Water House (mwb for short) Recommended reasons:
The most luxurious water house in Semporna, the new water house built in 2013 is more luxurious, the only one with air conditioning, there is also a one-bedroom two-bedroom room type, a large balcony, the entire resort has only twenty rooms, is a new favorite of Semporna A 0 bad reviews of the water house 5 star recommendation
Mabul Island's most luxurious water bungalow mwb resort
Popularity: Semporna's most luxurious floating house Luxury 5 stars
Hotel Environment: There are only twenty-three water houses in the entire hotel that are upgraded versions of Kapalai
Suitable for the crowd: the first choice for honeymoon vacations, snorkeling and deep diving
Island Activities: Free Kapalle Island Hopping Dives for a variety of dives
Can you verify diving: the resort has a five-star padi diving shop that can take the diving license; Mabul Island is relatively close to Sipadan, and the snorkeling environment is superb There are 14 Sipadan spots on the island
3) Mabul Island Sipadan Water House (referred to as swv) recommended reasons:
The cheapest water house on Mabul Island is a relatively cost-effective choice in the water house field, the experience is slightly worse than That of Kapale, the grade is one level lower than the Mabu Water House mwb, the decent resort, because it is close to Sipadan, snorkeling and diving are more convenient Environment is also great!
The King of Value for Money - Mabul Island Sipadan Swv Water House Resort
Popularity: Semporna cost-effective water house four stars
Hotel Environment: There are 50 water houses in the whole resort that are similar to the Mabu mwb water houses, pure wooden structures, pure water house style
Suitable for the crowd: diving, snorkeling, diving
Diving Environment: The resort closest to Sipadan Snorkel Level 1 Turtles, Flame Octopus, Jack Storm, Stingray PufferFish, Moray Eels, Sea Hares, Soft Corals 14
4) Reasons for recommending Xinjia Mada Water House Resort:
Very suitable for friends who take the diving certificate, not as bad as the conditions in Semporna town, and there is no need to spend too much money to go to a good resort to test, every day early out and late home, spent the vacation money and did not enjoy the facilities and equipment that should be there, it is indeed a resort with a higher cost performance test diving license
The best in the examination - Xinjia Mada Water House Resort
Popularity: Low price water house three stars
Hotel environment: simple style built-in general
Suitable for people: go to the sea, dive deep, and examine the guests
Diving examination Sipadan: There is no Sipadan quota on the island Snorkeling is suitable for deep diving examination
Third, the most comprehensive island selection strategy of Semporna Sand house resort
What is a Sand house:
Land houses built around the island's sandy beaches can be referred to simply as sand houses
1) Reasons for recommending Mataking Resort:
Madajing is a real island and a hotel, there is only one resort on the whole island, two super long trail beaches are a major attraction on the island, and there is a unique boat dive, which is a must-visit place for divers to punch the clock
Diving Favorite - Madagin Dive Lovers Favorite Resort
Popularity: One Island One Hotel Preferred 5 stars for diving enthusiasts
Hotel environment: large and small moped sand beach Qingyi color sand house 7 room types to choose from
Suitable for the crowd: diving courses, snorkeling, diving, honeymoons, leisure getaways
Island activities: 1) Madajing Island Hopping Tour Towahai Durang Island (Pearl Island) 2) Two Islands of Sibu Bay Island (fee required) 3) Release of Baby Turtles 4) Jungle Night Adventure
Can you test diving: The resort has a five-star padi diving shop that can take the diving license; there are 7 Sipadan spots on the island, a first-class diving boat, lionfish, stone fish, turtles, sea wolves, jack storms, hard corals
2) Reasons for recommending Dragon Ball Resort Pung Pung:
This island is more than the upper than the bottom, is the only resort with a water house sand house, but the whole island only has 6 water houses, so it can not be called a water house-based resort, Bang Bang Island is also an economic island cost-effective, the island activities are also relatively rich, in addition to seeing turtles can also do spa Oh
Turtle House - Dragon Ball Resort Pung Pung
Popularity: Budget resort Cost-effective 4 stars
Hotel environment: There are three hotels on one island, the largest island is dragon ball with water house sand house, quiet and comfortable turtle breeding base
Suitable for people: parent-child choice, diving, snorkeling, photography, leisure vacation,
Island Activities: 1) Semporna Town Shakaran Marine Park 2) Madagin Resort Island Hopping Tour 3) Luxury Island Hopping Princess Day Tour 4) Yin & yang "Health Center Spa 5) Turtle Hatching And Stocking Base Release Of Sea Turtles (Charges Apply)
Whether diving can be verified: the resort has a five-star padi diving shop to verify; there is no Sipadan quota in the whole resort, first-class snorkeling turtles, sea hares, soft corals, hard corals, moray eels, mantis shrimp, trumpet fish
3) Mabul Island Beach House (referred to as smart) recommended reasons
The largest beach house on Mabul Island, with a wealth of activities on the island, is the most cost-effective resort on Mabul Island, and the resort with the highest overall evaluation and the highest word-of-mouth feedback!
4) Sea Bajau Gathering Place - Mabul Island Beach Smart Resort
Popularity: Mabul Budget Hotel Reviews Good Reputation Four stars
Hotel Environment: This resort is adjacent to Mabul Water House, belongs to the same company, and can enjoy the scenery of Water House Sand House at the same time!
Suitable for people: the first choice for honeymoon leisure vacation snorkeling, deep diving; humanistic underwater photography;
Island Activities: Free Island Hopping At Kapalis Resort
Can you verify diving: The resort has a five-star padi diving shop to verify, there are 14 places on the island, the floating diving environment is superb, you can also see turtles, flame octopus, jack storm, stinging pufferfish, moray eels, sea hares, soft corals
I have a house facing the sea in the spring, probably talking about the Semporna this one-by-one water house sand house bar, only need to spend one-third of the cost of Madai, you can enjoy the top vacation experience and underwater feast, such a Semporna how can not be loved!