Kapalai Resort (Sipadan Island)
The waters of Kapalai Island are crystal clear, making it a floating paradise on water. It is a 50-minute speedboat ride from Semporna and is one of the many famous diving paradises in the world. However, the unique Kapalai is not entirely an island; it is best known for the Kapalai Water Village Resort of the same name! It has fifty-one villa cottages, each of which is a water villa. Here, you can lie on the balcony and watch the turtles; you can lie in the Star Bar and gaze at the stars; you can soak in the bathtub and enjoy the sunset; you can paddle a canoe and float on the sea; you can dive into the water and dance with the fish. It is a great choice for a relaxing vacation.
Mataking Resort
At Mataking Coral Resort, experience the unique charm of Semporna. Although it is not purely an overwater bungalow, the seaside villas offer great sea views. The hotel offers a variety of facilities and services to ensure your comfort and restful sleep. All essential amenities, such as accessible facilities, luggage storage, WiFi in public areas, and even hotel/airport transfers, are available for you. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and some even come with air conditioning. Besides enjoying the sea view from your room, you can also use various leisure facilities within the hotel. For example, private beach, fishing, diving, spa, and more—everything you can enjoy on an island is available here.
Mabul Water Bungalows
If you want to experience a life where you can see fish jumping in the water, starfish everywhere, a brilliant starry sky at night, and listen to the sound of waves hitting the water bungalows, then Mabul Water Bungalows will definitely satisfy you. This island is about a 50-minute boat ride from Semporna town, and there are various types of rooms to choose from. The wooden stilt houses are all built over the sea, with the blue sky above and the green sea below. Being in the beautiful water bungalows is breathtakingly beautiful.
Pompom Island Water Villas
Pompom Island is a tranquil paradise island located near the world-class diving destination of Sipadan Island. It is situated northeast of Semporna. The island is absolutely beautiful, with clean and clear waters where you can see fish and corals at the bottom. The sea remains enchanting under the lights at night. The island is all-inclusive, covering meals and accommodation, with three meals a day served at the restaurant. The island is very safe, with police patrolling, and if you go out at night, they might even escort you back. However, there is no mobile signal on the island, so if you need internet, you can rent a portable WiFi before you go.
