Hotels with Parking in Semporna

I'm so glad I chose this hotel run by Mr. Bean, rather than one in town. The town itself is dirty, noisy, and full of begging children. But here, it's a little corner of relaxation, peace, and cleanliness. The staff are lovely, the rooms are stylish, the grounds are beautiful, and the pool is excellent – everything is chic, clean, and done with care. The breakfasts are good, and there's a free shuttle to and from town. They also arranged an affordable airport transfer for us. In the evenings, many guests would buy seafood, and the hotel chefs would cook it deliciously. Their dinners were always very tasty too. Overall, my child and I were very happy. We were the only Russian-speakers in Semporna, and they always tried to help us and treated us very well.

Staying at this hotel in Semporna was a truly heartwarming experience, so I just had to write a proper review! The housekeeper was exceptionally kind and thoughtful, taking wonderful care of us throughout our stay. Even after I had already returned to my home country, she found a phone charger I left behind while cleaning the room, specifically reached out to let me know, and even offered to have a friend bring it back for me. She is incredibly responsible. What touched me the most was on the day I was leaving. I ordered McDonald's, but the delivery was running very late. With my flight time rapidly approaching, I was in a complete panic. When the housekeeper found out, she proactively communicated with the driver and arranged a ride to rush me to the airport. Thanks to her, I made my flight smoothly and she truly saved the day. The room was clean and comfortable, and the housekeeper was as genuine and warm as family, eagerly helping with any problem that arose. If I ever visit Semporna again, I will definitely choose to stay here. I sincerely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Semporna!

I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The location is beautiful, set in a jungle with lush greenery and flowers all around and it feels peaceful the moment you arrive. The staff were generally nice, especially the Chinese-speaking lady. The rooms are quite spacious, with two large double beds that were very comfortable, and relatively clean given the remote location. They also offer shuttle buses to and from town, though these are limited and require advance booking. On the downside, the remoteness creates some challenges. The shuttle requires early wake-ups and long waits as the day tours start later, and there isn’t much to do in town once you arrive. Prices at the resort are very high compared to town, and they charge extra when paying with Alipay or WeChat in Chinese yuan as instead of local currency they charge in Chinese yuan with elevated rates, which felt unfair. Also the room’s roof material made the rain extremely loud. During our stays,it rained all nights during, and even earplugs didn’t fully help with the sound. Breakfast was also limited and not great in quality. Overall, the hotel has a lovely setting and comfortable rooms, but advertising it as 5-star felt misleading. It’s more like a 3–3.5 star experience. Worth visiting if you want the location and nature, but be aware of the extra costs and limitations.

★★★★★ A Hidden Gem in Semporna — Excellent Value and Perfect Location LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL is truly like a hidden gem in Semporna. For the price, the overall experience was far beyond what we expected — excellent value for money and definitely one of the better stays we’ve had in Semporna. We stayed in a Double Room with a balcony, and the room was surprisingly huge and spacious. It is especially ideal for divers because there is plenty of space to unpack, organize and set up diving gear without feeling cramped. The separate bathroom and toilet area is also very convenient, especially when sharing the room. Our room was on the 4th floor, which gave us an extra sense of privacy and security. The room was comfortable, spacious and practical for a longer stay. 📍 The location is absolutely unbeatable. The hotel is located right beside the jetty, making it extremely convenient for island-hopping and diving trips. Simply take the lift down and you can walk directly to the jetty — no need to arrange transport or carry your diving equipment far. Around the hotel, there are plenty of seafood restaurants, mini markets and a 7-Eleven, and the hotel itself is located inside a mall, so everything you need is within easy reach. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly, and check-in was fast and smooth. Communication was easy throughout our stay, and the service was warm and welcoming. One small but very thoughtful service we really appreciated was the unlimited bottled water supply, available 24 hours. This is especially useful after a long day of diving under the hot Semporna weather. Another big plus is the WeChat Chinese concierge service. Having a Chinese-speaking concierge available made communication extremely easy and convenient, especially when we needed help with arrangements or had questions during our stay. Overall, this hotel really exceeded our expectations. Huge room, excellent location, friendly service, convenient facilities and great value for money. For divers, in particular, the combination of the spacious room and location right next to the jetty is hard to beat. A true hidden gem in Semporna — highly recommended, and we would definitely stay here again! 🌊🤿⭐

Finally checked into the Jellyfish Water Bungalow, and the real-life views are even more stunning than the photos! The crystal-clear 'jellyfish' ocean is visible to the naked eye, and you can snorkel right off your balcony and encounter many small marine creatures. The room was clean and comfortable, and the net bed added a fantastic vibe. Our butler communicated smoothly in Chinese and provided excellent service. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves and watching the sunrise and sunset made for an unforgettable overwater experience in Semporna. Highly recommended!

My Semporna trip was full of pleasant surprises, and I absolutely have to rave about the overwater villa I stayed in! 😆 Before I left, I'd only booked a standard terraced room, but to my surprise, the owner upgraded us to a private standalone villa for free when we checked in! It worked out to only about 800 yuan a night for a private sea-view villa with its own terrace – what a steal! We were grinning from ear to ear the moment we stepped inside. Once we actually settled in, we didn't even feel like going out to sightsee. In the mornings, we'd just pull up a small chair on the terrace, feel the sea breeze, do some fishing with our feet dangling in the cool water, and just relax. It was so comfortable doing absolutely nothing. In the evenings, we'd sit on the terrace and watch the sunset paint the entire sea a fiery orange. And waking up, we'd see the sunrise emerge from the horizon right from our room. There's also a huge bathtub where you can soak and gaze at the sea – now *that's* a vacation! I have to give a special shout-out to the butler here; they were incredibly thoughtful. When we wanted to go sea fishing, they had bait ready for us in advance. When we wanted to go into town for food and shopping, we just mentioned it and a car was arranged to pick us up very quickly, no delays at all. Plus, when you look down from the overwater villa, you can clearly see all sorts of small fish swimming around in the sea. In the mornings, we even saw little crabs 'strolling' on our terrace. Feeding the fish breadcrumbs and just leisurely passing the morning was incredibly relaxing. This is absolutely the most satisfying overwater villa I've ever stayed in, hands down. If you're coming to Semporna, you really should consider this place! 👍

It’s similar to hotels/guesthouses in China, and much simpler than domestic budget hotel chains such as Home Inns or GreenTree Inn. Hotels in Sabah generally feel two stars lower than those in China. The one I stayed in in Kota Kinabalu is owned by Marriott The Le Méridien hotel is also comparable to domestic All Seasons hotels, so don’t expect too much. The sanitation is quite clean, and there are often people chanting sutras with loud speakers in the morning and evening... overall it's not bad. It is two kilometers away from the pier and takes a taxi for 6-8RM. You can go to the seafood market to bargain for dragon knives, which is quite fun!

The location is super close to the ferry terminal. Downstairs, right across the street, there's a KFC, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven, which is really convenient. The front desk staff were very patient. The only drawback is that the room is a bit old-fashioned. However, the hotel's exterior looks upscale and grand.

The hotel facilities are outdated, and the hygiene is just average. The soundproofing is particularly bad; when I checked in, it sounded like people arguing next door were right in my ear. Every morning around 7:30 AM, I'd be woken up, and you could clearly hear people talking in the hallway. There were no towels or a hairdryer initially, but they were quickly brought up after I asked. I also reported that the pillowcases weren't clean, and they replaced them. The service attitude was very good, though. A big plus is the free self-service laundry room with LG washer-dryers, but they take a very long time, making it hard to wait. Overall, paying nearly 500 RMB during the off-season wasn't worth it; it felt more like a 100 RMB standard in China. The breakfast selection was limited, and the plain congee was too salty. Hope they can improve these things.

Compared to other hotels in town, The Firefly Resort Semporna has a really nice environment, with a tropical rainforest vibe. The rooms are individual bungalows. There's a shuttle service to and from town, which is quite convenient, and the staff speak Chinese and are very friendly. The downside is that the internet here is terrible! There's basically no signal, so all you can do is lie around and stare into space. The price isn't cheap either; for a few hundred more, you could stay in a water bungalow.