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Explore Semporna with 186 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
8.8 (322 reviews)

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort ★★★★★

📍 Celebes Sea, Mabul Island, Semporna

"This village is all about beachfront holidays, and its pros and cons revolve around that. **Pros:** The private, secluded cabins offer unbeatable ocean views. You can lie on the terrace lounge chair at night, accompanied by the sound of waves and sea breeze, under a sky full of stars. During the day, various fish and birds keep you company. It's a diving resort, with both scuba diving and snorkeling available. I heard the diving is good, but I didn't try scuba. The snorkeling right off the beach near the village entrance wasn't great. So, we hired a private boat to go snorkeling elsewhere, which was excellent; we saw multiple sea turtles. **Cons:** What made it great also made it less so. The cabin is drafty on all four sides, and the air conditioning is really weak and blows directly onto the bed, almost making me sick. However, it was still better than opening the windows. The ocean waves in the morning were definitely louder than a bus downstairs. The most bizarre thing was that only the terrace had curtains; the rest of the cabin didn't. So, the morning sun shone directly onto the head of the bed, which I guess is due to its orientation. These are points where opinions might differ. Most frustratingly, aside from scuba diving and snorkeling, there are no other entertainment options in the village. Under the tropical sun, everyone just retreats to their rooms. Plus, scuba and snorkeling are handled at separate locations. I have to complain about the somewhat old facilities. You can see sea fish through the gaps in the wooden floorboards. The bathroom had various issues: the toilet needed two flushes (and I, being an engineer, still can't figure out why), the overhead shower only produced about a third of its normal water flow, with the rest squirting out horizontally onto the partition. Luckily, there was a handheld shower that worked for one day. The next evening, the handle broke off when I tried to turn it on, and water started gushing out. So, two security guards came, both claiming they were just security. The last time, around 11 PM, I was already in bed when three people arrived, again stating they'd fix it tomorrow. The next day, both showers were repaired... The food was... edible, I guess. In short, this village is a matter of personal taste."

1 night $350
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Seafest REGENCY
7.6 (521 reviews)

Seafest REGENCY ★★★★★

📍 Seafest Regency, Seafest Complex, Jln Kastam, Semporna

"Beautiful and clean hotel in Semporna harbor. Great location and a lovely pool to cool off in at the end of the day!"

1 night $184
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Seafest Hotel
6.7 (668 reviews)

Seafest Hotel ★★★★

📍 Jalan Seafest Seafest Town ship, Semporna

Perfectly located near Semporna’s waterfront, this hotel offers a comfortable stay close to the jetty, local seafood restaurants, shops, and easy access to island-hopping tours.

1 night $52
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POM POM Island Resort
8.9 (89 reviews)

POM POM Island Resort ★★★★

📍 91307, Pulau Sipadan, Semporna

"The environment is absolutely fantastic, no doubt about that, it's just that the facilities are indeed old. The buffet taste is decent, acceptable. Another thing is that you can't access the sea directly from your room."

1 night $248
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Wing Tat Grand Hotel
8.0 (620 reviews)

Wing Tat Grand Hotel ★★★

📍 Jalan Hospital, Pekan Semporna, Semporna

"The room was spacious with a small balcony, and the location was decent. The hotel also provided a free shuttle service. The only downside was that the comforter felt a bit damp."

1 night $53
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LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge)
8.1 (327 reviews)

LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge) ★★★

📍 2, Jln Kastam, Pekan Semporna, Semporna

"This hotel is more like a hostel. The front desk is tiny, and the conditions, facilities, and service are on par with a budget motel. The worst part was the breakfast; aside from eggs, bread, and plain congee, there was hardly anything else to eat. Even if the hardware can't be changed, for a several-hundred-dollar room rate, couldn't they offer a better breakfast? I can only say the owner is incredibly greedy! It truly doesn't justify the 900+ per night price! To be fair, the room hygiene was decent. If the room rate was 300, these conditions would be acceptable, but for a star-rated hotel price, it's completely misleading and infuriating!"

1 night $54
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Semporna Lighthouse Hotel
7.7 (358 reviews)

Semporna Lighthouse Hotel ★★★

📍 Lot 825&826, Jln Kastam, Pekan Semporna, Semporna

"This is one of the better hotels in Semporna. It's clean and hygienic, which is great, and very close to the jetty for island hopping. The front desk staff were also very welcoming and enthusiastic."

1 night $56
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SKY Water Villas
8.2 (278 reviews)

SKY Water Villas ★★★★

📍 SKY Water Villas, Semporna

"Perfect stay, unforgettable 3 nights and very nice staff! Bathrooms to be improved and maybe an idea to have paid service for drinks. Really delicious and diversified food for all tastes."

1 night $221
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Grace Samudera Hotel
7.8 (371 reviews)

Grace Samudera Hotel ★★★

📍 Lot B, Semporna Seafront Tourist Centre, Taman Bandar, Semporna

"The hotel location is good and the scenery is nice, with sea views from the window. The downside is that the pillows and sheets felt a bit damp and had a smell like they hadn't been dried properly."

1 night $40
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Anyu Villa Resort Hotels in Semporna

Anyu Villa Resort

"Great value for money! The hotel is about a 15-minute walk from the pier, which makes it very convenient for island hopping. There are also convenience stores nearby. Plus, it's only about a 10-minute walk to the seafood market. The owner is a very straightforward and friendly guy from Northeast China. We even bought some seafood ourselves and the hotel was able to cook it for us. I'll definitely recommend this place to my friends when they visit next time."

$41 Details ➡
Starz Water Village Hotels in Semporna

Starz Water Village

"Five-star review! The room has air conditioning and hot showers. I recommend bringing some snacks to the overwater bungalows; there's hot water in the canteen if you want to make instant noodles. The customer service was thoughtful and warm-hearted. The scenery is fantastic for photos, morning or night."

$275 Details ➡
Nusakuya Resort Hotels in Semporna

Nusakuya Resort

"A magnificent experience. A simple, clean hotel in an exceptional location. The best sunset I've ever seen. A local hotel, with no entertainment for foreigners, which was appreciated. We were able to enjoy karaoke with other Malaysian guests. Perfect if you want to relax. Local food, especially fish and crabs in the evening. The water is crystal clear and you can see fish, even turtles. There's no coral. Perfect if you want peace and quiet in a simple place to rest. You can buy lobster or seafood from fishermen who come ashore and they'll cook it for you at the hotel. We went snorkeling and saw many coral fish, including Nemo. Good guides."

$228 Details ➡
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Mabul Water Bungalows Hotels in Semporna

Mabul Water Bungalows

"Amazing place. Great value"

$1,050 Details ➡
Arcadia Beach Resort Hotels in Semporna

Arcadia Beach Resort

"Arcadia can only be described as perfect. The water is clear, the hygiene is very clean, the photos are also good, the service staff are very enthusiastic, and I encountered a big turtle as soon as I arrived."

$275 Details ➡
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Banyan Tree Villa Hotel Hotels in Semporna

Banyan Tree Villa Hotel

"Clean and tidy, the room and facilities had everything you need"

$29 Details ➡
Amber Villa Hotels in Semporna

Amber Villa

"I was really disappointed with this hotel experience. (The staff were very friendly, but the hotel facilities and soundproofing were poor.) The bathroom facilities were extremely basic, and the overall room amenities felt cheap and ordinary. Perhaps due to the materials used in the renovations, you could hear everything going on upstairs. This definitely needs improvement, especially considering it costs 700 RMB per night. 🫪"

$112 Details ➡
Chan Living Hotels in Semporna

Chan Living

"nice place…we enjoying stay here…"

$60 Details ➡
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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."

$67 Details ➡
Anggun Lodge Private Room with Sharing Bathroom Hotels in Semporna

Anggun Lodge Private Room with Sharing Bathroom

"Very passionate and gentle"

$12 Details ➡
Sagittarius Resort Hotels in Semporna

Sagittarius Resort

"The overall appearance and environment are quite good, and the air conditioning and fan were more powerful than expected. However, the bathroom facilities and food need improvement. You should definitely try all the complimentary activities; just be sure to communicate your preferences. A special shout-out to the slimmer, quieter guy who was great at snorkeling, and the guy who used a DJI drone for filming."

$370 Details ➡
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort Hotels in Semporna

Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

"Standard Room is very small and dated. There's loads of plastic and other rubbish on the beach and just behind the hotel's fence. People living nearby were running some engine or generator so there was a constant laud noise. Often they also burnt something, so there was also an unpleasant smell. The food at the restaurant is at best mediocre, but more often simply disgusting. We hardly ate there. I also got upset stomach for 2 days out of 3 of our stay. Some staff speak very limited English so they give you either wrong information or just ignore you (e.g. not brining more pancakes). The restaurant seems to run out of food at meal times and no-one is bothered to bring more, until they are asked to. Staff at the Divers Bar is not present or simply indifferent to customers. There's occasionally some extra rubbish between villas, seemed only cleaned every few days. I can't imagine ever going back to this hotel."

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Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort ★★★★★
"Everything perfect. ❤️The staff are very nice, food was really good, and the 🤿 snorkelling abang very helpful, abang driver very nice also."
★★★★★
2026-05-25
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Family
Seafest REGENCY ★★★★★
"Stayed at a water bungalow in town, which was very convenient for snorkeling and the mangrove forest. Famous restaurants were about a 10-minute walk away. All the staff provided excellent service, except for one person, but that issue was resolved later on."
★★★★★
2026-08-16
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Traveling with friends
Seafest Hotel ★★★★
"This is a pretty good hotel with an excellent location. The facilities are a bit old, but that's understandable for a hotel in this town. If you have the budget, you might consider booking the new Haifeng hotel across the street instead."
★★★★★
2026-06-25
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Traveling with friends
POM POM Island Resort ★★★★
"Compared to other islands, this place offers incredible value for money. It's a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland, quite a distance, but the water quality is far superior to those popular overwater bungalows just a few minutes offshore! The shuttle service and Chinese-speaking butler were both very patient. The whole island is quite large, and even though it was off-season, it's definitely worth a visit. Next to the restaurant, you can rent snorkeling gear for 20 MYR a day, so you can go snorkeling anytime, or book island-hopping tours to nearby islands."
★★★★★
2025-12-07
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Traveling with friends
Wing Tat Grand Hotel ★★★
"Great location, but avoid eating at Dojo – the food is terrible. As for service, the housekeeping didn't restock our water for three days. Did they take it home themselves or something? Also, the free shuttle to the pier isn't actually free. The front desk charges 45 MYR, but you can book it yourself for 25 MYR."
★★★★★
2026-07-02
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Traveling with friends
LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge) ★★★
"This place is disgusting. The floor was so dirty I didn't dare walk barefoot. The photos are completely misleading, don't try to make excuses about it being remotely located or having limited conditions. For over 500 RMB a night, it's worse than a small motel in China. Every time I flushed the toilet while showering, the drain would smell absolutely terrible. I ended up sleeping with a trash can covering it. Other than the really enthusiastic guy at the front desk, everything else was terrible. The standard twin room we booked had two windows, and when opened, both faced a corridor where people were constantly passing by. If you're a woman, definitely skip this option."
★★☆☆☆
2026-09-03
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Traveling with friends
Semporna Lighthouse Hotel ★★★
"Great location, very clean room, and good service. It's less than a 10-minute walk to the pier's meeting point for sea excursions. Excellent value for money."
★★★★★
2026-04-26
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Family
SKY Water Villas ★★★★
"The environment is absolutely beautiful, and it offers much better value for money compared to other overwater bungalows. You can enjoy kayaking with a transparent bottom boat, seeing lots of starfish and small fish – it's really pleasant. There are also Bajau people who come by to sell fresh seafood. It would be perfect if they added a water slide! 😍"
★★★★★
2026-08-23
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SG Guest User

Traveling with friends
Grace Samudera Hotel ★★★
"Love the boss of the breakfast place , very friendly and helpful people"
★★★★★
2026-04-02

Hotels near top Semporna landmarks

Experience the quintessential Semporna by staying near iconic landmarks

Semporna Ocean Tourism Center

Semporna Ocean Tourism Center

Serving as the premier hub for island-hopping adventures in Semporna, this destination offers seamless boat transfers, curated tour packages, and effortless access to Sabah’s breathtaking marine parks.

 Kapalai

Kapalai

A one-of-a-kind overwater sanctuary, celebrated for its crystal-clear waters, world-class diving spots, and iconic water chalets perched above the sea.

 Timba Timba Island

Timba Timba Island

A breathtaking tropical island celebrated for its powdery white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and exceptional snorkeling opportunities.

 Bohey Dulang Island

Bohey Dulang Island

Set out on a hike to one of Sabah’s most iconic viewpoints, where a steep trail rewards you with breathtaking, panoramic views of turquoise lagoons and the surrounding islands.

 Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Uncover the secrets of Sabah’s past at this remarkable prehistoric site, where ancient pottery fragments and stunning hilltop vistas offer a captivating look at early human life in the region.

 Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

A protected marine sanctuary celebrated for its rich biodiversity, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and stunning islands perfect for diving and exploration.

 Pulau Mantabuan

Pulau Mantabuan

A charming, picturesque island encircled by vibrant coral reefs, making it the perfect spot for snorkeling, diving, and immersing yourself in Semporna’s marine paradise.

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Power Plug & Voltage

240V/Type G

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Exchange Rate

1 USD ≈ 4.09 MYR

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Local Payment

Cash/Cards/Touch'n Go

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CelcomDigi/Maxis/U Mobile

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Current Weather

Partly clear with thunder and rain

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Number of reviews

18,097

Total properties

186

Weekday Avg. Price

$170

Weekend Avg. Price

$170

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