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Sipadan Island Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Sipadan Island? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kapalai
6.5
4.7
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500 Review
Diving
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Sipadan Island
5.6
4.6
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207 Review
Diving
Lobster Wall
1.3
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Mabul Island
6.1
4.8
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520 Review
Diving
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Pom Pom Island
5.6
4.4
/5
195 Review
Night view
Bohey Dulang Island
5.5
4.8
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94 Review
Boat tour
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.9
4.7
/5
32 Review
Natural scenery
Resorts
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
5.5
4.9
/5
103 Review
Beaches and shores
Blue Ocean Dive Centre
3.8
4.8
/5
6 Review
Mataking Island
5.5
4.8
/5
260 Review
Diving
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sipadan Island, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Anyu Villa Resort
4.4
/5
539 Review
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
269 Review
Soon Tat Hotel Sdn Bhd
4.6
/5
71 Review
Chan Living
4.6
/5
91 Review
Hua Qiao Home
4.5
/5
141 Review
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
4.3
/5
315 Review
Seawind Cloudcrest Resort
4.8
/5
57 Review
Sagittarius Resort
4.4
/5
64 Review
Orange Wave
4.8
/5
32 Review
The Cozy Cottage Semporna
4.7
/5
42 Review
Homie Cottage
4.9
/5
125 Review
Sunshine Boutique Hotel
4.0
/5
67 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sipadan Island dishes and foodie spots.
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Sipadan Water Village Restaurant
4.4
/5
5 Review
Mabul Cafe Papa & Mama
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DOZO NANYANG KOPI HOUSE SEMPORNA
4.1
/5
8 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. THB203/person
Summer Breeze Cafe
4.0
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. THB256/person
Seaview Cafe
5.0
/5
87 Review
Skyline Sports Bar semporna
4.3
/5
16 Review
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. THB210/person
Wang Wang Soto House
4.4
/5
8 Review
Snacks
Avg. THB128/person
Fat Mom's Restaurant
4.8
/5
188 Review
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. THB429/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
45 Review
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. THB821/person
Semporna Hot Soto
4.0
/5
10 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. THB143/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant
5.0
/5
79 Review
Seafood
Avg. THB550/person
Zhan Quanji
4.3
/5
23 Review
Quick bites
Avg. THB173/person
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SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
9.0
/5
11 Review
Pearl Island Resort
8.5
/5
49 Review
Mataking Reef Resort
9.1
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15 Review
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
9.0
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Arasatu Villas & Sanctuary
9.6
/5
10 Review
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Leisure activities
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Water sports
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Outdoor activities
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Danum River
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The 7K
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Surau AL Munawwarah
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Sungai Kapur
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Jungleland
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Tanjung Batu Laut
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HIGHWAY PARK'S TAWAU
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Semporna Proboscis River Cruise
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Tawau Hill Park (Table Waterfall)
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Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia (ILIM), Kampus Lahad Datu.
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Tagal Kg. Balung Cocos Tawau
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Gereja katolik St.Anthony Batu 18 jalan sandakan
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Masjid Nurul Iman
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Taman Rekreasi Kompleks Baiduri Ayu
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Padang Pekan Semporna
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Tawau Fuji Park Recreation Club
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Tugu Peringatan Kalabakan
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Danum Valley Conservation Area
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GAABI FAMILY
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Kalabakan
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Kun Kun Island
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Taman Korintus, Corinthian Garden, 哥林多坊
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