Really great place for diving at Sipadan, while Mabul and Kapalai – diving is below average, “housereef” near the oil rig – is place for greens to die (see photos attached). Be aware of the new invention by the SMART management – they sell you a “guarantee” to dive at Sipadan for the price USD 180 (on top of USD12... More

We got lucky and got to head to Sipadan island 3 times over 7 days. Normally they only guarantee one pass every 7 days. All the big stuff is over here, schools of Jack, Barracuda, parrot fish. The amount of turtles we saw was unbelievable. Sipadan is a protected island so during peak times you may not be guaranteed a... More

We've spent 4 nights 5 days at the resort, enjoying and diving. The service was great, dive instructors are all professional and helpful, in general all staff is very friendly. Though we didn't even apply for the Sipadan diving permit, the resort got the quotas for us and we had the most fabulous time of our life there. Food is... More

A real tropical paradise, covering about one third of Mabul Island. The large island contains numerous other dive/backpacker joints and a few other resorts, and a large village of locals, so dont expect to be on an isolated island paradise. The resort is spotlessly clean, and you can stay at either stay at the Water Bungalows (on stilts, and a... More

their website was confusing and we couldnt speak with anyone directly at the resort. everything had to go through an agent. we asked to be at the water bungalows, but were told there was only a two bedroom suite left. we didnt need that much space, so they booked us at the land bungalows. after we arrived, we were quite... More

We went here at the beginning of our vacation and I wish I could have spent more time. We stayed in the Mabul water bungalows which are on the water. The rooms were very nice with air conditioning and a TV. There was a pool on the island as well. Dove and snorkeled Sipadan island which was the most amazing... More

Visited the Sipadan_Mabul Resort on Mabul island in Feb 2012. This resort is true value for money. It has an excellent location on the island of Mabul, exclusive beaches which front the property, the rooms are well appointed and have an excellent décor and all of them have a deck/open sit-out and barely a 5 min walk away from the... More

It is fantastic place for divers but good accommodation and fantastic food offer also great time for non-diving family members. Friendly and efficient staff, If you buy package locally (I did it in Kota-Kinabalu agency) it is half price comparing to internet rates you can buy internationally.

Best place we stayed in Sabah, somewhere to totally chill. wonderful diving at Sipidan, and the resort being car free is perfect for families...kids can run free wherever they want. Our room was basic but clean and comfortable, and the service & food was excellent - especially the fresh tuna sashimi, straight out of the sea. The only downside is... More