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Kapalai Dive Resort
Semporna (Mabul)
A dive resort on stilts over a sandbank near Sipadan.
Island · No. 15 in Malaysia
Boutique hotels in Semporna (Mabul)
Semporna and Mabul are the gateway to Sipadan, one of the world's best dive sites.
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Where to stay in Semporna (Mabul)
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Sipadan Mabul Resort
Semporna (Mabul)
A dive resort with stilt chalets on Mabul Island.
Semporna is a port in southeast Sabah and the base for diving at Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai. Resorts here are built on stilts above the shallow reef.
Where to stay
Stay on Mabul or Kapalai for the house reef and short boat rides to Sipadan.
Good to know
Sipadan permits are limited. The best months are April to December.
Good to know
Questions about Semporna (Mabul)
How many boutique hotels are there in Semporna (Mabul)?
We list 2 boutique hotels in Semporna (Mabul), including Kapalai Dive Resort and Sipadan Mabul Resort.
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