SIPADAN MABUL RESORT: UPDATED 2018 Reviews and 275 Photos (Pulau Mabul)

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Lot A-1-G, Block A, Signature Office, KK Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Pulau Mabul 88865 Malaysia See on map

AMENITIES

Free Internet

Breakfast included

Air Conditioning

Beachfront

Pool

Non-Smoking Hotel

Restaurant

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Smiles186

3217

Reviewed 8 May 2018 via mobile

Perfect for diving

This is a beautiful resort. It caters for divers very well with little or no prep needed for diving and exceptional diving staff. Once you get your head around only diving at Sipadan for one day and realise that the diving at Mabul and Kapalai...More

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HuntCon

Winchester, Virginia

17179

Reviewed 24 April 2018 via mobile

Sipidan AMAZING but “Resort” Not so Much

First off, Sipidan is amazing. Definitely the best dives any of us have ever had. However, Mabul Island and the Mabul Resort fell extremely short of expectations. Read more below about the resort, staff, food, and the humanitarian conditions on the island. Things to note...More

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Jason L

Hope Island, Australia

2223

Reviewed 3 April 2018

a true Dive Holiday.....

Much is said about the permits and how they are not guaranteed. The staff do their best to accommodate and it appears a rarity that someone misses out completely. Resort- we stayed in a bungalow which given the days were filled with diving was never...More

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Kai_Steinbeck

Port Douglas, Australia

9950

Reviewed 12 March 2018 via mobile

Diving and conference

Spent three days as a famil trip arranged by tourism Malaysia at the bungalows not the resort. Staff were friendly and accomodating, the diving on Sipadan was incredible. As in all areas the plastics c in the water is a real concern and I wish...More

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Andrea S

Victor, Idaho

3630

Reviewed 7 February 2018

Diving was awesome!

This resort overall was pretty good; I would give it a B+. We stayed on the mainland in one of the cabins and the room was small but sufficient with a small deck. If you left the resort to go into town you will notice...More

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Description

SIPADAN-MABUL RESORT (SMART) is situated at Mabul Island overlooking the well-known Sipadan Island. It is a dive destination resort that began its modest operations back in 1993 and has since grown into a …More well-established and reputable resort as it is today. SMART has 42 land-based chalets (22 unit stand-alone detached chalets, 18 unit standard semi-detached chalets and 2 unit suite chalets) which can accommodate up to 84 guests at any one time. All chalets are built from native materials of Borneo, mostly twin-bedded, equipped with mosquito screens, air-conditioning and come with attached bathrooms with hot shower facilities as well as free Wi-Fi internet access in the room. Other facilities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool spa, large dining hall and bars. Less

Hotel Amenities

HOTEL FEATURES

Restaurant

Pool

Beachfront

Free Internet

Bar/Lounge

Spa

Breakfast included

Air Conditioning

Airport Transportation

Non-Smoking Hotel

Room Service

Free Parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room

Awards & Recognition

Certificate of Excellence

Room types

Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms

Awards & Recognition

Certificate of Excellence

Room types

Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms

Number of rooms

42

Also Known As

Sipadan Mabul Hotel Pulau Mabul

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Sipadan Mabul Resort Pulau Mabul, Sabah

Location

Malaysia > Sabah > Semporna District > Pulau Mabul

Awards & Recognition

Certificate of Excellence

Room types

Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms

Number of rooms

42

Also Known As

Sipadan Mabul Hotel Pulau Mabul

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Sipadan Mabul Resort Pulau Mabul, Sabah

Location

Malaysia > Sabah > Semporna District > Pulau Mabul

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PotatoPeople T

Can we do snorkelling other than diving or what else can we do at Sipadan ?

15 June 2018|

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Yes you can go snorkelling if you are a competent swimmer and snorkeller. Sipadan is known for its fantastic diving and that is the only reason to go. The rest of the island is closed and you can not explore the island other... More