Opened in 2022, the Arcadia Beach Resort offers travelers a pleasant stay in Semporna, whether for business or leisure purposes. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Pandanan Island, Timba Timba Island and Mataking Island all nearby. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. When it comes to Semporna hotels, the Arcadia Beach Resort is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.
GGuest User2024.07.08
This hotel is very new and not well-known in Semporna, but it is really a niche place with super treasures. There is only one hotel on the island. It is very quiet and suitable for a family with children, because here you can not only take your children snorkeling, but if you are lucky, you can also see turtles hatching. There is an infinity pool and swings on the island. There is also a very empty beach on the island, which is great. In addition, the island also organizes trips to Mataking and Timba Timba Island, so you won't be bored on the island. My sisters also upgraded the sea fishing and sunset projects. The hotel is great and very clean. You can see corals and groups of small fish snorkeling around. I will definitely take my family there again next time, stay in a sea view room, and lie on the bed to watch the sea view.
Crystal Water House, sitting on the charming jelly sea, has a clean and hygienic environment. The water house rooms are beautifully decorated, and the blue sea and sky can be seen through the windows, making people feel like they are in a dream world. Here, you can also snorkel for free and experience the beauty of the underwater world. The owner of the water house is hospitable and attentive, and will also provide professional snorkeling guidance. Although my partner and I were injured during the trip because we are not good at water, the owner of the water house thoughtfully bandaged our wounds and treated them properly. All in all, this is a very good place worth recommending.
The Crystal Water Villa in Semporna, Malaysia, boasts a charming jelly sea, a clean and hygienic environment. The villa's rooms are beautifully decorated, and the windows overlook the blue sea and sky, making people feel as if they are in a dream world. Here, you can also enjoy free snorkeling and experience the wonders of the underwater world. The villa owner is warm and hospitable, providing attentive service and professional snorkeling guidance. Although my partner and I were injured due to our lack of proficiency in swimming during the trip, the villa owner kindly bandaged our wounds and handled them properly. In short, this is a great place worth recommending.
GGuest User2023.12.30
Crystal Water House, sitting on the charming jelly sea, has a clean and hygienic environment. The water house rooms are beautifully decorated, and the blue sea and sky can be seen through the windows, making people feel like they are in a dream world. Here, you can also snorkel for free and experience the beauty of the underwater world. The owner of the water house is hospitable and attentive, and will also provide professional snorkeling guidance. Although my partner and I were injured during the trip because we are not good at water, the owner of the water house thoughtfully bandaged our wounds and treated them properly. All in all, this is a very good place worth recommending.
The Crystal Water Villa in Semporna, Malaysia, boasts a charming jelly sea, a clean and hygienic environment. The villa's rooms are beautifully decorated, and the windows overlook the blue sea and sky, making people feel as if they are in a dream world. Here, you can also enjoy free snorkeling and experience the wonders of the underwater world. The villa owner is warm and hospitable, providing attentive service and professional snorkeling guidance. Although my partner and I were injured due to our lack of proficiency in swimming during the trip, the villa owner kindly bandaged our wounds and handled them properly. In short, this is a great place worth recommending.
My stay at Jelly Sea Resorts was incredible. We were amazed at the view from the resort, the clear water, and the Bohey Dulang view from afar.
We were told that we were the first Malay to stay at the resort (mostly Chinese tourists), it was such an achievement and honored đĽđ.
The room was big enough and what we liked about the room was that it had a patio where we could relax, provided with a netting bed and a ladder to go down swimming or snorkeling right from our own room.
I would recommend Jelly Sea Resorts to anyone who wants to experience Semporna. It also provides 3 meals a day (breakfast-lunch-dinner) included in your booking and a boat transfer from the land to the resort and vice versa.
The only thing we would comment on for improvement is to provide toilet bidet sprayer.
AArmborg2024.12.22
My stay at Jelly Sea Resorts was incredible. We were amazed at the view from the resort, the clear water, and the Bohey Dulang view from afar.
We were told that we were the first Malay to stay at the resort (mostly Chinese tourists), it was such an achievement and honored đĽđ.
The room was big enough and what we liked about the room was that it had a patio where we could relax, provided with a netting bed and a ladder to go down swimming or snorkeling right from our own room.
I would recommend Jelly Sea Resorts to anyone who wants to experience Semporna. It also provides 3 meals a day (breakfast-lunch-dinner) included in your booking and a boat transfer from the land to the resort and vice versa.
The only thing we would comment on for improvement is to provide toilet bidet sprayer.
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As long as you can tolerate the possibility of not being able to contact the boss, J people were panicked when they couldn't wait for the boat at the pier at the agreed time, everything else was perfect, and finally found the boss and went out to sea half an hour late to the water affairs.
It took 20 minutes to go out to the water house, which was relatively far away from the land. The sea view of the water house was very good, and the room was actually better than expected. Isn't it beautiful to watch the sunset with the sea breeze at night, and there are locals singing at night. The network can be received, and there is no problem sending and receiving messages and watching social media, but there is no wifi
KKongxincaicaizi2024.10.07
As long as you can tolerate the possibility of not being able to contact the boss, J people were panicked when they couldn't wait for the boat at the pier at the agreed time, everything else was perfect, and finally found the boss and went out to sea half an hour late to the water affairs.
It took 20 minutes to go out to the water house, which was relatively far away from the land. The sea view of the water house was very good, and the room was actually better than expected. Isn't it beautiful to watch the sunset with the sea breeze at night, and there are locals singing at night. The network can be received, and there is no problem sending and receiving messages and watching social media, but there is no wifi
I chose this hotel because it was marked with five stars. Generally speaking, it is still a little different from the real five-star hotels in China, but it does not prevent this hotel from being the best hotel in Semporna.
Let me start with the good points:
1. Because the hotel is new, all the facilities are new, the infinity pool has a great view, and the children's playground is a plus for tourists traveling with children.
2. The hotel itself is comfortable and the rooms are clean. Don't expect too much about the environment around the hotel. You can look forward to the sea view and sunrise and sunset in the distance.
Disadvantages:
1. The breakfast is not rich enough
2. The bottom of the swimming pool is dirty, according to the children
Ffsrs2025.02.01
I chose this hotel because it was marked with five stars. Generally speaking, it is still a little different from the real five-star hotels in China, but it does not prevent this hotel from being the best hotel in Semporna.
Let me start with the good points:
1. Because the hotel is new, all the facilities are new, the infinity pool has a great view, and the children's playground is a plus for tourists traveling with children.
2. The hotel itself is comfortable and the rooms are clean. Don't expect too much about the environment around the hotel. You can look forward to the sea view and sunrise and sunset in the distance.
Disadvantages:
1. The breakfast is not rich enough
2. The bottom of the swimming pool is dirty, according to the children
A stay at Green World Hotel places you in the heart of Semporna, within a 5-minute drive of Semporna Mosque and Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Bukit Tengkorak and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Limau Limau.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 2019.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Mmohdfadzil792020.08.31
This visit was a good one, we had our good evening time at the rooftop Cafe. The weather was good, we can see the whole town nicely from the rooftop. The food was okay, appropriate for a hotel's restaurant. There were few other visitors, but they seemed to be put off by the prices displayed in the menu and decided to leave afterwards. The staffs were friendly although seems that they are understaffed, only two of them on duty. Will surely back visiting again.
The Santiri Island Resort is one of the newest hotels in Semporna, having opened in 2023. The hotel is located approximately 48km from Tawau Airport. Traveling to and from the airport is easy with Tawau Airport located approximately 48km away. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
WWoxiangdaochukankană2025.01.11
Facilities: Very good, plenty of hot water!
Sanitation: The sanitary environment is very good! Clean, the island also has a white sand beach, invincible beauty
Environment: Invincible scenery, whether it is sunny or rainy, or sunrise and sunset! Super beautiful, breathtaking
Service: The service is also very considerate. When we went there, there was only our group, and it felt like the whole island was booked! So comfortable!
Free lunch for 2: The lunch was very rich and delicious! It was better than any restaurant we ate in town, and it also suits the taste of Chinese people! (After all, the boss lady is also Chinese hahaha
Free dinner for 2: The dinner was even more rich, big crab! Seafood!!!!
I think this place is better than any water house I have been to, even better than Mataking in my heart!
I took hundreds of photos and dozens of videos here, but no matter what, the mobile phone camera can't restore its beauty!
Next time I come to Semporna, I won't consider other places, and I will rush here without thinking.
I posted it on WeChat Moments and **, and so many people asked where this is hahaha, they all think it is so beautiful!
Located in Larapan Island, 20-25 minutes by speedboat from Longmen Inn Pier, located in the middle of Valentine's Bay Line one-day tour route, adjacent to Warship Island, beautiful and quiet environment, is the best choice for family honeymoon, water house has 24-hour Chinese butler service, expensive Chinese chef every day includes delicious meals and afternoon tea, The hall has karaoke equipment with better sound quality than KTV, and we sell alcoholic beverages. The water house has a long plank road connected with the island. Guests can visit the Bayao people on the island through the plank road, and when the tide recedes, they can also go down to the beach to catch crabs, fish and shrimp
GGuest User2025.01.25
I am really satisfied with this stay. I couldn't book other water houses. I saw that their ratings were quite high on Ctrip. After a long struggle, I finally decided to stay here. We stayed for three nights. The price on Ctrip included three meals a day. I was very satisfied with the meal. It was no different from ordering food in a restaurant. We are from Changsha. Sometimes we want a heavier taste, and the boss will make it for us according to our wishes. If we want to drink milk tea, the housekeeper will buy it for us. If we want to eat durian, the boss lady will buy it for us. This service attitude is really great. I will definitely come again next time! Very suitable for vacation
Mr. Bean Holiday is a warm and comfortable homestay located in Semporna, Sabah. It is about an hour from Tawau Airport and about 15-minutes drive from Semporna town and boat jetty. We have a free shuttle to and from boat jetty everyday. We can arrange island hopping trip based on your needs. Our room is designed to provide you with a comfortable, clean and safe stay. For leisure time, you may stop by at our lobby or bar for music and drink a cup of tea or wine, or you may also relax at the balcony, or enjoy the swimming pool and sun bath. We do hope that all our guest will enjoy the hospitality of our homestay and bring you an unforgettable stay experience. We looking forward for your arrival.
GGuest User2025.02.03
This B&B has just opened for a short time. I was a little hesitant before booking because there were no reviews for reference. I didn't expect it to be so good. The store is actually the same as the picture. The hygiene, environment, and facilities are not to be mentioned. I am very satisfied. I especially want to mention the owner of the store. He is very nice and basically responds to any requests. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the town, but you can pick up and drop off whenever you want to go to the town. It is recommended to buy seafood in the seafood market and process it here. The fee is affordable. I heard that the processing fee outside is almost as expensive as seafood. I won't say much, just look at the pictures, real shots.
Perfect Forest Eco Semporna centrally located at Sabah Semporna. Guesthouse offers strategic location and easy access to the lively city has to offer. Guesthouse require 1 hour and 11 minutes drive away from Tawau Airport and 24-minutes from Tawau town.
GGuest User2024.12.27
Environment: The whole resort is very nicely decorated, and it is more cost-effective than the water house.
Hygiene: The staff will do a good job of insect repellent. Although the weather is hot, there is basically no need for mosquito repellent lamps in the room.
Service: The housekeeper will confirm our needs to go back and forth to the town every day, and he is very serious and responsible.
The puppies in the resort are also very cute. The housekeeper said that they were originally wild, but now that they live here, the staff will help take care of them. The puppies are very friendly. They will lead the way when we return to the room at night. The staff are also very caring â¤ď¸
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WWill_ChenI traveled alone and stayed here for 4 nights from 8/4 to 8/8.
**Environment:**
The resort is so amazing that I wish I could keep it a secret rather than share it with you. Located in the middle of the sea, with no other structures around, you can easily enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and the starry sky every day. During the daytime, you can participate in various water sports, and if you're lucky, you might spot a sea turtle at night.
**Food:**
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included when you book the hotel, so thereâs no need to worry about meals. The resort offers seafood and local cuisine daily. Please note: Visitors should bring their own snacks and drinks before boarding the resort, as it only provides water, coffee, and tea.
**Facilities & Service:**
All the staff here will treat you kindly, even if there might be a language barrier (English is spoken here!). If you're afraid of swimming, the staff will accompany you while you're in the sea (life jackets are provided in each room). Each room also has a balcony with a lounge chair where you can relax, grab a beer, and do nothing but enjoy the soothing sea breeze.
You may not want to stay in the middle of nowhere like I did to escape from modern civilization, but I truly recommend staying at the resort for at least 2 nights. You'll definitely feel completely recharged!
Finally, I want to say that the view is so astonishing that I can hardly describe it with my limited English. You must visit this place yourself.
AAnonymous UserHygiene: Super clean, super quiet and safe, 10-20 minutes drive from town, with a special car to town or island hopping pier at a fixed time every day
Service: Breakfast is a fixed fried rice noodles, ham, milk, and bread slices every morning! The service attitude is still very good, and the boss lady is very responsible!
GGuest UserThe story of the second home in Semporna B&B is so beautiful in Mushroom House
The three-day experience can be said to be free of worries and only touching
The B&B managers Gao Gao and A Ping are so great that they helped us solve any problems we had quickly
The big balcony is also suitable for drying clothes for snorkeling. The Easter Egg Chefâs dishes are so delicious
Cat-friendly, many cats are super clingy
The pick-up response is fast and the staff is very friendly
The restaurant plays music, watching them grill fish and drinking coffee, I really donât want to go home
I guess I will come to Semporna next time because I miss Mushroom House
SScottVery satisfied with our stay at Shun Shun! Awesome views, beautiful boardwalks, very friendly staff. Location is nearby the semporna jetty which is convenient (10 minutes). Rooms are nice, modern, clean with a nice balcony and big windowed doors to a view of the ocean. Basic no-frills room, not a luxury villa by any means, cheap furniture and decor. The food is good, mostly Chinese/malaysian fusion. Selection doesn't change much from night to night but they will make you something custom if you want. Communication is good with them on WhatsApp. Power and water 24 hours a day. For alcohol they only have tiger beer for RM10. Note that the free boat has a defined schedule that they set, unfortunately the last boat from shore is early at 530pm. You pay RM100 for a special trip.
JJi ChengOverall I enjoyed our stay in sky water villa. When I was booking I read the reviews also worried that they are a bit old, so that the houses might not be well maintained. But during my stay I feel like the houses are used but still in okay manner. The best thing for this hotel is that I think they have the best house reef, and you can see turtles at night from your balcany. I went snorkling a few times during my stay I saw quite a few clown fish aka nemo and many fishes and even a sea eel one day. They also provide âgalssâ kayak which you can watch sunset on it. And the best thing they offer is that the tours you book with the villa starts around 10 am, you can just get ready and wait in your room, and when the boat is here the staff will get you from your room, and youâll finish the tour around 3-4 pm which is the afternoon tea time at the villa. Instead of in the town area you need wake up early and meet and wait at the jetty around 8:15 am . And power supply is stable just may be ocassion blackout but it would turn back on very soon. However I do think they need to clean their air con as the one in our room seems very dusty, we had to clean the filter ourselves, they were very dusty. And during the afternoon coz our villa faces the sunset direction the air con feels a bit not strong enough. And the aircon outer unit is installed right at the roomâs wall so itâs a little bit noisy, Iâd suggest why not just use a more powerful window unit instead. The food is so so, but itâs difficult to cater everyoneâs preference for food. The hotel is not cheap and maybe not very cost effective compare to hotels in other places, but to be fair i think if you want to go to semporna, this might be a reasonable option as overall semporna and malaysia is very expensive for tourists. And i higly recommend to stay at least 2-3 nights instead of 1 night to fully enjoy and relax yourself.
VVictoria ShawThis homestay is an independent cabin with a swimming pool in the yard, which is very beautiful.
The owner is Chinese and can speak Chinese. The communication is very smooth and considerate.
It is a little far from Semporna town. If you want to go there, the owner will send a driver to pick you up. You can also make reservations to the airport or the pier, which is very convenient.
Breakfast is a simple meal, all freshly made. It is relatively fresh and good.
You can consult the owner if you have any questions in Semporna. He is super nice and has adopted a kitten. It is a very pleasant accommodation experience.
Because the environment is relatively primitive, there will be many mosquitoes and small animals. It is normal to appear in the house. Bring mosquito repellents to be more comfortable.
I hope the boss's business will be prosperous!
GGuest UserThe biggest advice for traveling in Malaysia is to arrive at the airport early to check in. Even if you are late, check-in will not be delayed. It will be a pity if you miss it.
It took 10 hours to take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Semporna.
The shop owner is Chinese. He knew we arrived in Semporna at 3:00, so he left us his phone number and told us to be careful.
When I encounter difficulties, they will help me as soon as possible. I feel at ease.
Location close to seafood market
It's convenient to eat seafood
GGuest UserIt was my first time to experience a water house. The slide went directly into the sea. It was very interesting.
Service: The hotel's arrangements are in place and they can help you solve any problems you have. We booked a charter boat for snorkeling for two people. The instructor is also very professional and will dive to the bottom of the sea to help you catch the fish from the bottom of the sea.
Facilities: As soon as I entered the room, I couldn't wait to experience the slide. At first, I was worried that I would sink into the sea if I slid down. There are life jackets at the front desk, so there is no need to worry.
Free dinner: The dishes are very rich, the chicken is very tender, the crabs are also very fresh, there is crab roe in it, you canât get enough of the shrimps
BBunga Damia TanSupposely they provide telephone in every room .. having difficulties to reach their receptionist .. This our 2nd time check in there ... no slipper in room. .. little bit disappointed with cleanliness of the room and under expectation their breakfast đ¤đ¤
WWongRichardGood location near the Seafest jetty. Decent hotel with decent sized rooms. Nice sunset view from the room window.
However, the rooms are quite old and the air conditioner is not cold at all. Otherwise the shower water pressure is great. The breakfast buffet has limited options and the food is below average. The egg counter gives pre-cooked eggs instead of made-to-order