Lankayan Island Dive Resort
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Lankayan Island Dive Resort
Lankayan Island, Sulu Sea, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
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Lankayan Island Dive Resort is located in Sandakan. It houses a buffet restaurant and a bar. Guests can relax in their chalet or explore the Orang Utan Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.Fitted with a balcony offering sea views, each spacious chalet unit features air conditioning, a canopy bed and tea/coffee making amenities. The large bathroom comes with shower facilities and a bathtub.Guests can enjoy a quiet read in the shared lounge, or enjoy some sun time in the hammock. For an adventure, go diving to explore the marine creatures underwater.Lankayan is 52 km from Sandakan Airport.Show More
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Chalet with Beach View(D,North)
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Sea View
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Chalet(D,North)
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews(28)
4.7/5
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Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Guest User
May 8, 2024
It couldn't have gone any worse. But I keep wondering: has anyone who reviews these resorts ever seen any truly wonderful ones??? If the property was located in the Maldives and was well maintained it might be advisable, but absolutely not. The island is microscopic (it takes 20 minutes to get around on foot). It is so hot that it is not possible to sunbathe anywhere (also because there are no umbrellas or chez longue). Both breakfast and lunches are pitiful. They didn't even have iced tea to offer. The service was terrible. The dive center had burned down, so they are building a new one. You could use two boats for diving and snorkeling, but, believe me, either you are an expert diver or you'd better forget it. Mask-type equipment was also lacking. The cleanliness in the rooms is approximate. There were three inches of dust on the lamps! In the room you die of cold or heat. The bungalows were not designed to be cooled by AC, the roofs are too high! The resin glass bathtub sitting on the floor is ridiculous. The wooden chaise longues on the private terrace without cushions. When requested they provided me with the cushions they use for the restaurant chairs. Of course the location is splendid, but here too I have to point out plastic everywhere in the sea. Dead corals although a number of colorful ones survive. Fish and sharks can be seen, but it is absolutely not what, as the English say, what you bargaign for. Positive note: turtle hutching and turtles that lay their eggs at night (if lucky). BIG NO NO.
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April 4, 2024
Booking not easy (only through the structure, via e-mail, paying in advance, but then everything went well), only one transfer per day (don't skip it otherwise you have to wait for the next day) but then you arrive in paradise Island from the movies , wild, with very few guests, beautiful reef. Unlike the Maldivian islands where you can see the hand of man, here a large part of the island is wild. The sea is spectacular. Simple food without much choice but that was fine. No annoying water activities, no music, no entertainment. Peace. Overwater ones are better although, be careful, they do not have access to the sea.
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Guest User
November 6, 2023
We had a fantastic stay. The water chalet was stunning, spacious and the view from the balcony was beautiful! The staff at the resort were friendly and helpful. The food was tasty and as a vegetarian there was a good choice. We were diving too and the equipment was good and dives were great. We had a fantastic stay, thank you!
Guest User
October 15, 2023
Lankayan Island was everything I had hoped for and more. White sand beaches, often all to yourself, the clearest blue water I've ever seen, peaceful and lush surrounds, with beautiful people and service. We didn't dive, but spent our days reading and relaxing, and snorkeling. We saw so much very close to the shore, and our only regret was not exploring more! The beach chalet was much larger than expected, stylish, with a huge bathroom and outdoor shower. We were in number 18, right opposite the turtle hatchery, and it was nice and quiet. We were so lucky to be there for the release of some baby turtles too. Considering how far from amenities the island is, the food and drinks were good; it's not 5 star but its tasty and plentiful, which is what I'd expected from a tiny island :) What a dream- will remember it forever.
Guest User
October 5, 2023
This island really is a paradise on earth. Clear blue waters, white beaches, and the beach chalet we had was amazing and super luxurious. The restaurant had everything you needed, staff was super friendly and the only remark we had for this trip was that the food was a bit repetitive and not very creative. Wild-life wise this is a must-do trip, we saw so many animals (turtles, rays, squid, even a parrotfish) just looking down from the pier. I definitely recommend getting up early to snorkel. There was no one else in the waters, the waters were super clear and we saw so many colourful fish. Some parts of the coral reefs here are even colorful, which you don't see in many places in the world. One night, a mama turtle lay her eggs right in front of our chalet. One of the most special experiences of my life. This is definitely worth the high price!
Guest User
October 4, 2023
We were there 21 years ago when it was still a wild and familiar island where everyone who came shared. Even then it was magical, flying fox turtles, and there wasn't even glass in the windows, the clams were collected directly in the drying room on the beach and we all ate together at one large table. Beautiful memories ❤️ It was part of our honeymoon together in Borneo with top backpacking 👍🏻😞
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Guest User
September 15, 2023
Paradise island. We had the most lovely relaxing 4 days. The resort is beautiful and the sea and beach are beautiful. Very quiet and restful. Snorkeling was v good and can see lots of turtles a d sea life. Staff v nice. Rooms are great. Air con could be better doesn't cool.room down as much as would like. Food is good enough and they will cater for vegetarian to best they can. 1.5 hour trio by boat can be a bit choppy so be prepared.
Guest User
September 10, 2023
Lankayan Island was the perfect place to relax and recharge in between our other Borneo adventures. We stayed two nights, I wish we’d stayed 3. The snorkeling off the jetty at the dive shop was absolutely amazing and the best parts were close, no need to go far out. I also did a discover dive, which I highly recommend, Jerry was a great instructor. We also enjoyed just walking on the boardwalk and sitting on the deck at the lodge and off our room, there was lots to see in the crystal clear water. We were there for a turtle release, which was very exciting! We had an overwater villa, which was large and comfortable. The shower was amazing and the AC cool. The food wasn’t spectacular, but it was always good and flavorful, it was the best we had in Borneo. I loved out stay and would go back again, but there could be some improvements. The bar serves only beer and wine, the hair dryer was terrible (same for my friends in the villa next door), the shampoo/body wash, while eco-friendly, was terrible and like everywhere else we stayed in Borneo, there was no conditioner. On the boat ride the middle cushion in the back will get soaked with water and so will you. Be prepared if you’re unfortunate enough to get the seat, I suggest you put your purse/backpack in a dry bag and wear something you don’t mind getting wet.
Guest User
September 4, 2023
What a beautiful island! I knew it was remote but was surprised when I couldn't see any other land masses in any direction. We had a room over the water. It was so lovely! It was very hot, but a fan under the air conditioning kept things fairly comfortable during the peak of the day. The staff were awesome and accommodating for food restrictions. The coral around the island is beautiful and the marine life abundant. We got to see two turtles laying eggs and two turtle nests born! It was amazing!!
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Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
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- Number of Rooms: 24
Lankayan Island Dive Resort is located in Sandakan. It houses a buffet restaurant and a bar. Guests can relax in their chalet or explore the Orang Utan Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.Fitted with a balcony offering sea views, each spacious chalet unit features air conditioning, a canopy bed and tea/coffee making amenities. The large bathroom comes with shower facilities and a bathtub.Guests can enjoy a quiet read in the shared lounge, or enjoy some sun time in the hammock. For an adventure, go diving to explore the marine creatures underwater.Lankayan is 52 km from Sandakan Airport.