1st Floor Block B , Lot 8 Bandar Baru, 91308 Semporna, Malaysia
#5 of 28 B&Bs and inns in Semporna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 219 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 4, 2025
Shirley
CanadaIt feels like a hostel and it is overpriced
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 22, 2025
Kirstyn
United KingdomGreat location and easy to check in. Room was clean and comfortable. There is a super cute indoor cat who likes to sleep near the shoes 😻
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Markus
AustriaA nice little hotel in a more quiet location compared to the harbour area. Within walking minutes of the seafood restaurants, night market etc. Beautiful, comfortable room. Staff was friendly and made an effort to help. Free filtered water - great to reduce single-use plastic water bottles. Just in case you're allergic, be aware: There is a cat living in the main hallway, and all shoes should stay in the hallway.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Victoria
GermanyThe staff is very friendly! They made our stay so enjoyable. The accommodations themselves are basic but very clean and comfortable. And, there's a resident cat!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Scott
New ZealandBathroom drains were a bit rubbish so flooded with the shower. Wet room which is never our favorite
Stayed here either side of a trip to Mabul Island. Perfect for this situation. Staff were happy to look after our large bags whilst we were away. Room is big enough for 2 and there is AC.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Nicole
NetherlandsThe room is somewhat indoor (smells indoor)
Rooms for 3 persons for limited cost and at good location.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Beatrice
United KingdomNicely looked after hostel in a good location with friendly staff. Clean shared bathroom.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 30, 2024
David
ThailandCompared to the rest of Semporna, this place is a modern accommodation. Everything is clean and very well organised. There is wifi in every room, fast and reliable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Michael
AustraliaNothing.
Very comfortable and clean. Relaxing. And nice cat.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Natalie
AustraliaNothing
The staff were amazing and really enhanced the experience of my time in Semporna. The main host booked all my tours, dropped me off at the tours, picked me up, organised my transfer to Tawau airport and made plenty of local food suggestions. Thank you I had a great stay!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Nizam
MalaysiaParking a bit difficult during day, but ok at night
Clean room, nearby to restaurants, easy access
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Xiaobo
AustraliaPeople chatting at the common area at night can hear clearly in the room
Very clean home stay, close to town centre, kfc next door, comfy bed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Deb
AustraliaBed is a little bit hard but fine for one night stay.
Team was very friendly and nice! Room was very clean. Great value for the price.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Michelle
CanadaStaff want the friendliest
Good location, clean rooms and comfortable beds
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Samyra
BelgiumOur room had a moldy smell, although there was nothing to be seen on the walls. That was the only minor thing
Good location in the center of semporna. Friendly staff and overall clean room, kitchen and bathroom. Other guests were also very respectful by not making any noise after around 10 pm. Great for a short stay whilst traveling to Mabul.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Barbara
PolandStaff really Nice and helpful, place was clean, beds were comfortable :) nice location, totally worth it
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
高
ChinaThere is a strong musty smell in the room.
The location is really good and also the staff. It provides water in the lobby.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Karis
United KingdomSome places with shared bathrooms manage wot have a bit of privacy, unfortunately this was not one of them. There are certain things you do not want to hear when you’re brushing your teeth if you know what I mean. I only stayed 1/4 nights as the lack of privacy with the bathroom situation was a bit much for me and the hotel declined my request to change dates. It’s still a decent clean stop in Semporna though.
Nice and clean and comfortable beds. Friendly locals.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Lena
MalaysiaGood location, good facilities, value for money
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Alyaa
MalaysiaNothing to be honest. Probably they need to change their microwave as it was not heating things properly. Otherwise all has been great.
Cleanliness and comfortness
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Norul
SingaporeHad difficulty opening the room lock but staff was there to assist. Drop fall for toilet door on ground floor is high so my mom on mobility aid see this as an obstacle. Otherwise all is good.
Fuss free stay for 1 nite transit to Semporna island ( abt 10 mins ride to jetty). Staff was accomodating. We can tag to their airport transfer after booking expires.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Gordon
United KingdomThe noise from the communal space does carry into the rooms. The hostel was quiet when we were there however if busy this could be off putting.
Good location for joining a trip to Mabul island the next morning. The bunk beds (twin room) were large and comfortable with good AC.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Orla
IrelandThe room was pretty small, the common areas were very very hot and the walls were very thin so could hear everything next door. The location in general isn't the best unless youre literally staying at the port but it's okay, a shop nearby and a walk to the port and restaurants.
The place was nice, staff friendly. It was clean and the common areas like bathroom etc were fine. The room was nice and comfy, and was clean.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Cakeaucitron
FranceIt was mostly comfortable, but there are only 2 show room, so I had to wait until it was empty. and The amount of hot water is small and it is not clean after someone uses it.
very clean bed linen. Staff clean bathroom (shower and toilet) on everyday.
Stayed in September 2023
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