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Lot 28, 1st Floor, Block E Semporna Seafront Resort Township, 91308 Semporna, Malaysia
#33 of 40 hotels in Semporna
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 51 hotel reviews
5.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.6
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Comfort
6.4
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Location
7.4
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Facilities
5.8
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Staff
6.4
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Value for money
6.2
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Free Wifi
2.5
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Reviewed: December 22, 2024
Noor
Malaysia3 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Problem with Aircond...
Clean
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 2, 2024
James
Thailand10 Reviews7.0“Very acceptable budget accommodation for a short stay 🙂”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Despite informing them of my arrival time there was nobody on-site, at the accommodation, to meet me on arrival, or for check-in. You have to telephone the owners & wait for them to arrive. This is the same if you have any problems through the night. This is a minor inconvenience, & the benefits far out way this negative point. The shared bathrooms, whilst functional, are in need of renovations to match the standard of the room.
If you're looking for your own room (shared bathroom) in budget accommodation very close to the dive shops, & Semporna jetty, then this is an excellent choice. The beds are extremely comfortable, far better than expected for this price range, the bedding & room were very fresh & clean, & the owners were incredibly helpful.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Kate
United Kingdom5 Reviews5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It didn’t feel that safe - you can walk all the way up from the street without having to open any locks. My room door just had one lock on it.
Nice place and good value for money.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 11, 2024
Alex
United Kingdom11 Reviews5 helpful votes4.0“Good location, disappointing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Requested a double bed, got no reply and ended up with 2 singles Bed linen was marked and dirty Room not sound proofed so all the noises from the street and water systems kept us up all night No toilet roll, soap or shampoo on arrival - everything empty and Toilet roll on replaced when asked Mosquitos in the room, staff went to spray but had run out so just left them and never came back Had to call 3 different numbers to be able to check out (even though I messaged them with check out time) as reception isn't manned and there was no reply after multiple calls and messages
Good central location for diving Beds were comfy and room was a good size
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Birte
Germany49 Reviews4 helpful votes5.0“ok for one night if you need a room but not a place to stay longer”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
it is not a cozy place neither the common area nor the room itself there is no reception, but you have to communicate via whatsapp so someone can give you the room keys. the staff does not speak english, but are trying to communicate via translate app, which is still rather difficult also they do not have much information to share or freedom to act to your questions. the private bathrooms have no room window (only a small one in the bathroom).
our room in another hotel was overbooked so we booked this place on short notice. the location is great, it was clean and there is a cloth rag on the shared balcony. beds were comfortable and the bath had a window. Location is good for day trips.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Jing
Australia6 Reviews5.0“Very basic”- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room is small and no window. Entrance security is broken. Doesn’t feel safe
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Annechien
Belgium56 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit difficult to reach the staff as they are not always at location.
Clean rooms, also the shared bathroom. Close to harbor and restaurants in Semporna
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: June 24, 2023
Bassanese
United Kingdom3 Reviews4.0“awkward place”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no water in the bathroom for at least 15 hours and no bucket of water available to at least throw in the toilet, so imagine the smell. I couldn’t even wash my hands/teeth. When we arrived, the Bathroom floor/toilet seat were soaked because (when there was water) someone took a shower and there’s not even a mop to clean the mess. The lobby was basically a desk in front of piles of sheets. They also asked for a cash deposit upon arrival, I guess they have their reasons though.
room looked clean
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: May 25, 2023
James
United Kingdom5 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
there’s no wifi but they state this on booking.com so fair enough. check in process was a bit tedious. the door doesn’t just open so you have to phone someone and then they turn up.
the location was great, the room was nice and clean and the bathroom provided free shampoo and shower gel. Nice communal balcony as well, handy for drying clothes or having a drink.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: May 3, 2023
Emily
United Kingdom9 Reviews6.0“Pleasant stay but would only stay a night or 2”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would say it cost more than what it was worth, would have been helpful to have a reception to help organise trips. There is also no wifi and as backpackers we struggle with signal. Also Semporna town isn’t very nice so I would avoid staying here at all.
Property was in a good location, staff were helpful and checked us in and out right away. Bathrooms were clean and the air con was nice and strong.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Hayley
United Kingdom15 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0“A simple place to sleep for cheap!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Doesn't have a reception so you have to call and wait for the staff to arrive to check in or out, which can take a long time for someone to come. Shared bathrooms not ideal for that many rooms as it's a bit of a fight to get into them in the morning.
Simple rooms very good value for money in a great location. Room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 8, 2022
Ulrich
Malaysia14 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No staff at the hostel
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Tan
Malaysia26 Reviews1.0“No good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No good
No good
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Ciara&gary
Ireland59 Reviews23 helpful votes10“Lovely quiet guesthouse, close to stores.and jetty”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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My favourite place in semporna - I always try to stay here when I can. Awesome staff Small guesthouse so is nice and quiet. Comfy bed Private bathroom has great AC and clean bathroom Convenient for my needs when I come to the mainland from the island I live on.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Rina
Malaysia2 Reviews3.0“I had to call and wait for the staff shows up because there is no receptionist. After they checked my booking, I once ag”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facilities
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: September 12, 2023
Mutalib
Malaysia19 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little noisy due to the loud musics from nearby restaurants
Clean and helpful staff.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: June 22, 2023
Frank
New Zealand3 Reviews1.0“Very bad”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overbooking and did not have a room for me when I arrived after a tired day of diving Changes me to another hotel under the same company, which is 3km away, and asked me to pay for part of transport Poor staff attitude Lack of professionalism No reception at all - you need to call some number on their door and wait for almost 20min for someone to show up while you stand in the heat waiting
Location is good
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Mayenga
Malaysia4 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place was very comfortable I've been in the king size bed room and the private room with private bathroom and double bed. Both were great, and clean and got AC. I also got very sick and the hotel staff brought me water so that was nice.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: March 5, 2023
Annabella
Malaysia5 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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the staff was good helpful & friendly
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 25, 2023
Christopher
Germany8 Reviews1 helpful vote2.0“The “Homestay” is very bad managed by idk how many people are involved. We arrived and the door was closed, we had to wa”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Staff/ Boss communication style - No reception, waiting over 2hours for the room (after check in time) - Accusing of fraud, threatening and had to leave immediately after second night (new guest arrived for our room while we headed out)
Location is good, rooms are ok but not much in it except of the beds, so very basic.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Emmy
Malaysia5 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Mr Max was very helpful to us,thoughtful...buy us breakfast...and the breakfast was so Sedddaaaap...”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Helpful Owner..
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Maidin
Malaysia2 Reviews1 helpful vote3.0“Bad”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sharing toilet bed cover dindt change
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: November 8, 2022
Jaime
Malaysia4 Reviews10“I will be back again .”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. Everything is good.
It was so close the pier, literally in heart of the town.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Ryan
United Kingdom22 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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