Homestays in Sabah, Malaysia

Broken hairdryer, dishwasher liquid provided without sponge, all aircond not cold and the remote control battery weak.

The room's overall layout was decent. However, the bed frame felt quite flimsy, and both the blankets and towels were old with a noticeable odor. Hot water for showers was limited, likely from a small water heater, so a second person would need to wait for it to reheat. It's a passable option if you just need a quick overnight stay, especially after a red-eye flight.

Check-in was super smooth as the counter was right next to the lift lobby to go up to the apartment. The apartment was well furnished in the kitchen, TV had Netflix and spotify. The location was good for us because my group went diving so it was a short walk to the pier where all the boats/tours are. Furthermore, it's only a short cheap cab ride away to the city center (＜10 mins ride). One thing to note is that the complex is near a highway and there was one night where it was noisy due to motorbikes. The apartment complex had a lot of restaurants and a couple of convenience stores that would suffice. While I did not use any of the complex facilities like the swimming pool or gym, the pool did not look the cleanest and there were construction nearby the pool. Overall, it was a pleasant stay nonetheless.  [Picture: Cafe in Jesselton called RedBrick that served pretty decent coffee/beverages] 

Excellent! It's right next to the pier and very close to Suria Sabah shopping mall and Gaya Street. With beautiful sea views from the window, the setting is lovely. The check-in guide was detailed, and the owner couple and Miss ST were all incredibly friendly. We checked in past midnight, and they thoughtfully left a light on for us in the living room. Throughout our stay, and even after we checked out and moved to another hotel, any questions we had were answered instantly. The private guide and instructor they recommended was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive and considerate, very witty and even performed some magic tricks. His photography skills were exceptional! (Please remember to pass on my compliments to him!)

If you want to transit in Semporna town for one night, or want to live in the town and go out to sea every day, whether it is scuba diving or snorkeling, just for the sake of cleanliness and hygiene, and worry-free food and drink, then close your eyes and come to Mr Bean's house, which is a paradise 15 minutes' drive from the town. The boss provides free car pick-up and drop-off to the town. You can buy seafood in the town and bring it back for processing, or you can order dishes directly from the boss. The taste is great! It's completely swimming to eat in the dirty and messy town. The key is that the hotel in the town is old, which is nothing. It's really unavoidable that it's not clean. There is also a smell, and the sheets are not clean. The key is that it's expensive, and there is no way to avoid pits. In the future, when I come to Semporna, I will definitely stay at Mr Bean's house. The boss is super nice. He is an i person but a super person 👍🏻. His brother's service is also super good. Before the car stops, he ran to pick up the luggage and helped you take it to the room. He is very enthusiastic. If you are tired of going out to sea, it is absolutely stress-free to relax in his swimming pool for half a day. There is also a table football in front, and if that doesn't work, riding a bicycle to stroll around this paradise is also a good choice. In short, I am very satisfied with all aspects! Especially if you bring children, pay attention to hygiene, and can make the children happy, just stay here.

Our trip to the Semporna flower fields was breathtaking! The scenery was a vibrant palette of colors, and every photo I took was an Instagram-worthy hit. The food was a real highlight, with freshly caught seafood dishes that were sweet, delicious, and uniquely flavorful, leaving us completely satisfied and happy. The accommodations were cozy and beautifully decorated, and falling asleep to the sound of insects was truly soothing. The staff were warm and attentive, meticulously planning everything from itinerary planning to dining recommendations. Even the kids had a blast! The value for money was fantastic, and I'll definitely be bringing friends back for a second visit!

The cleanliness of the room is acceptable. The facilities are okay. The location is very good. However, the door locks need to be improved because none of the rooms, including the ones behind the room, can't be locked.

Good, good, good, very good! I always thought that Semporna only had island hopping, sea resorts and town homestays. Unexpectedly, I never expected that I would live in a forest resort villa in Semporna, which was a large environment in minutes! I lived in the real nature in a second, the stilt wooden house unique to Malaysia, each room is large, clean, tidy and comfortable, and the boss said that all the best local mahogany materials in Malaysia were used! Speaking of the boss lady, I have to praise her! The boss lady is Chinese, enthusiastic, meticulous and meticulous! When you arrange your accommodation, you will set up a butler group dedicated to serving you, which will not only solve any problems for you, but also enthusiastically help you with eating, drinking and having fun in town, and help you arrange sea and other entertainment projects in town. More importantly, when you go out for island hopping, she will distribute a towel cape customized exclusively for the resort to each guest, which is quick-drying and sun-proof, so that you will not come back wet and cause a cold, meticulous and caring! When we checked in that day, we really had nothing to do in the afternoon, so the lady boss arranged a unique mangrove firefly tour for us! This is the first time I have seen groups of fireflies since I was a child. They are so beautiful. I also saw the Malaysian national treasure proboscis monkey 🐒, and experienced the ATV jungle adventure, which showed us another different beauty of Semporna! My girlfriend's hand-painted painting was done for free in the mangroves. In Kuala Lumpur, the minimum starting price for a painting is 50 Malaysian ringgits. In this attraction, it is actually: free! Free! Free! Thank you very much to the lady boss for bringing us an unforgettable journey! Finally, I want to say from the bottom of my heart: Chinese people don't cheat Chinese people ☺️☺️ Baltic Holiday Villa, sincerely recommended! Facilities: very good, new and avant-garde Hygiene: clean, tidy and comfortable Environment: large natural beauty in minutes Service: All service staff are super good, Chinese communication is barrier-free, the lady boss is meticulous, caring and meticulous!

Apartment is located right next to Imago Mall with a lot of food and retail outlets and along the Riverson Walk. Apartment is super clean and beds have thick mattress and are super comfortable. Apartment balcony has a stunning sunset view overseeing the Sutera Golf course. The host was very responsive to my family's requests including providing baby cot in the middle of night. Wonderful experience and will come back again.

The room was very spacious, love it! It was very clean too! Very homey! The owners & staff were very friendly, helped us get to Semporna fast & fuss free! Even arranged a pickup for us from airport to their stay for RM180. Very worth it, will go again!!! But hope they enforce a rule to have guests lower their volume after 10pm or 11pm, our place of stay was beside a dining hall & the guests were speaking & laughing very loudly after 10pm...