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"Love the location, the service and EVERYTHING!! The hosts were nice and provide complete transportation for pick-up and returens to the airport. The workers are helpful and will try to communicate with you in English or Mandarin. In the resort, we did fishing, snorkeling and kayaking. We were lucky see marine life such as jelly fish, lion fish, sea turtles, coral reefs, and other underwater features around the island. We are definetly going to visit the resort again someday. Thank you dear hosts and workers for giving us a memorable trip."

"We stayed for three consecutive nights, and it was absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this place for families or couples. It boasts a beautiful tropical jungle setting, perfect for nature walks where you can spot plenty of wildlife. This is a truly excellent hotel that provides complimentary city shuttle service, making everything incredibly convenient and hassle-free. They offer personalized butler service, and the kitchen excels at preparing various seafood and delicious Cantonese cuisine – simply superb! Semporna itself is amazing! You can go hiking and take in stunning views of the emerald-green sea; make sure to seize every opportunity. Booking island hopping tours through the hotel was very cost-effective. We got two snorkeling sessions, each lasting about half an hour, and it was incredible! We saw countless fish and vibrant coral reefs. We ended up staying in Semporna for eight or nine days. The sea fishing was fantastic! We actually caught fish – small groupers and redfish, medium-sized, and plenty for a delicious dinner! We even added an arm-long mantis shrimp to our meal. It was a perfect experience! I haven't fished in ages, and I was so surprised to actually catch fish here, especially since I'd rented a fishing boat on another island in a different country before and caught absolutely nothing."

"I am a family of three, and I brought two little girls from my relatives. I booked a standard room and a triple room. The triple room is actually the kind with an extra bed. The price is more than 4,500 per night, which is actually a bit expensive, but there was no way to communicate when booking, so I had to book it this way. From email communication to airport pick-up to the final airport drop-off, it was actually very smooth, which shows that the tourism service of this route is very mature. If Chinese people want to travel to the island of Semporna, they can rest assured. It takes less than an hour by boat from Semporna Pier. After arriving, we are taken to the restaurant for lunch. There are not many varieties of three meals a day, and they are relatively simple. The service staff are very friendly. Outside the wall of the standard room we stayed in is the house of local residents. As long as you stand on the plank road from the pier to the hotel for a while, there will be local people rowing boats to sell seafood and coconuts to sell. Many Chinese tourists will buy seafood to the restaurant for processing. It is very interesting to bargain, which is also an experience. There are also local children playing on the beach, but some will ask tourists for money, and some are very simple. I bravely entered the village and walked around. It was really dirty and smelly, haha! There are also very famous water houses on the island, but they are not together with this resort. You have to walk a little bit, and there is a fee to enter. Let's talk about the sea next to the resort. It is really beautiful. Although the beach is very dirty and there are all kinds of garbage, the sea is really beautiful. You can see the clear bottom by the beach. There are starfish, corals, various small fish, and a veritable jelly sea. We did not sign up for a sea tour to other places. We asked and it was about 65 Malaysian ringgits per person. We stayed for 2 days. We snorkeled at the pier of the resort. The staff was very good. We said we wanted to see turtles, so we dragged a lifebuoy to take us to the place where we could see sea ghosts (actually the water house). To be honest, the quality of tourism practitioners is much better than that of our country. If you don't have high requirements, or are a beginner snorkeler, snorkeling at the pier is actually enough. It doesn't matter if you can't swim. Life jackets, lifebuoys, and responsible staff will satisfy your yearning for colorful underwater time."

"Squirrels were seen on the big tree by the swimming pool! The staff were very nice, the kindest people I met in Semporna, and the food cooked by the boss was also good! The room was quite big, the air conditioning was good enough, I played in the swimming pool for two days, and there were cats! When the cat pampers you, it will come over and rub your legs. It is a long-haired Maine Coon mixed with orange cats, beautiful!"

"A wonderful clean hotel for divers. Not suitable for ordinary tourists, because the beach is not well maintained, access to the sea is only from the pier."

"Complaint: Near the turtle viewing area, there were several sand pits on the beach that posed a serious safety hazard! My calf accidentally slipped into one of these holes. As we were about to leave the island, I was in such a rush that I didn't thoroughly check the injury. Three weeks later, the scar on my calf from the sand abrasion is still visible. 😣 Not only did I endure physical discomfort, but it has also significantly marred the appearance of my leg! 😤 Round-trip Airport Transfer (advance booking required): I booked the airport pick-up service. The bus was completely full and took a grueling 90 minutes to reach the pier. From there, it was a 50-minute boat ride to the hotel. The boat was incredibly choppy, and I felt so seasick I nearly vomited! 🤮 Cleanliness: The room's cleanliness was just average. Facilities: Outdated. Setting: The natural environment was well-preserved, and the scenery was beautiful. Service: It was merely average, with the food quality being particularly disappointing."

"I am quite satisfied with the store's service. Although it is not close to the beach, the boss will arrange a pick-up and drop-off. You can go to Semporna town wherever you want. The hotel room is large, simple but clean and tidy. The large glass window can see the small garden of the hotel. Breakfast is relatively simple. All in all, I am satisfied."

"We’re having a really great time at SandBay Resort, the place is clean, got hot shower, iron, foods are delicious, staffs are nice and friendly. The place is beautiful, we enjoyed every bits of it, we will definitely and again and fully recommend this resort."

"This was our first trip to Semporna with our son, and we absolutely loved our stay at Sky Water Villa! The Deluxe Villa offered a beautiful view, and the staff were incredibly friendly, always welcoming us with warm, courteous smiles. We felt so lucky to witness a sea turtle that appeared around midnight—such a memorable experience! Although the food was a bit spicy for our son, he still enjoyed it very much. We truly appreciate the chef’s kindness in preparing a special fried egg for him at no extra charge. The staff also accompanied us for snorkeling around the villas, as well as kayaking and stand-up paddling. Their thoughtfulness really made our stay extra special. We loved everything about Sky Water Villa and hope to visit again soon!"