2-Star Hotels in Semporna

Five stars, full marks! The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water. Front desk staffer Xiao En was quick and efficient, and getting around was convenient. Xiao En speaks Chinese, which was incredibly helpful and attentive. He was able to handle any issues we had, and the service was excellent. The hotel is newly opened, so the hygiene is top-notch. There are plenty of food options nearby, right by the seafood market, and it's super easy to get to the pier. The overall experience exceeded expectations. The facilities were complete and worked well, the WiFi was stable, and both check-in and check-out were smooth.

I booked the Deluxe King Room, but overall I was quite disappointed with my stay, especially considering the price of RM259 per night. The bed was extremely firm, and both sides of the mattress seemed to have sunk slightly, making it uncomfortable to sleep on. The pillows were also far too soft. Even after a long and tiring day, I still couldn’t get a good night’s sleep. Another issue was the air conditioning. It took an unusually long time to cool the room, and it wasn’t until the early hours of the morning that the room finally became comfortable. The hotel is located next to a busy intersection, so there was constant noise from cars and motorcycles. On top of that, the soundproofing was poor, and outside noise could be heard very clearly throughout the night, making it difficult to rest. The only highlight of my stay was the front desk staff. They were professional, friendly, and provided excellent service, which I truly appreciated. Overall, apart from the great service from the staff, I feel the hotel needs significant improvement in terms of bedding quality, air conditioning, and soundproofing. At RM259 per night, I don’t think it offers good value for money. I’m confident that in Semporna, it’s possible to find much better hotels at a similar price point.

Very nice staff. Good location. Clean, Qiet. Peacfull. Ment to stay 2 day, but keep extending my stay. After all I stayed there week. Hostel offering transwers to the Tawau airport for 30 myr.

The value for money is decent, and it's not too far from town. If you're looking for a quieter stay, this could be a good option. The owner speaks a little Chinese. The service wasn't overly enthusiastic but perfectly adequate. No deposit was required for the stay.

I read a lot of Semporna travel guides that said the hotels in town are pretty much like guesthouses in China, but our actual experience was much better than expected. The hotel is very close to the pier and there are plenty of food options nearby. Although the facilities aren't brand new, it's very clean. We booked a quad room that had two bathrooms, which was great after island hopping – no need to queue for the shower! The front desk staff were also very friendly and helpful during check-in. We were even able to store our luggage there when we came back to town to buy souvenirs after staying at a water villa.

The room was very clean, with two beds and a balcony offering a sea view. The owner can speak Chinese, and there's a supermarket right downstairs, which is very convenient for buying groceries and food. There's also an elevator directly to the room.

For those looking to save money and just go island hopping, this is a convenient place to stay. There are several eateries on the ground floor, a 24-hour convenience store, and a laundry service. It's not too far from the jetty, and parking is easy to find. However, as it's a budget hotel, don't expect too much. It's comfortable enough for sleeping and showering. For improvement, I suggest the hotel fixes the air conditioning. The AC unit was dripping water in front of the door, soaking slippers and making the floor muddy. The toilet also had some sand residue (perhaps from previous guests returning from island hopping/diving). Otherwise, everything else was good, including the mattress and the coolness of the air conditioning.

Stayed here for less than 24 hours since our night flight arrived Tawau 8.30pm, and then airport transfer to Semporna took about 1.5 hours. Called the hotel earlier informing that we will be arriving late, and there are still receptionist waiting for us to check in. They even helped us bring our bags to the room. Only few things lacking - the aircond is not too cold, and then the water shower is too hot 🫠 we are too tired to complaint so we just accept it. Location wise very very strategic. Very near to jetty and got watsons, guardian, 7e, mart, halal restaurant.

The place is near to the fish market and nearby eateries. Hence, you may need earplugs for a better sleep as the sound proofing is barely noticeable, especially if you stay at the one with balcony. The rooms are spacious for 2. They do not provide daily cleaning services unless requested as per posts from other guests. It would be more enjoyable if the cleanliness can be enhanced, especially behind the cabinets which could be moved, there are many small dead insects body which gives the room a hint of the insect smell. Attention to cleanliness for scrubbing of sink and floor to mop will be much appreciated. The mirrors should also be checked to avoid safety hazard as the corner one that I stayed is already loose from the edges. Looking forward for a more improved and enhanced version of the place as it deserves to be.

We were island hopping in Semporna, and knowing the living conditions here were average, we chose the Mushroom House, which was considered a tourist attraction in Semporna. Sister Ping treated everyone who stayed there like a friend, even upgrading our room, sending a driver to pick us up in town, and even taking us back to our accommodation after the island hopping trip. I knew she had to take a taxi to pick us up, but I felt embarrassed, after all, the room rate was there. The overall experience was really good, and the people were warm and kind.