We had a perfect time at Eaglebay Retreat. It’s truly an undisturbed paradise. You have an entire house and hundreds of meters of coastline all to yourself. Every morning, you can wake up in the sunshine and decide whether to go snorkeling or just relax in the sun—you have the choice. The sunsets were always perfect, and experiencing them on a paddleboard is far better than being in a crowded place like KK.
At the same time, the retreat offers a wide range of activities that are both rich and reasonably priced—paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and more, so you’ll never feel bored.
During our stay, Arlyn and h is family provided us with everything we needed: they inflated our paddleboards, helped us arrange sea activities, climbed trees to pick coconuts for us, and prepared delicious meals. Whenever we needed them, they were always available, without intruding on our privacy. Their presence was always perfectly balanced.
I would also like to thank Faizal, who did a lot of work before our arrival, and Jamri, the kind lady who helped us recover our lost Apple Pencil during our stay. She assisted in finding it, came up with several ways to return it (considering Eaglebay Retreat’s remote location), and finally delivered it to my friend personally, asking for nothing in return. Your kindness will be remembered.
Yes, I think we would definitely recommend this place to our friends, and we will visit Eaglebay again in the future.
Had an absolutely fantastic two-day, one-night stay! The owner was incredibly welcoming and the staff even helped us take photos and played in the water with us. The room was very clean, and lying on the hammock net, feeling the sea breeze, was just heavenly. There's also KTV every night, which was a huge bonus. We got to try paddleboarding and snorkeling – everything was amazing!
It was my first time to Semporna with my friends. After landing, we chose a forest resort homestay with a good reputation in the town and stayed there for two nights. Before checking in, the boss set up a group to communicate in advance about the pick-up, which made us feel particularly at ease~ The small wooden house we stayed in was clustered in the natural environment of the palm forest and I loved it. During the stay, the boss provided a lot of local tips. We went to the seafood market every night to buy seafood and returned home with a lot of seafood. I never thought that one day I would be full of two mantis shrimps. Sisters, if you live in the town, you can go for it and don’t step on thunder.
The room was clean and tidy, and the service from the front desk and logistics ladies was very good.
The breakfast was simple, but there were staple meats, eggs and bread, and the staple meats were different for three days. There was a place on the balcony where you could wash your clothes by hand.
It was a pity that there was no kettle, only one stool, and the hot water was relatively small.
I compared a few places before choosing this one, and it was a great choice. It's clean and tidy, thoroughly sanitized, and the room's soundproofing is excellent, so you can get a good night's sleep. The toiletries are also of good quality, which is reassuring to use.
Choosing the Walawali Water Villas for our stay in Semporna was absolutely the right decision! Having a 24-hour Chinese butler was incredibly thoughtful; communication was seamless, and any issues were resolved immediately, which gave us a great sense of security.
Our room was a twin-bedded seaview townhouse. Stepping out, we were greeted by crystal-clear 'glassy' waters. Snorkeling gear was provided for free, so we could jump into the sea anytime to see schools of fish and coral. After a tiring day of activities, a delicious breakfast awaited us, making everything completely stress-free.
The entire water villa is built right over the emerald sea. Falling asleep to the sound of waves at night and waking up to the sunrise in the morning – this is what a true island getaway is all about!
i had problem during my check in process where they can't find my booking and the room was occupied by other visitors. i booked 4 months in advance but still they missed my book. and at first they cant help me out, and ask me to make a phone call to that trip.com. i was so disappointed at that time because is late at night, and i already paid for it in advance. But luckily one of the staff offered me to stay in another kind of room without any extra charges.
The hosts are beautiful, kind people who have made our stay comfortable. Our room was a small room with a bed, a table, an air conditioner and a combined toilet. The room is clean. You can order a delivery of food and it will be brought quite quickly, the food is delicious. You can buy coffee, tea, drinks on the spot. Before the entrance to Hot Poring Springs go 15 minutes, but you can be taken for free. There is a transfer to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan. It is more expensive than a robbery, but a robbery from there is not called. The robbery cost us 200 ringgits from Kota Kinabalu, the return transfer cost 300. Do not wait for luxury from this place of stay (like other nearby). It is like coming to grandmother to the village). Very spiritually.
The bathroom smell cigarette. Hotel needs to inform all guests to not smoking inside the hotel room.
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GGuest UserWe had a perfect time at Eaglebay Retreat. It’s truly an undisturbed paradise. You have an entire house and hundreds of meters of coastline all to yourself. Every morning, you can wake up in the sunshine and decide whether to go snorkeling or just relax in the sun—you have the choice. The sunsets were always perfect, and experiencing them on a paddleboard is far better than being in a crowded place like KK.
At the same time, the retreat offers a wide range of activities that are both rich and reasonably priced—paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and more, so you’ll never feel bored.
During our stay, Arlyn and h is family provided us with everything we needed: they inflated our paddleboards, helped us arrange sea activities, climbed trees to pick coconuts for us, and prepared delicious meals. Whenever we needed them, they were always available, without intruding on our privacy. Their presence was always perfectly balanced.
I would also like to thank Faizal, who did a lot of work before our arrival, and Jamri, the kind lady who helped us recover our lost Apple Pencil during our stay. She assisted in finding it, came up with several ways to return it (considering Eaglebay Retreat’s remote location), and finally delivered it to my friend personally, asking for nothing in return. Your kindness will be remembered.
Yes, I think we would definitely recommend this place to our friends, and we will visit Eaglebay again in the future.
MM480706****I compared a few places before choosing this one, and it was a great choice. It's clean and tidy, thoroughly sanitized, and the room's soundproofing is excellent, so you can get a good night's sleep. The toiletries are also of good quality, which is reassuring to use.
GGuest UserVery good small town B&B. Don't expect star-rated hotels like those in big cities in Semporna. As long as you manage your expectations well, you will be very satisfied. The hygiene is good in the small town. It is newly renovated and very close to the pier and the town center.
It is especially worth mentioning that the boss is a big brother from Northeast China. He is very nice and will help answer various travel questions in advance. He will provide a lot of help after checking in. I didn't get a yacht, so the big brother helped me book the yacht ticket through his own connections, which was cheaper than booking online. When I couldn't get a taxi from the pier, the big brother drove to pick me up. Chinese people can't go wrong if they book this.
BBaobaozljExtremely satisfied with this place! The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was soft and comfortable, and the cleaning was incredibly thorough. It felt fresh and put my mind at ease. Staying here with friends really elevated our vacation vibes!
GGuest UserChoosing the Walawali Water Villas for our stay in Semporna was absolutely the right decision! Having a 24-hour Chinese butler was incredibly thoughtful; communication was seamless, and any issues were resolved immediately, which gave us a great sense of security.
Our room was a twin-bedded seaview townhouse. Stepping out, we were greeted by crystal-clear 'glassy' waters. Snorkeling gear was provided for free, so we could jump into the sea anytime to see schools of fish and coral. After a tiring day of activities, a delicious breakfast awaited us, making everything completely stress-free.
The entire water villa is built right over the emerald sea. Falling asleep to the sound of waves at night and waking up to the sunrise in the morning – this is what a true island getaway is all about!
MMonikaMy boyfriend and I always enjoy staying in hidden gems. This vegan, environmental friendly, family run resort was exactly what we were looking for. It’s a small and intimate property right on the beach. May I add... the beach stretches very far with no one in sight!
This resort is perfect for families and couples that want to have quality time with one another.
We will definitely come back here again, and recommend it to our friends and family.
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