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Mataking Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Mataking? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Pom Pom Island
5.6
4.4
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195 Reviews
Night view
Mataking Island
5.5
4.8
/5
260 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Timba Timba Island
5.1
4.5
/5
25 Reviews
Diving
Bohey Dulang Island
5.5
4.8
/5
94 Reviews
Boat tour
Pandanan Island
3.8
3.0
/5
1 Reviews
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
5.5
4.9
/5
103 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Pulau Mantabuan
4.0
4.7
/5
45 Reviews
Kapalai
6.5
4.7
/5
500 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.4
5.0
/5
8 Reviews
Boat tour
Pulau Sibuan
4.8
4.8
/5
80 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Mataking dishes and foodie spots.
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DOZO NANYANG KOPI HOUSE SEMPORNA
4.1
/5
8 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. THB203/person
Summer Breeze Cafe
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. THB256/person
Seaview Cafe
5.0
/5
87 Reviews
Fat Mom's Restaurant
4.8
/5
188 Reviews
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. THB429/person
Semporna Hot Soto
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. THB143/person
Wang Wang Soto House
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. THB128/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. THB821/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant
4.9
/5
79 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. THB550/person
Fung Ling Restaurant
4.0
/5
14 Reviews
Cantonese cuisine
Avg. THB233/person
Skyline Sports Bar semporna
4.3
/5
16 Reviews
Sunset
Sea view
Avg. THB210/person
Zhan Quanji
4.3
/5
23 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. THB173/person
Hai Xian Restaurant
4.0
/5
8 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. THB399/person
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