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Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Sipadan Island
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Sipadan Island? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kapalai
6.5
4.7
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500 Reviews
Diving
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Sipadan Island
5.6
4.6
/5
207 Reviews
Diving
Lobster Wall
1.3
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Mabul Island
6.1
4.8
/5
520 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Pom Pom Island
5.6
4.4
/5
195 Reviews
Night view
Bohey Dulang Island
5.5
4.8
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94 Reviews
Boat tour
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.9
4.7
/5
32 Reviews
Natural scenery
Resorts
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
5.5
4.9
/5
103 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Blue Ocean Dive Centre
3.8
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Mataking Island
5.5
4.8
/5
260 Reviews
Diving
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sipadan Island, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Anyu Villa Resort
4.4
/5
539 Reviews
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
269 Reviews
Soon Tat Hotel Sdn Bhd
4.6
/5
71 Reviews
Chan Living
4.6
/5
90 Reviews
Hua Qiao Home
4.5
/5
141 Reviews
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
4.3
/5
315 Reviews
Seawind Cloudcrest Resort
4.8
/5
57 Reviews
Sagittarius Resort
4.4
/5
64 Reviews
Orange Wave
4.8
/5
32 Reviews
The Cozy Cottage Semporna
4.7
/5
42 Reviews
Homie Cottage
4.9
/5
124 Reviews
Sunshine Boutique Hotel
4.0
/5
67 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sipadan Island dishes and foodie spots.
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Sipadan Water Village Restaurant
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Mabul Cafe Papa & Mama
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DOZO NANYANG KOPI HOUSE SEMPORNA
4.1
/5
8 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. VND141,439/person
Summer Breeze Cafe
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. VND178,109/person
Seaview Cafe
5.0
/5
87 Reviews
Skyline Sports Bar semporna
4.3
/5
16 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. VND146,678/person
Wang Wang Soto House
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. VND89,054/person
Fat Mom's Restaurant
4.8
/5
188 Reviews
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. VND298,594/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. VND570,996/person
Semporna Hot Soto
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. VND99,531/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. VND382,410/person
Zhan Quanji
4.3
/5
23 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. VND120,485/person
Sipadan Island Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
9.0
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Pearl Island Resort
8.5
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49 Reviews
Mataking Reef Resort
9.1
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15 Reviews
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
9.0
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Arasatu Villas & Sanctuary
9.6
/5
10 Reviews
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Masjid Nurul Ittihad
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park
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Batu Tinagat Lighthouse
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Danum River
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Cocoa Culture Spring
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Kompleks Sukan Semporna
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Kalabakan
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Taman Maju Jaya
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