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Things to Do in Tawau in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June, 2025) | Trip.com
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What to Do
Looking for things to do in Tawau? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
497 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.7
/5
32 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Resorts"
Tawau Hills Park
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Tawau, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Vista Hotel
4.4
/5
90 Reviews
Marco Polo Hotel - Tawau
4.0
/5
739 Reviews
Blu Sentral Hotel
4.5
/5
81 Reviews
I-Vista Hotel
4.3
/5
97 Reviews
LA Hotel Tawau
4.2
/5
286 Reviews
Borneo Royale Hotel
3.8
/5
332 Reviews
MB Hotel
4.3
/5
286 Reviews
Shervinton Executive Boutique Hotel
4.3
/5
210 Reviews
STAR HOTEL
3.8
/5
17 Reviews
De Choice Hotel Tawau
3.7
/5
176 Reviews
Pertama Lodge
4.1
/5
85 Reviews
City Garden Hotel
4.6
/5
74 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Tawau dishes and foodie spots.
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Kedai Kopi Hing Lee
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Avg. GBP1/person
"Southeast Asian"
Maxim's Seafood Restaurant
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Avg. GBP8/person
"Seafood"
Kedai Kopi Yum Yum
3.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. GBP3/person
"Open Late"
101 Breakfast
3.0
/5
2 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Cafe@Se7en
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Avg. GBP9/person
"Western-style"
Kedai Kopi Yung Lee Fatt
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Chiffonade
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Avg. GBP2/person
"Coffee Shops"
Kam Ling Seafood Restaurant Sdn Bhd
4.1
/5
18 Reviews
Avg. GBP13/person
"Seafood"
Leong's Porridge House
1 Reviews
Avg. GBP1/person
"Snacks"
Restoran Maju Bistro
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Cakes & Co
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Avg. GBP6/person
"Western-style"
Six Star Steamboat Restaurant
3.0
/5
2 Reviews
"Seafood"
Tawau Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Semporna: Where the Ocean Writes Poetry in Blue
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
497 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.7
/5
32 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Resorts"
Tawau Hills Park
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,222 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,696 Reviews
"Night view"
Manukan Island
4.7
/5
262 Reviews
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Sapi Island
4.7
/5
320 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.6
/5
86 Reviews
Mamutik Island
4.6
/5
153 Reviews
"Diving"
"Camping and campsites"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
97 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Semporna Ocean Center
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
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Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Pulau Sibuan
4.7
/5
79 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.
4.8
/5
102 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Timba Timba Island
4.6
/5
24 Reviews
"Diving"
Pulau Mantabuan
4.9
/5
44 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Semporna Ocean Center
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Other Recommended Cities
Kuala Lumpur
Langkawi
Kota Kinabalu
Melaka
Popular Types of Attractions in Tawau
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Cultural institutions
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Sightseeing tours
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Tawau
Surau Al-Firdaus Kompleks Sukan Tawau
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Tawau Centre Bazar
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Masjid Roudhotul Jannah
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Tawau Golf Club
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Tawau Hill Park (Table Waterfall)
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SIB Petra Tawau
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Surau Al-Hidayah
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SURAU JABAL NUR TAMAN GOODVIEW
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Basel Church Dewan
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Tawau Recreation Club
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Masjid Nurul Jihad
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Kedai Kopi Yum Yum
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Leong's Porridge House
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Cafe@Se7en
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101 Breakfast
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The Peaks
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Malaysia Semporna Travel Photography[Photographer shooting/ guide accompanying charter boat + photo wedding photo shooting travel customization]
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