Sabah Journals

Sabah Island Getaways

An October 2008 trip to Sabah by stormwater

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Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Divd Lodge

Hotel | "Uncle Chang's Mabul Island Resort"

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If you are looking for a super cheap accomodation with food package, look no further. This is the place for you. It cost only RM50 per person per night at this place. The office of this little resort is located in Semporna, Sabah but the actual resort is located at Mabul Island (about 1 hour boat ride from the jetty).For price competitiveness, there are none other cheaper than this place. Believe me and the rest of the world who has been to Mabul Island. Accomodation is very basic. You get to share a bed with other people ( 4 beds in a room ). There are no lockers or cupboards. The rooms just have 4 beds and that's it !!! The bathrooms and toilet are located a l...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 21, 2008

Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Divd Lodge
91307 Causeway Road, S.o.t.c. Sempoma
Sabah, Malaysia
6 089 781 002

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Dragon Inn Resort

Hotel

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This is one of the more popular resorts in Semporna. Located near the jetty, this entire resort is build entirely of wood and it is above the water. So, you can actually walk on the planks and look at the fishes swimming below. That makes this place very special. The whole complex is like that. So, you would want to be extra careful with your keys or loose change. If it drops onto the boarded walkway and falls into the water, you can kiss it goodbye. The rooms are spacious and cooling even if the air cond isn't switched on. The most basic rooms have a TV with local channels, hot/cold shower (attached bathroom) and a small space to hang your wet clothes. Plus an old window type air ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 22, 2008

Dragon Inn Resort
91307 Causeway Road S.O.T.C.
Sabah
+6089 781 088

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Floating City Restaurant

Restaurant

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This is basically a seafood restaurant which supposedly specializes in fresh seafood since they have some small fish farms right next to the restaurant. They rear fishes , crabs and lobsters. So, they have the usual seafood e.g. fishes and shellfish , vegetables , chicken and some other stuff we can't remember. The atmosphere of that place was quite good. The entire restaurant was made of wood (just like the resort) and we have a very good view and with the cool sea breeze blowing, it was a nice place to be. But that is all that is good about it. Service was OK but I can't say the same about the food quality and prices. We had 8 people and the type of food that we ordered...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on May 21, 2008

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Sipadan Island

Attraction

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Sipadan Island is one of the world's most famous diving sites. Divers from all over the world come to this place to enjoy the beautiful sceneary under the water. However, I am not a scuba diver. I am just a regular snorkeling guy. And I can frankly tell you that please don't go snorkeling in Sipadan Island. It is a waste of time to even bother. If you are going there to look at the view, don't bother. There isn't much view to be seen there because much of the island has been cordoned off by the Malaysian Navy due to security and environmental conservation reasons. Should you insist on snorkeling, you would need to at least know a little about swimming because the waves ar...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on May 21, 2008