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Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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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
Night view
Sipadan Island
5.6
4.6
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207 Reviews
Diving
Lobster Wall
1.3
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Mabul Island
6.1
4.8
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520 Reviews
Diving
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Bohey Dulang Island
5.5
4.8
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94 Reviews
Boat tour
Pom Pom Island
5.6
4.4
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195 Reviews
Night view
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
5.5
4.9
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103 Reviews
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.9
4.7
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32 Reviews
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Mataking Island
5.5
4.8
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260 Reviews
Diving
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Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.5
5.0
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8 Reviews
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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
538 Reviews
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
269 Reviews
Chan Living
4.6
/5
89 Reviews
Hua Qiao Home
4.5
/5
141 Reviews
Seawind Cloudcrest Resort
4.8
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57 Reviews
The Cozy Cottage Semporna
4.7
/5
42 Reviews
Homie Cottage
4.9
/5
123 Reviews
Sunshine Boutique Hotel
4.0
/5
67 Reviews
Sand Bay Resort Semporna
4.1
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60 Reviews
The Ship Guesthouse Inn
4.2
/5
101 Reviews
RU JIA HAI SHE HOTEL
4.4
/5
91 Reviews
Peaceful Cottage
4.6
/5
128 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. BRL28/person
Summer Breeze Cafe
4.0
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. BRL35/person
Seaview Cafe
5.0
/5
87 Reviews
Skyline Sports Bar semporna
4.3
/5
16 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. BRL29/person
Wang Wang Soto House
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. BRL17/person
Fat Mom's Restaurant
4.8
/5
188 Reviews
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. BRL59/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. BRL113/person
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4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. BRL19/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. BRL76/person
Zhan Quanji
4.3
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23 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. BRL24/person
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SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
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49 Reviews
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9.2
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Arasatu Villas & Sanctuary
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