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Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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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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499 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Sipadan Island
5.7
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
Night view
Bohey Dulang Island
5.6
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
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.5
5.0
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8 Reviews
Boat tour
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
5.6
4.9
/5
103 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.9
4.7
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32 Reviews
Natural scenery
Resorts
Blue Ocean Dive Centre
3.8
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
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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The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
267 Reviews
Anyu Villa Resort
4.4
/5
615 Reviews
Hua Qiao Home
4.4
/5
144 Reviews
Soon Tat Hotel Sdn Bhd
4.6
/5
75 Reviews
Chan Living
4.6
/5
92 Reviews
The Cozy Cottage Semporna
4.5
/5
45 Reviews
Kaia Suite Hotel
4.1
/5
109 Reviews
Sunshine Boutique Hotel
4.0
/5
67 Reviews
Homie Cottage
4.9
/5
128 Reviews
Ang Lee Holiday Stay
4.4
/5
133 Reviews
The Ship Guesthouse Inn
4.2
/5
102 Reviews
Sand Bay Resort Semporna
4.1
/5
60 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. €5/person
Skyline Sports Bar semporna
4.3
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16 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. €5/person
Summer Breeze Cafe
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Seaview Cafe
5.0
/5
87 Reviews
Fat Mom's Restaurant
4.8
/5
188 Reviews
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. €11/person
Semporna Hot Soto
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. €3/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. €14/person
Wang Wang Soto House
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. €3/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant
4.9
/5
45 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. €21/person
Zhan Quanji
4.3
/5
23 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. €4/person
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SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
9.3
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Pearl Island Resort
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Mataking Reef Resort
9.1
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15 Reviews
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
9.2
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Arasatu Villas & Sanctuary
9.6
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20 Reviews
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