Sipadan Mabul Resort

Sipadan-Mabul Resort

* Rooms furnished with native materials of Borneo
* Air-conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Oversized single beds
* Flyscreen windows
* Private bathroom
* Hot and cold fresh water
* Private front balcony





Standard chalet

Sipadan Mabul Resort is located at the southern tip of Mabul Island overlooking Sipadan. Accommodation is made from native materials of Borneo and is on a twin share basis. There are 45 chalets, of which 22 are new stand alone one room chalets and 23 semi-detached two room chalets. Altogether, these chalets can accommodate up to 90 guests at any one time. All the chalets are built with mosquito screens and have attached bathroom with hot shower facilities and the comfort of air-conditioning.



The resort has a vinyl swimming pool measuring 41ft × 21ft with a 6ft deep end, and a 4-6 person Jacuzzi whirlpool spa. There is also a large dining hall and bar area used for meals, socializing, dancing and even shows put up by the staff. Coconut drink, juices, carbonated soft drinks, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar. A small sundry shop sells a range of t-shirts, films, batteries, toiletries and souvenirs.




Just in case you need to reach the outside world, there is also telephone, fax and high speed Internet access at the resort.




A technical diving center offers various services such as Nitrox Air and Technical International (TDI) Certification Courses. An underwater video center provides underwater videography courses and services as well as rental of digital cameras.

For the diving facilities, the resort has 6 custom built fiberglass dive boats; 1 custom built wooden dive boat; and 4 half cabin passenger/transport/dive boats. These dive boats can carry 10 divers each and get to any of the island dive sites in about 15 minutes. Each boat goes out 3 times a day with a boatman and divemaster. The facility boasts 4 Bauer Compressors, 180 Aluminium 3000 psi / 80 cu. ft. tanks with American style ‘K’ valves. Also included, a 220 / 110V charging system for strobes and lights.

There are boats going to Sipadan Island 3 times a day for those who like to dive there, which is about 15 minutes away. The diving at Sipadan Island is limited though, due to government restrictions. Therefore each diver can only be allowed to do 2 dives per day and all divers will be diving there on a rotation basis. Dive sites and diving schedule will be arranged at the discretion of the resort.

Unlimited beach diving is available from the jetty of the resort and includes night diving (without divemaster and boat). Tanks, weights and weight belts are provided. All other equipment are available for rent if you didn’t bring your own gear.

Please note that the check-in time is 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours. Early check-in and late check-out is subject to room availability.

The 90 member staff of the resort awaits you and will strive to make your dive holiday safe, easy and fun!



Sipadan-Mabul Resort is awarded the PADI Gold Palm Resorts. The award recognizes “Quality accommodations, superior service and excellent dive opportunities make PADI Gold Palm Resorts stand out from the rest. Resorts of this caliber focus on memorable dive experiences, customer satisfaction, diver safety and environmental awareness, by going the extra mile to provide professional and outstanding service - from beginning scuba programs to wreck diving and shark dives.”



Important Notes

* Please note that room allocation is based on Run of House. Special request for stand alone chalet, add additional US$20 per person per night to is subject to additional surcharge.
* Single travellers or single supplement, add additional 50% to dive package for single occupancy of a 2 bed chalet. Please book well in advance.
* Check-in time is 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours. Early check-in and late check-out is subject to room availability.
* Entry Permit to Sipadan Island: The Malaysian Government has imposed a levy charge of RM40.00 (about US$13) per person per day for divers who are diving at Sipadan Island as well as for non-divers and children. The levy charge is to be paid separately as it is not included in the package price.

What is included

* Land and sea transfers between Tawau, Semporna Jetty and Sipadan Mabul Resort.
* Chalet type accommodation on standard twin-sharing basis.
* 3 combination boat dives daily with divemaster on Sipadan, Mabul or Kapalai island.
* Unlimited beach diving on Mabul Island's house reefs.
* Tanks, weights and weight belt provided.
* All food and hot beverages while at the resort. Alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks not inlcuded.

Domestic Air Tickets

* Air tickets are not included in the packages. However, we can assist in booking the domestic air tickets for Kota Kinabalu » Tawau » Kota Kinabalu for an additional of US$127.00 per person. The fee includes insurance, fuel surcharge, airport tax and service fee.

Other activities you can do on the island

* Learning to dive for non-divers. Courses from Open Water right up to Divemaster level is available.
* Scuba Skills Refresher Course for those you haven't dived in a long time.
* Discover Scuba Diving - if you are a non-diver and can't decide if diving for you, this short course will give you an experience and an opportunity to convince yourself.
* Technical Diving Courses.
* Nitrox Diving.
* Snorkelling around the island.
* Fishing.
* Table tennis.
* Ocean kayaking.
* Beach volleyball.

Conditions for Diving

* All divers must produce proof of certification by an internationally recognised diving agency upon arrival.
* If you intend to dive, but have not dived in the last 12 months, we encourage you to take the Scuba Refresher Course at the island. The resort reserves the right to require you to take the refresher course if they see it as necessary. This is to ensure your safety and also the safety of other divers are not compromised.
* All guests will be required to sign a Liability Release (Waiver) and Express Assumption of Risk forms upon arrival. No diving or snorkelling activities will be permitted otherwise.

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White sandy beach in front of the resort
White sandy beach in front of the resort

Stand alone chalets
Stand alone chalets
Chalets
Semi-detached two room chalets
Dining hall
Dining hall
Dining hall food area
Dining hall food area
Jetty Bar
Jetty Bar
41ft x 21 ft swimming pool
41ft × 21ft swimming pool

Walkway from the dining hall to your chalet
Walkway from the dining hall to your chalet
View of the resort at dusk
View of the resort at dusk
Speed boats to take you diving, including to Sipadan
Speed boats to take you diving, including to Sipdan

The thingy where you dry your wet gear ready
for the next fun dive.