Description
Mabul Water Bungalows are located on the tropical island of Mabul off the south eastern coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. The comfortable bungalows make an ideal base whilst exploring the world famous dive sites of Sipadan located just 15 minutes away by speedboat.
All of the 15 wooden bungalows are built on stilts over the water and have contemporary decor and private balconies where you can enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding reef and out to sea. Comforts include air conditioning, hot water and TVs.
As the number of people who dive each day at Sipadan is restricted, divers are out for the whole day, with a relaxing picnic lunch on the boat between dives. Dining at the Mabul Water Bungalows takes place in the large relaxed restaurant and there is also a pampering spa located within the resort, the perfect place to relax after a day of diving.
Please note that a stay here can only be booked through Scott Dunn as part of an itinerary with at least 7 nights accommodation in total.
Accommodation
There are 15 wooden Overwater Bungalows on stilts and 1 Suite at Mabul Water Bungalows. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans, TVs and mini bars.
Childcare
Children are welcome at Mabul Water Bungalows but please note that the accommodation is over the water and will not suit all ages of children. There are no specific facilities here for children but older kids will love the diving and the sheer adventure of a stay in this part of Borneo.
Facilities
The Ka'Andaman Spa is a great retreat for massage and other treatments and for meals there is a large airy restaurant. The dive centre organises fantastic diving at Sipadan (15 minutes by boat) and a dive trip includes 2 dives and lunch in between.
Activities
Diving is the main activity available from Mabul Water Bungalows. For non divers a relaxing time can be spent at the spa and the snorkelling and swimming is simply fantastic in these crystal clear waters.
When to travel
Like the rest of Malaysia, Sabah’s climate is hot and humid. Expect temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s throughout the lowlands. The state’s rainfall averages about 300cm annually and though it rains throughout the year, the heaviest rainfall generally occurs between October and January. At higher elevations the temperature is refreshingly cool, dropping to colder temperatures at night. Mount Kinabalu has its own climate and, above 3500m, temperatures can drop to freezing.
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Location and directions
Borneo, Malaysia
Situated at Mabul Island overlooking the world-known Sipadan Island which is 15-minutes away by speedboat is the Celebes Sea. Mabul Island is located on the east coast of Borneo, Sabah, East Malaysia
How to get there
Flights are available to Tawau Airport from via Kota Kinabalu. From Tawau Airport, it is about 1.5-hour to the Semporna jetty, followed by a speedboat to Mabul Water Bungalows (approximately 40 minutes).
