Mabul Island · Sabah · Malaysia

Above the tide.
Below the surface.

Twenty water chalets, timber walkways and a PADI 5* dive centre on Mabul Island, near world-famous Sipadan.

Water chalets of Sipadan Water Village reflected in calm water at dusk
Dusk at the water village

The setting

Stay on Mabul.
Discover the water around it.

Sipadan Water Village stands over the water beside Mabul Island in Sabah, Malaysia, near the world-famous Sipadan Island. Timber walkways connect the chalets with the dive centre, the restaurant and the bar lounge.

Welcome to Sipadan Water Village

Sipadan Water Village Resort embodies the romance, serenity and physical beauty of Borneo. Located on the island of Mabul near the world-famous Sipadan Island, the resort is built over the water in the style of the local Bajau architecture and has achieved a status almost as timeless as the sea.

Comfort for divers

The resort is exquisitely decorated and offers impeccable and personalised service. It is the perfect choice for divers seeking ultimate comfort while diving the best dive sites of Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai. Diving at Sipadan requires Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification or equivalent.

Chalets, dive centre and dining

The resort features 20 spacious ensuite water chalets with private deck, a modern PADI 5* dive center, a large open-air bar lounge and a magnificent restaurant overlooking the tranquil waters of the Celebes Sea. Come to a place where water and sky blend seamlessly with world-class dining and the friendliest people of Sabah.

Diving

Three names.
Different dive days.

Sipadan is only 20 minutes away, Mabul’s macro reefs are on the doorstep and Kapalai is a short boat ride from the village.

Plan your diving
Sea turtle swimming above the reef
Below the surface
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The journey

From Tawau
to Mabul.

  1. Tawau Airport
  2. Semporna
  3. Mabul Island

Tawau Airport is the closest airport. On arrival, guests are transferred by road to Semporna and then onward by speedboat to Sipadan Water Village. Transfers to and from Tawau Airport and Tawau town are included in the package.

The journey

Accommodation

Your place
on the boardwalk.

Twenty oceanfront chalets in four types, from Junior to Grand Deluxe, each with a private balcony over the water.

Discover the accommodation
Timber interior of a water chalet at Sipadan Water Village with woven seating and beds
A closer look inside a water chalet
Timber bar and lounge with woven seating at Sipadan Water Village
The bar and lounge

Between dives

A table.
A conversation.
Time by the water.

A cosy bar and lounge let divers and snorkellers enjoy an evening drink against a background of tropical sunsets. Kayaks, board games, a souvenir shop and Mabul’s white sand beaches fill the hours between dives.

Between dives

Tell us about
your trip.

Your dates, your group and what you would like to do. Start with the details that matter to you.

Plan your stay
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