Sipadan Mabul Resort
Located south-east of the island, Sipadan Mabul Resort (SMART) is one on the luxury resort built in local Bajau architecture. There are 45 wooden chalets, 22 stand alone chalets and 23 semi-detached chalets. Sipadan Mabul Resort lies in the coconut grove, surrounding by turquoise blue waters and endless white sand beach. Sipadan Mabul Resort is the excellent choice for divers or families seeking a perfect beach holiday. More Info
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Sipadan Mabul Resort Rates
Sipadan Mabul Resort Rates 2014 – 2015
Packages Single Occupancy Double Sharing Triple Sharing Diver Fr S$ 2,619 Fr S$ 1,829 N.A. Non Diver Fr S$ 2,059 Fr S$ 1,359 N.A. **Prices applicable to Malaysians, Malaysia Permanent Residents, Malaysia Employment Pass Holders.
*Prices applicable to all other nationalities.
Dive Asia Now reserves the right to adjust the prices listed due to currency fluctuations, government action or amendments to itineraries and air/land/sea transfer timetables. View detailed Terms & Conditions.
All prices stated in the table above are in Singapore Dollars, unless otherwise stated. They are based on Twin Sharing and Full Board Accommodation. For more details of the available packages, please visit the Sipadan Dive Packages section.
Reserve Your Space with Only a 30% Deposit and Pay the Balance 60 Days Prior to Departure
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Additional Charges
Flight Transfers, Equipment Rental and National Park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival.
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Equipment rental is generally RM120 per day for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. Sipadan National Park fees are RM40 per day. PADI diving courses, and alcoholic beverages can be paid for at the resort. Guided Sunset (mandarin fish mating) and guided night dives are available upon request if you are certified.
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The following table lists down the flights arrival at Tawau. For the air transfers’ rates between Tawau and the country of origin, you may visit https://wego.com/ and check out the list of flights available and their respective rates.
Tawau arrival flights Tawau arrival flights AirAsia, AK5595, 10:40 to 13:00 from Johor Bahru Malaysia Airline, MH1038, 8:50 to 17:40 from Johor Bahru (via Kuala Lumpur) AirAsia, AK5740, 15:40 to 18:30 from Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, AK5748, 12:25 to 15:15 from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Airline, MH2664, 14:50 to 17:40 from Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, AK6268, 09:00 to 09:50 from Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6262, 13:50 to 14:40 from Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6266, 18:40 to 19:30 from Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6264, 20:30 to 21:20 from Kota Kinabalu *NOTE: You will have to wait at Tawau Airport for the transfer if your flight arrives to Tawau less than 1 hour before the next flight. Boat departures from Semporna to Resort are at 0930 and 1400. Diving on arrival day is only possible if you arrive to the resort on 0930 boat schedule. Please be ready at Seafest hotel’s lobby at least 30 minutes before the scheduled boat departure if you transfer to Semporna overland from Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan or Lahad Datu. Tawau departure flights AirAsia, AK5597, 13:45 to 16:20 to Johor Bahru AirAsia, AK5745, 10:15 to 13:00 to Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, AK5749, 15:40 to 18:30 to Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, AK5741, 18:55 to 21:40 to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Airline, MH 18:25 to 21:10 to Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, AK6268, 10:15 to 11:05 to Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6262, 15:05 to 15:55 to Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6266, 19:55 to 20:40 to Kota Kinabalu AirAsia, AK6264, 21:45 to 22:35 to Kota Kinabalu [/spoiler]
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Inclusive in all diver and non-diver package with any of the Sipadan Resorts.
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For guests arriving at Tawau after 14:00hrs, they will have to stay for one night at Tawau or Semporna before transferring into Mabul Island early next morning. There are several accommodations to choose from in Tawau and Semporna. The most commonly used accommodation would be Heritage Hotel, Promenade Hotel and Marco Polo Hotel at Tawau and Seafest Hotel at Semporna.
For divers departing from Sipadan, 24hrs surface interval is strongly recommended. The surface interval period can be spend either in Tawau or Semporna to keep the accommodation cost low and reduce the traveling time to the airport during the departure day.
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Activity Rates 1 Night Dive FOC at house reef until 2100hrs PADI Open Water Referral S$400.00 for 5 Open Water Dives over 2 days of diving. Rates are subject to changes. Contact Dive Asia Now to actual rate. PADI Open Water Course S$650.00 for Theory Session, Confined Pool Session, 4 Open Water Dives with Certification. Rates are subject to changes. Contact Dive Asia Now to actual rate. PADI Advanced Open Water Course S$400.00 for 5 Advanced Open Water Dives with Certification. Rates are subject to changes. Contact Dive Asia Now to actual rate. [/spoiler]
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Dive Equipment Per Day Per Pax Full Set RM120 BCD RM30 Mask & Snorkel RM15 Fins RM10 Regulator RM30 Wet Suit RM25 Booties RM10 [/spoiler]
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Sipadan Dive Discounts
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Sipadan Mabul Resort Information
Famed Sipadan diving is only 15 minutes away by boat when you stay in Sipadan Mabul Resort located in Mabul Island. Sipadan Mabul Resort has an allotment of 14 permits to dive in Sipadan island per day. For a minimum stay of 5 nights, Sipadan Mabul Resort guarantees 1 day Sipadan diving. Itinerary likewise include scuba diving in nearby islands such as Si Amil, Kapalai, Mataking, Ligitan and Mabul which is known for good muck diving. Surely the resort has something to offer for scuba divers, from beginners to experienced ones.In between or after the dives, other points of interest include snorkelling, beach volleyball, table tennis and ocean kayak.
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Sipadan Mabul Rooms
The resort provides different categories of accommodation to cater to varying tastes and preferences of the guests. WIFI Internet access is available in all accommodation categories.
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Each Chalet Features all the Comforts of Home:
- 2 Twin Size Beds or 1 King Size Bed
- Ceiling fan
- Private bathroom with bathtub and hot shower
- Bath (Deluxe & Grand Deluxe only)
- Toiletries, towels & hairdryer
- Sliding doors opening on to a private balcony
- Mini bar fridge with free drinking water
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Sofa, desk and chairs
- Dressing table and mirror
- Reading lights
- Wardrobe
- Fire extinguishers
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Standard Chalet
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- 2 rooms in one roof
- 2 Single-size Beds or 1 King-size Bed each room
- Couch
- Stock Shelves
- En-suite Bathroom (with hot/cold water)
- Ceiling Fans
- ACU
- Wardrobe
- 220V Electrical Power Points
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Stand Alone Chalet
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- One rooms in the chalet
- 2 Single-size Beds or 1 King-size Bed
- Couch
- Stock Shelves
- En-suite Bathroom (with hot/cold water)
- Ceiling Fans
- ACU
- Wardrobe
- 220V Electrical Power Points
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Mabul Water Bungalow
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- Queen or King-size Bed
- Remote controlled air-condition
- Stock Shelves
- En-suite Bathroom (with hot/cold water)
- Ceiling Fans
- ACU
- Mini Bar
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV with Satellite Channel
- Wardrobe
- Hair Dryer
- In-room safety box
- 220V Electrical Power Points
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Meals Inclusive
Buffet meals are served at the open space at the central area three times daily. There is a good mix between Asian and Western food to accommodate visitors from different parts of the world.
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Sipadan Mabul Resort Facilities
Facilities include a main house which is an open air pavilion which serves as the restaurant, a souvenir shop, a business center with internet service, an underwater video center and a health spa with jacuzzi whirlpool. The resort also features a 41 feet by 21 feet vinyl swimming pool with 6 feet deep end.
- Restaurant & Bar
- Diving / snorkeling equipment for rent
- PADI Dive Center
- Dive Boats
- Underwater Video Centre (video recording services for special events, film processing and camera rental)
- Broadband Internet for guest’s wifi-enabled device (free)
- Swimming Pool
- Gift Shop
- International Telephone and Facsimile
- Spa and Massages
- Jacuzzi
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PADI Dive Course
Besides its well equipped dive station, Sipadan Mabul Island provides a range of non-diving facilities for non-divers who are accompanying their diving friends or family. Following is a list of facilities/activities that the guests can enjoy during their stay:
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving
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PADI Open Water Diver Course
Get your PADI scuba certification. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.
Learn more about Sipadan Mabul Resort PADI Open Water Diver Course.
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PADI Open Water Referral Course
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PADI Scuba Diver Course
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
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PADI Rescue Diver Course
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PADI Emergency First Response Course (EFR)
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PADI Divemaster Course
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PADI Instructor Development Course