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Monkey Dives Lodge, Borneo

Bum Bum Island, Semporna 91300, Malaysia
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

How do you start to describe this place! I always say be honest so others can make up their own mind, so here we go. Look at the pictures and read the reviews, then you have the whole picture. This place is exactly what you see. A house on stilts! Its more what l would call a homestay. The house... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

My boyfriend and I came here as our last leg of a 2 week trip around Malaysia, and it was definitely my favorite part of the whole thing. The main purpose was to dive Sipadan, and monkey dives was able to make that happen, but make sure you book a few months in advance to secure a permit. Fiz, a... More

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Keningau, Malaysia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I juz came back from Monkey! It's a great place for me. For non-divers like me, they really take good care of me, we visit like 6 island in 5D4N, the boatman really know good spots for snorkeling. Really worth more than the price I pay!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

frankly this place are suitable for any kind of vacation(,backpackers,leisure,diving,snorkeling,company trip,family outing and etc),this place located in the middle of Semporna Mabul Kapalai and Tun Sakaran Marine Park, the price is reasonable enough for such a nice and cozy place.thanks to the friendly staff who makes our holiday so excitingly fun.... i would highly recommend this place for anyone who... More

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Penang Island, Malaysia
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

i stayed for 4 days here..a floating lodge with very reasonable price, very friendly staff, rooms are nice, clean and cozy, with a sea-pool for swimming, snorkeling and even dive at anytime, we can easily spot turtles, moray eels and many colourful fishes here..awesome dives spot around (tun sakaran marine park, mabul, kapalai & sipadan) and they can arrange a... More

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Kuala Lumpur
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

I stayed there for 5 days. Had a absolutely fun time. The staff was friends, the food was good, the room was cozy; and the price was absolutely reasonable. Had loads of fun, and will definately return for another dive trip.

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

All i can say that this place is a gem. Situated in the middle between Tun Sakaran Marine Park ,Mabul, Kapalai, and of course Sipadan, this little lodge is a divers delight. Even the lodge has its own "infinity pool" for guests to swim and snorkel. Couple with a good host and accommodation, I would recommend to everyone to stay... More

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

my friends and I were recommended to stay in Monkey Dives Lodge. We weren't sure in the beginning but it's definitely a gem when we got there. The place is managed by the owner herself, Fie. Petite girl with a quirky personality. It wasn't your usual stay in any hotel. She made sure u feel like home, she feeds you,... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

Lodge accommodation is to die for!! Cozy rooms, very clean toilets, delicious meals, loving the pool and a great spot to just lay down and watch the stars.. Couldn't have asked for a better getaway.. even my 5 nights is never enough. Diving sites is superb (seriously awesome) and I'm sure none come close to this place for comfort and... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

hey guys, i hope this review help you to choose your stay. we was traveling and actually we do not pre-booked our stay at any of the hotel or any lodge in semporna or mabul. we was just wondering around and was lost in some road behind where the bus drop us. fie was very kind actually to show us... More

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Also Known As:
Monkey Dives Lodge, Borneo Semporna, Sabah
Address: Bum Bum Island, Semporna 91300, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > Semporna District > Semporna
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 9 Speciality lodging in Semporna
Price range (per night): S$38 - 63
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Offering a different level of experience for YOU to enjoy Diving | Snorkeling | Island Hoping | Hiking | Fishing experienceMonkey Dives Lodge Borneo offer an affordable stay & worth diving experience, & PADI dive courses. Our promise is to make your stay not only be captured in photos but as well as it stays in YOUR memories. ... more   less 

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