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Mabul Island: Sipadan Water Village Resort-v1 Print
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Mabul Island: Sipadan Water Village Resort-v1
Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses. The Bajau Laut, the world's only tribe of nomadic sea gypsies spends their lives on the water. Over the years, some have entered a transition from sea nomadic to sedentary village life at a former major anchorage site such as Mabul.
The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimise damage to the existing reef. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.
Sipadan Water Village international staffs of dive guides and instructors pride themselves on knowing the intricacies of their reefs and willing to share their macro subject secrets with anyone interested.
ABOUT THE DIVING
The Resort has daily boat going to Sipadan Island for those who would like to dive there, which is about 15 minutes away.
The diving at Sipadan Island is limited due to the restriction. Therefore each diver is only allowed to do one or two dives per day (subject to entry permit approval). Dive sites and diving schedule will be arranged at the discretion of the resort management.
The UNLIMITED BEACH DIVING mentioned below are dives from Mabul’s House Reef and includes night diving (without dive master and boat). Tanks, weights and weight belt are provided; all other equipment must be brought by the diver or rented.
HOW TO GET HERE
- Take a short 45 minutes domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
- Meet at Tawau Airport and transferred to Semporna Jetty (Harbor) by van.
- Journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 min drive.
- Transfer to Mabul Resort by speedboat.
- Boat ride takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on sea and weather condition.
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT
- CHECK IN : 14:00 HRS
- CHECK OUT
- 06:30AM BOAT – CHECK OUT FROM ROOM AT 0600AM
- 10:00AM BOAT –CHECK OUT FROM ROOM AT 0830AM
- 13:00PM BOAT –CHECK OUT FROM ROOM AT 1100AM
- NOTE: For early morning departs at 06.30am, guest is requiring to settle their bill 1 night before at reception counter.
- REMARKS: LATE CHECK OUT FROM ROOM WILL HAVE PENALTY APPLY.
TYPES OF ROOMS
- The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the incluence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room's private deck.
| Room Types | Structure | Size in sq ft | No. of Rooms |
| Grand Deluxe | Bungalow | 1508 | 4 units |
| Deluxe Chalets | Bungalow | 1068 | 2 units |
| Standard Chalets | Bungalow | 714 | 29 units |
| Standard Chalets | Semi-detached | 714 | 4 units |
| Junior Chalets | Semi-detached | 552 | 6 units |
Rooms Amenities
| Junior Chalets | Standard Chalets | Deluxe Chalets | Grand Deluxe Chalets |
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Resort Layout
Below layout gives a good aerial view of the resort and the various rooms and facilities available at the resort.
Housekeeping
- Housekeeping service is conducted once daily.
- Towels are provided in the bathroom for guest personal use in their respective cottage.
- For scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming and other recreational activities, coloured towels are available at the Diving Centre and Reception at no additional charge.
- Small coloured towels are also provided in respective rooms for camera/video cleaning.
Dining Hall
- The open-air restaurant has a seating capacity of 150 people at one time.
- Meals time is as follows:
- Breakfast 0700hrs to 0900hrs
- Lunch 1200hrs to 1400hrs
- Dinner 1930hrs to 2100hrs
- Meals are served in buffet style featuring a mixture of local and continental cuisine.
Bar Lounge
- The bar lounge located in the main building next to the reception counter is open from 0900hrs until midnight.
Mini Mart
- Mini Mart is open from 0900hrs to 2100hrs selling various souvenir items ranging from t-shirts, post-cards, caps, towels with Sipadan Water Village logo and many more.
- Meet and Pick Up at Tawau Airport (0600hrs - 1400hrs) or Hotel in Tawau (0600 - 0900hrs)
- Return Land Transfer from Tawau Airport to Semporna Jetty (around 75 mins)
- Return Boat Transfer from Semporna Jetty to Mabul Island (around 45 mins)
- Twin-sharing water cottage accommodation with sun deck at balcony
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (Depends on arrival and departure day)
- 3 boat dives daily (except on arrival and NO DIVES on departure day) covering Mabul Island, Kapalai or Sipadan Island.
- Unlimited shore diving at Mabul’s House Reef from 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs with buddy
- Use of tanks with air, weights and weight belt.
- Unused portion or dives are not refundable and non-transferable to other.
Package DOES NOT INCLUDE carbonated and alcohol drinks and any other services outside of SWV package
Package CANNOT be converted once the guest has arrived at resort.
Note for Divers:
- Full set of scuba diving equipment is EXCLUDED in the package. However guest may rent it at the resort's Dive Center. Full set rental is charged at MYR 100 per day, inclusive of BCD, regulator mask, snorkel, fins and booties. The resort scuba tank is K-valve 12L aluminium tanks. NITROX is available at MYR 35 per tank at the Dive Center.
- Meet and Pick Up at Tawau Airport (0600hrs - 1400hrs) or Hotel in Tawau (0600hrs - 0900hrs)
- Return Land Transfer from Tawau Airport to Semporna Jetty (around 75 mins)
- Return Boat Transfer from Semporna Jetty to Mabul Island (around 45 mins)
- Twin-sharing water cottage accommodation with sun deck at balcony
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (Depends on arrival and departure day)
- Only1 boat snokeling with equipment (Kapalai or Sipadan or other part of Mabul Island depending on Dive Center arrangement)
- Unlimited house reef snorkeling WITHOUT equipment 0800hrs to 1800 hrs with buddy
*** Package DOES NOT INCLUDE carbonatedregardless how many day you staying and alcohol drinks and any other services outside of SWV package***
*** Package CANNOT be converted once the guest has arrived at resort. ***
Note for NON DIVING/SNORKELING Package:
Please take note snorkeling equipment will be provided for guests who wish to snorkel in SWV house reef, Paradise 1 and 2 between 0800hrs to 1800hrs. Package is ONLY inclusive 1 boat snorkeling to Kalapai Island .
Additional boat snorkeling trip (Kapalai or Sipadan or other part of Mabul Island) is chargeable at MYR 65 per person per trip. This includes snorkeling equipment and snorkeling guide.
MYR 185 per dive will be charged for the non-diving package guest with certified diving licence who wish to go for boat dive; diving equipment is not included in the package.
- Important Information About Diving in Sipadan
Entering Sipadan Island, require permit and may not be approved on certain days if the quota is exceeded. Approval is issued by Sabah Park early one day before entering therefore would not be able to tell in advance. Guest can dive in Sipadan will be charged MYR 50 per person per day and that can be paid at the resort. Sipadan at this present moment only allowed 120 persons per day. Amazing Borneo and Sipadan Water Village Resort hold no responsibility for not being able to dive everyday in Sipadan due to conservation done by our Government. The resort only try their best to arrange every of our guests to dive at Sipadan. - What Happens If There Are No Sipadan Permits Available at SWV Resort?
There is NO Guarantee that we can obtain permits due to limited spaces especially if it is a last minute request. In the event that there are no Sipadan permits available during your stay at Sipadan Water Village (SWV), the Resort Management may endeavour to assist you to book permit from other resorts (upon request). You will therefore have to bear the permit charges from other resorts which the amount will be advised accordingly at the resort itself. This price varies from MYR 150 to MYR 300 per permit per day is subject to change and will be updated every now and then. Guest is to pay for the permit and boat fees at the resort according to the current rate. This will be subject to your approval. Please note that Sipadan permit is not guaranteed and there is no first come first serve basis.
- Please take note that it would not be possible for us to do the transfer directly to the resort on the same day if the arrival is late as it would be dark for the boat transfer and is not advisable for safety reason. Please advice to take flight before or at 1400hrs arrival at Tawau Airport for direct transfer to Sipadan Water Village Resort, Mabul.
- Night transfer charges will apply after 1800hrs for the transfer from Tawau Airport to any respective hotel (either in Tawau or Semporna Hotel).
- Catching the earliest departure flight from Tawau Airport would also not be possible as the departure from the resort will have to be extremely early and it would be dark and hence not advisable for safety reasons.
- Amazing Borneo and Sipadan Water Village Resort will not obligate or compensate for waiting too long in the airport or flight delay. However, we will assist the guests should they require any assistance from us.
- Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.
- All reservation MUST provide the following information at least 30 days before the trip dates: Name as per passport, NRIC (for Malaysians), Passport Number, Nationality, Date of Birth, Gender, Contact Number & Flight details
- Package Excludes: Diving equipments & gears, beverages, laundry, room service, airfares and item not mentioned or specified in the packages
- Extension Stay: Extension Night Stay is permitted subject to the accommodation availability
- Full payment is required 30 days prior to commencement of services. If full payment is not received by the due date, your reservation will be cancelled and full deposit will be retained by the Resort.
- The resort accepts notes like USD, YEN and EURO. Please take note all notes have to be in good condition. If there is any damages or grafitti on the notes, they will not be accepted.
- After commencement of service, no refund, in part or full, will be given for services included in the package which have not been utilized
- In case of cancellation, any payment made would not be refundable but is transferrable to other dates within a year from the cancellation with written email. All items in the package are non-refundable or transferable.
- Weather conditions: We cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season
- Guest is required to go for medical check to ensure your health is in good condition.
- We strongly recommend that all guests take up adequate travel insurance that covers accident, loss caused by cancellations, loss of baggage, personal property, medical expenses, medical evacuation and weather disruption that caused any acitivity cancellations. Guests intending on participating in diving activities must ensure their insurance covers them for SCUBA related activities and has appropriate 'depth' coverage.
- Please check you have the required travel documents before booking your dive trip. Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity from your time of entry into Malaysia.
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