Dragon Inn Floating Resort vs Scuba Buddy Mabul

Same City · Semporna Distance: 26.2km
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Dragon Inn Floating Resort

★ 1-Star
7.3 1,867
Semporna
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Scuba Buddy Mabul

★★ 2-Star
6.7 49
Semporna
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.3 (1,874)
6.7 (49)
Booking.com
-
6.6 (7)
Expedia
-
10.0 (1)
Trip.com
7.0 (91)
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Overall Average
7.3 (1,965)
6.7 (57)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dragon Inn Floating Resort Scuba Buddy Mabul
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say jetty proximity makes diving boat trips convenient + Many reviews praise the seafront location and easy access to Mabul dive sites
+ Staff friendliness and helpfulness repeatedly praised + Staff friendliness, dive advice, and even free photos repeatedly mentioned
+ Seafood market and shops nearby for easy dining and shopping + Great value for budget travelers
+ Good value for location despite price + Hammock chill zone perfect between dives
+ Village right outside for easy exploration
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Early boat noise, rattling AC, and poor soundproofing often mentioned - Shared bathrooms and showers often unclean
- Low cleanliness with trash, bugs, musty smells repeated complaints - Generator noise and electricity only evenings
- Rundown bathrooms with holes or leaks - No window screens, rooms need maintenance

Recommended For

Diving travelers Short-stay guests Budget travelers

Recommended For

Dive enthusiasts Backpackers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Dragon Inn Floating Resort

Trip.com 10 Family

Prime location near multiple jetties

Trip.com 6 Family

Near jetty and market

Noisy, poor bathroom

Agoda 10 Couple

Clean, great staff

Agoda 4 Couple

Convenient location

Dirty and noisy

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Good for diving shops and location

No soundproofing, smells

Scuba Buddy Mabul

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great value, stunning location, very helpful staff

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Loved local dive experience, friendly owner, best hammocks

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Good location and staff, cheap option

Basic room with noise and poor cleanliness

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Clean, fantastic food, great dive masters

Agoda 6.8 Solo

Basic but clean, friendly staff, near village

Limited electricity

Location Comparison

Distance: 26.2km

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