Lato Lato Resort vs The Firefly Resort

Same City · Semporna Distance: 16.5km
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Lato Lato Resort

★★★★ 4-Star
7.1 718
Semporna
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The Firefly Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.1 415
Semporna
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Lato Lato Resort The Firefly Resort
Agoda
7.0 (752)
9.1 (432)
Booking.com
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8.8 (94)
Trip.com
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9.4 (246)
Overall Average
7.1 (752)
9.1 (772)

Strengths & Weaknesses

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Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeatedly praise the breathtaking sea views + Staff are very friendly and Chinese communication is smooth, per many reviews
+ Easy snorkeling to see coral reefs and fish right in front + Free shuttles to town and jetty are repeatedly praised for convenience
+ Food is fresh and delicious, commonly mentioned + Restaurant food, especially dinner and seafood, gets rave mentions
+ Staff are friendly and helpful in evaluations + Forest natural setting is quiet and refreshing, commonly noted
+ Great value for affordable water villa experience + Free laundry and daily cleaning are convenient, as per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Boat round-trip transfer costs extra, multiple complaints - Rooms feel humid with damp bedding, some complaints
- Slow or no response to pre-booking inquiries repeated - Bugs in the forest setting lead to bites, per scattered reviews
- Pickup delays or forced early check-out mentioned - Bathroom cleanliness or door issues noted in reviews

Recommended For

Couples Families with young children Snorkeling enthusiasts Groups

Recommended For

Divers Couples Chinese travelers Groups

Guest Reviews

Lato Lato Resort

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Budget-friendly water house with sea view, memorable experience

Agoda 9.6 Group

Great views, friendly staff, delicious food and snorkeling

Agoda 6.4 Family with young children

Boat extra cost, poor communication on jetty and parking

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Exceeded expectations, great snorkeling and scenery, tour linkage recommended

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Cheapest island resort, clean room, fresh food, add snorkeling

The Firefly Resort

Trip.com 9.4 Family

Forest feel in Semporna, free shuttle convenient, good breakfast

Trip.com 10 Solo

Great hygiene and service, responsible staff

Ground-level door scary for solo

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Friendly staff, great vibe, convenient shuttle, excellent breakfast

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Friendly owners, fresh forest, tasty food, free shuttle

Agoda 9.2 Group

Quiet setting, clean, free shuttle and laundry

Location Comparison

Distance: 16.5km

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