Scuba Buddy Mabul vs Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna

Same City · Semporna Distance: 26.1km

Overview

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Scuba Buddy Mabul

★★ 2-Star
6.7 49
Semporna
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Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna

★★★ 3-Star
7.4 67
Semporna
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.7 (49)
7.3 (68)
Booking.com
6.6 (7)
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Expedia
10.0 (1)
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Trip.com
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6.7 (230)
Overall Average
6.7 (57)
7.4 (298)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Scuba Buddy Mabul Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the seafront location and easy access to Mabul dive sites + Many reviews praise jetty proximity for easy diving/island tour starts
+ Staff friendliness, dive advice, and even free photos repeatedly mentioned + Restaurants and convenience stores nearby for quick access
+ Great value for budget travelers + Spacious rooms and good location value repeated
+ Hammock chill zone perfect between dives + Some friendly staff and free luggage storage
+ Village right outside for easy exploration
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers often unclean - Poor room/bathroom cleanliness with dust, stains, odors repeated
- Generator noise and electricity only evenings - Aged facilities cause AC leaks or exhaust fan smells
- No window screens, rooms need maintenance - KTV or upstairs noise disrupts nights often mentioned

Recommended For

Dive enthusiasts Backpackers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Diving travelers Friends/groups Short stayers

Guest Reviews

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

Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna

Trip.com 8 Friends

Great location near jetties. Cleanliness average.

Trip.com 7.5 Friends

Convenient for departures. Clean room, daily service.

Small window

Trip.com 10 Friends

Best location. Cleanliness OK.

Old facilities

Agoda 10 Group

Near jetty, friendly staff.

Slippery bathroom floor

Agoda 8 Business

Good due to jetty proximity.

Location Comparison

Distance: 26.1km

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