Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna vs Scuba Buddy Mabul

Same City · Semporna Distance: 26.1km
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Seafest Boutique Hotel Semporna

★★★ 3-Star
7.4 67
Semporna
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Scuba Buddy Mabul

★★ 2-Star
6.7 49
Semporna
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Diving travelers Friends/groups Short stayers

Recommended For

Dive enthusiasts Backpackers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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.

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: 26.1km

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