The Ship GuetsHouse II vs Scuba Buddy Mabul

Same City · Semporna Distance: 26.0km
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The Ship GuetsHouse II

★ 1-Star
9.1 81
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
9.0 (83)
6.7 (49)
Booking.com
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6.6 (7)
Expedia
-
10.0 (1)
Trip.com
8.9 (81)
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Overall Average
9.1 (164)
6.7 (57)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Ship GuetsHouse II Scuba Buddy Mabul
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews across sites repeatedly praise the spacious and clean rooms + Many reviews praise the seafront location and easy access to Mabul dive sites
+ Many say nearby convenience stores, restaurants, and banks make it easy to get around + Staff friendliness, dive advice, and even free photos repeatedly mentioned
+ Guests mention the balcony is great for drying clothes + Great value for budget travelers
+ 24-hour front desk and door access give a secure feel + Hammock chill zone perfect between dives
+ Village right outside for easy exploration
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention poor soundproofing letting in noise - Shared bathrooms and showers often unclean
- Repeated complaints about weak bathroom water pressure and lack of towels or amenities - Generator noise and electricity only evenings
- Hard to find the location and 15-minute walk to jetty is a drawback - No window screens, rooms need maintenance

Recommended For

Friends Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Dive enthusiasts Backpackers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

The Ship GuetsHouse II

Trip.com 10 Friends

Clean with large bathroom, convenient location, secure with 24h front desk

Trip.com 10 Couple

Room size just right and bright

Poor soundproofing and balcony smell

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Spacious quiet residential spot

Trip.com 10 Friends

Great value new place with good service

Agoda 8.8 Family

Big family room space

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: 26.0km

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