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1. Scuba Buddy Mabul

7 km from Kapalai Island

Ruben

￥5,956

￥6,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Interior

2. SEA WIN HOLIDAY

6.9 km from Kapalai Island

￥304,677

￥331,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

7.1 km from Kapalai Island

Jonathan

Signature House, 3 Bedrooms, Patio, Sea View | WiFi (free)

4. Turtle Garden Lodge

7 km from Kapalai Island

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

5. Wave View Hotel

30 km from Kapalai Island

Jasmine

￥6,852

￥8,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

6. Sipadan Mabul Resort Semporna

6.7 km from Kapalai Island

Superior Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Sipadan Inn 3

29.8 km from Kapalai Island

Dr Farkas

￥5,601

￥6,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

8. Mabul Backpackers

6.8 km from Kapalai Island

￥12,095

￥13,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

9. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

30 km from Kapalai Island

Seng Kiat

￥7,631

￥8,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

10. The Reef Dive Resort

49.1 km from Kapalai Island

11. Moana Water Village Semporna

28.4 km from Kapalai Island

Executive Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

12. Hotel Kapalai

29.2 km from Kapalai Island

charles

￥9,669

￥11,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

13. Chan Living

28.9 km from Kapalai Island

Deborah

￥13,395

￥14,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

14. Green World Hotel

29.7 km from Kapalai Island

￥8,974

￥10,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Villa, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View (Beach) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, cribs (free)

15. Pom Pom Island Resort

45.8 km from Kapalai Island

"Great 3 day stay on the island - from pick up at the airport and boat transfer to the end of our stay everything was really well organised, very friendly helpful staff. Lovely large beach front chalet with balcony and sun loungers, very strong aircon and no mosquitos!! For an island I was expecting limited food quality but I was pleasantly surprised. Good local and Chinese food options, wine an drew fizzy drinks extra cost but not overpriced. The Spa was very good - new equipment in the small...

Charlotte

16. Sea Star Resort Semporna

30.8 km from Kapalai Island

￥41,854

￥45,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

17. Grace Samudera Hotel

29.7 km from Kapalai Island

Meilin

￥8,164

￥8,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

18. The Buwan Dive Resort

26.4 km from Kapalai Island

"Hôtel bien situé et plein de charme. La jetée avec départ direct pour les excursions est un vrai plus, cela évite de passer par la ville, et il est possible de réserver sur place. La possibilité de se baigner est appréciable, mais la mer est malheureusement assez polluée. Des filets ont été installés pour protéger les nageurs, ce qui est une bonne initiative, mais cela reste peu engageant visuellement. Nous avons été déçus par la gestion des excursions. Nous avions demandé à mettre une option...

Meline

￥10,048

￥10,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

19. Warisan Family Inn

29.8 km from Kapalai Island

Dina

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Top Kapalai Island Hotel Reviews

Aloha MABUL Scuba Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The location for snorkeling is excellent with 10 min boat rides to healthy coral. The water around the lodge is unfortunately now with some litter from Mabul village. Come for the snorkeling and scuba diving (which we did not do."

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Mabul Island

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Dive among shallow reefs and coral gardens and stretch out under the shade of coconut palms at this Malaysian island paradise.

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Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Tropical Research and Conservation Centre, during your trip to Semporna. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

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Semporna Mosque

6.0/10 (1 review)

Semporna Mosque is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kapalai Island?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kapalai Island, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kapalai Island?

Turtle Garden Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and private patios. It's located 4.4 mi (7 km) from Kapalai Island. Other good options within 5 miles include SEA WIN HOLIDAY and Scuba Buddy Mabul.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Kapalai Island?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kapalai Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kapalai Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Kapalai Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kapalai Island?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Kapalai Island, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Kapalai Island hotels

1. Scuba Buddy Mabul

2. SEA WIN HOLIDAY

3. Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

4. Turtle Garden Lodge

5. Wave View Hotel

6. Sipadan Mabul Resort Semporna

7. Sipadan Inn 3

8. Mabul Backpackers

9. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

10. The Reef Dive Resort

11. Moana Water Village Semporna

12. Hotel Kapalai

13. Chan Living

14. Green World Hotel

15. Pom Pom Island Resort

16. Sea Star Resort Semporna

17. Grace Samudera Hotel

18. The Buwan Dive Resort

19. Warisan Family Inn

Top Kapalai Island Hotel Reviews

Aloha MABUL Scuba Lodge

Other attractions near Kapalai Island

Mabul Island

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Semporna Mosque

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Our top choices for Kapalai Island hotels

1. Scuba Buddy Mabul

2. SEA WIN HOLIDAY

3. Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

4. Turtle Garden Lodge

5. Wave View Hotel

6. Sipadan Mabul Resort Semporna

7. Sipadan Inn 3

8. Mabul Backpackers

9. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

10. The Reef Dive Resort

11. Moana Water Village Semporna

12. Hotel Kapalai

13. Chan Living

14. Green World Hotel

15. Pom Pom Island Resort

16. Sea Star Resort Semporna

17. Grace Samudera Hotel

18. The Buwan Dive Resort

19. Warisan Family Inn

Top Kapalai Island Hotel Reviews

Aloha MABUL Scuba Lodge

Other attractions near Kapalai Island

Mabul Island

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Semporna Mosque

Frequently asked questions

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