60 minutes by speedboat from the Sabah coast and 20 minutes from both Mabul and Sipadan Islands, you come across a water-village, literally out of the blue! Kapalai Dive Resort is a remarkable "village" built completely over water on a shallow sand bank.
Originally conceived with divers in mind, the resort now receives almost equal numbers of divers, non-divers and honeymooners. Many are just looking for a beautiful and unusual place to relax after exploring the wilds of Sabah. Numerous world famous dive-sites are within easy reach, and the snorkelling around the "village" is spectacular, with rays and turtles amongst the common sightings.
The small man made sand-island is an ideal spot for sunbathing, or watching the sunset with a cool drink in hand.
Address
Sipadan Marine National Park
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Facilities
- Over water Bungalows: 42
- Deluxe Villas: 2
- Superior accommodation
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Dive centre
- Kayaking
- Games room
- Snorkelling