Generally speaking, if you love nature and want to fully experience it, you may have to sacrifice a little luxury apartments and five-star services. But, if you want to go diving in Sipadan, resorts are available - despite the fact that staying there could mean adding an extra half hour to the daily trip to the diving sites.
So, if luxury is what you are used to, but at the same time you want to spend some time in Sipadan, here are some of the options available.
Kapalai Resort
Built on a sandbar, about 15 minutes from Sipadan, Kapalai is probably the most spectacular view of the resorts of Sipadan, thanks to its original structure and original approach to housing. The resort is a water village - you will literally stay above the water, in the middle of the ocean. You can sleep at night listening to the waves, but you can still access the luxurious amenities that resorts usually offer.
The boat can take you to the dive site in a matter of minutes - whether you want to go to Sipadan, Maboul or other diving sites that are closer. Clear blue water and tropical fish will surely give you a beautiful view.
Natural Resort Sepilok
If you are afraid of water or just prefer green to blue, then Sepilok will most likely suit you. From the resorts of Sipadan, it also offers you a wide variety of options - being at the top of diving opportunities, the resort is also located near Kabili-Sepilok Forrest, which allows you to admire the scenery and water landscape during the same holiday.
Although Sepilok is still in contact with nature and still allows you to experience its full effect, Sepilok does not forget about our human need for luxury; therefore you must receive the best services while you are here.
Lankayan Island Dive Resort
An hour and a half drive from Sipadan Island, Lanka is an island that is green Sepilok with blue Kapalay. Of the Sipadan resorts offered here, this is probably the closest to what you can expect when you go to a luxurious place in Malaysia. It has the advantage of having a beach close to the ocean but still supporting you on the ground.
On top of the obvious trip to Sipadan, Lankayan also offers diving sites nearby - it is located near the sea turtle corridor, which is the place where sea turtles and pals nest - you might just be lucky to see turtles coming out of eggs, Whale sharks are also often seen in this area, on top of other types of fauna and flora.
Like all other Sipadan resorts, Lanka will add exquisite service to a wonderful natural place, making sure that, although the sights can take you away from civilization, its positive aspects are not ignored.
