Sipadan Water Village Resort

Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses. The Bajau Laut, the world's only tribe of nomadic sea gypsies spends their lives on the water. Over the years, some have entered a transition from sea nomadic to sedentary village life at a former major anchorage site such as Mabul.

The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimize damage to the existing reef. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.

The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the influence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from storms. The floor in the water cottages is less than 3 feet above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room's private deck.

Choose from several different room types and sizes. The cottages are equipped with twin or double beds, private bathrooms with hot-water showers, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers and ceiling fans.

In addition, the deluxe cottages have king-size beds, bathtubs and mini bars. Each cottage has a private sundeck with deck chairs.

Guest will enjoy the Dining Hall where the main restaurant serves daily buffets featuring a variety of Asian and Continental delicacies. The open-air bar has a breath-taking sea view, music and videos for guest entertainment.

The Dive Masters at Sipadan Water Village are eager to share their passion for what Mabul has to offer.

Due to the fact that the marine life found around Mabul Island varies greatly from that of Sipadan Island, combination of the two islands for diving make a diver's diving holiday more complete.

Mabul and Kapalai is heaven for studying the micro aspects of marine life and guarantees hours of fascinating fish watching with ample opportunities for photography.

At world-renowned Sipadan Island, divers get different experience as one dive amongst the giants of sea and its only 20 minutes away from the comforts of Sipadan Water Village.