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A covered swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a glass roof structure.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a modern design with a padded headboard.

A covered corridor with wooden railings and a tiled floor.

1. Chan Living

3.0 star property

1.3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(9 reviews)

"Big spacious room, pool, lovely garden. "

"Big spacious room, pool, lovely garden. "

United Kingdom

Deborah

The price is P4,143

P4,143

P4,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking turquoise waters and distant mountains.

A view from a window with curtains, overlooking turquoise waters and a distant island structure.

A person sitting on a bed with a view of the ocean through a window.

An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a dock with a boat, and clear turquoise waters.

2. Lato Lato Resort

Lato Lato Resort

2.5 star property

1.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

5.4 out of 10, (12 reviews)

5.4/10

(12 reviews)

"I would say to everyone look beyond the bad reviews,the staff are very helpfull friendly and will do their best to facilitatee your reequests. The facility has changed since some of the bad reviews in that there is piwer during the day unless generator being topped up. The snorkling around the facilty is good and even better when the turtles pass daily. The food is good and varied over the 4 nights we stayed. This is not a 5 star resort so dont look for that level of comfort,but it is a good...

"I would say to everyone look beyond the bad reviews,the staff are very helpfull friendly and will do their best to facilitatee your reequests. The facility has changed since some of the bad reviews in that there is piwer during the day unless generator being topped up. The snorkling around the facilty is good and even better when the turtles pass daily. The food is good and varied over the 4 nights we stayed. This is not a 5 star resort so dont look for that level of comfort,but it is a good...

United Kingdom

Fraser

The price is P6,444

P6,444

P7,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Lato Lato Resort

A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched umbrella.

A wooden deck with a hammock and a table, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

3. Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport

Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport

3.5 star property

1.7 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

The price is P4,756

P4,756

P5,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport

A building with a sign reading 'HernandoWay Cottage.' It has a covered porch with a roof, a paved walkway, and a landscaped garden with palm trees.

A two-story building with a covered porch and a garden area with potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden wall panel, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a whiteboard with a notice.

4. Hemingway Cottage

Hemingway Cottage

2.0 star property

3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

The price is P1,682

P1,682

P1,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Hemingway Cottage

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

A patio area with a brick wall, a glass door with curtains, and wooden chairs.

A small, white, square-shaped table with a black center and two drawers, positioned against a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A modern hotel room with a black desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror. There is a shelf with toiletries and a small statue.

5. Pua Family Villa

Pua Family Villa

3.0 star property

1.3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

The price is P2,412

P2,412

P2,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Pua Family Villa

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with people on it, and mountains in the background.

A room with a wooden bench, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a railing and outdoor furniture.

A waterfront hotel with boats docked in front, a prominent building with a triangular roof, and a cityscape in the background.

A room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

6. Cube Bed Station - Hostel

Cube Bed Station - Hostel

2.0 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (47 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(47 reviews)

"Clean and near to Jetty.. variety restaurant. Good place to stay"

"Clean and near to Jetty.. variety restaurant. Good place to stay"

Malaysia

Indra

The price is P1,936

P1,936

P2,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Cube Bed Station - Hostel

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring numerous windows and balconies.

7. Hotel Kapalai

3.0 star property

3.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(7 reviews)

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

United States

David Sanchez

The price is P3,993

P3,993

P4,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the outdoors, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Wing Eat Grand Hotel."

A reception area with a marble counter, two large red vases, and a checkered floor.

A balcony with a view of a busy street and buildings in the background.

8. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

Wing Tat Grand Hotel

3.0 star property

5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)

6.8/10

(6 reviews)

"Clean, new and spacious hotel, also provide free shuttle services to all jetties. The buffet breakfast was great. One of the best hotel at Semporna I reckon "

"Clean, new and spacious hotel, also provide free shuttle services to all jetties. The buffet breakfast was great. One of the best hotel at Semporna I reckon "

Australia

Seng Kiat

The price is P3,362

P3,362

P3,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Wing Tat Grand Hotel

Two thatched-roof huts on stilts over clear turquoise water.

A balcony with a view of overwater bungalows and a calm sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a view of a water body.

A docked boat with people sitting on a covered walkway.

9. Sipadan Inn 2

3.0 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.8 out of 10, (33 reviews)

6.8/10

(33 reviews)

"Conveniently located hotel, clean, with exceptionally helpful staff"

"Conveniently located hotel, clean, with exceptionally helpful staff"

United Kingdom

Gareth

The price is P1,332

P1,332

P1,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony on the upper floor.

A modern building with a glass entrance and a balcony with greenery.

A spacious balcony with a glass table and white wicker chairs, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the distance.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Green World Hotel

Green World Hotel

3.0 star property

4.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.8 out of 10, (9 reviews)

6.8/10

(9 reviews)

"Very friendly staff, fantastic service, clean and simple room, especially thanks to the rooftop staff, being very helpful and friendly, we had a really good time staying in here."

"Very friendly staff, fantastic service, clean and simple room, especially thanks to the rooftop staff, being very helpful and friendly, we had a really good time staying in here."

United Kingdom

WT

The price is P3,282

P3,282

P3,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Green World Hotel

A hallway with a wall featuring character names from the anime One Piece.

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

A deck area with tables and stools, a railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

A small ship model with a skull and crossbones on the sail, placed on a wooden surface.

11. A Hotel

3.0 star property

5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(3 reviews)

"Nice and clean. "

"Nice and clean. "

United States

Bruce

The price is P2,486

P2,486

P3,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A view from inside a building, looking out at traditional thatched-roof structures by the water.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a building and water through the window.

A waterfront hotel with a large building, a dock with boats, and a bar area.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pier, and a restaurant named Mermaid Inn.

12. Wave View Hotel

Wave View Hotel

2.0 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.6 out of 10, (27 reviews)

6.6/10

(27 reviews)

"It was spacious and clean, great little balcony as well to overview of the seaside. Just too bad the noise was a bit loud from the bar till midnight, otherwise its great for staying. "

"It was spacious and clean, great little balcony as well to overview of the seaside. Just too bad the noise was a bit loud from the bar till midnight, otherwise its great for staying. "

Hong Kong SAR China

Jasmine

The price is P2,722

P2,722

P3,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Wave View Hotel

A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a few small huts.

A modern bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall with shelves of bottles, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, located near a waterfront.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.

13. Sipadan Inn 3

2.5 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.4 out of 10, (7 reviews)

6.4/10

(7 reviews)

"It is suitable for 1-2 days before or after the islands"

"It is suitable for 1-2 days before or after the islands"

United States

Dr Farkas

The price is P1,963

P1,963

P2,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wooden accent wall, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a clock, a wall-mounted TV, a bench, and a large window.

A hotel corridor with a fire extinguisher, a trash bin, a ceiling fan, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

14. Sipadan Inn 1

2.5 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)

6.6/10

(4 reviews)

"fit for purpose as an inn. no carpark provided."

"fit for purpose as an inn. no carpark provided."

Malaysia

aaron chong en

The price is P1,202

P1,202

P1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A wooden pier extending into clear turquoise water with a covered seating area and a boat anchored nearby.

A balcony with a view of a pier and a building with a red roof.

A spacious room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of a waterfront.

A beach with palm trees, wooden structures on stilts, and boats.

15. Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

3.5 star property

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

7.0 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(4 reviews)

"Review for semporna Summary: Horrible condition. Dirty, not organized and disgusting. We walked in, the fridge, the rice cooker and rubbish bins were not clean, in fact there were food left in them and has mold all over, inside the fridge, on the dishes etc. Couldn’t unsee all the disgusting leftovers left in the fridge and kitchen. The kitchen not to mention was disgusting. Coffee stain on the kitchen top, table, cabinet, it was sticky, brown and just disgusting. Then the floor, bathroom...

"Review for semporna Summary: Horrible condition. Dirty, not organized and disgusting. We walked in, the fridge, the rice cooker and rubbish bins were not clean, in fact there were food left in them and has mold all over, inside the fridge, on the dishes etc. Couldn’t unsee all the disgusting leftovers left in the fridge and kitchen. The kitchen not to mention was disgusting. Coffee stain on the kitchen top, table, cabinet, it was sticky, brown and just disgusting. Then the floor, bathroom...

United States

Simon

The price is P8,289

P8,289

P9,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden floor and a reception area with a black backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A hotel sign with Chinese characters and the name "Ru Jia Hai She Hotel" in English.

16. Ru Jia Hai She Hotel

Ru Jia Hai She Hotel

3.0 star property

5.3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

6.0 out of 10, (1 review)

6.0/10

(1 review)

"The room was very small and the bathroom was not what I would class as a proper bathroom. Saying that for the one night it was clean and comfortable enough. We had to be up early but if you want a sleep-in, don’t stay here as the mosque speakers are less than 50m away and prayer started loudly at 4.45am and continues for 45 minutes. For a non Muslim it wasn’t great. If you’re a diver and transiting early to Mabul or somewhere else, then it is ok. If you’re looking for somewhere for a few days...

"The room was very small and the bathroom was not what I would class as a proper bathroom. Saying that for the one night it was clean and comfortable enough. We had to be up early but if you want a sleep-in, don’t stay here as the mosque speakers are less than 50m away and prayer started loudly at 4.45am and continues for 45 minutes. For a non Muslim it wasn’t great. If you’re a diver and transiting early to Mabul or somewhere else, then it is ok. If you’re looking for somewhere for a few days...

Australia

eliza

The price is P2,873

P2,873

P3,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Ru Jia Hai She Hotel

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A storefront with a sign reading 'LUNA CAPSULE' and 'LUNA MART' below it.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a sofa.

A hotel reception area with a shoe rack and a sign instructing to remove shoes.

17. Luna Capsule

2.0 star property

4.9 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

4.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)

4.0/10

(3 reviews)

"the room has a lot mosquito. and the bathroom is wet when we checkin."

"the room has a lot mosquito. and the bathroom is wet when we checkin."

United States

Anonymous traveler

The price is P628

P628

P741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern interior with a sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and colorful chairs.

A modern interior with a seating area near large windows, a tiled floor, and a view of the outside.

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a sofa set, colorful chairs, and a kitchen area.

Property grounds

18. Semporna Seaview Hotel

Semporna Seaview Hotel

2.0 star property

5.7 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

4.0 out of 10, (1 review)

4.0/10

(1 review)

"Loud music from jetty and noisy dogs barking in the middle of the night"

"Loud music from jetty and noisy dogs barking in the middle of the night"

Singapore

CHOO SUN

The price is P2,144

P2,144

P2,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Semporna Seaview Hotel

A balcony with a view of a street, potted plants, and a building in the background.

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view through a doorway to the outside.

A multi-story building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign for 'AE SEMPORA QUESTHOUSE,' and several parked cars in front.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator.

19. AE Semporna Guesthouse

AE Semporna Guesthouse

2.0 star property

4.9 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

The price is P1,494

P1,494

P1,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

AE Semporna Guesthouse

A traditional overwater bungalow with a wooden deck, surrounded by water and palm trees.

Overwater bungalows with wooden railings and potted plants.

A coastal scene with boats docked at piers, clear water, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat, and a rocky shoreline.

20. Anaya Villa Resort

Anaya Villa Resort

3.0 star property

5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

The price is P2,178

P2,178

P2,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Anaya Villa Resort

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other attractions near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

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.

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.

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.

Mabul Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mabul Island during your travels in Mabul Island. Wander the sandy beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

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What's the area like around Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre is located in Semporna. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Pua Family Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this villa offers private decks and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Chan Living and The Wizard of Oz Resort.

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Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre.

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