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Malaysia / Sipadan, Kapalai and Mabul
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Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort

 
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Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort

☆ 2 star hotel
Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia
35 rooms
FREE Internet

Scuba Junkie

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
Onsite
Max 4 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Located on the tranquil island of Mabul, a small and walkable destination offering a unique blend of local culture and world-class diving.
  • Award-winning PADI 5 Star Dive Centre with courses from Open Water to Instructor level and access to over 100 outstanding dive sites.
  • Wide range of beachfront accommodation options, from dorms and fan rooms to air-conditioned en suite rooms, family suites and VIP units.
  • Strong diver-focused atmosphere combined with eco-friendly practices, conservation programs and support for the local community.
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 25%
  • 60 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 55.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 37 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 37 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort

Dive Center

Description

Mabul Beach Resort is home to an award-winning PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, offering a full range of courses from Open Water Diver through to professional-level Instructor training.

The centre is equipped with modern, high-quality dive gear and can accommodate up to 100 divers per day. With access to more than 100 exceptional dive sites in the surrounding area, guests can explore one of the world’s most celebrated underwater destinations.

Divers enjoy three dives on each scheduled diving day, including three dives per day on trips to Sipadan.


DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Chinese
  • Polish
  • Malay

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Retail Shop
  • House Reef

Rental Equipment

  • Compass
  • Open-Heel Fins
  • Dive Computer
  • Mask & Snorkel
  • Flashlight
  • Gauges
  • Regulator
  • Wetsuit – 5Mm
  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Bcd
  • Camera

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment (Free)

PADI® Courses Available

  • Open Water (Referral)
  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Divemaster
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Instructor/Idc Course
  • Nitrox Certification
  • Underwater Photography
  • Deep Diver Certification
  • Night Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Drift Diving
  • Boat Diver
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

Dive boat facilities

  • Ladder
  • Drinking Water
  • Seating Area

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Idc Resort

For your safety

  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)

Resort Amenities

Facilities

  • Beach Front
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Garden

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Vegan

Resort Description

Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort is set on the tranquil island of Mabul, a charming destination you can walk around in just under an hour.

The island is a mix of local villages and beachside dive resorts, offering a unique blend of culture and underwater adventure.

Scuba Junkie features its own private beach and a wide range of comfortable accommodation options to suit every traveler — from dorms and fan rooms to air-conditioned ensuite rooms, family suites, and VIP options. 

How to get there

Arrival

  • The nearest airport is Tawau. The journey to the resort takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes by road and boat, via Semporna.
  • Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional fee with advance notice.
  • Boats from Semporna to Mabul depart at 8:00 am and 2:30 pm. To catch the 8:00 am boat, you will need to stay in Semporna the night before. For the 2:30 pm boat, your flight must arrive at Tawau Airport before 12:00 pm. If you arrive later, you will need to stay overnight in Semporna and travel to the resort the following day.
  • If you arrive on the 8:00 am boat, you can check into your room at approximately 1:00–1:30 pm, or after your third dive or snorkelling session. If you arrive on the 2:30 pm boat, you can check into your room upon arrival.
  • To dive on your arrival day, you must take the 8:00 am boat.


Departure

  • Boats from Mabul to Semporna depart at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The 10:00 am boat allows you to catch flights from Tawau Airport departing from 2:00 pm onwards; the 4:00 pm boat allows you to catch flights departing from 9:00 pm onwards.
  • If taking the 10:00 am boat, check out of your room and settle any outstanding bills by 9:30 am.
  • If diving or snorkelling on your departure day, check out of your room before your activity and settle any outstanding bills by lunchtime. If going to Sipadan, settle your bills the day before and check out before leaving for the trip.
  • Leave your luggage in the designated check-out area at reception. Resort staff will take it to the jetty; please check that it is on the boat before departure.

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