The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimise 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.
About us
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.
Facilities
Dive Centre
Type of Rooms
Housekeeping
Reception Counter / Front Office
Dining Hall
Bar Lounge
Mini Mart
The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the incluence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room's private deck.
Dive facilities
The Dive Centre is responsible for all in-water activities and scuba training and education. The centre opens from 0700hrs onwards and is equipped with lockers, showers, toilet and a common area for resting between dives with complimentary snack, hot coffee and tea. It carries 5 Bauer compressors for refilling tanks, over 300 aluminium 3000 psi / 80 cubic foot tanks with American style "K" valves, rental sets of scuba diving equipment that are mainly Scuba Pro.
The centre equipped with custom-built fibreglass dive boats that carry 12 passengers each. Each boat goes out 3 trips daily accompanied by a boatman and a Dive Master.
All Dive Masters are specially trained in the marine ecology of Mabul Island and will not only show divers the attractions but also impart their knowledge of the marine life so that guests may return from their memorable holiday with a better understanding of the environment.
This is what differentiated the Dive Masters at Sipadan Water Village from elsewhere: An attitude and passion for what Mabul has to offer.
Rates
Recommended length of stay is 4 nights. The package starts from Tawau inclusive of the following services:
Airport meeting services in Tawau.
Return land transfer from Tawau to Semporna / Semporna to Tawau.
Return speedboat transfer from Semporna to Sipadan Water Village / Sipadan Water Village to Semporna.
Twin share Water Cottage accommodation with private sundeck.
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sipadan Entrance Fee.
Single Supplement
For single occupancy, a supplement fee of 50% on top of the published price applies.
Children and Infant
Children 12 to 03 years are charged 50% of the applicable non-diver's rate and infant 02 years and below are charged 10% of the applicable non-diver's rate provided they do not occupy separate rooms. Age is taken as at the commencement of journey.
Diving Rates:
Diving package rate of USD $105.00 per diver is charged per day basis. The package includes 3 boat dives daily with one dive per day to Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan Island Unlimited Mabul House Reef diving, weight, weight belt and tanks. Unused portion of the dives are not refundable and not transferable.
How to get there
Sipadan Water Village Resort Sdn Bhd (SWV) is one of the pioneer in the development of recreational diving and resort management in Mabul Island. The Governor of Sabah, TYT Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Haji Sakaran Bin Dandai, officially opened the resort on 29 December 1995.
Directs flights between Kota Kinabalu and the regional capitals of Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Kaoshiung, Hong Kong, Brunei, Manila, Cebu and other international capitals, make Sabah easily accessible to travellers everywhere.
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International airport, travellers then proceed to Tawau airport on the east coast of Sabah.
Company info
Head Office
Sipadan Water Village Resort Sdn Bhd
TB226, Lot 3, 1st Floor, Wisma MAA,
Town Extension 2, 91000 Tawau, Sabah.
Telephone: 6-089-752996, 751777
Facsimile: 6-089-752997
E-mail: info@swvresort.com
Website: www.swvresort.com
Business hours:
Monday - Friday (0800hrs to 1200hrs, 1400hrs to 1700hrs)
Saturday (0800hrs to 1200hrs)
Sunday (Closed)
Contact information
Name: Head Office
Phone: 6-089-752996
Email: swv@divearchipelago.com
Website: http://www.swvresort.com/
