https://au.trip.com/travel-guide/destination/tawau-division-1453520
Tawau Division
Tawau Division

Things to do in Tawau Division (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com

About Tawau Division

Tawau Division Local Experiences Map

View local experiences on map
logo

Trending in Tawau Division

View more

Popular Destinations

Semporna

Semporna

Mataking

Mataking

Sipadan

Sipadan

Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

Things to do in Tawau Division

What to do

Looking for things to do in Tawau Division? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
View more
Kapalai

Kapalai

7.4
4.7/5498 Reviews
󱓓
Diving
Open year round, 24/7
与神同行abc:“The sea in Capalle Island is crystal clear and the beach is quiet, suitable for relaxation. The water villa on the island is very distinctive and can dive directly into the sea to swim. The coral and marine life here are rich, it is a good place for diving lovers, and the environment is relatively quiet.”
Mataking Island

Mataking Island

6.3
4.8/5260 Reviews
󱓓
Diving
Night view
Open year round, 24/7
ewry:“Deep diving requires reservations one day in advance and is led by a one-on-one diver from the dive shop. Snorkeling allows you to see large corals and various fish. Staying in Doris Cabin, the fee is NT$2,000 per person, which is super expensive.”
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

6.2
4.8/5517 Reviews
󱓓
Diving
Open year round, 24/7
NoorFarhana:“I have been to Mabul 3 times. Never get tired of the cheap seafood there. Return flight costs RM 200. It's worth it if you go to Semporna”
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

5.7
4.8/5205 Reviews
󱓓
Diving
Open year round, 24/7
_TI***vf:“Sipadan island is world famous and an amazing spot for scuba diving (sharks, turtles, huge colorful corals, etc) and also excellent for snorkeling.It is a really a must to order a guaranteed Sipadan permit in advance long before you get there are the number of permit per day is limited especially during peak seasons.Mabul island is the nearest and the best place to stay at as there are no resorts on Sipadan itself.”
Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

5.6
4.5/5194 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
跟着凡凡看世界:“🌴 Bangbang Island, a hidden paradise for you to breathe back. When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, when your soul longs for an escape from Shan Bangbang Island, this legacy jade hidden in the sea of Semporna, Malaysia, will use its white sand, blue sea and starry sky. Press the pause button for you. 🌊 **Independence, enjoy paradise** From Semporna Pier, it takes only 45 minutes to get off by boat, and Bangbang Island is like an uncarved emerald. There is no noise from tourists here, only white sand is spread like snow, the sea is clear like jelly, and the jungle is groaning in the wind. Walk on the trestle bridge, watch the bougainvillea clustered into pictures, the seabirds skimming the water and stopping the railings, time seems to be stretched into a slow shot. "It's so quiet that I just want to empty my brain, listen to the waves caressing the beach, listen to the birds singing through the jungle." 🐢 **The adventure with the marine life** Bangbang Island is a paradise for marine life, and a refuge for turtles: -**The undersea theater under the trestle bridge**: Snorkeling does not need to travel far, Under the pier trestle is the "stage" - tropical fish shuttle in the coral garden, turtles often swim leisurely in the evening, within reach. - **The birth of small turtles miracle**: the island's turtle breeding base, organizes turtle egg picking activities every night. If you are lucky enough, you can also release the baby turtles that crawl into the sea to witness the magnificent departure of life. ---⛱️ **White Pearl Resort: Lie in the net red blockbuster** Bangbang Island White Pearl Libe Resort (Pom Pom Mussah Poteh Resort), blending wild fun and exquisiteness perfectly: -**Net red punch ceiling**: sea swing into the blue waves, glass ball hanging chairs hanging on the beach, infinity pool seamlessly connect with sea level... Just take a shot, The circle of friends immediately brushed the screen. -**Living in the natural design philosophy**: 55㎡ single-family villas are made of coconut bark as walls, Badu wood floors, and the Emerald Sea is seen by pushing the window. **Selected room secret → Sea view room facing the sunrise, garden view room immersed in rainforest greenery**. -**One-price all-inclusive food freedom**: three-meal buffet + afternoon tea + desserts, seafood barbecue, tropical fruit turn on the scene, coconut fragrance to watch the sunset sink into the sea level. 🤿 **Diving into God's color palette** Bangbang Island is regarded by diving enthusiasts as a "Semperna Treasure Submersible Spot": -**Snorkeling Xiaobai can also revel in**: 20 meters offshore, underwater coral reefs like giant oil paintings unfold, clown fish play in anemones, turtles swim side by side with you. - **Deep dive shipwreck wonders**: PADI five-star diving center provides Chinese teaching, 15 meters deep blue, World War II shipwreck "artificial reef" fish storm surge, shocking like science fiction blockbuster. -**Canoe privately hidden unmanned beach**: Paddle to the neighboring island, occupy a glass sea, snorkeling, picnic, sunbathing...you are Robinson Benson. 🌅”
Semporna Ocean Center

Semporna Ocean Center

5.4
5.0/56 Reviews
Open today at 08:00-18:00
亲亲股太乐:“The Xianbei Na scenic spot in Enshi, Hubei is a fairyland in the dreams of many people. The scenery here is very primitive, and the emerald green lake water is intoxicating. The boat will take tourists to the center of the lake, and the reflection of the boat seems to be in the sky. Tourists will take photos as souvenirs.”
Timba Timba Island

Timba Timba Island

5.2
4.5/524 Reviews
󱓓
Diving
Open year round, 24/7
bagasikuning:“Shortvacay for beautiful photos and snorkeling to meet 🐢 no worries it won’t bite becoz thier are too cute. the weather is so clear so all the phtos taken beautiful”
Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.

Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.

5.1
4.8/5102 Reviews
󱓓
Beaches and shores
Open year round, 24/7
JJ77:“Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park, is located in the offshore waters east of Sabah. It is a marine park consisting of 8 small islands and is the largest marine park in Sabah. Although it is not as famous as other marine parks in Malaysia, the rich underwater biological system here should not be underestimated. The park has the largest coral reef in Malaysia. As long as you bury your head in the water, you can see countless mysterious and beautiful underwater creatures.”
Sipadan Mangrove Resort

Sipadan Mangrove Resort

4.8
4.7/532 Reviews
󱓓
Natural scenery
Resorts
Opening hours: 04:00-19:00
素素77:“Southeast Asia has a large number of tropical rainforests and mangroves that protect water and soil. There is no shortage of such mangroves in West Malaysia and East Malaysia. The Semporna mangroves have beautiful scenery and fresh air. It is very suitable for a one-day family trip for all ages.”
Boheydulang Island

Boheydulang Island

4.8
4.8/593 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
MrBackpacker Jr:“SEMPORNA TOWN IS THE GATE TO THE MARINE WORLD HEAVEN LOCATED IN THE SULU SEA SUCH AS MATAKING ISLAND, BULBUL ISLAND, SIPADAN ISLAND, BOHEYDULANG ISLAND AND SOME OTHER BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS LOCATED ON THE EAST COAST OF SABAH.THE JOURNEY BY RIDING A SPEED BOAT ACROSS THE SULU SEA ABOUT 40 MINUTES PROMISES A VERY BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF SEA PARADISE.”

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Tawau Division, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
View more
SKY Water Villas

SKY Water Villas

4.2/5211 Reviews
Palm Lake Resort

Palm Lake Resort

4.6/5212 Reviews
Vista Hotel

Vista Hotel

4.4/5102 Reviews
RU JIA HAI SHE HOTEL

RU JIA HAI SHE HOTEL

4.4/561 Reviews
Peaceful Cottage

Peaceful Cottage

4.5/5110 Reviews
Homie Cottage

Homie Cottage

4.7/520 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Tawau Division dishes and foodie spots.
View more
Fat Mom's Restaurant

Fat Mom's Restaurant

4.7/5214 Reviews
Open at 11:30 today
陆三蛋:“The environment is like a food stall. There is no air conditioning, and most of them are open-air. Many tables are shared. The boss and a female comrade who takes orders can speak Chinese, but the waiter can't. Her restaurant is famous for its large number of customers. It is the most popular restaurant in town. You must go there. There will be a queue at meal time. It is recommended that you go to queue up first. But you must accept sharing a table. Although the boss's wife has a temper, I still recommend Fat Mama's because the taste is really good. If you don't like Fat Mama's personality, go find a waitress who speaks Chinese to take your order. She has a very good attitude. Fat Mama just doesn't like I like to listen to too much nonsense. If you order normally, it's still good👍🏻, Fat Mama looks like a man [grin], I really appreciate her voice, She will scare people around her with her voice [shy], When I went there on the first day, I asked Fat Mama to recommend some dishes, She recommended a few of her most classic dishes, all of which were super delicious, The average price per person is about 80 to 100 yuan, You can also process seafood, 45 Malaysian ringgit per kilogram, I don't think it's very cost-effective, We stayed in the homestay next to Fat Mama for the first three days, After ordering, the food will be delivered to the table on the first floor of the homestay👍🏻, The environment on the first floor of the homestay is very good, and there is air conditioning, which is also beautiful for taking pictures. Occasionally, we will go to the fish market to buy seafood and steam it ourselves in the homestay, free of charge You can refer to this point when staying in a homestay, which is very convenient. The seafood sold in Semporna is priced by kilogram. The prawns can be cooked with wet butter or dry butter, and the wet butter is especially recommended. The orange juice is delicious and refreshing, and it is also very cheap. The signature tofu is delicious and recommended. It has a crispy texture on the outside and the same texture as egg custard on the inside. The sea urchin steamed egg is suitable for children. Everyone says how delicious the avocado milkshake is, but I think it is just average. Overall, it is still highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻. I am writing a complete guide for traveling in Semporna, and I will post it soon.”
Seaview Cafe

Seaview Cafe

4.8/5102 Reviews
Open at 11:00 today
123-traveller:“The sea view restaurant is a typical Chinese cuisine restaurant to make some various cuisine food, especially some hoking and Cantonese dishes.”
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant

Nanhai Seafood Restaurant

4.8/583 Reviews
Open at 9:00 today
M29***48:“The store is clean and reasonably priced. It is owned by Chinese compatriots. It is worth recommending. Friends who come to Semporna should go to Nanhai Fishing Village. It is cost-effective and the taste is more suitable for southerners. You can try the butter shrimp.”
Dozo Semporna

Dozo Semporna

2 Reviews
Open at 10:00 today
携程旅行定制师夏陈新Allen:“If you want to experience the special Nanyang cuisine in Semporna, come to this ⬇ treasure restaurant, don't step on thunder🩵 🍝【Restaurant name】: DOZO NANYANG KOPI HOUSE SEMPORNA 【Restaurant address】: Jalan Well Reserve / Hospital, Pekan Semporna, 91037 Semporna, Sabah, Tawau, Malaysia 🛋【Business hours】: 10:00-22:00 🍤【Recommended dishes】: 🔸 Milk tomato fish head noodles: fresh tomatoes with raw milk, every bite has the aroma of seafood🍜 🔸 Pineapple buns: bread with thick-cut butter🧈, the perfect combination of crispy and fragrant, almost every table must order 🛎【Restaurant environment】: Compared with the environment of Semporna Town, DOZO's environment combines modern and Southeast Asian style. The restaurant is clean and tidy, and the strong Nanyang style has been well received by locals and tourists✅ 💎【Restaurant Service】: The restaurant provides Chinese service, and the restaurant menu has Chinese translation, which is very friendly🔖 💰【Per capita consumption】: The price is affordable, and the per capita consumption is about 30-40RM 🧡【Tips】: The restaurant is located next to Yongda Hotel, and the pier is within walking distance, which is very convenient for travel🚤 #Ctrip Customized Travel #Ctrip Customized Master #Customized Autumn and Winter Tour”
Zhan Quanji

Zhan Quanji

4.3/532 Reviews
󱓓
Open Late
Avg. KRW6,454/person
Open 7:00-4:00
没有蜡olling:“The most satisfying and cheapest tea restaurant in Semporna The three-color milk tea is a must-order. It has a smooth texture and distinct layers. The bottom is caramel and the overall taste is not too sweet Tea is sweet but has a strong tea flavor Indian 🇮🇳 pancakes are dipped in curry sauce and are chewier (a bit like our hand-pulled pancakes here The toast is really a surprise! It is baked crispy and has cheese slices in the middle Cantonese fried noodles 🍜 are salty but fragrant. I still slapped my face and finished it”
Thien Wang Seafood Restaurant

Thien Wang Seafood Restaurant

4.8/588 Reviews
Open 7:00-22:00
没有蜡olling:“At Tianwang Seafood Restaurant, we ordered: three arm-long shrimps were coated with salted egg yolk and fried; grouper was steamed to keep its freshest flavor; blue crab was lightly cooked with butter; one-ounce shrimps were sautéed with garlic sauce; blood clams were fried until they just opened and then removed from the pan... This is Sabah on the tip of the tongue, the biggest secret in the secret place. The average cost per person is less than 100 yuan, and beer is very expensive here, with a bottle of Carlsberg 33 yuan.”
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant

Fish Village Seafood Restaurant

4.6/554 Reviews
󱓓
Open Late
Avg. KRW30,589/person
Open at 11:00 today
没有蜡olling:“The Yugang Seafood Restaurant near Feisha Beach has very big crab cakes, which are delicious... I have never eaten such a big crab with so many cakes... It is so delicious. There are also fried flower crabs with ginger and scallions, each weighing one pound, which are fragrant and not greasy... There are also singing fish that can call... ​”
Kedai Kopi Hing Lee

Kedai Kopi Hing Lee

4.0/56 Reviews
Open at 08:00 today
123-traveller:“Actually this is a Chinese favorites restaurant and provide some Chinese food, especially steamed food, such as some steamed stuffed buns.”
Semporna Hot Soto

Semporna Hot Soto

4.5/54 Reviews
󱓓
View
Avg. KRW5,332/person
Open 7:00-23:00
Kevin:“It specializes in desserts and seafood noodles. The fish balls in the seafood noodles are very good, and the mango smoothie is also delicious. The seafood noodles are super cheap, less than RMB 10 and there is a lot of seafood.”
JETTY seafood BBQ restaurant

JETTY seafood BBQ restaurant

5.0/53 Reviews
Open at 14:00 today
_We***79:“The food is very tasty and the price is reasonable! The service is also great.”
Summer Breeze Cafe

Summer Breeze Cafe

5.0/52 Reviews
Open at 11:00 today
七七出游记^:“When talking about Semporna, how can we not mention the food here? From seafood feasts to authentic snacks, every bite is the ultimate temptation for taste buds! 🎒Travel preparation: 🔹Apply for an e-visa, prepare your passport and air tickets. 🔹Bring UnionPay card or Visa/Mastercard, as well as a power bank and conversion socket. 🔹Waterproof camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen, none of them can be missing! 🗓️6-day itinerary reference: Day 1: Transfer in Kuala Lumpur and arrive in Semporna. Check in to a seaside resort and taste the special dinner in the resort. Day 2: Full-day tour of Semporna town, visit the floating mosque, seafood market and other places. Taste local snacks such as fried fish skin, nasi lemak, etc. Day 3: Go to nearby islands for island hopping and enjoy the island scenery. Enjoy seafood barbecue on the island for lunch and return to the resort for dinner. Day 4: Participate in diving or snorkeling activities to explore the underwater world. Enjoy a simple lunch at the diving center, and return to the resort for dinner to taste the special seafood hot pot. Day 5: Go to Semporna fishing village to learn about the lifestyle of local fishermen. Taste the seafood feast cooked by fishermen for lunch, and return to Kuala Lumpur in the afternoon. Day 6: Tour the city of Kuala Lumpur and taste local specialties such as Bak Kut Teh, curry crab, etc. Shopping and tasting snacks in the evening will put a perfect end to this trip. 🍽️Food check-in: 🌟Summer breeze: Durian milkshake, beef soup and cheese spicy instant noodles, the taste is amazing! 🌟AI-FRAISHA: Good quality and low price, the signature Indian flying cake must be ordered! 🌟King mango juicy: Internet celebrity three-color juice, unique taste, worth a try!”
Fung Ling Restaurant

Fung Ling Restaurant

4.5/59 Reviews
Open 07:00-20:30
suifeng2019:“The fried egg rice noodles, shrimp, chicken slices, egg liquid wrapped in rice noodles, a thick plate, very delicious. The fried egg was just cooked, and the perfect cooking time showed the chef's skills. The butter shrimp and herbal tea were also good.”

Tawau Division Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

Post
#Recommended
#sabah
#awesomepic
#semporna
Semporna Wedding Travel Photography: Romance to the Core

Semporna Wedding Travel Photography: Romance to the Core

旅行管家-Lisa
旅行管家-Lisa
Pom Pom Island, Semporna: A Dreamy Island Getaway

Pom Pom Island, Semporna: A Dreamy Island Getaway

Jeremiah Davis
Jeremiah Davis
1
Mabul Island Sipadan Resort Guide

Mabul Island Sipadan Resort Guide

WhisperDreamer
WhisperDreamer
31
Malaysia grants visa-free entry to China!!! Enjoy a warm winter in Semporna.

Malaysia grants visa-free entry to China!!! Enjoy a warm winter in Semporna.

wannatravel
wannatravel
13
Don't panic if it's your first time traveling to Semporna, check out this travel guide and go with peace of mind

Don't panic if it's your first time traveling to Semporna, check out this travel guide and go with peace of mind

Bryant Benjamin Benj
Bryant Benjamin Benj
19
In summer, go to the most beautiful island for a summer vacation with an average cost of 1,000 yuan per person

In summer, go to the most beautiful island for a summer vacation with an average cost of 1,000 yuan per person

FRANKIE NEWMAN
FRANKIE NEWMAN
1
Kapalai Dream Water House in Semporna, it feels like you are in the sky

Kapalai Dream Water House in Semporna, it feels like you are in the sky

asenathia_3043
asenathia_3043
27
Semporna Tun Sakaran Marine Park One-day Tour Guide

Semporna Tun Sakaran Marine Park One-day Tour Guide

maximillian_aureliusravenwood
maximillian_aureliusravenwood
5
View more

Best of Tawau Division

Top 20 Scenic Hotels near Tawau Division

View more

Top 10 Premium Hotels near Tawau Division

View more

Top 50 Best Things to Do near Tawau Division

View more

Other recommended cities

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Langkawi

Langkawi

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Melaka

Melaka