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Updated May 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.1
    4.7/5
    2059 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 489 reviews
    "Located right at the end of Tanjung Aru Beach is one the best ever spot to immerse yourself into the beautiful dawn of sunset, Shangrila's Tanjung Aru Sabah Sunset Bar, om a day clear non rainy day you will get to sight that jaw drapping sky changing colours durimg the sunset hour ard 5pm onwards, the other part of Tanjung Aru is a public beach so do expect super crowded on weekends, public holidays and even on school holidays"
    Kota Kinabalu.Tanjung Aru
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Located on the west side of Kota Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Beach is undoubtedly one of the most popular landmarks in Kota Kinabalu for both locals and tourists. Daytime entertainment include a variety of water activities, while evenings are perfect for gatherings with family and friends, enjoying the sea breeze, tasting delicious local delicacies and taking in the unparalleled sunsets.
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  • No.2
    󰺂7.2
    4.7/5
    346 Review
    Free
    "This holiday in Semporna, I chose the three most famous island accommodations: Madgin, Mabu Island, Capalei all include three meals + pick-up and drop-off boat. I moved directly from the Mabu Island Water House to Capalei Water House, a 15-minute boat ride, very convenient. The water house in Capalle is not as good-looking as Mabu Island, but here, only in-house guests can go to the island. Mabu Island is an island hopping guest who can visit the island, so there are more tourists during the day. In Capalle Island, all are water houses. The coral reefs on both sides of the water house plank road are clearly visible, and fish, starfish and sea cucumbers are also everywhere. Looking at it, there are beautiful scenery far and near, the eyes are so enjoyable, and the mood is so happy. Every place on the island is beautiful, no matter where you sit, the welfare of the eyes will not be less. Dining in the beautiful scenery sometimes makes people ignore the taste of food. Advantages: The hotel's snorkeling area, fish, coral reefs are enough. But the scope of snorkeling is not as big as the motor Jingguang. Meals are richer than other two islands. Only in-house guests can go to the island, and island hopping guests can only dive near the island. Disadvantages: the room configuration is simple and the air conditioning is not strong enough."
    Semporna
    88.4km from Tawau
    Highlights: Kapalai Island is located in the middle of a coral colony, with crystal clear waters, and is also a famous diving destination. The island's resort, Kapalai Resort, is ideal for small couples for weddings and honeymoons. When the weather is calm here, it is like a big aquarium. Whenever you stop and look at the sea, you can see the smart fish.
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  • No.3
    󰺂7.1
    4.4/5
    1360 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1180 reviews
    "The Floating Mosque of Sabah is truly breathtaking. Its location on the water makes it unique and adds to its beauty. The architecture is stunning, with intricate details and peaceful colors. Since we're Muslim, we're allowed to enter. Inside, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful, making it a great place for reflection and prayer. The views from the mosque are amazing, overlooking the sea and the city. It's a wonderful spot to visit, whether you're a tourist or a local. I found it to be a serene and tranquil place, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Floating Mosque of Sabah for its beauty, serenity, and unique experience it offers."
    Kota Kinabalu
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: The Floating Mosque, also known as the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, is located on the shores of Likas Bay on the northeastern side of downtown Kota Kinabalu. The mosque is a classic example of contemporary Islamic architecture and offers an unforgettable view of the sunset. The stunning scenery features the white mosque reflected in the lake surrounding it, accented by a backdrop of clear blue sky.
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  • No.4
    󰺂6.9
    4.8/5
    257 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 31 reviews
    "Madgin, one island and one hotel, this island has only one resort. The island is full of fine and tall palm trees, tropical flowers, fine white sand beaches, clear blue waters and looming reefs. It is a quiet and idyllic private island. The color of the water in Madagascar has changed from shallow to deep, forming a three-color sea, crystal clear, gem-green, and blue sky, coconut grove, white sand, wooden house, like a beautiful picture. Diving in this light green glass seawater, passing by with colorful fish, swimming in the strange coral groves, enjoy the beauty of this world. Advantages: The island is rich in content, with a trailing beach, the beach on the island, and the gardens are beautiful. The snorkeling on the beach of the hotel is wide, the water is clear, and the fish and coral are rich. Disadvantages: There is no water house, beach wooden house and high-foot wooden house and villa at the same price, the room facilities are a bit old, but it does not affect the use, the space is large enough, the comfort is ok, and the air conditioning is strong enough. Meals are average. This time I chose three of Semporna's most famous islands: Madgin, Mabu, and Capalle, all including three meals + pick-up and drop-off machine + pick-up boat."
    Mataking
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Madatin Island is located at the northern upper end of Mabul Island, near Sipadan Island. It is a private island belonging to TheReefDiveResort Resort. The building is a traditional Malaysian design, with one island and one hotel, with gorgeous cabins and diving centers, which are very suitable for diving and diving. On vacation, many people come here not to dive, but to enjoy the vacation feeling. The marine ecology inhabiting the waters of Maagin covers plankton and larger marine species, attracting many underwater photographers, novice divers, and even professional divers. On the east coast of Madin Island is a coral cliff sloping down to a depth of 100 meters, while on the west, most of them are coral cliffs with a depth of 100 meters. Many divers commented that the vividly colored corals on the seabed of Madagain are indeed a paradise for all kinds of marine life. The marine species that appear here include the resident rainbow, batfish, wrasse, barracuda, hawksbill, lobster, giant clams and blue-spotted rays. In addition, the net red sea swing that has exploded ins is here, which is also one of the reasons for attracting many tourists.
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  • No.5
    󰺂6.8
    4.7/5
    498 Review
    Free
    "Mabu Island, beautiful! Flower water house, full of holiday style. Advantages: The water house environment is very beautiful, it is the most luxurious water house in Semporna, and the hardware is the best in the three islands. The meal is slightly better than Madding. Free boat dives are provided three times a day, and turtles can be seen diving. Glass boats, skateboarding boats, are also free. The other two islands, diving equipment needs to be rented. Disadvantages: The diving scenery is not as good as the other two islands. During the day, many island hopping guests shuttle on the island."
    Tawau Division
    82.1km from Tawau
    Highlights: Mabul Island (Mabul Island), also known as Mabul Island, is a sandy island located in the northeast of Semporna, adjacent to Sipadan (Sipadan) about a 15-minute boat ride. The island is one of the top diving spots in the world, where visitors can swim, snorkel and dive. The waters near Mabul Island are rich in marine life, and tourists who are not familiar with water can also watch the colorful corals, starfish and fish on the seabed in the corridor of the water house. There are also various holiday houses and water houses on the island, providing tourists with a different accommodation experience.
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  • No.6
    󰺂6.3
    4.5/5
    513 Review
    Free
    "When you're visiting Kota Kinabalu.be sure not to miss out on the vibrant Gaya Street Sunday MarketDive into a delectable spread of local delights and refreshing drinks"
    Kota Kinabalu.Kota Kinabalu City Center
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Gaya Street is located next to the Central Station in Kota Kinabalu. The entrance is a Chinese-style archway. There are many Chinese restaurants and Chinese shops on both sides of the street. You can taste authentic Chinese food and buy goods from China, giving you the familiar feel of your hometown. The street market on weekends is quite lively, full of goods at affordable prices, including daily necessities, local products, tourist souvenirs, clothing and shoes, vegetables and fruits, specialty snacks, flowers, birds and pets.
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  • No.7
    󰺂6.2
    4.5/5
    223 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2137 reviews
    "Manukan Island is located just off the coast of Kata kinabalu, the capital city of sabah. it is the second largest island of Marine Park."
    Kota Kinabalu
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Manukan Island is one of the five islands of the Kota Kinabalu Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and is large in size. The north side of the island is a rocky coast, the beaches on the south and east are suitable for swimming. The island is popular with tourists because of its facilities. It has hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, diving centers and more. The island is rich in activities such as snorkeling, deep diving, parasailing, jet boating, underwater walks, sea bikes, etc., full of fun. The island is also covered with large rainforests. You can climb a mountain and look out on to the surrounding islands from the mountain top.
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  • No.8
    󰺂6.2
    4.6/5
    182 Review
    Free
    "Shortvacay for the short trip. nice water for diving and snorkeling here. love this place so calm and private."
    Pom Pom Island
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Pom Pom Island is adjacent to Sipadan Island, a diving resort, about 40 minutes by boat from Semporna Pier. It is a peaceful paradise island. The island is famous for its turtles, and guests can join the resort staff on a nightly hunt for turtle eggs and baby turtles. If you are lucky, you can also spot large turtles while snorkeling on the shore during the day. Resorts on the island provide a variety of options such as beach houses, water houses and flower houses, and tourists can book according to their preferences.
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  • No.9
    󰺂6.0
    4.8/5
    109 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 53 reviews
    "Tunshakaran Ocean Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park, is located in the offshore waters on the eastern side of Sabah and is a marine park consisting of eight small islands, the largest marine park in Sabah. Although not famous compared to other marine parks in Malaysia, the rich underwater biological system here is not to be underestimated. The park has Malaysia's largest coral colony, and you can see countless mysterious and beautiful underwater creatures just by burying your head in the water."
    Semporna
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Tun Sakaran Marine Park is located in the offshore waters on the east side of Sabah, just northeast of Semporna Airport. This is a marine park composed of 8 small islands, and it is also a large-scale marine park in Sabah. It has the largest coral colony in Malaysia, covering an area of about 350 square kilometers. Many people come here not only to enjoy the scenery, but also to do diving and other activities here, which is quite interesting.
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  • No.10
    󰺂5.8
    4.6/5
    364 Review
    Free
    "amazing place to visit here, we are very lucky to see the proboscis monkey and firefly, thanks to the driver jack to show us around, if anyone need transport to here kawa kawa river cruise just directly Whatsapp him, (+60128435750) driver name jack, really recommended driver and kind."
    Kota Belud
    >100km from Tawau
    Highlights: Kawa Mangrove is Kota Kinabalu's most famous mangrove tourism route. Its beach is also famous for its beautiful sunsets. Visitors can take a day trip through the mangroves, as well as enjoy the sun sinking into the ocean. Look out for the local bekantan monkeys or, once night falls, watch for the fireflies glittering like stars. Kawa Mangrove tourism was only recently developed and, as a result, the natural ecological environment has been maintained relatively well. Fireflies should be in abundance.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Tawau?
Some Best Things to Do near Tawau include:Tanjung Aru Beach, Kapalai, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, Mataking Island, Mabul Island
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Tawau?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Tawau include:Tanjung Aru Beach:4.7, Kapalai:4.7, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu:4.4, Mataking Island:4.8, Mabul Island:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Tawau located?
The Best Things to Do near Tawau are mainly located in:Tanjung Aru Beach:Kota Kinabalu, Kapalai:Semporna, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu:Kota Kinabalu, Mataking Island:Mataking, Mabul Island:Tawau Division
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