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Things to Do in Tawau in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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What to Do
Looking for things to do in Tawau? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
497 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.7
/5
32 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Resorts"
Tawau Hills Park
4.4
/5
41 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Tawau, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Vista Hotel
4.4
/5
95 Reviews
Marco Polo Hotel - Tawau
4.0
/5
741 Reviews
I-Vista Hotel
4.3
/5
98 Reviews
Blu Sentral Hotel
4.5
/5
84 Reviews
LA Hotel Tawau
4.2
/5
296 Reviews
Borneo Royale Hotel
3.9
/5
340 Reviews
MB Hotel
4.3
/5
289 Reviews
Shervinton Executive Boutique Hotel
4.3
/5
213 Reviews
STAR HOTEL
3.7
/5
18 Reviews
Check Inn Hotel Tawau
4.1
/5
122 Reviews
Eden Boutique Hotel
4.2
/5
38 Reviews
Svok Hotel
4.2
/5
4 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Tawau dishes and foodie spots.
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Kedai Kopi Hing Lee
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Avg. MOP17/person
"Southeast Asian"
Maxim's Seafood Restaurant
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Avg. MOP87/person
"Seafood"
Kedai Kopi Yum Yum
3.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. MOP35/person
"Open Late"
101 Breakfast
3.0
/5
2 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Cafe@Se7en
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Avg. MOP99/person
"Western-style"
Kedai Kopi Yung Lee Fatt
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Chiffonade
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Avg. MOP26/person
"Coffee Shops"
Kam Ling Seafood Restaurant Sdn Bhd
4.1
/5
18 Reviews
Avg. MOP137/person
"Seafood"
Leong's Porridge House
1 Reviews
Avg. MOP12/person
"Snacks"
Restoran Maju Bistro
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Cakes & Co
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Avg. MOP69/person
"Western-style"
Six Star Steamboat Restaurant
3.0
/5
2 Reviews
"Seafood"
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
497 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 Reviews
"Diving"
Sipadan Mangrove Resort
4.7
/5
32 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Resorts"
Tawau Hills Park
4.4
/5
41 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,220 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,696 Reviews
"Night view"
Manukan Island
4.6
/5
262 Reviews
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
86 Reviews
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
97 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Mamutik Island
4.6
/5
153 Reviews
"Diving"
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Semporna Ocean Center
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Filipino Market
4.5
/5
46 Reviews
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Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Timba Timba Island
4.5
/5
24 Reviews
"Diving"
Pulau Sibuan
4.7
/5
79 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.
4.8
/5
102 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
Pulau Mantabuan
4.8
/5
44 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Semporna Ocean Center
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
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Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Types of Attractions in Tawau
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Farms and pastures
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Cultural institutions
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Tawau
Masjid Batu Dua
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Masjid Roudhotul Jannah
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Tawau Golf Club
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Masjid Kg. Log Pond Tawau.
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Tawau Hill Park (Table Waterfall)
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Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve
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Surau Al-Hidayah
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SURAU JABAL NUR TAMAN GOODVIEW
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Basel Church Dewan
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Tawau Recreation Club
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Masjid Nurul Jihad
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