We had a perfect time at Eaglebay Retreat. It’s truly an undisturbed paradise. You have an entire house and hundreds of meters of coastline all to yourself. Every morning, you can wake up in the sunshine and decide whether to go snorkeling or just relax in the sun—you have the choice. The sunsets were always perfect, and experiencing them on a paddleboard is far better than being in a crowded place like KK.
At the same time, the retreat offers a wide range of activities that are both rich and reasonably priced—paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and more, so you’ll never feel bored.
During our stay, Arlyn and h is family provided us with everything we needed: they inflated our paddleboards, helped us arrange sea activities, climbed trees to pick coconuts for us, and prepared delicious meals. Whenever we needed them, they were always available, without intruding on our privacy. Their presence was always perfectly balanced.
I would also like to thank Faizal, who did a lot of work before our arrival, and Jamri, the kind lady who helped us recover our lost Apple Pencil during our stay. She assisted in finding it, came up with several ways to return it (considering Eaglebay Retreat’s remote location), and finally delivered it to my friend personally, asking for nothing in return. Your kindness will be remembered.
Yes, I think we would definitely recommend this place to our friends, and we will visit Eaglebay again in the future.
Came to Semporna during the rainy season, and everything was just perfect. A clean and tidy little cabin, a friendly staff member, delicious dinner, the sunrise I saw just before leaving, and a perfect marriage proposal. Bubble Fish is a water villa that really pays attention to details. I rarely sing praises for a hotel, but Bubble Fish is truly worth it. Wishing them continued success, and I look forward to my next visit.
It was my first time to Semporna with my friends. After landing, we chose a forest resort homestay with a good reputation in the town and stayed there for two nights. Before checking in, the boss set up a group to communicate in advance about the pick-up, which made us feel particularly at ease~ The small wooden house we stayed in was clustered in the natural environment of the palm forest and I loved it. During the stay, the boss provided a lot of local tips. We went to the seafood market every night to buy seafood and returned home with a lot of seafood. I never thought that one day I would be full of two mantis shrimps. Sisters, if you live in the town, you can go for it and don’t step on thunder.
The location is in the center, everything is nearby. Quite clean. With registration, service without problems. But the room was without windows, very small, with a terrible smell of mold that did not disappear overnight. Hard beds, no interior, a window into the corridor where the light was on all night. Reminds me of a free hospital in remote regions. We slept very poorly. Breakfast is symbolic: noodles, eggs and tea, coffee. The next day we moved to a real comfortable hotel with a good breakfast and significantly cheaper.
I compared a few places before choosing this one, and it was a great choice. It's clean and tidy, thoroughly sanitized, and the room's soundproofing is excellent, so you can get a good night's sleep. The toiletries are also of good quality, which is reassuring to use.
The room was clean and tidy. We arrived at the hotel by boat, and the local people were so friendly and welcoming – it really boosted our mood! Staying right over the beautiful shallow sea, with a slide leading straight into the ocean from our door, made for an unforgettable trip to Malaysia!
i had problem during my check in process where they can't find my booking and the room was occupied by other visitors. i booked 4 months in advance but still they missed my book. and at first they cant help me out, and ask me to make a phone call to that trip.com. i was so disappointed at that time because is late at night, and i already paid for it in advance. But luckily one of the staff offered me to stay in another kind of room without any extra charges.
The hosts are wonderful, friendly people who made our stay comfortable. Our room was a small room with a bed, a table, air conditioning and a combined bathroom. The room is clean. You can order food delivery and it will be delivered fairly quickly, the food is delicious. You can buy coffee, tea, and drinks on site. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the entrance to Hot Poring Springs, but they can give you a ride for free. There is a transfer to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan. More expensive than Grab, but you can't call a Grab from there. Grab cost us 200 ringgit from Kota Kinabalu, the transfer back cost 300. Don't expect luxury from this place (or from others nearby). It's like visiting your grandmother in the village). Very soulful.
The bathroom smell cigarette. Hotel needs to inform all guests to not smoking inside the hotel room.
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GGuest UserWe had a perfect time at Eaglebay Retreat. It’s truly an undisturbed paradise. You have an entire house and hundreds of meters of coastline all to yourself. Every morning, you can wake up in the sunshine and decide whether to go snorkeling or just relax in the sun—you have the choice. The sunsets were always perfect, and experiencing them on a paddleboard is far better than being in a crowded place like KK.
At the same time, the retreat offers a wide range of activities that are both rich and reasonably priced—paddleboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and more, so you’ll never feel bored.
During our stay, Arlyn and h is family provided us with everything we needed: they inflated our paddleboards, helped us arrange sea activities, climbed trees to pick coconuts for us, and prepared delicious meals. Whenever we needed them, they were always available, without intruding on our privacy. Their presence was always perfectly balanced.
I would also like to thank Faizal, who did a lot of work before our arrival, and Jamri, the kind lady who helped us recover our lost Apple Pencil during our stay. She assisted in finding it, came up with several ways to return it (considering Eaglebay Retreat’s remote location), and finally delivered it to my friend personally, asking for nothing in return. Your kindness will be remembered.
Yes, I think we would definitely recommend this place to our friends, and we will visit Eaglebay again in the future.
MM480706****I compared a few places before choosing this one, and it was a great choice. It's clean and tidy, thoroughly sanitized, and the room's soundproofing is excellent, so you can get a good night's sleep. The toiletries are also of good quality, which is reassuring to use.
GGuest UserThe hotel is very clean!!! The boss from Northeast China is very enthusiastic. We booked the sea diving and other activities directly with the boss. It is a blessing for lazy people. The experience is great. The location is very close to the pier, just a few minutes walk away, very convenient. I made an appointment with the boss to come again next time! There is also a Xiaomi big TV!!! There is no need to convert the plug for charging, so touching🥰
JJunjun@yingThe room's bedsheets were perfectly smooth and wrinkle-free, the bathroom mirror was sparkling clean without any water stains, and even the window sills were meticulously cleaned. The service was genuine and attentive, making for a very pleasant experience overall. Highly recommend it!
GGuest UserThe room was clean and tidy. We arrived at the hotel by boat, and the local people were so friendly and welcoming – it really boosted our mood! Staying right over the beautiful shallow sea, with a slide leading straight into the ocean from our door, made for an unforgettable trip to Malaysia!
MMonikaMy boyfriend and I always enjoy staying in hidden gems. This vegan, environmental friendly, family run resort was exactly what we were looking for. It’s a small and intimate property right on the beach. May I add... the beach stretches very far with no one in sight!
This resort is perfect for families and couples that want to have quality time with one another.
We will definitely come back here again, and recommend it to our friends and family.
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