Billabong Scuba Homestay

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Photo of Billabong Scuba Homestay, Mabul Island. , Semporna And Sipadan Island

What we say:

They've kept the "homestay" in the name, but Billabong now has a full range of accommodation, from basic fan rooms in their wooden longhouse to swish air-con chalets on stilts above the water. It's staffed by a friendly Malay family who cook the meals (which are better than average) plus a mix of Malay and Western dive masters. Their diving rates are some of the lowest around, like 400 ringgit for a daytrip to Sipadan or 980 ringgit for PADI Open Water, including two nights' room and board, and they're a good source for last-minute Sipadan permits. WiFi is available when the electricity is on (which is most of the day and all night) and there's a small library. They reply promptly to emails and have a small office in Semporna behind the Sipidan Inn. The following prices are for divers. Non-divers pay an additional 100 ringgit the first night, then the same price as divers.

Contact details:

Mabul Island. T: (089) 781 866
Email them at: sip.billabong@gmail.com
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Last reviewed by: Tanya Procyshyn
Tanya Procyshyn is a Singapore-based freelance writer and photographer. With a passion for unusual destinations, she has camped alongside Komodo dragons and shook hands with soldiers in North Korea. She blogs at www.idreamofdurian.com.

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season
Dbl fan share b'room	70 Ringgit	70 Ringgit
Dbl fan private b'room	90 Ringgit	90 Ringgit
Dbl air-con private b'room	120 Ringgit	120 Ringgit
Bungalow air-con private b'room	150 Ringgit	150 Ringgit

Added to Travelfish on: 8th February, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 9th February, 2013

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