I was worried that this would be an 'all for the tourist' experience but was pleasantly surprised. There were about 30-40 people on the island for the night. The wooden chalets are basic but not uncomfortable, it was clean and they are surrounded by nice gardens and pathways. You have the afternoon to relax on the beach, snorkel and swim.... more

After whizzing over on a small speedboat to Turtle Island, we stayed in a small hut on the island. Went snorkelling, swimming and walked around the island. Beautiful. The highlight though was at night when we sat around playing cards until 10.30 pm waiting for the ranger's call that a turtle had been sighted! When it came, we all rushed... more

We visited the island back in October 2006. It was organised for us as part of an 'Intrepid Travel' trip which combined all the best bits of Sabah in 15 days. Our guide had been working in the area for three years, and she was very knowledgeable in conservation issues. She did not agree with the work they were doing... more

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Malayisa. The boat trip on the way out is excellent- we had gorgeous weather. Stopped for a very nice lunch at a rather run-down nearby island and then arrived on 'Turtle Island' in the afternoon. We spent a beautiful afternoon lying on the beach and snorkling. In the evening we... more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the island - despite going to see the turtles in a tropical thunderstorm! It was the highlight of our trip to Sabah! Lunch on the way and breakfast the following morning are at a nearby island - the food was fine. I agree that food on turtle island is not spectacular - but then... more

A short boat journey from Sandakan deposits you on the beach. Short stroll into the chalet which is the restaurant/ office/ gift shop. Accommodation is basic and varies depending on which building you get. But dont have high expecations! Spend the day on the beach. you can hire snorkel, fins and beach mats. You are not allowed on the beach... more

The main reason to visit this island is to see nesting turtles. The package usually involves leaving Sandikan by boat in the morning, having lunch at the centre - the afternoon is at leisure and we hired snorkles and fins, and relaxed on the beach. Beware of the tide going out, the water can get very very shallow above the... more

All previous reviewers mention that the rooms on the island are very basic and the food nothing great. I would fully agree with these sentiments. But , and this is a very big but , I would rate my night on the island amongst the highlights of my trip to Sabah. This island itself is very pretty and the reef... more

We had not booked this trip prior to arriving at Sandakan. We were incorrectly led to believe you could journey to the Island in the afternoon and be bought back to mainland later in the evening. This is not correct so we had to make a very quick decision to visit or not, luckily for us there were rooms available,... more