stayed here in May this year, decided to upgrade to the delux suites with a a jacuzzi - well worth it imo - huge apartment and great sitting in a Jacuzzi at night - there is little else to do here apart from dive and read....and all the other relaxing stuff. Though they did a very good job of stiffing... more

Ever imagined holidaying on a fish tank......This is what this unique resort offers. From the moment you arrive you are made to feel like royalty. Upon arrival each guest receive a personalised greeting from the staff on the deck, where you are lead to the main lounge area and served an amazing fruit coctail. The check-in was super efficient, informative... more

Photos of resort are misleading. Huge oil derrick 1/2 mile off shore. Newer, and nicer looking over water resort built next door. And, unfortunately, a refugee camp on the beach adjacent to the resort. There for 8 nights in Jr. Room by the dive shop. You share a balcony w/ room next door, so be sure to know your neighbor.... more

We did a land/dive trip to Borneo. Spent one week in the rain forest and then one week of diving. Phenomenal trip! (See my review on the Borneo Rain Forest.) We learned about diving Sipadan from a friend who lives in Kuala Lumpur. She has been diving in all areas in Malaysia and Indonesia. She said that Sipadan is her... more

I first saw SWV several years ago when I was staying at another resort on Mabul, so this time I booked it. It looks very nice, with bungalows over the water on stilts but I have to tell you, staying there is simply spectacular! The rooms are well-built, well-appointed, spacious, and have wooden balconies....and the VIEW!!! OMG!! Open sea, coral... more

SWV is a stilted resort built over crystal clear waters with plenty of fish and the odd turtle swimming by. This is definitely a dive resort and although it’s attached to the island of Mabul, you’ll struggle to find much else to do other than dive or sunbathe. We were here to dive and it was fantastic. Well run and... more

Stayed for 5 days diving. Rooms were large & cool, even though they dont have air condioning, but dont need it Diving is great around the 3 main islands of Mabul, Kapali & Sipadan. Diving was very organised, small groups, all with similar intrestes, ie macro, big stuff, dive masters very knowlegable. All the staff say good morning/ afternoon &... more

Sipadan Water Village in Mabul Island is a little paradise at the Celebes Sea, off Semporna. From the 40 minutes boat ride to the socialising with the staff at the Diving Centre, all seem to be perfect. All the staff would make a line at the jetty to welcome you soon as the boat reach the turqoise clear water as... more

Stayed at the resort with my wife and two teenage sons. We had a great time and while it isn't a luxury resort, the rooms are good and so is the food, service, friendliness, maintenance, cleanliness etc. etc. The location is spectacular as is the diving. Our sons took part in a Padi dive course with a very good, very... more