I was here 'accidentally' during a snorkeling daytrip with Sphere Diver boatman last Friday. It was raining heavily by the time we arrived Mabul & Stanley was generous enough to offer us a temporary shelter under his humble lodge. My son decided to take DSD crash course & so we stay. Luckily for us, the place wasn't overcrowded with people... More

This homestay is located on the beautiful island mabul, which is a malaysian island mainly inhabited by (illegal) imigrants from the philipines. Stanyley, the owner, is a chinese malaysian, who runs besides the homestay a charity school for the many children on the island who are due to their lack of proper documents precluded from attending the official school. Guests... More

I've stayed at many of the other resorts around Sipadan (Kapalai/ SMART) but never a home stay in this area. I didn't expect very much and was pleasantly surprised by the relaxing and homely feel to the place. I spent 4 days there with another person from Australia, we did 8 dives. What I enjoyed most about Spheredivers: the friendly... More

Karaoke till midnight nearby ! Pray before dawn !! = Noisy = Restless = Not Relax = Not enjoy. Extremely tiny room for three. Thin mattress on wooden strip bed, don't turn around while sleeping. Course without training. Instructor not even try to solve your problem. Diving all by your talent.

I was trying very hard to contact Spheredivers Homestay before I came. Luckily I could make it come true at the very last minute, so I have spent a wonderful time with Spheredivers for 6 days and finished my AOW course. Friendly staff and delicious food, professional diving services with care and unforgettable seaview. What more could I ask for?

my wife and i stumbled upon this gem whilst on our honeymoon in 2009. we'd stayed in semporna's posh water front hotel previously with pool, air con, etc but wanted to stay on mabul for more diving but were terribly let down by scuba junkies who'd apparently arranged for us to stay on mabul but upon arrival, they did not... More

This will be the place for you to stay if you are looking for peace and escaping the city buzz... I've been staying there for 5 days and 4 night stay... wonderful host (Stanley) always trying to make your holidays enjoyable and fun... fantastic DM (Azhar)... The rooms are clean and good enough for the price that we pay which... More

My girlfriend and her sister & boyfriend stayed at Sphere Divers homestay for a few days in August. We were a little apprehensive being non-divers but it was the perfect place to relax, do some snorkeling and sun-bathing and learn a bit about Mabul and its people through Stanley, the fantastic host and resident Dive Instructor. We were treated like... More

If you're looking for a piece of heaven, this is where it is. And heaven comes affordable to every single person! The best local food, comfortable lodgings, friendly people. Go once and you'll go forever!