3D2N MATAKING ISLAND - THE REEF DIVE RESORT

City Semporna
Tour Code TOUR CODE TWU02
About the Resort

The Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island is an exclusive romantic & diving destination in the Celebes Sea, located just 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna, East Coast of Sabah in Malaysia. It is a promised island with majestic treasures, natural warmth and friendship for holiday makers, spa lovers, honeymooners and divers alike. Whether it is a retreat for yourself or exciting undersea exploration, you'll find Mataking the perfect choice.

The resort is caressed by the tropical sea breeze. The executive chalets and deluxe rooms designed in traditional architecture offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation for up to 70 guests in a serene and cozy environment. Enjoy Malaysian and international cuisine with an enticing spread of fresh local sea food or relish the weekend barbecued favorites at the sea facing restaurant.

About the Diving

There are various sea animals and fishes living in these areas which include schools of Barracuda, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Ribbon Eel, Giant Clams, varieties of Goby, Eagle Ray, Giant Frogfish, Mandarin Fishes, unique and charming species of Shrimps, most photogenic and rare pygmy seahorses, spiders and much more.

How to Get Here

Take a short 45 minutes domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Meet at Tawau Airport and transferred to Semporna Jetty (Harbor) by van. Journey takes approximately 1 hour drive. Transfer to Mataking Island by speedboat. Boat ride takes approximately 40 minutes.

Boat Schedule (Fixed Departure Time)

Semporna jetty to Mataking Island : 09:30hrs; 12:00hrs & 15:30hrs
Mataking Island to Semporna Jetty : 11:00hrs & 14:00hrs

RATES - MALAYSIAN

Rates are based on per person basis & Mininum 2 person

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS:
DIVER PACKAGE
For Certified Diver Only
DIVER PACKAGEFor Certified Diver Only
NON DIVER PACKAGE
No Diving Activity
NON DIVER PACKAGENo Diving Activity
Garden View Deluxe
King Chalet
Beach Chalet
Villa
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS:
DIVER PACKAGE
For Certified Diver Only
DIVER PACKAGEFor Certified Diver Only
NON DIVER PACKAGE
No Diving Activity
NON DIVER PACKAGENo Diving Activity
Garden View Deluxe
King Chalet
Beach Chalet
Villa
* All rates above valid till 31 December 2024 (tour commencement date). * The is a Sit-In-Coach(SIC) basis tour - sharing transportation, you might joint with tourist from different country. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, subject to available and surcharge might be applied. * Surcharge applied during Hotel High Season, Christmas, New Year Eve, Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Wesak Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Gawai, Pesta Keamatan and other festive seasons or Public Holidays. Excludes Semporna Jetty Fee of MYR 10/- per person payable to The Municipal Council of Semporna. (Newly implemented in 2012) * A peak period surcharge of 10% is applicable for ALL MARKETS (both dates inclusive):
a. Month of February 2024: 9th to 18th February 2024
b. Month of July & August 2024: 01st July 2024 to 31st August 2024
c. Month of October 2024: 01st to 7th October 2024
d. Month of January 2025: 28th January 2025 to 06th February 2025

RATES - INTERNATIONAL

Rates are based on per person basis & Mininum 2 person

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS:
DIVER PACKAGE
For Certified Diver Only
DIVER PACKAGEFor Certified Diver Only
NON DIVER PACKAGE
No Diving Activity
NON DIVER PACKAGENo Diving Activity
Garden View Deluxe
King Chalet
Beach Chalet
Villa
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS:
DIVER PACKAGE
For Certified Diver Only
DIVER PACKAGEFor Certified Diver Only
NON DIVER PACKAGE
No Diving Activity
NON DIVER PACKAGENo Diving Activity
Garden View Deluxe
King Chalet
Beach Chalet
Villa
* All rates above valid till 31 December 2024 (tour commencement date). * The is a Sit-In-Coach(SIC) basis tour - sharing transportation, you might joint with tourist from different country. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, subject to available and surcharge might be applied. * Surcharge applied during Hotel High Season, Christmas, New Year Eve, Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Wesak Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Gawai, Pesta Keamatan and other festive seasons or Public Holidays. Excludes Semporna Jetty Fee of MYR 10/- per person payable to The Municipal Council of Semporna. (Newly implemented in 2012) * A peak period surcharge of 10% is applicable for ALL MARKETS (both dates inclusive):
a. Month of February 2024: 9th to 18th February 2024
b. Month of July & August 2024: 01st July 2024 to 31st August 2024
c. Month of October 2024: 01st to 7th October 2024
d. Month of January 2025: 28th January 2025 to 06th February 2025
Package Includes RESORTER (NON DIVER) PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • Meet & greet at Tawau Airport service
  • Return Land/Boat Transfer between: Tawau Airport -- Semporna Jetty – Mataking Island – Semporna Jetty -- Tawau Airport.
  • Twin-sharing accommodation with private sun-deck/balcony, attached bathroom, hot shower and comfort of air-conditioning. Complimentary use of Jacuzzi.
  • Full board meals, free flow of coffee/tea and light snacks
Package Includes DIVER PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • Meet & greet at Tawau Airport service
  • Return Land/Boat Transfer between: Tawau Airport -- Semporna Jetty – Mataking Island – Semporna Jetty -- Tawau Airport.
  • Twin-sharing accommodation with private sun-deck/balcony, attached bathroom, hot shower and comfort of air-conditioning. Complimentary use of Jacuzzi.
  • Full board meals, free flow of coffee/tea and light snacks
  • 3 boat combinations dives per day with dive master at Mataking / Pandanan / Bohayan / Kelapuan / Timbatimba / Pom Pom with experienced guide provided.
  • Unlimited shore buddy dives without guides.
  • Use of tanks with air, weights and weight belt.
Remarks ABOUT THE DIVING
  • 3 boat dive combinations per day at Mataking, Mataking Kecil, and the neighboring islands with provision of diving weights, weight belt, tanks and dive guide. (Unused portion of the dives is not refundable and not transferable).
  • Unlimited house reef diving at Mataking.
  • Boat dive Schedule: First boat dive 08:30/ Second boat dive 11:00/ Third boat dive 15:00.
  • Morning shore dive begins at 06:00 (require to exit the water by 07:00) and Sunset shore dive begins at 17:00.
  • Night dives are shore dives from the Dive centre platform and to be conducted from 19:00 to 21:00. Divers who wish to night dive must show proof of minimum certification of Advance Open Water in the forms of certification cards and/or log books documenting such dives.
Remarks THINGS TO NOTE FOR DIVERS & RESORTERS
  • Dive packages are subjected to the diving schedules and regulations as set by the dive centre.
  • Equipment rental is NOT included in any of our Resorter / Diver Packages.
  • Please note: Rental of One Full set of Dive Equipment is MYR 85 per day and one set Snorkeling Equipment is MYR 30 per day. Limited sets and subject to availability. It is advisable to reserve in advance.
  • Normal Resorter packages CANNOT be converted to Dive package once the guest has arrived at our resort. Resorter with certified dive license who wish to go diving at Mataking Island will be charged at MYR 100 per dive per diver regardless of boat or beach dives - NOT including dive equipment rental.
Remarks SIPADAN TRIP

The price stated below is for guests who wish to go to the renowned Sipadan Island for a day trip of diving or snorkeling. Boat departs from Mataking Island.

Remarks TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • This price is subject to change
  • The fee will be paid at the resort upon your arrival at the resort.
  • When making Sipadan trip bookings, advance booking is required in order to secure the resort's daily allocated permit of 7 permits per day only (preferably 1 month before arrival).
  • There is NO Guarantee that we can obtain permits due to limited spaces especially if it is a last minute request.
  • The resort determines the right to decide the date for the Sipadan trip during the duration stay of the guests.
  • Once the Sipadan trip is confirmed, all guests will need to pay for the above fee unless the resort has other replacement for your permit and boat space or under special circumstances.
  • Sipadan trips are subjected to weather conditions and boat / dive guide availability. The company values guest safety as paramount.
  • In the event of bad weather and the trip has to be cancelled or if the guest cancels on personal reasons, permit paid of MYR 40 per person is NOT refundable or transferable to a later date.
  • The world renown divers' paradise is located about 80 minutes speed boat ride from Mataking.
  • One boat can accommodate up to a maximum of 7 divers with 2 boat dives at Sipadan Island.
Remarks IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the restricted Sipadan entry permit quota set by Sabah Parks, guests are required to summit Full Names with Nationality, Gender, Passport Numbers and contact address for us to proceed with the permits application at least 14 days in advance prior to arrival in order to allow sufficient time to process and obtain the permit approval. Failure to do this can result in Guest being denied entry to Sipadan Island.

Remarks NOTE: FLYING AFTER DIVING

It is recommended that divers are to wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours before they fly. However, the Reef Dive Resort believes that this differ from different individuals, agencies and even dive computer / dive tables. If divers choose to dive less than 18 hours (recommended hours) before they fly, they will be required to sign a separate Liability/Release Form for this matter. However, this is still subjects to the approval of the Dive Centre management.

Remarks MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESORT

The resort has a total of 37 rooms consisting of Villa, Chalet and Premier Deluxe. Deluxe/Premier Deluxe rooms are individual rooms linked/joined together in a traditional long house type (+ 430 to 490sq.ft) while Chalet rooms are single bungalows raised on its own stilts providing more privacy with high pointed ceilings (+ 685 to 705 sq.ft). The luxurious Villas are our latest addition of individual beach houses overlooking the magical sea.
Check-in time to Chalet - 14:00hrs
Check-out time from Chalet - 11:00hrs

Remarks ROOMS

Garden View Deluxe (West)
Situated on the western side of the isle, these handcrafted lodges are the perfect choice for those guests who appreciate traditional Malaysian charm. Your own private sundeck allows you to have a wonderful place to seek he shelter from the direct Malay sunshine, most of which are still in line of site of the western facing lagoon. Bedrooms here are designed for your individual comfort and little place of solitude with cool tiled flooring and traditional accoutrements. Each Deluxe comes with air-conditioning that allows you to sit in comfort of your very own satellite television, and whilst there, why not take advantage of your own mini bar?

Garden View Deluxe (East)
These quiet and peaceful lodges are set on the eastern face of the island, giving you a set-back view of the Filipino side of the resort. Positioned purposely to the east, these lodges offer a great early morning catchment of sun until well into the afternoon. Each lodge is designed in identical style to the Premier lodges offering a great element of privacy to read, relax and take-in the Mataking atmosphere. If you want a good mix of both garden and sea, this accommodation is perfect as you are never any further than a stone's throw from a beach! You will always feel at home in a Premier Deluxe Lodges.

King Chalets
The word "Mataking" literally translated means, "The Eye of Kings", and if you are staying in one of these limited edition chalets then you will know exactly what we mean. Rising up from the beach front of the lagoon, the balcony of your chalet gives you a front row seat as the sun settles over the nearby islands in the evening, turning the entire lagoon to a bright orange colour. Each King Chalet naturally has a bedroom which is simply oversized and luxurious. The large queen bed overlooking your private balcony with satellite television and mini bar will allow you to relax to the max! Each bathroom comes with a private bathtub overlooking the lagoon and a large walk-in shower. Exclusive to Mataking you will simply feel like royalty as a resident in a Mataking King!

Luxury island Villa Beach Villas
These are the newest addition to the Mataking family and the absolute ultimate in premier accommodation in Malaysia. Painstakingly built by hand, the alang-alang grass roofing of these grand villas allows a unique and natural coolness to the room during the day whilst at night, keeps the warmth of the room in. The polished marble flooring of the bedroom area retains an element of grandeur, whilst the individual stone wash basins and hand crafted outside shower demonstrate an element of home-grown luxury. A private Jacuzzi with jungle backdrop at the rear and a quaint little gazebo at the front add the finishing touches to this unique piece of local craftwork.

Remarks ROOM AMENITIES
  • Twin / King Sized Beds
  • Corner sofa settees + Vanity table & chair + wooden wardrobe
  • Bed head Decoration (Available for Villa & Premier Deluxe Room Only)
  • Bed Cushion + Bed Runner + Mesh Slipper (Available for Villa & Chalet Room Only)
  • Remote controlled air-conditioner + Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee / Tea making facilities
  • Mini Bar / Astro (Satellite TV)
  • Private shower bathroom with hot/cold showers
  • Provision of toiletries (shampoo + soap only)
  • Dental Kit + Cotton Bud + Comb + Shower Cap
  • Room Towels / Hair Dryer
  • Private Sundeck with garden chair (Garden View)
  • Sea View Bathroom Private Bathtub (Available for Chalet Room Only)
  • In-room safe (Available for Villa & Chalet Room Only)
  • Quilt Cover + Mosquito Netting (Available for Chalet Double Room Only)
  • Daily Housekeeping + Wake Up Call
  • Electricity / Power Point (220-240 volts)
  • Daily Housekeeping + Wake Up Call
  • Complimentary 500ml Drinking Water per guest (arrival day only)
  • In-House Intercom System (To reception / IDD calls connection)
Remarks FACILITIES
  • 5 Beach Villas
  • Executive King Chalets
  • 24 Premier deluxe rooms
  • Jamu Spa & Jacuzzi
  • 20m King's Watchtower
  • Simply 'Enak' Restaurant
  • Coral Bar
  • Gekko Lounge Bar
  • Crown's Conference Hall
  • Nemo Business Centre
  • Mailing Service
  • Wireless Broadband & Internet Connection (minimal charges, available at restaurant & reception only)
  • Island Shop
  • Island Sound Studio
  • Island Underwater Imaging
  • Exotic Garden
  • PADI 5 Star Dive Centre & Sea Sports Centre
  • Beach Volley Ball & Beach Soccer
  • Activity Desk
  • Safekeeping Service
  • Telephone & Fax
  • Satellite TV
  • First Aid & Emergency Kit
Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  1. The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes in accordance with local requirements.
  2. Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your drop off location is different from pickup location.
  3. No compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).
  4. Your safety is our top priority. Should the weather or sea conditions render it unsafe to proceed for this tour, Majestic Leisure & Tours Sdn Bhd reserves the right to change or cancel tour.
Cancellation & Refund Policy CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY',
  • Over 14 days (From date of departure) charge 30% of Tour fare.
  • 7 days (From date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare.
  • Less than 7 days (From date of departure) charge full tour fare.
  • No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
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