--- title: "Hotel Kapalai, Semporna: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Hotel Kapalai in Semporna: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kapalai-semporna/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★★ # Hotel Kapalai Semporna, Semporna, Malaysia 8.6 · Very good 111 reviews · #24 #24 of 91 in Semporna · 3.5 Location score ## About Hotel Kapalai Hotel Kapalai is a hotel in Semporna, Semporna, Malaysia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 111 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Semporna. The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 56 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 199 - **Floors:** 12 - **Opened:** 2024 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 8 Block H, Bandar Kapalai, Baru 1.5 Jalan Bubul ## How Hotel Kapalai scores Better rated than 74% of hotels in Semporna - Guest rating **8.6** - Location **3.5** Semporna average ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Concierge - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - In-room safe Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportTawau Airport (TWU)56 km126 min drive
Distance to the centreSemporna1.4 km23 min walk
### Sights nearby - Tun Sakaran Museum910 m - Kg Tagasan Tani1.5 km - Shunxin Market and Aquarium1.7 km ## Hotel Kapalai: in detail At Hotel Kapalai, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Hotel Kapalai with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Hotel Kapalai come furnished with air conditioning to cater to your needs and comfort. A few accommodations at Hotel Kapalai also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Hotel Kapalai, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. ### Compare ## Compare Hotel Kapalai with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Magnificent White House Semporna by The Minimalist](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magnificent-white-house-semporna-by-the-minimalist-semporna/) Guesthouse ★★★★★ 500 m away 7.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapalai-semporna-vs-magnificent-white-house-semporna-by-the-minimalist-semporna/) - [Hemingway Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hemingway-cottage-semporna/) Apartment 560 m away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hemingway-cottage-semporna-vs-hotel-kapalai-semporna/) - [OZZY LODGE](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ozzy-lodge-semporna/) Inn 700 m away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapalai-semporna-vs-ozzy-lodge-semporna/) - [SemRock Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/semrock-hotel-semporna/) Hotel ★★★ 710 m away 7.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapalai-semporna-vs-semrock-hotel-semporna/) - [Semporna Dream Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/semporna-dream-villa-semporna/) Hotel ★★★★ 960 m away 7.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapalai-semporna-vs-semporna-dream-villa-semporna/) - [Boxinn The Kontena Home](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/boxinn-the-kontena-home-semporna/) Guesthouse ★★★ 1.0 km away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/boxinn-the-kontena-home-semporna-vs-hotel-kapalai-semporna/) ## Questions about Hotel Kapalai ### How do guests rate Hotel Kapalai? Hotel Kapalai has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 111 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Semporna. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kapalai? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does Hotel Kapalai include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Hotel Kapalai? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Hotel Kapalai from the airport? The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 56 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Hotel Kapalai have? Hotel Kapalai has 199 rooms on 12 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kapalai-semporna/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/