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title: "Scuba Buddy Mabul, Semporna: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Scuba Buddy Mabul in Semporna: rated 6.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hostel · ★★
# Scuba Buddy Mabul

Semporna, Malaysia

6.6 ·  Okay 44 reviews ·  #87 #87 of 91 in Semporna ·  4.3/5 on Google, 171 reviews ·  4.6 Location score
## About Scuba Buddy Mabul

Scuba Buddy Mabul is a hostel in Semporna, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 44 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast. It is 26 km from the centre of Semporna. The nearest beach is 80 m away. The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 57 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

Mabul Island [scubabuddy.my](http://www.scubabuddy.my/)

## How Scuba Buddy Mabul scores

Better rated than 4% of hotels in Semporna

-   Guest rating **6.6**
-   Location **4.6**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Semporna average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

171 Google reviews

-   5★94%
-   4★3%
-   3★3%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tawau Airport (TWU)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">57 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">128 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Semporna</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">58 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Scuba Buddy Mabul: in detail

At Scuba Buddy Mabul, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the massage situated precisely at the hostel.

### Compare

## Compare Scuba Buddy Mabul with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Mabul Paradise Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mabul-paradise-lodge-semporna/) Inn 240 m away
    
    7.5 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mabul-paradise-lodge-semporna-vs-scuba-buddy-mabul-semporna/)

## Questions about Scuba Buddy Mabul

### How do guests rate Scuba Buddy Mabul?

Scuba Buddy Mabul has a guest rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 44 reviews, which is better than 4% of rated hotels in Semporna.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Scuba Buddy Mabul?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Scuba Buddy Mabul include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Scuba Buddy Mabul have a pool?

Yes, Scuba Buddy Mabul has a swimming pool.

### How far is Scuba Buddy Mabul from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 57 km away in a straight line.

### Is Scuba Buddy Mabul close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 80 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Scuba Buddy Mabul have?

Scuba Buddy Mabul has 1 rooms.

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/)

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