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A covered swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a glass roof structure.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a modern design with a padded headboard.

A white cat sitting on a wooden chair with a white cushion, positioned on a wooden deck with a metal railing in the background.

1. Chan Living

0.8 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United Kingdom

Deborah

£60

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking turquoise waters and distant mountains.

An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a dock with a boat, and clear turquoise waters.

A view from a window with curtains, overlooking turquoise waters and a distant island structure.

A person sitting on a bed with a view of the ocean through a window.

2. Lato Lato Resort

1 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"I would say to everyone look beyond the bad reviews,the staff are very helpfull friendly and will do their best to facilitatee your reequests. The facility has changed since some of the bad reviews in that there is piwer during the day unless generator being topped up. The snorkling around the facilty is good and even better when the turtles pass daily. The food is good and varied over the 4 nights we stayed. This is not a 5 star resort so dont look for that level of comfort,but it is a good...

United Kingdom

Fraser

£83

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with bottles.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small porch area.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a refrigerator, a fan, and a window.

A pathway leading to a building with a red structure and a white fence.

3. Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport

1.1 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

£61

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

A small, white, square-shaped table with a black center and two drawers, positioned against a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A modern hotel room with a black desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror. There is a shelf with toiletries and a small statue.

4. Pua Family Villa

0.8 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

£24

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Room

5. Rich Villa Resort Semporna

0.3 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

£42

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

A corridor with benches, a broom, and a railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, a sink, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden wall panel, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a whiteboard with a notice.

6. Hemingway Cottage

1.9 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

£24

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with people on it, and mountains in the background.

A room with a wooden bench, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a railing and outdoor furniture.

A waterfront hotel with boats docked in front, a prominent building with a triangular roof, and a cityscape in the background.

A room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

7. Cube Bed Station - Hostel

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

Indra

£25

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring numerous windows and balconies.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and decorative lighting.

8. Hotel Kapalai

2.3 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

United States

David Sanchez

£51

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the outdoors, and an air conditioning unit.

A balcony with a view of a busy street and buildings in the background.

A room with a desk, a mirror, a coat rack, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Wing Eat Grand Hotel."

9. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

3.1 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Australia

Seng Kiat

£40

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Two thatched-roof huts on stilts over clear turquoise water.

A covered deck with a view of boats and a restaurant area.

A balcony with a view of overwater bungalows and a calm sea.

A docked boat with people sitting on a covered walkway.

10. Sipadan Inn 2

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Bradley

£22

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a glass entrance and a balcony with greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a green sign, and a fire hose sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Green World Hotel

2.9 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United Kingdom

WT

£41

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hallway with a wall featuring character names from the anime One Piece.

A small ship model with a skull and crossbones on the sail, placed on a wooden surface.

A model ship on a wooden surface with a blurred background.

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

12. A Hotel

3.1 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Bruce

£37

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Marina

Room

Living area

Front of property

13. Seafest Hotel

3.6 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Saudi Arabia

Clement

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A view from inside a building, looking out at traditional thatched-roof structures by the water.

A waterfront hotel with a large building, a dock with boats, and a bar area.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pier, and a restaurant named Mermaid Inn.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a sign indicating it is a meeting room, and a sign advising to use another door.

14. Wave View Hotel

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Hong Kong SAR China

Jasmine

£40

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a few small huts.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through a glass door.

A modern bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall with shelves of bottles, and large windows offering a view of the street.

15. Sipadan Inn 3

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Dr Farkas

£32

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wooden accent wall, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a clock, a wall-mounted TV, a bench, and a large window.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A compact bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

16. Sipadan Inn 1

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

aaron chong en

£20

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with blinds.

A natural rock formation with a metal bridge.

A multi-story building with a sign that reads 'hotel' and Chinese characters.

A view of a marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a distant mountain.

17. Grace Samudera Hotel

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Taiwan

Meilin

£41

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden pier extending into clear turquoise water with a covered seating area and a boat anchored nearby.

A balcony with a view of a pier and a building with a red roof.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a balcony with a view, and a door with a notice.

A spacious room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of a waterfront.

18. Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

3.4 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"Review for semporna Summary: Horrible condition. Dirty, not organized and disgusting. We walked in, the fridge, the rice cooker and rubbish bins were not clean, in fact there were food left in them and has mold all over, inside the fridge, on the dishes etc. Couldn’t unsee all the disgusting leftovers left in the fridge and kitchen. The kitchen not to mention was disgusting. Coffee stain on the kitchen top, table, cabinet, it was sticky, brown and just disgusting. Then the floor, bathroom...

United States

Simon

£150

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Property entrance

Reception

Room

Lobby sitting area

19. Perfect Hub Semporrna

3 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

Anonymous traveller

£14

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, a refrigerator, and a shelf with jars.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden floor and a reception area with a black backdrop.

A hotel sign with Chinese characters and the name "Ru Jia Hai She Hotel" in English.

20. Ru Jia Hai She Hotel

3.3 mi from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"The room was very small and the bathroom was not what I would class as a proper bathroom. Saying that for the one night it was clean and comfortable enough. We had to be up early but if you want a sleep-in, don’t stay here as the mosque speakers are less than 50m away and prayer started loudly at 4.45am and continues for 45 minutes. For a non Muslim it wasn’t great. If you’re a diver and transiting early to Mabul or somewhere else, then it is ok. If you’re looking for somewhere for a few days...

Australia

eliza

£39

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Top Tropical Research and Conservation Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kapalai

Hotel Kapalai

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

Chan Living

Chan Living

8/10 Good

"The staff were lovely! Pool area was lovely at night - maybe screen off the construction site next door. Kind of ruins the vibe during the daytime. Room was basic but clean"

Other attractions near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Mabul Island

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Dive among shallow reefs and coral gardens and stretch out under the shade of coconut palms at this Malaysian island paradise.

Semporna Mosque

6.0/10 (1 review)

Semporna Mosque is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its festivals.

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Mabul Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mabul Island during your travels in Mabul Island. Wander the sandy beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre is located in Semporna. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Pua Family Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this villa offers private decks and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Chan Living and The Wizard of Oz Resort.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre.