Nestled near the Tropical Research and Conservation Centre, Wave View Hotel offers a haven with a stunning view. Enjoy in-room WiFi, savor local cuisine at the restaurant, unwind on the terrace or visit our hair salon to look your best. Additional perks include free self-parking and smoke-free premises.
Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Limau Limau - 29 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Tawau (TWU) - 77 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Kedai Kopi Cham Chuan Kee 詹全记 - 6 min walk
Sea View Restaurant - 1 min walk
肥妈正宗-Fat Mother Restaurant - 1 min walk
海角壹号Cape One Restaurant - 1 min walk
Anjung Paghalian Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Wave View Hotel
At Wave View Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Semporna Mosque and Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Wave View, which serves breakfast. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site.
At a glance
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Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping on request
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Wave View - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 100 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 20 for adults and MYR 20 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Wave View Hotel Semporna
Wave View Semporna
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Wave View Hotel Hotel Semporna
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Wave View Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wave View Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Wave View Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wave View Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Wave View Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling.
Are there restaurants at or near Wave View Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Wave View.
What's the area around Wave View Hotel like?
Wave View Hotel is located a short 10-minute walk from Semporna Mosque.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
It was spacious and clean, great little balcony as well to overview of the seaside. Just too bad the noise was a bit loud from the bar till midnight, otherwise its great for staying.
Jasmine
Jasmine, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
Near to everything. (Jetty, restaurants and shops).
Yuen
Yuen, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 16, 2024
We stayed for 2 nights.
Staff not friendly, so many rules, don’t do this, don’t do that! Cats in cages in the reception
Room OK, small but nice view. Bathroom OK
Bed uncomfortable, only one hard pillow
The worst thing was however the music from a bar across the bay, really loud and lasted until really late. Wouldn’t recommend
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 5, 2024
Hotel room itself was fine - comfortable and clean enough for the price.
**The staff at this hotel may be the rudest people we’ve encountered in 5 months of traveling SE Asia. They were dismissive, rude and not helpful. Every time we spoke to them they did not look up from their phones and seemed to be loitering in the lobby most of the time. If you asked for anything, you were met with an eye roll or simply no response. I also found them defrosting frozen chicken in the lobby bathroom sink, hopefully that food was not being served to guests. We were made to feel uncomfortable/upset with every interaction.
(This is not the same treatment we encountered at Speedy Divers - the staff there were wonderful!!)
Melissa
Melissa, 4-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 26, 2026
Lack of staff training
Joey
Joey, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2026
The hotel is in a very noisy area. With dogs barking on and off during the night. It didn’t help that the windows were closed the noise still came through. Room was small but clean what we needed for the night. We were plagued by children begging in the envions. What would be useful in the information for this hotel was that a 100 MYR cash deposit was required to be paid before getting the room. We did ask to have a late check out but it was refused as the hotel was full. The staff did assist with getting our baggage to the hotel from a nearby office.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 17, 2026
The room I stay was has air conditioning problems and the staff did not resolve it in time even ask me to wait overnight and ending up a late night moving out of the room disappointed, I even with a kid. Worst experience ever!
Huicong
Huicong, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2023
The area around the hotel is dirty and since the rooms are not soundproof, we could hear the band playing till late or close to morning. There were many street beggars mostly very young children. The environment around is quite smelly too.
Suryana
Suryana, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2022
Just for convenient
Basic hotel for a short stay and for those who love diving! Nothing much to explore and limited facilities available.
Very bad sound proof set-up hotel.
Angeles
Angeles, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 18, 2020
New hotel and sorrounding with eateries stall. @the centre of semporna down town.
Rangga
Rangga, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2020
peut mieux faire
bel hotel, bien placé,belle chambre, wifi désastreuse (connection au diving du RDC), accueille peut mieux faire, petit dejeuner HORRIBLE
pascal
pascal, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2020
Bien
belle chambre,propre et spacieuse, hotel bien placé,calme
Nice place to stay for just one night in Semporna for jetty to Mabul the second day.
Full sets of shampoo, bath, conditioner, good air conditioner.
Responsible reception.
Overall it’s okay a one night stay.
K
K, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2019
Nice clean room with 2 beds and well equipped including desk, kettle, and coffee/tea. Good internet via WiFi. Breakfast decent.
Note you have to leave a MYR50 deposit which is refunded on checkout which takes 5 mins or so.,
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 5, 2019
THE INTERNET IS NOT WORKING ALTHOUGH FREE WIFI,THE LIFT IS TOO SMALL AND THE HOTEL DID NOT PROVIDE AMPLE CAR PARK EVEN YOU HAVE TO CARRY YOUR OWN LUGGAGE UP TO YOUR DOOR....... SO BEWARE IF YOU HAS BIG+PLENTY LUGGAGE.........
TV CHANNEL VERY DISAPPOINTING ALTHOUGH 40 INCH SIZE LED
THE MAIN HOTEL DOOR FACING TO THE SEA , VERY DIFFICULT WALK ARROUND AND CARRY YOUR OWN LUGGAGE TO THE RECEPTION.....SO BEWARE ...................BETTER GO TO TANG DYNASTY HOTEL, SEAFARES HOTEL OR THE HOTEL NEXT DOOR......REALLY A BAD TRIP TO SEMPORNA
ORANGTAWAU
ORANGTAWAU, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2019
New hotel in Semporna and we were surprised - clean, modern,helpful. Room roomy and two beds. Well equipped inciuding a desk,kettle, tea and coffee,and excellent internet.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 26, 2018
good
very good!!! near supermarket
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 18, 2018
staff be friendly, but the hotel need to improve their cleaning standard.