Reef Dive Resort on Mataking Island

Eco-friendly‘Reef Dive Resort’ is another of Sabah’s romantic dive resorts located on Mataking island. Built in 2003 with luxury in mind and catering to divers and non-divers alike, the Reef Dive Resort pampers. It's a great resort to bring children as they have a pool and sea sport activities. The island’s natural beauty has remained intact, preserved and unexploited.

Mataking Island is located towards the north of Mabul and Sipadan island. It is about 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna. Being only 1 hour from Sipadan island, visitors can combine their stay with day trips to Sipadan. Around three times the size of Sipadan, it is forested in the middle and fringed by blindingly white powder beach.

Mataking boasts of a white sandy shore missing from Mabul and Kapalai. During low tide, this sandy beach connects Mataking Kecil (small) and Mataking Besar (big) to join the two island. Play ‘Moses’ by crossing the parted seas as you walk the 1km sand bar which connects ‘Mataking Besar’ and ‘Mataking Kecil’ during low tide.

The resort

Offering something for everybody, you will find superb quality and standard of accommodation. The resort has a total of 37 rooms consisting of Villa, Chalet, Premier Deluxe and 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 the latest addition of individual beach houses overlooking the magical sea. The Reef Dive Resort is constructed of world class chalets and deluxe rooms constructed from native hard wood. The resort can cater to a maximum of 100 persons. All the guests’ rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, sea view bathroom (for chalets) with fresh piped water specially transported from the mainland, hot shower, attached balconies and other comfortable amenities.

There is a spacious restaurant serving asian and inter-continental buffet, reception center, outdoor ‘Jamu’ spa, dive center, watch tower, exotic garden, sundeck and sturdy jetty, various sea sport facilities.

Mataking’s modern kitchen cared for by three qualified chefs who prepare various cuisines like Malaysian, European, Chinese and Japanese. Sample the different types of dessert and pastries specially prepared by our resident pastry expert.

The Diving

Mataking offers both pelagic and macro diving opportunities. Escaping destructive fish-bomb techniques, the reef health is well preserved without interference from human squatters or pollution. Enjoy complete privacy and tranquility.

When the crystal turquoise waters of Mataking beckons, it is an offer that cannot be refused.
Suit up and explore the 30 or so dive sites around Mataking Island and its surrounding islands of Pandanan, Timba-timba, the Tun Sakaran Marine Park of Bohaydulong, Bohayan, Kalapuan, Baturua and Mantabuan island. The marine life close to Kalapuan shore is just as magnificent as those found in the deep end. At Mataking, divers can experience a combination of slope and wall diving which offers exhilarating macro as well as pelagic sea creatures at one place alone.

Night diving is also a real treat with many strange, tiny and charming creatures appearing especially around the jetty. Green and hawksbill turtles also appear at night to lay eggs as well and glittering fireflies.

Mataking is a paradise for relaxation and a haven for divers, holidaymakers and honeymooners alike. Be spoilt by the gentle and friendly staff who delight in making your stay memorable.

Discounted Rates for Reef Dive Resort (in Malaysian Ringgit and per person)

Valid until 31 March 2013

All rates based on minimum 2 persons (twin sharing/ triple sharing) except (*) 3 Days 2 Nights package which requires minimum 4 Adults

Peak Period surcharge of 10% is applicable for the 28th April – 6th May and for the month of August.

INTERNATIONAL RATES. Valid for all countries except Italian Citizens

MALAYSIAN / SINGAPOREAN RATES

The deluxe room allocation is based on Run of the House (ROH) and special request for Premier Deluxe room (front row sea facing deluxe room which is nearer to the restaurant / dive center with extra facilities) is subject to additional surcharge listed above.

What does it include?

Airport Meeting Service, Return Land/Boat Transfer (Tawau Airport – Semporna Jetty – Mataking Island – Semporna Jetty – Tawau Airport), Full board meals, free flow of coffee/tea and light snacks, twin or triple sharing accommodation at Mataking Island with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom.

Diver Package includes 3 daily boat dives at Mataking and neighbouring islands (Pandanan/ Bohayan / Kelapuan / Timba timba / Pom Pom) with experience guide provided & unlimited shore buddy dives at house reef without guide except for arrival and departure day with tanks, weights / weight belt is provided. (Subjected to our diving schedules and regulations as set by our dive centre).

* For 3D/2N Package, minimum 4 adults, thereafter minimum 2 adults for longer stay.
* Above rates is per person and based on a TWIN / TRIPLE sharing basis.

Single Travelers / Occupancy’s Booking:
Peak Period
- Additional 50% on top of the total package for single room occupancy applies, plus an additional RM 950 if single land / boat transfer only.

Non Peak Period
- Single charge of a MINIMUM of RM 950 to be charged instead.
* A surcharge of 10% is applicable for the 28th April – 6th May and for the month of August for   ALL markets.
* Any children who are certified diver will have to pay FULL divers rates regardless of their age and parents are to be held responsible for their children at all times.
* Proof of Identity and Nationality is required.
* Guests who wish to extend their stay while at the resort are required to settle the full payment to us for any extension stay charges upon check-out and agents are NOT entitled to any commission on this matter.
* Diver Package includes 3 daily boat dives at Mataking / Pandanan / Bohayan / Kelapuan / Timba timba / Pom Pom with experience guide provided & unlimited shore buddy dives without guide.
Tanks, weights / weight belt is provided.
* Dive packages are subjected to our diving schedules and regulations as set by our 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 RM 85 per day and one set Snorkeling Equipment is RM 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 RM 100 per dive per diver regardless of boat or beach dives - NOT including dive equipment rental.
* Honeymooners / Spa packages are available. Agents will be entitled to 10% commission for any pre arranged honeymooners or spa packages (Refer Appendix 4). Please check for our latest updates and information from our friendly Sales office’s staffs.

What does it exclude?

Flights, insurance and items not mentioned

SIPADAN DIVE TRIP
The world renown divers’ paradise is located about 80 minutes speed boat ride from Mataking. A private dive boat can be arranged for a maximum of 8pax and 2 dives.
Sipadan trips are subjected to weather conditions and boat / dive guide availability.
Sipadan Government Levy / Entry Permit: -
- When making Sipadan trip bookings, advance notice is required (preferably 1 month before arrival).
- There is NO Guarantee that the resort can obtain permits due to limited spaces especially if it is a last minute request.
- The permit fee is RM 40 per person and is valid for ONE (1) day only. Subject to change.
- This levy charge is to be paid separately as it is NOT included in any of our packages.
- In the event of bad weather and the trip has to be cancelled or if the guest cancels on personal reasons, permit paid is NOT refundable or transferable to a later date.

The Sipadan trips are normally conducted on Wednesday and Saturday each week.
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.

Getting here

Catch a direct flight from KLIA or LCCT to Tawau Airport (TWU), there you will be transferred by mini aircond coach to  Semporna. The journey takes about 1.5hours. From Semporna you'll board a speed boat taking you to the resort in about 40 minutes in good seas. Check the flight schedule with Airasia or Malaysian Airlines (MAS).

For those arriving Semporna jetty by land transport please arrive half an hour before departure. If you miss the boat then you will have to wait for the next one. The waiting point will be at the Seafest Hotel lobby.

For those arriving by flights not stated below must stay the night at Tawau or Semporna.

ARRIVAL FLIGHTS

Scheduled Land and Boat Transfer from Tawau Airport to Reef Dive Resort

Scheduled Land and Boat Transfer from Reef Dive Resort to Tawau Airport

DEPARTING FLIGHTS