Mataking - The Reef Dive Resort
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 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 80 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.
**7 June 2008 is REEF CHECK MALAYSIA, held in conjunction with the annual Mataking Reef Day. The purpose is to monitor the reefs around the island and to establish a database of marine life at pre-determined areas. The information will be submitted to Reef Check Malaysia office in Kuala Lumpur. It will be a fun & educational diving experience with a purpose. Email us for details.
Rates valid until 31 March 2010
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Package price per person
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Deluxe Room Accommodation
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Premier Deluxe
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Chalet
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International rates - Divers (USD). Valid except for Italian citizens
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3D/2N
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605
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650
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690
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4D/3N
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730
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820
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870
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5D/4N
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905
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995
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1090
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Extension night
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160
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180
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200
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International rates for Non-Diver (resort package) (USD)
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3D/2N
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495
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540
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605
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4D/3N
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605
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675
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735
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5D/4N
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735
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825
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905
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Extension night
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130
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150
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170
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Malaysian / Singaporean rates for Divers (RM)
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3D/2N
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1500
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1590
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1760
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4D/3N
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2000
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2180
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2370
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5D/4N
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2390
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2670
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2870
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Extension night
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500
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580
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670
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Malaysia / Singaporean rates for Non-Diver (resort package) (RM)
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3D/2N
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1200
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1300
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1480
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4D/3N
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1640
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1820
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1990
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5D/4N
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1900
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2120
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2380
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Extension night
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390
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440
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520
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Child Rate
Below 12 years
Below 4 years
Infant Below 1 year |
Child must share room with parents
50% of Non Diver Rates
30% of Non Divers Rates
FOC |
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 Transfer, 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 sharing accommodation at Mataking Island with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom with private sundeck / balcony, Complimentary use of Jacuzzi.
* 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:
Please refer to our friendly Sales Office’s staffs for confirmation.
Peak Period
- Additional 50% on top of the total package for single room occupancy applies, plus an additional RM 800 if single land / boat transfer only.
Non Peak Period
- Single charge of a MINIMUM of RM 800 to be charged instead.
* A peak period surcharge of 10% is applicable for the Month of August and Golden Week Holidays (28 April – 6th May) 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, 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 www.airasia.com or www.mas.com.my.
Below are the flight and boat transfer schedule (updated 2008 - subject to change):
Arrival
Sector Flight Details Boat Schedule to the Resort<
BKI/TWU MH2121 0700-0745 0900AM
KUL/TWU AK5152 0720-1005 1230PM
BKI/TWU AK5833 0930-1020 1230PM
SDK/TWU MH3063 1020-1100 1230PM
BKI/TWU MH2137 1315/1400 1600PM
For those arriving Semporna by overland transfer please be there 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 flight not stated above must stay the night at the mainland - Tawau or Semporna.
Departure
Sector Flight Details Boat Schedule from the Resort
TWU/KUL AK5153 1030-1315 0700AM
TWU/BKI AK5834 1045-1135 0700AM
TWU/SDK MH3062 1120-1200 0700AM
TWU/BKI MH2134 1440-1525 1100AM
TWU/BKI AK5836 1715-1805 1100AM
TWU/KUL AK5155 1835-2120 1100AM
TWU/KUL AK5157 2110-2355 1500PM
TWU/BKI MH2148 2100-2145 1500PM