Promenade Tawau

The upcoming 4-star Business Class Hotel Promenade shall be the tallest hotel in Sabah with 16 floors that's affixed to the biggest shopping centre in Tawau (known as Eastern Plaza Shopping Centre) with retail areas exceeding 200,000 square feet, have the biggest ballroom in Tawau that could accommodate up to 1100 banquet guests and boasts in having the biggest and only comprehensive gymnasium in Tawau. Besides all these tallest and biggest, this hotel - which is less than 1 km to the town centre - shall also have a coffee house, a lounge, a fun pub, a business centre, 3 meeting rooms, a club floor with a business centre and a Health Centre.

Hence, this 180 rooms and suites property, which is expected to open its doors in January 2009, is set to increase Promenade Hotel's growing presence in Sabah by offering an ideal combination of 4-star quality services and facilities that are competitively priced for both corporate and leisure travelers to feel at home with expectations quietly met.

E-mail: enquiry_tawau@promenade.com.my Tel: 60 - 89 - 982 888

Sipadan Water Village

Intro and Review

One of the resort situated in waters of Semporna is Sipadan Water Village. Actually the resort is not in Sipadan but on the nearby island of Mabul, on the east coast of Sabah. Recently in the year of 2004, resorts are not allowed operate on Sipadan Island and those who wish to dive there have to find alternative accommodation in the neighboring islands. It is called a "water village" simply because of the fact that the entire resort is built in pilings and connects to the shore by a long pier.

Sipadan Water Village (SWV) is located on the north eastern side of Mabul Island, a mere 20 minute boat ride from the famed Sipadan Island. Built on stilts SWV prides itself on its level of service, dive sites and dedication to the environment. At present, SWV has 45 "Bajau" styled water cottages, built 1m above the sea. These cottages are laid out in a manner which minimizes damage to the existing coral reefs i.e. if there is coral there, they don't build on top of it.

Accomodation:

Sipadan Water Village Resort 45 water cottages are beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural designed built to pamper both divers and non-divers alike in all the trappings of luxury on a tropical island. The cottages are generously spacious with wide sliding doors that open to the room's private deck. All room amenities include twin / double or triple beds, private balcony offering sea or island view, tea / coffee maker, private bathroom and toiletries, hair dryer, hot / cold showers, ceiling fan, mini bar, settees, dressing table / chair, wooden wardrobe, electrical light and power point (220-240v). Deluxe Cottages come with one king size bed and private bathtub while the Grand Deluxe Cottages are built complete with private Wilton Residential Spa pool and two queen size beds.

Grace Inn

Grace Inn is situated in Fajar area which is nearby with hotels such as Kingston Hotel and also King Park Hotel. The rates are more budget below RM100*. They also have family suite with single and queen size bed available.

The good thing about this hotel is that it is at the center of Fajar area with easy access to food stalls, karaoke, pubs and also shopping places.

There is a travel agency and salon beside the lobby in case you want to change your air ticket or want to wash your hair. There are also plenty of carparks in front of the hotel

Walaitokou Boutique Hotel

Walaitokou is a new boutique hotel concept in Tawau. This hotel is situated along Jalan Masjid just opposite few block away from De Choice Hotel. The building used to be a shop lot and motel but bought by Borneo Discovery Adventure and renovated to this new hotel. There are plenty parking space at the side of the hotel and next to it is the Basel Church. There are 2 types of room, Superior (King, Twin and Family) and Deluxe (Twin, King, Triple and Family). Extra single bed will be charge at RM40 per bed. Buffet breakfast also available daily. There are also a conference room available for rent. Room price range from RM 88 during promotional period to RM 218 nett. Normal rate for superior from RM98-208 nett. Deluxe from RM128-228 nett.

De Choice Hotel

De Choice Hotel is a newly renovated hotel from previously Monaco 2000 Hotel. It was an old building given a new look. The lobby have a nice restaurant. It is situated just beside the MB Hotel. The rate of the room range from RM90 to RM400 per night. Rooms are ok since it just renovated. It is situated near the Fajar area as well.