Built on a secluded private island in the vast Celebes Sea named Mataking Island, Mataking Reef Resort will fulfill your fantasy of tropical paradise luxury. Mataking Reef Resort fully embrace the ‘exploration’ part during your stay.
We truly recommend you to try the dive sites around the island, accompanied by our professional PADI-certified expert guide.
There are arrays of underwater spots waiting with all of its pristine beauty; both in Mataking Besar where the resort located, to the nearby Mataking Kecil.
To accommodate your adventurous stay, Mataking Reef Resort’s five-star service and facilities will provide a pleasant experience. Have a feast by-the-sea at Simply ‘Enak’ Restaurant with wide selections of delightful treats; from classic Western to indigenous Malaysian delight, on a magnificent open-air setting overlooking the majestic turquoise water.
Today you arrive in Mataking Island. Transfer to your chosen hotel, your home for three nights. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day is yours to independently explore further or relax at the hotel.
Day is yours to independently explore further or relax at the hotel.
Your tour comes to a close, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful holiday. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Return trip of land & boat transfers on the actual check-in date & check-out date (Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Mataking Island - Semporna Jetty - Tawau Airport).
- Double/Twin/Triple/Quadruple sharing accommodation with air-conditioning, fresh water hot shower, and attached bathroom.
- Full-board meals (3 main meals) buffet style. Free flow of coffee/tea and light snacks.
- For Non-Diver Package - Inclusive of unlimited snorkeling activity at Mataking Island beaches only. Equipment rental is not included. It is a free and easy activity around Mataking Island.
For Diver Package (Licensed Diver) - Inclusive of 3 daily boat dives with weights, weight belt, tanks, and professional Dive Master/Dive Instructor at different dive sites such as Mataking Island, Timba-Timba Island, Pandanan Island, and other nearby island (except on the arrival and departure day) and unlimited shore buddy dives (house reef) without guide.
- Airfare
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Diving equipment
Jetty fee of AUD 44 per person entrance for international passport holder.
SELECTED HOTELS or similar - Mataking Reef Dive Resort - Garden View
*All rates are subject to change without prior notice.
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.
Child must share/occupy the same room with parents / adults. Child (3-12 years old) to pay 50% of the applicable package rate. Infants (0-2 years) are free of charge. Child age will be counted based on year of birth only.
Land and boat transfer timing
3 Times daily boat transfer IN to Mataking Islanda
Flight Details
Guest to transfer from Tawau / Semporna Hotel - Boat in 0930 am Arrive island 1030 am
BKI – TWU (MH2121) 0740-0830 Airport pick-up at 1030 am, Boat in 1200 pm, Arrive Island 1300 pm.
KUL – TWU (MH2660) 0715-1010
BKI – TWU (AK6272) 0845-0940
KUL – TWU (AK5744) 0610-0910
BKI – TWU (AK6260) 0910-1005
KUL – TWU (AK5746) 0715-1010
SDK – TWU (MH3061) 1025-1105 Airport pick-up at 1400 pm, Boat in 1530 pm, Arrive Island 1630 pm.
2 Times daily boat transfer OUT from Mataking Island
Flight Details
TWU – BKI (AK6263) 1505-1600 Boat Out at 1100 am, Jetty pick-up at 1200 pm, Arrive airport at 1330 pm
TWU – KUL (AK5749) 1515-1805
TWU – BKI (AK6267) 1740-1835
TWU – BKI (MH2134) 1815-1905 Boat Out at 1400 pm, Jetty pick-up at 1500 pm, Arrive airport at 1630 pm
TWU – KUL (AK5741) 1855-2145
TWU – KUL (AK5752) 2040-2325
TWU – KUL (MH2665) 1810-2100
•KUL - Kuala Lumpur, *BKI - Kota Kinabalu, *SDK - Sandakan, *TWU - Tawau
•Flight departure and arrival time will differ throughout the year (at least one time a year of revision)
•Guests are recommended to follow the above flights which are connected to resort daily regular boat schedule to minimize waiting time at the airport/Semporna. Guests must choose flights that arrive before 2.00pm/1400 hrs.
•For guests who cannot make it for the last boat schedule at 1530 hrs (from Semporna) due to any delay or unforeseen circumstances will be required to put a night stay at Tawau at own expenses.
•For guests staying overnight at hotel in Tawau shall be picked up from hotel early next morning at 0730 hrs to be transferred for onwards journey to Semporna Jetty followed by 0930 hrs boat to Mataking Island.
(certified/licensed diver only)
Extension Night available on request.
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.