If you are looking for an island destination, Mataking Resort located on a private, Mataking Island off Semporna town, offers a pristine retreat suitable for solo, couple, or family. The resort offers multiple options for lodging, ranging from tastefully furnished rooms to beautiful chalets or luxury villas.

Mataking Island also has a five-star PADI-approved dive center facility. Diving enthusiasts will be happy to know that they can enjoy diving activities with trained instructors fluent in various languages to accommodate non-English speakers. The crystal-clear blue ocean of Mataking offers thrilling underwater exploration, with over thirty diving spots in Semporna to explore. If you are not a licensed diver, consider discover scuba dive or snorkeling. Both equally fun and exciting activities to look forward.

While on Mataking Island, remember to send a unique postcard. The island is known for its famous ‘Underwater Post Office’, the first of its kind in Malaysia. In March 2006, the resort decided to sink Mataking 1, an old 40-foot wooden cargo ship, to create an artificial reef and also to serve as a unique underwater mailbox. Divers seal their mail in a waterproof vacuum bag and post it underwater.

Other non-diving activities include a luxurious pampering experience at Jamu Spa, batik painting, kayaking, bird watching, henna tattoo and bon fire to name a few. But a definitely must-do during your time in Mataking is to take a leisure walk to Pulau Mataking Kecil (literally meaning Small Mataking island) which is a 20-minute walk from the main island. This smaller island is connected by a naturally formed sandbank, making it a great photo opportunity for guests.

There is so much to see and do. This island is waiting for your arrival!