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A covered swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a glass roof structure.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and flowers.

A covered corridor with wooden railings and a tiled floor.

A white cat sitting on a wooden chair with a white cushion, positioned on a wooden deck with a metal railing in the background.

1. Chan Living

1.3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United Kingdom

Deborah

NT$2,568

NT$2,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking turquoise waters and distant mountains.

A person sitting on a bed with a view of the ocean through a window.

A man in a yellow and black patterned shirt and orange shorts standing on a glass bridge overlooking a clear blue sea with overwater bungalows.

An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a dock with a boat, and clear turquoise waters.

2. Lato Lato Resort

1.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"I would say to everyone look beyond the bad reviews,the staff are very helpfull friendly and will do their best to facilitatee your reequests. The facility has changed since some of the bad reviews in that there is piwer during the day unless generator being topped up. The snorkling around the facilty is good and even better when the turtles pass daily. The food is good and varied over the 4 nights we stayed. This is not a 5 star resort so dont look for that level of comfort,but it is a good...

United Kingdom

Fraser

NT$2,903

NT$3,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Room

3. Rich Villa Resort Semporna

0.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A small wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A plush shark toy on a bed with a towel and a bouquet of flowers.

A hotel room with wooden paneling, a bed with white linens, a plush shark decoration, and a bouquet of red flowers.

4. Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport

1.7 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

NT$2,395

NT$2,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

A small, white, square-shaped table with a black center and two drawers, positioned against a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A patio area with a brick wall, a glass door with curtains, and wooden chairs.

A modern hotel room with a black desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror. There is a shelf with toiletries and a small statue.

5. Pua Family Villa

1.3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

NT$882

NT$1,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

A rural area with a cluster of houses surrounded by dense palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a ceiling fan.

6. Hemingway Cottage

3 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring numerous windows and balconies.

A spacious dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

7. Hotel Kapalai

3.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

United States

David Sanchez

NT$2,270

NT$2,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with people on it, and mountains in the background.

A room with a wooden bench, a small table with a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a railing and outdoor furniture.

A waterfront hotel with boats docked in front, a prominent building with a triangular roof, and a cityscape in the background.

A room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small table.

8. Cube Bed Station - Hostel

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

Indra

NT$995

NT$1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hallway with a wall featuring character names from the anime One Piece.

A small ship model with a skull and crossbones on the sail, placed on a wooden surface.

A model ship on a wooden surface with a blurred background.

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

9. A Hotel

5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Bruce

NT$1,247

NT$1,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a glass entrance and a balcony with greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a green sign, and a fire hose sign.

A spacious balcony with a glass table and white wicker chairs, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the distance.

10. Green World Hotel

4.6 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United Kingdom

WT

NT$1,829

NT$2,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the outdoors, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Wing Eat Grand Hotel."

A reception area with a marble counter, two large red vases, and a checkered floor.

A room with a desk, a mirror, a coat rack, and a wall-mounted artwork.

11. Wing Tat Grand Hotel

5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Australia

Seng Kiat

NT$1,687

NT$1,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Two thatched-roof huts on stilts over clear turquoise water.

A covered deck with a view of boats and a restaurant area.

A docked boat with people sitting on a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a view of a water body.

12. Sipadan Inn 2

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Bradley

NT$1,003

NT$1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Marina

Front of property

Outdoor pool

Living area

13. Seafest Hotel

5.9 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

China

Wei

NT$1,910

NT$2,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A view from inside a building, looking out at traditional thatched-roof structures by the water.

A waterfront hotel with a large building, a dock with boats, and a bar area.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pier, and a restaurant named Mermaid Inn.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a sign indicating it is a meeting room, and a sign advising to use another door.

14. Wave View Hotel

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Hong Kong SAR China

Jasmine

NT$1,366

NT$1,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a few small huts.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, located near a waterfront.

A balcony with two wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through a glass door.

15. Sipadan Inn 3

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Dr Farkas

NT$1,367

NT$1,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden pier extending into clear turquoise water with a covered seating area and a boat anchored nearby.

A beach with palm trees, wooden structures on stilts, and boats.

A balcony with a view of a pier and a building with a red roof.

A spacious room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of a waterfront.

16. Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

"Review for semporna Summary: Horrible condition. Dirty, not organized and disgusting. We walked in, the fridge, the rice cooker and rubbish bins were not clean, in fact there were food left in them and has mold all over, inside the fridge, on the dishes etc. Couldn’t unsee all the disgusting leftovers left in the fridge and kitchen. The kitchen not to mention was disgusting. Coffee stain on the kitchen top, table, cabinet, it was sticky, brown and just disgusting. Then the floor, bathroom...

United States

Simon

NT$6,545

NT$7,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A marina with boats docked, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

A multi-story building with a sign that reads "Grace Halting".

A modern hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a checkered floor, teal walls, a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with a view.

17. Grace Samudera Hotel

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Taiwan

Meilin

NT$1,599

NT$1,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wooden accent wall, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a clock, a wall-mounted TV, a bench, and a large window.

A hotel corridor with a fire extinguisher, a trash bin, a ceiling fan, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A compact bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

18. Sipadan Inn 1

5.5 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

aaron chong en

NT$900

NT$1,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Property entrance

Reception

Lobby sitting area

Room

19. Perfect Hub Semporrna

4.8 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Malaysia

Anonymous traveler

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a wooden desk, a trash bin, a power outlet, and a window with a view of a parked car outside.

A building with a sign reading "LUNA CAPSULE".

A hotel reception area with a shoe rack and a sign instructing to remove shoes.

20. Luna Capsule

4.9 km from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

United States

Anonymous traveler

NT$316

NT$373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top Tropical Research and Conservation Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kapalai

Hotel Kapalai

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel room was simply outstanding! Plenty of room, comfortable bed and TONS of lighting options. The restaurant and rooftop bar, however were closed and looked to have been closed for a very long time. There was a restaurant on the ground floor that served a buffet breakfast. If the ground floor restaurant is made permanent or semi-permanent I would recommend drapes to draw diner’s attention inward. The view of the shopping center and dogs was lackluster."

Chan Living

Chan Living

8/10 Good

"The staff were lovely! Pool area was lovely at night - maybe screen off the construction site next door. Kind of ruins the vibe during the daytime. Room was basic but clean"

Other attractions near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre

Mabul Island

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Dive among shallow reefs and coral gardens and stretch out under the shade of coconut palms at this Malaysian island paradise.

Semporna Mosque

6.0/10 (1 review)

Semporna Mosque is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its festivals.

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site

Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is just one of the places to see in Semporna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Mabul Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mabul Island during your travels in Mabul Island. Wander the sandy beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre is located in Semporna. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Pua Family Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this villa offers private decks and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Other good choices within a short distance include MANJU SEMPORNA RESORT and Chan Living.

How many hotels are there close to Tropical Research and Conservation Centre?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tropical Research and Conservation Centre, will I receive a refund?

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