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Mataking Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December 2025

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Things to do in Mataking

What to do

Looking for things to do in Mataking? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mataking Island

Mataking Island

6.3
4.8/5260 Review
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Diving
Night view
Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

5.9
4.5/5194 Review
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Night view
Timba Timba Island

Timba Timba Island

5.2
4.5/524 Review
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Diving
Pandanan Island

Pandanan Island

3.6
4.0/527 Review
Bohey Dulang Island

Bohey Dulang Island

4.6
4.8/593 Review
Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

5.0
4.8/5102 Review
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Beaches and shores
Pulau Mantabuan

Pulau Mantabuan

4.0
4.8/544 Review
Kapalai

Kapalai

7.3
4.7/5499 Review
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Diving
Night view
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

6.5
4.8/5519 Review
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Diving
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Mataking, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Pearl Island Resort

Pearl Island Resort

4.2/516 Review
DORIS MATAKING RESORT

DORIS MATAKING RESORT

4.7/519 Review
POM POM Island Resort

POM POM Island Resort

4.2/564 Review
2 Win Resort POM POM Island Semporna

2 Win Resort POM POM Island Semporna

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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Mataking dishes and foodie spots.
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Seaview Cafe

Seaview Cafe

4.9/5103 Review
Fat Mom's Restaurant

Fat Mom's Restaurant

4.7/5215 Review
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Seafood
Sunset
Avg. $12/person
Summer Breeze Cafe

Summer Breeze Cafe

5.0/52 Review
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Western-style
Avg. $7/person
Dozo Semporna

Dozo Semporna

5.0/53 Review
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Coffee Shops
Avg. $5/person
Fish Village Seafood Restaurant

Fish Village Seafood Restaurant

4.6/554 Review
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Seafood
Sea view
Avg. $23/person
Thien Wang Seafood Restaurant

Thien Wang Seafood Restaurant

4.9/589 Review
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Seafood
Avg. $16/person
Nanhai Seafood Restaurant

Nanhai Seafood Restaurant

4.8/584 Review
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Seafood
Avg. $15/person
Zhan Quanji

Zhan Quanji

4.3/532 Review
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Fast Food
Open Late
Avg. $5/person
JETTY seafood BBQ restaurant

JETTY seafood BBQ restaurant

5.0/53 Review
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Barbeque
Avg. $13/person
Semporna Hot Soto

Semporna Hot Soto

4.5/54 Review
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Southeast Asian
Sea view
Avg. $4/person
Fung Ling Restaurant

Fung Ling Restaurant

4.5/59 Review
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Cantonese Cuisine
Avg. $6/person
Anjung Lepa

Anjung Lepa

4.9/549 Review
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Seafood
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Avg. $17/person

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Direct flight from Guangzhou to Semporna, AirAsia takes me through the whole trip

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Mataking Island, Malaysia's secluded island, is absolutely stunning! This niche paradise not only boasts jelly-like seas and white sandy beaches but also incredibly stunning coral reefs, it's simply

Mataking Island, Malaysia's secluded island, is absolutely stunning! This niche paradise not only boasts jelly-like seas and white sandy beaches but also incredibly stunning coral reefs, it's simply

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Semporna Island Hopping Route Chosen Right

Semporna Island Hopping Route Chosen Right

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Complete guide to island hopping in Semporna: Must-see Nanyang Cafe + Mataking's stunning sandbar

Complete guide to island hopping in Semporna: Must-see Nanyang Cafe + Mataking's stunning sandbar

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Malaysia in December|Family Travel Guide for Kota Kinabalu and Semporna

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Malaysia in December|A Joyful Family Trip to Kota Kinabalu and Semporna

Malaysia in December|A Joyful Family Trip to Kota Kinabalu and Semporna

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Off-season Kota Kinabalu is truly a paradise on earth!!!

Off-season Kota Kinabalu is truly a paradise on earth!!!

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One Day of Island Hopping and Diving in Semporna – Totally Worth It!

One Day of Island Hopping and Diving in Semporna – Totally Worth It!

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