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Hotel Kapalai

3.0 star property
Hotel in Semporna with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Restaurant
Superior Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

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Block H, Bandar Kapalai, Batu 1.5, Jalan Bubul, Semporna, 91308
  • Place, Semporna Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Desk
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Super Single

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Super King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Super King W/ Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premier Super King W/ Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Queen

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Semporna

At Hotel Kapalai you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Semporna Mosque and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Semporna hotel include Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site and Limau Limau.

What's nearby

  • Semporna Mosque - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Limau Limau - 24 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Cafe 蘋果茶餐廳 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sutera Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr Tako Takoyaki - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪2WIN Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Summer Breeze Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kapalai

Hotel in Semporna with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kapalai offers 199 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 300 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number SPA/2023/8855

Property is also known as

Hotel Kapalai Hotel
Hotel Kapalai Semporna
Hotel Kapalai Hotel Semporna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Kapalai?

Yep, Hotel Kapalai has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kapalai?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kapalai on 27 Feb 2026 start from AU$129.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kapalai?

No, Hotel Kapalai does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kapalai?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kapalai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kapalai?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Kapalai Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ilsun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lost the door key (plastic one), they charge me $80RM, it’s about $20… it’s ridiculous 😒
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

siyoung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024