The small island of Lankayan is located in the Sulu Sea, north of Borneo near the port city of Sandakan. From Sandakan, it is 30 minutes by minibus and 90 minutes by speed boat to the island of Lankayan. Travelling there is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and then to Sandakan.
This beautiful little island with thick tropical growth and sandy beaches offers an absolutely pure nature experience. If arriving directly from Europe one night on the mainland is necessary. Sepilok Nature Resort near Sandakan is a nice place to stay for the night.
Accommodation
There are 24 cosy beach bungalows (called chalets) for guests. All chalets are equipped with individual air-conditioners, private bathroom with hot water, a small fridge, coffee maker, fan, mosquito nets. Power supply in the chalets is 220 & 110 Volts. Every chalet has its own veranda with ocean views and direct beach access. Freshwater is available in the chalets. It is shipped in from the mainland in sufficient quantities.
Facilities
An open restaurant with a large veranda is located in the main building. Buffet meals are offered three times per day. The food is varied and delicious. Besides seafood they serve a large variety of Asian cuisine. In the afternoons water, tea, coffee and snacks are offered free of charge. The veranda becomes the meeting place for divers in the evenings, watching the sunset over a drink.
There is a common room with TV and video, as well as a small library and a small shop for guests. They now have high speed internet access for guests which costs approximately US $4.50 per 30 minutes. The dive centre is located directly at the jetty with beautiful views to Mt Kinabalu.
We think...
This is a small dive resort in a superb location. It has a very personal atmosphere and beautiful dive sites.
