Best Semporna Hotels: Affordable Semporna Hotels

Q: When is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Semporna?

In recent Klook booking data, the cheapest month for hotels in Semporna is December. This is based on past nightly rates that trended lowest in that month compared with others.

Q: Which months are the most expensive for hotels in Semporna?

In recent Klook booking data, October is the priciest month for hotels in Semporna. Past nightly rates peaked then, making it the most expensive month on record.

Q: How much does a hotel in Semporna cost per night?

In recent Klook booking data, typical nightly rates averaged around USD 48. This median reflects past bookings across hotel classes in the city.

Q: How far ahead should I book a hotel in Semporna?

For travellers from the Philippines, aim to book around 14 days in advance based on recent Klook booking behaviour. Klook data show typical bookings at about 14 days, with many travellers booking as early as 43 days and some last-minute bookings within about 8 days.

Q: What is the difference between the hotel classes in Semporna, and which is the best value?

Hotel classes range from economy to standard, with economy generally costing less and standard costing more; economy offers the best value in recent Klook bookings. The median nightly rate for economy was around USD 43 and the jump to standard was roughly USD 14 in past data.

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2 adults, 1 room

1/5

Dragon Inn Floating Resort Semporna

3.0/5

Good

1 reviews

400m from downtown

€48.93

Based on rates from 2 Dec

1/5

Dayang Resort Semporna

€322.58

Based on rates from 12 Nov

1/5

Sand Bay Resort Semporna

1.4km from semporna seawalking

€431.54

Based on rates from 13 Nov

1/5

Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

3.5/5

Good

4 reviews

300m from downtown

€192.11

Based on rates from 19 Nov

1/5

Lato Lato Resort

€105.59

Based on rates from 12 Nov

1/5

SKY Water Villas

3.0/5

Good

1 reviews

€191.68

Based on rates from 28 Nov

1/5

Seafest REGENCY

700m from downtown

Fitness

€123.53

Based on rates from 21 Nov

1/5

Semporna Seaview Hotel

3.5/5

Good

1 reviews

500m from downtown

€28.97

Based on rates from 23 Nov

1/5

Starz Water Village

1.9km from downtown

€269.86

Based on rates from 12 Nov

1/5

Panglima Resort Bum Bum Island, Semporna

1.0/5

Below average

2 reviews

€99.57

Based on rates from 12 Nov

1/5

The Firefly Resort Semporna

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

2.8km from Semporna Airport

Hospitable service

€46.82

Based on rates from 16 Nov

1/5

Grace Samudera Hotel

3.8/5

Good

4 reviews

500m from downtown

€42.12

Based on rates from 14 Nov

Top rated hotels in Semporna

1/5

Semporna Garden Hotel

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

1.9km from downtown

€32.84

1/5

Neo Paly Hotel

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

200m from downtown

Hospitable service

Clean and tidy

€35.95

1/5

The Firefly Resort Semporna

5.0/5

Fantastic

1 reviews

2.8km from Semporna Airport

Hospitable service

€46.82

1/5

Chan Living

4.7/5

Fantastic

9 reviews

1.0km from Semporna Airport

Hospitable service

€70.29

1/5

Cube Bed Station - Hostel

4.3/5

Great

48 reviews

300m from downtown

€19.64

1/5

Hotel Kapalai

4.2/5

Great

7 reviews

1.8km from downtown

€44.14

1/5

A Hotel

4.0/5

Great

5 reviews

400m from downtown

€37.32

1/5

Grace Hotel Semporna

4.0/5

Great

1 reviews

300m from downtown

Hospitable service

Well-equipped facilities

€33.78

1/5

Semporna Lighthouse Hotel

4.0/5

Great

1 reviews

600m from downtown

€63.47

1/4

OZZY LODGE

2.5km from downtown

€28.31

1/5

Grace Samudera Hotel

3.8/5

Good

4 reviews

500m from downtown

€42.12

1/5

TD Mutiara Hotel

3.8/5

Good

1 reviews

500m from downtown

€30.14

Luxury hotels in Semporna

1/5

Sipadan Inn Service Apartments Semporna

3.5/5

Good

4 reviews

300m from downtown

€192.11

1/3

Magnificent White House Semporna by The Minimalist

2.2km from downtown

€67.98

1/5

SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna

€772.59

1/5

Sand Bay Resort Semporna

1.4km from semporna seawalking

€431.54

1/4

Chan's Smart Living Inn

1.1km from Semporna Airport

€69.87

1/5

Starz Water Village

1.9km from downtown

€269.86

1/5

Grand Line Hotel

400m from downtown

€21.80

1/5

SKY Water Villas

3.0/5

Good

1 reviews

€191.68

1/4

Island Haven Homestay

1.2km from Sebangkat Island

€166.26

1/5

VANGODA Village Semporna

Vangoda Village Semporna

1.1km from Semporna Airport

€121.47

1/5

All Season Resort Semporna

700m from downtown

€121.22

1/5

OR STAY SEMPORNA

200m from downtown

€26.75

Typical range Typical rate

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₱10K

₱7,500

₱5,000

₱2,500

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Avg ₱2,833 Priciest ₱4,757 Cheapest ₱1,189

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Mar Apr May Jun

December is the most affordable month for Semporna hotels, with nights typically around PHP 1,189 — roughly 75% below October, which is the priciest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

₱4,000

₱3,000

₱2,000

₱1,000

₱0

₱2,557

Budget

₱3,389

Standard

Budget hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at typically around PHP 2,557 per night; prices jump from Budget to Standard by about PHP 833, making the top-tier typical rate roughly 1.3× the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

8 daysLast-minute

14 daysTypical

43 daysEarly

Travellers from the Philippines typically book about 14 days ahead, which gives flexibility rather than urgency and matters most for pricier months like October. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Compare hotel classes and prices

Across Klook bookings the gap between the most affordable and the most premium class is about 1.3 times, with the best balance in the Budget tier where the typical nightly rate is PHP 2,557. The biggest single step travellers face is moving up from Budget to Standard — roughly PHP 833 more — and that is the decision point worth flagging.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Budget	PHP 2,557
Standard	PHP 3,389

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from the Philippines book

Klook booking data shows the most affordable month is December with a typical nightly rate of around PHP 1,189, while October is the priciest with a typical nightly rate of around PHP 4,757; December suits a budget-led trip. Travellers typically lock a room about two weeks ahead, and earlier planners book roughly six weeks in advance, so if you want more certainty in October consider booking earlier rather than waiting.

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What is the difference between the hotel classes in Semporna, and which is the best value?

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