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Lato Lato Resort

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this Semporna guest house

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking turquoise waters and distant mountains.
A view from a window with curtains, overlooking turquoise waters and a distant island structure.
An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a dock with a boat, and clear turquoise waters.
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.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Bum Bum Island, Semporna, Sabah, 91308
  • Place, Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Semporna Mosque
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard 2 Pax Full Board

A couple on a boat with a view of the sea and a distant island.

Standard 2 Pax Full Board

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A coastal area with overwater bungalows connected by a wooden walkway.

Standard 3 Pax Full Board

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed with a colorful bedspread, and a ceiling fan.

Standard 4 Pax Full Board

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Semporna

In Semporna .You'll find Tropical Research and Conservation Centre and Semporna Mosque within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Semporna Mosque - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dozo Nanyang Kopi House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Nasi Kandar CK Maju - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wang Wang Soto House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bob - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Lato Lato Resort

Enjoy the restaurant at this Semporna guest house
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily.

This Semporna guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Lato Lato Resort offers 10 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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.

Important information

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lato Lato Resort Semporna
Lato Lato Resort Guesthouse
Lato Lato Resort Guesthouse Semporna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lato Lato Resort to the airport?

Lato Lato Resort is 48.6 mi (72-min drive) away from the Tawau (TWU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lato Lato Resort?

As of Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lato Lato Resort on Aug 19, 2026 start from $97, 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.

Does Lato Lato Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lato Lato Resort.

Does Lato Lato Resort offer free breakfast?

Lato Lato Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lato Lato Resort?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Lato Lato Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lato Lato Resort?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Lato Lato Resort have a pool?

Lato Lato Resort does not have a pool.

Does Lato Lato Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lato Lato Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lato Lato Resort to downtown Semporna?

Lato Lato Resort is 2.3 mi away from Semporna.

Lato Lato Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 12 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look past bad reviews and make your own opinion

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 resort where you can embrace the view and just soak in the scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t really wanna give a review in case too many people going , and get booked out . Hahaha. And if you’re looking for a 5 star service like Sheraton. Go to Maldives! Not here Lato Lato is literally the best!!! THE BEST! Please undertand that Lato Lato is owned by local people, simple English or Malay will get you thru at ease . We had fun ,karaoke with the employees. embrace the lifestyle living on the water . it’s a big family vibe. Please only contact Lato Lato Resort via WhatsApp ONLY! (Due to language barrier) 1-2 day before your arrival to semporna , WhatsApp them to organise a boat to collect you from 7-Eleven Semporna with a price ( MYR 200/pp includes: Return boat rides island hopping 😍) it was such a good deal!!! Snorkels are also available to rent at MYR 10/ day from the resort. Note: Lato Lato does not serve beers, if you’re keen, please get some on the island to bring them with you. Bonus: a family of turtles living just below the resort . Ok not telling anymore , as we’re booking our next trip to Lato Lato. Bye
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warning – total scam. Do not go there! We booked Lato Lato Resort through ebookers. After booking, there was no communication about the boat transfer. We only received a reply on the day of arrival, which is completely unprofessional. When we arrived at Lato Lato Resort, we were not assisted properly and were told the resort was overbooked. Without prior notice, we were simply moved to another resort. We later found out that the Agoda and ebookers accounts are managed by a boat driver, not the actual resort management. We were the only guests at the resort. The food was not edible – only the rice was acceptable. I actually lost weight during our stay. Meals were often served cold and it was the same food every single day. The room conditions were unacceptable: cockroaches, mold, bad smell, and no cleaning at all during our 5-day stay. Towels were never replaced. There were also periods without electricity. We felt trapped there. The owner gave a very strange impression and mostly hid in his office with the staff instead of addressing issues. Even worse, the resort does not care about the environment. There was trash in the sea, wastewater and shampoo from toilets go directly into the ocean, and boats drive over coral reefs. Anyone who loves nature should not support this place. We strongly advise others not to book here.
Keinen Strom, Wasser wurde gesammelt
Gleiches Essen jeden Tag (kalt) hatten Durchfall
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for

The room and view is really really lovely and we actually enjoyed our stay here. The food is really nice too. The room’s aren’t too private though, you can see and hear the villas around you (wasn’t a problem for us). The staff really let you down though. They’re curt and rude and we felt like we were treated like outsiders for not being Malaysian the entire time (which is honestly surprising because we have been travelling around Malaysia for two months and have only ever encountered the loveliest people. As an example - We asked for kayaks and were just told ‘no’ and had to ask several people why before someone told us that the water level might be too low, which it wasn’t because we went snorkelling in it instead (which was really lovely). Also, our whatsapp conversations were vague in the lead up to our stay and they didn’t tell us which of the two jettys we would be picked up from, which caused chaos on the day. Another example - we kept ringing the bell for the bar and the staff member would refuse to come out and serve us. I just feel that as full-price paying customers, we shouldn’t have been made to feel that way. But i guess you get what you pay for. It’s the cheapest floating villa stay in the area and i would recommend it if you’re not looking for luxury and politeness. Bonus if you speak Malay :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

NORHISHAM

Liked: Staff & service
We booked for more than a month. Initially try to book directly but when called unanswered then we decided to use EXPEDIA. Then again try to call the resort just to reassure our booking got through. Again nobody picks up the call. WhatsApp messages were late response and information was not completed as needed. I would like to get information on facilities available which I cannot find when Google. When booked only 'Full Board' is available but not the 'Full Package'. I need to know about airport transfer, boat transfer, Island hopping, and any convenience store available should anything be needed last minute. No information was received. We have to call again and again for the resort to respond to WhatsApp messages. This situation worried me as I thought I got scammed. My entire month before vacation makes me restless. Less than a week before our vacation then only received WhatsApp messages from the resort asking us about airport transfer, boat transfer, and island hopping confirmation. 1 day before vacation in the evening the resort WhatsApp to inform on transportation payment which is cash only. Our flight the next day is early morning. Luckily we prepare some amount of cash already as we don't like to do everything at the very last minute. We also brought a first aid kit/dry foodstuff in case no convenience store. (We are right!!) Surprisingly from day arrival until day departure all went smoothly. Driver calls and WhatsApp where to pick us up at the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MARCO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
posizione sopra la laguna con la migliore barriera corallina vista in Malesia. Atmosfera familiare, camere davvero molto moltobasic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Deyling

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy mala servicio personal, además en la habitación no había papel higiénico, jabón de baño, lo peor que he visto en un hotel
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do choose other place to stay

Its The Destination that saves the trip, and that is God's work of art. The pristine waters of Sabah is magnificient. The Lato Lato Resort is a far cry from even passable. Towels unchanged and room uncleaned for the entire stay. If I can at all help u people out there who is interested to make a trip here , never ever take the island hopping package from this hotel. Go to the website n pick a full fledged tour agent which is im abundance. If u take the so called resort package, you will be dissapointed with its service, delays and quality is nott there at all. The boat they used to take u is also not suitable. End up going with other groups as this one charges a high price at a very low quality n service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Man hei

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect sea view bungalow

Lato lato resort is an very unique place to stay. Not for high maintenance people as the room and amenities is basic but the view is spectacular and value for money. All bungalow has sea view so you don’t need to worry about the view. The shower place doesn’t have hot tub but provide u bucket for shower. It is still manageable if u take shower before 6pm not too cold. Overall the staff is friendly but u need to stand for their easy-going attitude may not perfectly stick on ur scheduled time for pick up or boat departure time for island hopping so you really need to on top of this kind of organisation. Overall the staff is friendly and welcoming. The greatest thing to stay in Lato lato is you can own the quiet place for urself, it is not overcrowded resort so you can enjoy photo shooting and sun bath on the roof top of the deck with paranormal sea view. You can jump into water or scuba diving right at the boat deck so it makes u so easy to do water activities here without too much arrangement
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ChengHsien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

訂此飯店前請三思（Think twice before booking this hotel）

我被迫未能入住，且無法取消。 I was forced to fail to check in and could not cancel. 這家飯店非常的糟糕，位置顯示為陸地，住址及照片為海上。然而其陸上並無接待處帶人去海上的住宿處。 This hotel is very bad, the location is shown on land, the address and photo are on the sea. However, there is no reception on land to take people to accommodation at sea. 我留言請此飯店來機場接我，然而此飯店僅傳訊息詢問人數與留宿幾晚，從此不再回覆任何訊息。 我在機場空等無人接送，即自行設法前往Semporna的碼頭，然而此飯店亦無在安排碼頭接送，無人帶你去海上住宿處。 在碼頭空等數小時，期間幾次傳送訊息告知飯店我人在碼頭，然而此飯店依然置之不理，完全任何回應。 後來請當地人撥打電話給此飯店，其方表示碼頭接人需另支付100令吉，實在非常的惡劣。 其餘海上飯店有接送，顧客無法自行到達；即便接送需另外付費，亦應當於訂房資訊揭露。此飯店既不揭露接客需另支付100令吉的資訊，又不處理客戶無法入住的困難，是否刻意所為，迫使客人接受變相加價？ Other sea hotels have pick-up and drop-off, customers cannot arrive by themselves; even if the pick-up and drop-off requires additional payment, it should be disclosed in the reservation information. This hotel does not disclose the information that the customer needs to pay another RM100, nor does it deal with the difficulty of customers unable to check in. Does it deliberately force the guests to accept a disguised price increase?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aissam

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020