The Firefly Resort

Hotels
8.7 (59 reviews)
Kampung Bubul Lama , Semporna , my

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Karaoke
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Excellent food options
Cons:
Traffic can slow transfers
Some room issues mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Rooms are clean and well-maintained, though there was a mention of a slight musty smell in one room.
Service
9.05
Staff are extremely friendly, attentive, and willing to help at any time.
Location
8.59
A good location for those looking to escape the less desirable Semporna town; offers a free shuttle.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are comfortable, well-sized, and equipped with air conditioning.
Amenities
8.77
Good amenities including a restaurant and free transport to the jetty.
Value for Money
8.63
Good quality for the price, with exceptional dining options when compared to local rates.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Breakfast selection is excellent and dinners are exceptional, making dining worthwhile.
Overall Experience
8.75
A fantastic experience overall, described as a peaceful and relaxing stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:27

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities: Shared lounge, bar, & free private parking.
Comfortable Accommodations: Air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and kettle in every room.
Delicious Dining Options: Enjoy buffet, à la carte, or Asian breakfast each morning at the property.

To experience top-notch amenities, comfortable accommodations, and delicious dining options, book your stay at The Firefly Resort today.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 59 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Vincent • couple • fr
10
Great place to stay in Semporna
Pros:

Not far from the city, a quiet place with a nice garden. Easy to go downtown or to the pier for activities since they provide very convenient shuttles. It's a perfect place to stay if you plan to go for diving or snorkelling day trips (which they can also arrange for you if you need). 
Breakfast is perfect, even for western people since they offer pancakes, eggs, bacon, bread and so on. Restaurant is very good at a reasonable price, but they open only for dinner.

We really appreciated the manager and all the team. Everybody is very friendly and always does his best to help you.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Vanthana • solo_traveller • sg
9
An excellent comfortable stay for relaxing
Pros:

The surrounding ambience

Cons:

Nothing much needs little maintenance

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • ie
10
Excellent option close to Semporna
Pros:

Extremely well run lodge located about 15 minutes drive from the jetty.. modern , Well equipped rooms set in pleasant gardens.
Main lobby / restaurant area is a highlight, housed under a single massive roof.
Staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, available immediately.
Complimentary shuttle bus to and from town every hour.
Breakfasts are good,, however dinners were exceptional and well worth considering if you don't mind spending a little above the local rate.
Semporna town is not a particularly nice environment to lodge in, and this resort offers a very affordable and more comfortable option.

Cons:

Very little.
The trip to and fromSemporna can be slow during peak traffic hours, a pain after a long day of island hopping or diving.
The resident caged bird is a cute addition, although animal lovers might prefer it have as nice a living environment as the guests have.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne Cornelia • couple • nl
10
Amazing!!
Pros:

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Firefly Resort in Semporna! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and perfect for relaxing. The resort truly feels like a peaceful escape while still being a great base for exploring the area.

The breakfast selection was excellent, with plenty of choices to suit everyone’s taste. Every morning felt like a treat.

One of the biggest advantages is the free shuttle to Semporna town, which makes getting around super convenient. To be honest, Semporna town itself wasn’t really our thing — but that made staying at Firefly Resort even better. Even if your main goal is to visit the nearby islands, this resort is the perfect place to stay: peaceful, beautifully designed, and very well located for day trips.

In short, Firefly Resort is a true gem in Semporna. We would absolutely stay here again!

Cons:

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2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

el servicio de shuttle fue una sorpresa y hizo la estancia todavia más perfecta

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Carmelo • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

The staff is absolutely kind and efficient.
They're willing to help you anytime.
Restaurant is very good with a perfect quality/price proportion.
They even offered you, to purchase fresh seafood on the market, bring it and they cook it for you.
Comfortable rooms. Good size, good beds. Clean and with air conditioning.
They also offer transport for free to and from Semporna.
I would highly recommend it!!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • nl
9
Prachtig verblijf met lieve behulpzame mensen
Pros:

De mensen zijn daar echt super vriendelijk en heel behulpzaam! Eten is heel lekker en gratis shuttlebus. Hele fijne locatie!

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ineke • family_with_children • my
10
2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • cl
8
Pros:

The staff, mannager and owners were extremly kind and helpful. A really great experience.

Cons:

The doors of both, room and toilet were not the best.

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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havi • couple • ca
8
Nice resort
Pros:

Nice gardens and air conditioning! Daniel the manager was very helpful!

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Yaru • extended_group • tw
9
Pros:

環境不錯
工作人員服務很好
晚上可以帶海鮮回飯店請他們處理
（代客處理費用（30/KG)）

Cons:

離市區距離滿遠的（但飯店有提供早上跟下午的接駁）

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Alecsander • family_with_children • es
10
Um oásis em Semporna.
Pros:

Ótimo atendimento da equipe que fez de tudo para atender nossas necessidades, incluindo as reservas de passeios as ilhas. Local agradável, amplo e com um bom restaurante. Além do serviço gratuito de ida e volta para o píer de Semporna e lavanderia.

Cons:

Um dos quartos tinha um leve cheio de mofo.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • fr
9
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel, le restaurant, le calme.

Cons:

Karaoké un peu fort.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • es
6
Decepción
Pros:

La recepción y el servicio de transfer

Cons:

La habitación no es como aparece en las fotografias.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Hartkamp • couple • nl
8
Super resort met fijn personeel.
Pros:

De stad zelf is vreselijk, daarom is het fijn dat je ver van het centrum af zit. De activiteiten zijn daarin tegen wel erg leuk. Het hotel regelt fijne shuttlebussen als je toch naar het centrum wilt. Verder is het personeel erg vriendelijk en zijn de kamers goed.

Cons:

De bedden zijn aan vervanging toe.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Bartosz • family_with_children • pl
9
2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • it
9
Un luogo felice
Pros:

Poco distante e fuori dal caos di Semporna si trova questo gioiello.
Di spicco la lobby all'aperto dove vieni accolto con grandi sorrisi e cortesia.
In fianco il ristorante dove puoi gustare deliziosi piatti asiatici, con grande influenza della cucina cinese. La sera l'atmosfera si scalda e si trasforma, tra luci psichedeliche e colpi di microfono a suon di Karaoke.
Le camere si trovano dietro, disposte immerse nel verde, l'arredo è lineare ed ordinato, gli spazi sono giusti, la soluzione è confortevole.
Infondo alle camere si trova una piccola "coltivazione" di lucciole, tutte le sere dalle 19.00 una persona dedicata vi accompagna ad ammirarle.
La struttura si appoggia ad un'agenzia di Semporna che organizza giornalmente diversi tipi di escursioni, inoltre mette a disposizione una navetta gratuita in fasce orarie stabilite per il centro di Semporna.
Il proprietario è straordinario, divertente e molto attento alle esigenze dei suoi ospiti!!!
Struttura molto consigliata!!!

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • nz
10
2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • family_with_children • ca
9
Bittersweet Stay - great hotel but keeping a wild bird in a cage is sad.
Pros:

The staff were extremely kind and attentive. Everyone was very helpful. The lush vegetation around the room area was very nice

Cons:

I was sad to see they keep a wild bird in a cage for the entertainment of the guests. They even brag about the bird knowing 3 languages. I definitely did not like that. Wild birds shouldn't be kept as pets ...

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

It was located away from town so very quiet and peaceful. Free shuttle into town.
Great staff

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee