The Firefly Resort

Hotels
8.7 (67 reviews)
Kampung Bubul Lama , Semporna , my

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 67 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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Sissela solo_traveller se
9
Pros:

Relaxed and nice place. Very kind staff, and perfect organisation with the shuttle to town and back. Excellent food and drinks.

Clean and nice room with aircon and wifi.

Cons:

The bed was nice, but a little bit hard, but absolutely ok.
The pet-bird in a cage in the garden would love to get a bigger cage and some branches to jump around.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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TonynoT couple de
10
Pros:

98%

Cons:

Ein eingesperrter Vogel im Käfig, der im Vorbeigehen die Gäste begrüßt, während seine Artgenossen um in herum in Freiheit leben.

1000e kleine Plastikfaschen mit Wasser für die Gäste, kein Wasserspender. Wenn man das Müllproblem in Semporna sieht, ist das kein gutes Vorbild.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Meline couple fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel est très efficace, il répond à toutes vos questions. Le restaurant est succulent avec beaucoup de choix.
Il y a des navettes gratuites pour aller en ville et aux excursions.

Cons:

Si vous ne faites pas d'excursion, il n'y a pas grand-chose à faire à l'hôtel.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo_traveller my
10
Pros:

Stayed here for three days and two nights.

Strategically located about 10 to 20 minutes of drive outside of Semporna town. The place is clean and quiet, it's right beside an oil palm plantation, and is surrounded by a beautiful, well-maintained garden.

Rooms are not connected to the lobby/dining area - separated by a short walk under the foliage. An umbrella is provided at each room if it rains. Washing machines at the lobby. There are also hanging racks for your clothes right outside your own room.

There's a free van service to and fro Semporna town at a fixed interval, you just have to inform/whatsapp the resort 30 minutes earlier. If you arrive by your own transportation, there's ample parking space.

Serves good breakfast. While the kitchen is closed during lunch, it opens for dinner and supper from 5pm onwards. If you brought fresh seafood from town, the kitchen can cook it for you with a fee. I hadn't tried their dinner; I had their coconut: it's sweet.

Friendly and attentive owner and staff ensuring that I have a comfortable and pleasant stay. Converse mainly in Mandarin Chinese... probably thinking that I was from mainland China. I was here to hike a hill but after I was told that the hiking trail was temporarily closed for renovation, and that I missed the resort's own firefly viewing on the day I checked in, the staff recommended a local mangrove cruise the following day which I greatly enjoyed.

Cons:

The bed faces the sliding door and the sliding door opens to the garden path - there's little privacy unless you draw up the curtains. Also, I couldn't lock my sliding doors securely.

Mosquitoes in the room, but this is easily rectified with my own mosquito repellant.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jianyi couple sg
8
One of best place to stay in Semporna
Pros:

Shuttle service to town, staff warm hearted

Cons:

No safety deposit box in the room
Weak shower water pressure
WiFi in the room show in the night because of number of users

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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C.Y. family_with_children de
10
Pros:

Die Ruhe

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
8
Lovely staff, great breakfast - shower could be improved
Pros:

Nice room, staff were great! Good breakfast

Cons:

Evening food a bit bland, poor shower

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Avril couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent shuttle bus to the centre of town.
Free laundry self service

Cons:

The use of plastic bottles, it would be great to see water dispensers instead.
A swimming pool onsite would be an excellent addition

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Agata couple pl
10
Pros:

Fantastyczny resort w pięknym otoczeniu pełnym zieleni. Na pochwałę zasługuje fantastyczna obsługa zarówno w recepcji, jak i w restauracji. Pyszne jedzenie. Pokoje czyste, komfortowe.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Bostjan couple si
10
Oasis in Semporna
Pros:

Very friendly staff and warm atmosphere outside of hectic Semporna downtown.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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LIAN extended_group au
10
很不错的体验,特别适合家庭亲子
Pros:

度假村环境非常好,大厅提供免费瓶装饮用水和驱蚊水。厨师水平不错,蛋黄鱿鱼,奶油虾都不错,咸蛋黄苦瓜也不错,基本上没有踩雷的菜。虽然离镇上有点远,但是度假村提供定时的接送服务。我爸住的房间到浴室之间有个小台阶,为防止老人不小心摔倒,及时给我们调整了房间。入住的时候是春节很热闹,老板给每桌客人都敬酒了,真是诚意满满

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Yujun couple cn
8
Pros:

服务很好,会中文,餐厅做饭好吃,有班车可以去镇子上

Cons:

房间太潮湿,厕所门都坏了,空调很吵,下雨的时候楼板噪音超级大会睡不着

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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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:

-

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