About Lankayan

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Lankayan Island Dive Resort

Lankayan Island Dive Resort rated "excellent" by 43 travelers

A jewel like tiny island in the Sulu Sea, an hour and a half boat rides north of Sandakan; Lankayan has been declared part of an immense Marine Protected Area to adopt the eco-tourism concept. Unpopulated and covered by thick tropical island vegetation on its topside, this peaceful, untouched little bit of paradise is ringed by an endless pure of white sandy beach, offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in all 23 wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront chalets.

While the ideal destination for those who search for tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lankayan Island is also becoming one of the hottest diving destination on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boasting unbelievable colorful macro, fauna, fascinating wrecks and in season from March to May, regular sightings of gigantic and harmless whale sharks, the "dream date " of every diver in the world.

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Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, Lankayan Island is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles; most commonly Green Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle. Therefore, guest will have a chance to see turtles nesting as well as new hatchlings of baby turtles released to the sea especially in season from June to September.

Guest comments

What a beautiful island, really a paradise. We had a fabulous time and wished we stay longer. Everything just perfect. Thank you all of you.
-Denmark-

Magical time on paradise island, staff fantastic, thank you so much for the highlights of our borneo travels and especially as we saw turtles being released into the sea and one coming on to the island to lay her eggs, everything we could have wished for ! Hope to return one day- Best wishes to you all.
-Lincoln UK-

A lovely time, on a unforgettable island, with excellent service staff charming people, with every good wish.
-Ermelo Netherlands-

Relaxing days with perfect service on a wonderful island...Thanks for everything!!!.
-Murich Germany-

This is not the 1st time we travel to sabah, but we have to say: Here is the best place which we really will reccomend to everybody. Everyone is so friendly. We appreciate it, we will be back soon.
-Taiwan and Germany-

Great Place for relaxation...Thanks.
-Helford River Comwall UK-

This island is a diamond in the sulu sea. Please keep it as WOW. Thank you to all of you, you are so kind and friendly. Thank you to the Angees of the turtles. They eve doing something very important for the future of this sea. We'll be back again. This has been a dream you helped us to get real!!!.
-Italy-

We've been to many islands in diving "Maldives", This is absolutely amazing and i really can't fault it. The service and staff are amazing and so helpful. They really can't do enough for you. The food is the best i have had in Borneo/ Malaysia and accommodation was perfect. Room #1 is the best!!! Thanks to all the staff all over island and special thanks to dive team. This truly is a special place. Thank you all....
-Portsmouth England-

You have given me great experience. Great snorkeling and relaxation! I'll be back! Great and winderful island. I love it. Thanks...
-Menglembu Ipoh-