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Semporna Water Villas Ceiling! Stay in the Glass Sea, Stunningly Beautiful

Average 2k+ per person to stay in Semporna Water Villas! Nanny-level room selection guide + pit avoidance tips Who says the Maldives is the only one? The water villas in Semporna, Malaysia are the king of cost performance! 🌊 Transparent glass boats, jelly-like sea, coral reefs within reach... This guide teaches you how to spend the least money to stay in a fairy-tale water villa! Popular choice: Kapalai Resort - Features: 360° sea view, private balcony snorkeling, all meals included - Price: 3k+/night (book 3 months in advance!) - Suitable for: couples/honeymooners, those with sufficient budget 💰 Cost-effective choice: Mabul Island MWB Water Villas - Features: half sand half water, underwater photographer follow-shoot, free island hopping tours - Price: 1.5k+/night (frequent promotions!) - Suitable for: friends trips/family travel 🌴 Niche choice: Bang Bang Island Dragon Pearl Water Villas - Features: fewer people, beautiful scenery, sea turtle hatching base, standalone villas - Price: 2k+/night - Suitable for: those seeking seclusion 📸 Must-shoot scenes: - Water villa jetty at sunrise (beautiful backlit silhouette!) - Glass boat floating photo (clearest water in shallow areas) - Underwater camera shooting coral fish schools (recommended in the morning for good lighting) Pit avoidance reminders ❌ Do not choose water villas too close to the pier (poor water quality, noisy) ❌ Beware of "low-price shady water villas" (may have no air conditioning/freshwater supply limited) ❌ Do not step on coral while snorkeling! Protect the marine ecology~
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Posted: Jun 26, 2025
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