Mari Mari Sepanggar Lodge

After a couple of hectic weeks touring Sabah, this little haven was what I needed for 2 days to reenergise. I did a day trip each day rather than staying. 9.30am boat, back 3pm to KK craziness. 55 MYR without lunch ( i have a difficult diet so usually bring own food). Litter in the sea is an issue they try their best to deal with it, its an issue in all of S E Asia tbh. They couldn't be more helpful and friendly. I felt so comfortable as a solo woman traveller. I could snorkel ( free lockers keep bag safe), kayak, swim, chill on sunbeds or hammocks, snooze even. All included. Monkeys and goats could be naughty, looking for food ( it is a jungle after all) staff kindly chased them away if needed. Jessica even took me on a hike and tour of local Bayau ( fisher) village which took over an hour..no charge and really interesting. She is lovely. The other guests were mainly Chinese or Korean divers, lycra clad. Seemed friendly but max 20 on island and usually in the sea. I was 1 of 3 beach guests today. There were about 10 yesterday so definitely not busy. Maybe I got lucky from some of the comments on here !