Pom Pom Island, Sabah, Malaysia.
Rating : island resort
Check-in time - 14:00pm
Check-out time - 12:00nn
Built to offer you complete luxury,
comfort and privacy, the resort is set within Pom Pom Island's lush
green vegetation. The resort consists of Beach Front Villas, Garden View
Villas and Water Villas, which are constructed in traditional
architecture to blend into the native surroundings without disturbing or
removing the islands natural vegetation. The fresh and cooling sea
breeze let you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your stay. All
villas are air conditioned, contain private balconies and have an
attached bathroom with freshwater supply. All room features :
Complimentary coffee and tea
Nestled under green palm trees that
adorn our beach, our detached Beach Villas are a few steps away from the
beach and tropical sea. With 2 large sliding doors opening onto a raised
balcony with sun beds; you can relax in private listening to the sea
breeze whispering through the trees and birds singing. Each villa is
provided with two chairs on the balcony and two sun beds located in
front of the villa. Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and
These villas are constructed to
give superb panoramic vista of the sea. You can enjoy amazing views over
the Celebes Sea from your comfortable sun beds situated on your private
sun deck then enter the water via your own personal ladder to cool off
in the refreshing warm waters. These villas are perfect for couples on
honeymoon to enjoy quiet time together. Free to enjoy the sun and sea.
The water villas also have a quality fitted bathroom including a large
bath with opening window so you can relax in comfort whilst enjoying the
magnificent view of the sea. Each Water Villa is provided with two sun
beds. Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy.
Situated behind the Beach villas
and totally integrating with the natural harmony of the island, our
Garden Villas also provide the same standard of comfort as our Beach
villas. Garden Villa is provided with two chairs on the balcony and two
sun beds located to the front. Constructed to create a feeling of true
luxury and privacy.
The Pom Pom Heart.
Inspired by the coral formation of White Xenia, the heart of our resort
is awe inspiring, stupendous creation of timber consisting of 28 trunks
of Belian trees, this vast hexagonal space is divided into areas for the
restaurant, bar and saloon with ample space for up to 200 people.
We provide traditional Asian (Malay and Chinese) and European
food which is served as a grand buffet. At lunch and dinner you can
enjoy fresh tasty local fish dishes, a variety of meat and vegetable
dishes, fresh breads and rice plus fresh fruits and sweets including
cakes and local delicacies. For breakfast our chef provides a range of
Asia and European foods including eggs, pancakes and fresh fruits.
* If you have an allergy or are a
vegetarian, please state this when making your booking so our chef can
provide, for a small charge, range of foods suited to your diet.
* Celiac guests: Pom Pom Island is
catered to serving guests with Celiac disease. Please advise us in
advance so we can make necessary arrangements.
The bar offers a wide choice of Wines, Beers, Spirits and
Cocktails and soft drinks, plus the chance to enjoy Italian coffee and
This is a relaxation area where you can sit for a drink, read a
book or chat with friends.
Diving Instructors can be found in the evening to assist you with
planning your diving or snorkeling activities for the following day. Our
Instructors are at your disposal for information such as diving courses,
snorkeling, trips to local islands, and diving.
Our greeting area for new arrivals, and to give our welcome
briefing supplying you with all the information you need to know to
enjoy your stay.
Can't wait to tweet? Facebook updates? Urgent emails? WiFi
internet is available throughout the clubhouse, so that you will never
miss out any personal or business news. If you did not bring your
Netbook or your phone does not have WiFi connectivity, computers are
provided in the Computer Room.
Spa Room (Information coming soon; services offered: Traditional
Full Body Massage, Foot Reflexology)
Conference Room, Computer Room (with Printer)
The Resort Recreation
There is never a dull moment at Pom Pom Island resort. For the
adventurous we offer kayaking and snorkeling or if that sounds like too
much hard work then why not take a stroll on our white sand beaches or
simply sit back and soak up the rays
For sea lovers there are : Diving. Snorkeling and swimming,
either from the beach or the jetty. Kayak Rental. It takes about 1 hour
to kayak around our island, the best times are either early in the
morning or after 4pm in the evening to avoid the heat of the day and
enjoy cool sea breezes
For sporting enthusiasts we have:
Beach volleyball, Beach football, Bicycling/Running
Enjoy bicycling or running around
our jogging/bike track where you can see the vegetable gardens and fruit
trees or you can watch the sunset and enjoy romantic walks on the beach.
For those who want relax inside,
there is a pool table, board games, and our bar area with seating area.
In the evenings, our Dive
Instructors can be found at our Dive Desk where you can check through
our fish and macro books to identify the discoveries of the day and plan
for the following day.
Pom Pom Island is around
45 minutes by boat from Borneo's coast; it has rich tropical vegetation
and is surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes
Sea. It is on part of this beautiful island that "Pom Pom Island Resort"
finds it home.
Pom Pom Island Resort is a a new
and exclusive resort located on Celebes Sea (Latitude 04˚36' , Longitude
118˚52'). Geographically, Pom Pom Island is among the few rare islands
found on the South China Sea.
Pom Pom Island is around 45 minutes
by boat from Borneo’s coast; it has rich tropical vegetation and is
surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea. It
is on part of this beautiful island that Pom Pom Island finds it home.
This little atoll, which takes about an hour to walk around, is often a
shelter for both Green and Hawksbill marine turtles that during the
night return to the beach to nest. During your vacation, if you are
lucky, you might witness the hatching of the eggs and baby turtles
running to the sea.
“Pom Pom Diving, top quality diving service at a top quality resort”.
The resort is situated in Borneo, a place on earth considered to be a
paradise for diving. The diving offered is supported by professional
services, suitable for all levels of experience.
Pom Pom Dive Centre can be found at
Pom Pom, a small island in the Celebes Sea. We are a select, luxury dive
centre specializing in offering a top quality service to you, the
special scuba diving guests.
The resort have small groups so
that you don't feel rushed or pressured and ensure that everything is
prepared and organized to make your scuba diving an easy, safe and fun
diving experience. All you need to do is bring your sunglasses and
sunscreen, and pull on your wet suit.
The professional Instructors and
staff will assist you both above the water and below, guiding you and
showing you our wonderful underwater life along with our amazing marine
Never dived before and want to learn? You have probably heard
about diving at some point in your life, or watched it in movies and
documentaries. Here at Pom Pom Island, the dive instructors are so
enthusiastic about diving and marine life, sure that you will enjoy
diving as much as we do. The first time you breathe underwater, you open
a door to a whole new world. It can be a little daunting at first, but
with the patient and friendly instructors, you will soon learn how to
dive and enjoy the sensation of freedom in a marine environment.
The underwater world is a different
world compared to the surface, with marine life that you have never seen
or heard about before. Every dive you will find something fresh and new
to experience and enjoy. There are many divers out there, professional,
leisure or hobby, all having different reasons to dive, you can join
them and the best part is, it's fun!
A registered PADI Scuba Diving
Centre (S-36482), and abide by PADI Standards and Procedures. If you
have never tried Scuba Diving before, you can start by trying a Discover
Scuba Dive, where you can enjoy your first underwater diving experience
with a qualified PADI Dive Instructor. You can become a SCUBA DIVER in 2
or 3 days, or if you prefer you can become an OPEN WATER DIVER in 4 to 5
Diving around Pom Pom Island
Situated surrounded by 7 islands, we are ideally located for all
keen divers to explore our sites and search for famous marine life
including turtles and macro.
Diving Package - The Dive Package
consists of 2 morning dives and 1 afternoon dive. Leave after breakfast
for the first two dives to one of the 7 nearby surrounding islands.
Depending on weather and sea conditions we can sometimes visit the
beaches and take surface interval break enjoying a refreshing drink and
snack. After the second dive, we return for lunch, and then in the
afternoon we make our third dive at one of Pom Pom Island dive sites.
Furthermore the diving package
includes free self dives up to 6pm from our jetty. Using PADI's buddy
system, you will be able to observe the shy and spectacular Mandarin
fish located near our jetty. If this is not enough to satisfy your
diving needs, we can arrange for a small charge, exciting night dives
ideal for passionate photographers to observe amazing macro life.
PADI Dive Centre - The resort is
situated in Borneo, a place on earth considered to be a paradise for
diving. The diving offered is supported by professional services,
suitable for all levels of experience.
Registered PADI Scuba Diving Centre
in 2008, and abide by PADI Standards and Procedures. If you have never
tried Scuba Diving before, you can start by maybe trying a discover
scuba dive, where you can enjoy your first underwater diving experience
with a qualified PADI Dive Instructor. You can become a "SCUBA DIVER" in
3 days, or if you prefer you can become an "OPEN WATER DIVER" in 4 days.
If you dive already, and wish to
progress, the resort can offer you the "ADVANCED COURSE", "RESCUE" and
many others. Our prime goal is to ensure your diving safety, so the
friendly and enthusiastic Dive Instructors will assist your every need
and are committed to making your diving dreams come true.
At the dive centre, have a Briefing
Room with DVD facilities, Gear Room for drying and storing your
equipment, fresh water showers, Camera Room and Compressor Room. aim to
provide you with the highest service.
The water here is normally around
26°C to 30°C degrees, even in deeper water. The visibility can depend
upon recent weather conditions but is normally at least 15-20 metres and
can be up to 30 metres. can have currents, but in this case the resort
organize DRIFT DIVING. The boat will follow at a safe distance and
collect you once your dive has finished with your guide.
Equipment Rental - the resort use
MARES and Scubapro BCDs, Regulators and Fins. (More information coming
Typical Day Diving Schedule - The
daily diving schedule starts at 8.30am. All your equipment will be
prepared and ready on the boat, you will just need to bring your mask,
fins and wetsuit and come aboard our boat. will take you to one of our
many dives sites where you will be given a briefing then assisted and
guided during the dive itself.
You can relax during your surface
interval, take refreshment and enjoy the scenery. The resort make the
second dive at a different site then after more refreshments we return
you to Sipadan Pom Pom Island Resort for lunch. At 3.00pm we take you
for your third dive to a site near Pom Pom Island. At the end of the
diving day, all your equipment will be carefully washed, cleaned and
dried by our staff and instructors ready for the next day’s diving.
The goal is to give you the best
service possible and to make your diving experience truly unique and
incredible. This is holiday diving at its best, the relaxing, easy way!
Let us guide you through:
1) No Carrying of Heavy Dive
Equipment - From the moment you arrive off the boat, we carry
everything. The resort carefully take your dive equipment to our secure
Gear Room, where a basket is designated for your belongings. At the end
of the holiday, after being carefully washed and dried, bring to your
room so you can pack, then we transport it to the boat for transfer.
2) No Carrying Dive Cylinders and
Setting up of Equipment - The Resort carry your dive cylinders for the
day, weights, and equipment to the boat and set up your BCD and
Regulator before you arrive. You just need to suit up, do your buddy
checks and get in the water.
3) Surface Intervals - During your
surface interval, before the second morning dive, the resort provide you
with towels and refreshments such as coffee, tea, biscuits, fruit and
4) Island Stop Off - If the tides
and weather permit, the resort will have surface interval at one of the
nearby islands for you to walk and explore.
5) We Wash Your Equipment - When
your diving is finished, the resort carefully wash your equipment in
fresh water; it is then dried and then carefully stored in our secure
Gear Room, ready for the next day
6) Free Self Dive - After your
daily dives are finished, if you wish to dive again, the resort can
provide you with cylinders, weights, standby safety diver and standby
safety boat so you can make your own Self Dive. (Between 8am and 6pm)
7) Macro Dive Experiences - the
resort Instructors specialize in Macro Life and are happy to help you
find many interested and unique marine creatures and fish. the resort
can also offer you NIGHT DIVES and DIVE COURSES.
8) PADI Dive Courses - the resort
are a PADI diving centre and can teach you to become a PADI Scuba Diver.
We teach all courses from Open Water through to Dive Master.
If you are an Instructor and wish
to use our facilities for your own students, please advise beforehand of
your requirements and we will attend to you and your students' needs.