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The Reef Dive Resort & Tours
TB212, Jalan Bunga, Fajar Complex,
91000 Tawau, Sabah

Tel: +6089 770022 (reservation)
Fax: +6089 770023
E-mail: sales@Mataking.com
Website: www.Mataking.com
 

Wildlife Protection

ANY PERSONS CAUGHT POACHING TURTLES. COLLECTING OR IN POSSESSION OF TURTLE EGGS, DISTURBING TURTLE NESTS AND/OR HUNTING ANY WILD ANIMALS OR BIRDS ARE LIABLE TO A FINE OF RM 50,000.00 OR FIVE (5) YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH UPON CONVICTION UNDER THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ENACTMENT, 1997
ARAHAN DARIPADA:-
PENGARAH
JABATAN HIDUPAN LIAR SABAH
 

King's Watch Tower - 20 meters


RULES
Watchtower

The company is not responsible for any harms or accidents that may occurred to you while you are climbing up and down the watchtower.
Children under the age of 14 are strictly prohibited to climb the watchtower.
The top of the tower is good to accommodate 5 persons at any one time.
Do not shake the tower when you are climbing up and down.
Generally your activities while you are at the tower is at your own risk.
THE MANAGEMENT
THE REEF DIVE RESORT
 

Welcome to The Reef Dive Resort

Managing a resort is no walk in the park, but Adrian Van Dooren does it with a smile and a passion to succeed. Manager of The Reef Dive Resort in Pulau Mataking, located off the shores of Semporna, Adrian has been in the resort industry for more than 16 years. He established the first PADI International Resort Association (PIRA) dive resort in New Zealand and has since found himself in the hospitality industry. Adrian also prides himself in a being a citizen of the world. A New Zealander by nationality, he was born in Jakarta and has managed several resorts in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and in his homeland. New Zealand. Having been brought up in Indonesia, Adrian is no stranger to Malaysian flavors and loves the local variety of tropical fruit and Sabah's fresh seafood. "What I really love about Sabah is the weather. I love the summer all year round. In fact, I went back to New Zealand for a holiday not too long ago and could not stand the cold! I really longed to be back here. I don't think I can take the cold winters anymore," he admits with a smile.

When Adrian first arrived in Mataking, he aimed at making The Reef Dive Resort the best dive resort in Sabah by the end of the year. However, with some teething problems at hand, he agrees that for now he is aiming for the establishment to be the best dive resort in the east coast of Sabah. Adrian's years of experience and knowledge will undoubtedly prove to be great assets to the resort in time to come. He is a master scuba diver, having been with PADI for 22 years, and currently runs special training sessions for his staff in first aid and CPR. The resort is also under the guidance of Adrian in implementing safety standards and procedures in diving and boat transfers. He has great sentiments when it comes to the abundant tourism products Sabah has to offer, from pristine rainforests to the wonderful wildlife. "However, I do feel that the local government should educate the operators on the importance of developing a sustainable product and concentrate on conservation efforts.
Their products should be as eco-friendly as possible. We also need to educate our younger generation to stop pollution, the indiscriminate destroying of large areas of jungle and to look after our precious environment," says Adrian, who strongly believes Sabah holds great potential in developing its eco-tourism. In the meantime, Adrian and his dedicated staff have their hands full with the ongoing events and projects organized by The Reef Dive Resort. If you should visit the resort anytime soon, chances are Adrian Van Dooren will be the first to greet you 'Selamat Datang' with his band of singers and musicians; a great start to your fabulous stay at The Reef Dive Resort of Mataking Island.
 

Welcome to The Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island, Malaysia, is the newest and hottest dive spot in the Celebes Sea, located just 40 minutes from Semporna, a fishing town at east coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia.
We provide luxurious accommodation to the enchanting undersea world of Mataking Island. The Alice Channel which is about 100 meters deep connecting Mataking to Sipadan Island just 80 minutes boat ride away.
At Mataking, you will have all the privacy, exclusivity and space you need whether you are staying at our exclusive chalets or deluxe rooms.

 

Honeymoon and Wedding comes true on this romantic paradise.

Dive centre offering 3 boat dives a day, unlimited house reef diving and excursions to the well renown islands of Sipadan and Mabul
 

Restaurant serving Asian & Continental Buffet
 

Chalets and deluxe rooms are built in traditional wood architecture offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation for up to 100 guests
 

Facilities of the resort include luxurious rooms with air conditioning, hot shower, sea view balcony and bathroom, internet services, more than 30 channels satellite TV
 

The Reef Dive Resort & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
(Company no.: 34059-v)
(formerly known as Sanred Sdn. Bhd.)
TB212, Jalan Bunga, Fajar Complex, Tawau, Sabah. Tel: (60 89) 770022 (Reservation and Inquiry) Fax: (60 89) 770023
Email: sales@mataking.com
Website : www.mataking.com