MataKing Island..!!!

The Reef Dive Resort is situated on Mataking Island at latitude 119 degrees and longitude 4 degrees. It takes less than 1 hour by boat  to Mataking Island from the mainland city of Semporna in the province of Sabah. The size of the island is about 40 acres and lies on the edge of the continental shelf surrounded by fringing reef of hard and soft coral.

How to get here..??

U can fly from ur hometown  to Tawau via Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur. Book ticket on any of following domestic Malaysia Airlines or Air Asia flights to connect with The Reef Dive Resort’s transfer schedule. Guest are recommended to follow flights that can be connected to daily REGULAR boat schedule to minimize the waiting time at the airport. There are many of services and facilities provided such as Jamu Spa & Jacuzzi, Mailing Service, Island Shop, Exotic Garden and Island Underwater Imaging.

The list below is some of activities that provided in Mataking Island;

• Climb up watch tower for day & night scene lookout (sunset & sunrise)
• Stroll across to Mataking Kecil at low tide
• Peacock sanctuary visit
• Bird watching
• Children playground
• Beach soccer & volleyball match
• Treasure hunt/Tele-match game arrangement
• Coconut bowling completion
• Jogging round the island
• Fishing trip
• Sipadan/Mabul Excursion
• Taman Marine Tun Sakaran Excursion
• Si-Amil Excursion
• Hiking trip to Pulau Bohey Dulang
• Local island trip to Pulau Omadal
• Speedboat tour of Mataking Region

It is a promised island with majestic treasures, natural warmth and friendship for holiday makers, spa lovers, honeymooners and divers alike.  Whether it is a retreat for yourself or exciting undersea exploration, you’ll find Mataking the perfect choice.

The resort is caressed by the tropical sea breeze. Our executive king chalets, premier deluxe rooms and brand new luxurious beach villas designed in traditional architecture offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation for up to 100 guests in a serene and cozy environment. Enjoy Malaysian and International cuisine with an enticing spread of fresh local sea food or relish the weekend barbecued favorites at their sea facing restaurant.

Others interesting in the Mataking Island is they are provided package for wedding ceremonies. Experience destination dream wedding in a tropical paradise. I guess not all of vocation spot provide packages like this right..?

There are two types of wedding package that is Beach Wedding Ceremony around RM6300 and Underwater Wedding Package around RM1700. The list of service they provide in both of wedding package is shown as below:

BEACH WEDDING CEREMONY

• Free Airport pickup and boat transfer
• Welcome drink and  chilled towel upon arrival
• Free wifi
• Welcome drinks, chilled towel & woven coconut leave garland upon arrival
• Exchange of vows & rings ceremony conducted by island minister
• Traditional planting of coconut to symbolize a new life joint together for the newly wed
• Romantic wedding room decoration
• Flower petals & peacock in love decoration on bed
• Lover fruit basket & chocolates
• Romantic candlelight dinner (A la carte style)
• One Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine on wedding night
• Wedding gift for couple
• One tier wedding cake
• Reception tea party at chapel with sweet cart ( up to 10 pax)
• Decorated buggy for the newly wed
• Island guitarist provided during ceremony
• Provision of a set of wedding costume on hire (Western/Bajau/Melayu Modern Style)
• Afternoon tea with  snack served inside room
• Wedding coordinator assistance & service
• Flower petal for aisle
• Hand bouquet and boutonniere for couple
• Daily turndown service
• Mataking Royal Spa treatment with Floral Bath for couple

UNDERWATER WEDDING PACKAGE

• Free Airport pickup and boat transfer
• Welcome drink and chilled towel upon arrival
• Free wifi
• Dive equipment (bride & groom), dive guides for the ceremony
• Live band accompanying the bride groom, bridesmaid, bestman minister and guest to the water shore, passing the Beach Wedding Arch
• Exchanges of vows at the underwater chapel, ceremony conducted by resort minister, followed by a short house reef dive for photo oppotunities
• Complimentary one bottle champagne
• Reception Tea Party at Sea Gypsies (up to 10pax)
• include costume

Gallery from Mataking Island...

come lh visit Mataking Islands... best korang!!!