Arriving at Dragon Inn, built on stilts and connected by a long boardwalk over bottle-green water, the first thing you see is a taxidermied giant grouper outside the lobby. Rooms are simple, with wood floors, TV and bathroom, and in need of renovation. There's also a peaceful shaded cafe in which to watch the harbour life buzzing by.
Dragon Inn
Semporna
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Dominating the waterfront with its elegant golden cupola and soaring minarets, this sky-blue mosque is probably the best-looking thing in Semporna,…
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Also known as the Semporna Islands Marine Park, this 350-sq-km protected area, a short boat ride from Semporna, comprises eight islands and two reefs…