We stayed here based on the Lonely Planet recommendation. It is rustic, as others have mentioned you are on stilts, though can look through to the water below in the outdoor bathroom. Water/waste from there does go straight out to the ocean (probably like in much of Borneo), but is very obvious here. Staff were helpful, internet air conditioned (though... more

We stayed at the Dragon Inn for one night Jan 2008 – unfortunaltey! A couple had recommended this place to us, but it was so unwelcoming that we fled after only one night (welcome excuse however to then have to splurge on the nearby Sipadan Watervillage– which we can only recommend) The hotel is built into the water on wooden... more

We stayed here for 2 nights are were not at all impressed. The webite makes in out to be a resort on water, however rooms are old, dingy, and very dark. The bathroom is attached on the outside and the water from sink and shower (which barely worked) go straight into the sea under the wooden floorboards. The staff are... more

We didn't get to stay at the Dragon Inn because they wouldn't even show us a room without us paying up front! He showed us pictures of the type of rooms they had available and we kept asking to see it before deciding to stay there and they said no. He just said that we should look at the pictures.... more

Beautiful hotel and clean rooms! I stayed two nights and took pictures all around the hotel, it is fully featured by Malaysia culture and good for photographing. Even my parents felt comfortable and cheerful for the two-day stay. It is really nice memory to see the water lights under the floor in a morning, just like dreaming.... The only thing... more

Despite the atmosphere not being particularly tourist-friendly in Semporna, Dragon Inn was reasonably priced and the room was one of the best I've stayed in in Borneo. Dragon Inn is wooden huts built on stilts over the water in the harbour area. This isn't as nice as it sounds because Semporna isn't the most idyllic of places. However the actual... more

We stayed at the Dragon Inn mainly because it was the nearest to the jetty fromo returning from a boat from the islands. The place is generally a bit weird, makes itself out to be a bit of a 'resort' but really it is just a shanty shack hotel...the room was like a wooden box prison, no natural light unless... more

Looks lovely from the outside - built on stilts over the sea - and has great internet facilities. The lounge/communal area is quite nice with comfy couches where you can speak to other travellers. Unfortunately however, like the rest of Semporna, it is rat infested (we had 2 rats in our room when we came back from dinner), and we... more

This place is really bad- would not advise staying here unless you plan on sleeping with rats, bed-bugs and roaches. If possible look for alternative accomadation in Semporna. The concept is nice- houses on stilts over the ocean and some rooms have a nice view. Unfortunately, the sea around Semporna is not clean, so think carefully about what you want... more