“Heaven on Earth” Sipadan-Kapalai Island Resort

What a place. When we arrived at the centre, we could not believe how beautiful it was. We stayed for 2 nights during our honeymoon and were so impressed in so many ways. For two nights, £800 seemed like an awful lot, but when we broke it down - transfers, accomodation. food, dive equipment hire, six dives each (including 4 dives in Sipidan - the highlight of our diving exploits so far) - it was more than reasonable; especially considering there can't be many places as beautiful as this in the whole world. Sipidan was a 30 minute boat journey away, and although they make no guarantees about visiting it (government restriction) most people we met there did get to dive it. A longer stay would make it more likely.
The bungalows on stilts in the middle of the ocean were breathtaking and having a bath next to a window overlooking the ocean as dolphins and turtles swim past was one of the most memorable experiences ever.
If you are not going as a diver, I would imagine that this place might seem a little bit isolated, but for us it was perfect. It is cheaper to stay as a non-diver, but the snorkelling was unbelievable too. The only thing that I would say could be improved would be the food, which was better than adequate but quite repetetive.
We hope that one day we are lucky enough to go back there. If you are in these parts, save your pennies in other areas and splash out on this. You won't regret it.