An oil rig that no longer has any commercial value would usually be destined for the scrap heap , but not off the south-eastern coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah . There stands a redundant rig that 's been given a rebirth as a hotel haven for scuba divers keen for a unique holiday exploring the expansive wrecks and reefs next to the tiny Mabul Island . Proud of its origin as a base for oil and gas exploration , Seaventures Dive Rig offers a direct route to stunning dive sites in the famed Coral Triangle . Seaventures Dive Rig is a refurbished oil rig that was towed to the south-eastern coast off the Malaysian state of Sabah . The refurbished site is also has 27 fully-furnished rooms including twin shares and family rooms , as well as a dormitory . The rig once served as accommodation element of oil rigs around various locations but was given a new lease on life when it was towed from a shipyard in Singapore to the south-eastern coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah . The refurbished site is also has 27 fully-furnished rooms including twin shares and family rooms , as well as a dormitory . There is also more entertainment on offer than one would expect of what is effectively , now it 's no longer a working rig , a tin shed in the middle of the ocean . It has a movie room , a karaoke lounge and bar , pool tables , table tennis table , a souvenir shop and a conference room accommodating up to 60 people . It even has free wi-fi access . They also host a weekly barbecue and offer live music in the form of the dive master 's band , The Sea Gypsies . For time above the water , the resort offers has a movie room , a karaoke lounge and bar , and pool tables to keep guests entertained . Twin rooms are also available with all accommodation on the former oil rig enjoying air-conditioning . For time above the water , the resort offers has a movie room , a karaoke lounge and bar , and pool tables to keep guests entertained . Twin rooms are also available with all accommodation on the former oil rig air-conditioned . But it 's really all about what goes on under water and the remarkably easy access to it , once you get there via boat transfer – there used to be a helipad for helicopter access but that ’ s now been converted into a sundeck . A major feature of the rig is its elevator that takes divers directly into the reef underneath , which means no longer do divers have to lug their gear on and off a boat . The lift also serves as the main platform for the hotel 's 'Rig Jump ' , which as the name suggests is a chance for guests to leap into the crystal clear Celebes Sea from a height . The resort is still , however , deciding whether or not to make it a permanent fixture . Being part of the Coral Triangle the area is teeming with sea life . Divers receive instruction before exploring the depths beneath the Seaventures Dive Rig Resort off the coast Malaysia . A short walk down the stairs from guests ' rooms is a dive site teeming with tropical fish around wrecks . A diver is surrounded by fish moments after leaving the hotel near Mabul Island off the coast of Sabah . Seaventures say their house reef directly below the rig features large schooling varieties of tropical reef fish . Divers receive instruction before exploring the depths beneath the Seaventures Dive Rig Resort off the coast Malaysia . A short walk down the stairs from guests ' rooms is a dive site teeming with tropical fish around wrecks . A diver is surrounded by fish moments after leaving the hotel near Mabul Island off the coast of Sabah . Species include barracuda , groupers , cuttlefish , turtles , giant morays , ribbon eels , frog fish , scorpion fish , crocodile flatheads , lion fish , nudibranchs and ghost pipe fish . Whale sharks also pass below divers 'on rare opportunities ' . Crystal clear water and abundant sea life is on offer off the rig resort found at the heart of the Coral Triangle . 'This metal monstrosity was once commissioned as an exploration jack up rig in the oil and gas industry and now revamped as the Seaventures Dive Rig , ' says Seaventures ' website . Crystal clear water and abundant sea life is on offer off the rig resort found at the heart of the Coral Triangle . ' A unique dive resort and the only one of its kind in the world , Seaventures still maintains the allure and spirit of a working rig yet the rooms are made more comfortable , the food highly acclaimed , service exemplary and diving world class . ' 'It truly is a novelty alternative to any dive resort and best of all it is situated in one of the diving industry ’ s renowned dive destinations commonly ranked as being one of the world ’ s best . ' Those running the rig offer official PADI five-star IDC courses and the opportunity to get additional diving qualifications .
Seaventures Dive Rig , part of an old oil rig , is situated next to Mabul Island in Malaysia . It has 27 fully-furnished rooms for guests to stay in , including twin and family rooms . Hotel includes free wi-fi access and activities to keep guests entertained , but is accessible only by boat transfer .