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Our top choices for Kota Kinabatangan hotels

1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan
United Kingdom
Michael
€237
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

2. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Borneo Nature Lodge 2
Kota Kinabatangan
€347
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Borneo Nature Lodge 2

3. Tambisan Island Lodge

Tambisan Island Lodge
Kota Kinabatangan
€32
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Tambisan Island Lodge

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Paula
€24
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

5. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
United States
Natalie
€39
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Sepilok Jungle Resort

6. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan
Canada
Audrey
€68
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

7. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
€74
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ormond Sandakan

8. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
Sandakan
Malaysia
Felicia
€32
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Pavilion Hotel

9. Trival Property Homestay

Trival Property Homestay
Sandakan
€53
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Trival Property Homestay

10. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan
United States
Shoab
€44
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hotel Meliden

11. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan
Malaysia
aaron chong en
€34
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

12. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Lucy
€61
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Livingston Hotel

13. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Holly
€72
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

14. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Sandakan
€14
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel O Hotel Ramai

15. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan
Malaysia
Chung Fai
€21
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
My Dream Hotel

16. Sandakan Inn

Sandakan Inn
Sandakan
Malaysia
MAZNI BINTI
€21
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Sandakan Inn

17. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
Sandakan
Canada
Apollonia
€11
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Lutana

18. THE HOTEL

THE HOTEL
Sandakan
Australia
Tapos
€23
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
THE HOTEL

19. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Kelly-ann
€18
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

20. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
Sandakan
United States
Grant
€26
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

Find the best Kota Kinabatangan areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Stay near popular Kota Kinabatangan attractions

Bukit Belanda

You can learn about the history of Kota Kinabatangan with a visit to Bukit Belanda. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.
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Batu Tulug

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Batu Tulug during your trip to Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.
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Bukit Bulud Napa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Bulud Napa during your travels in Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.
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Bukit Batangan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Batangan during your travels in Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.
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Learn more about Kota Kinabatangan

Cruise along the Kinabatangan River to spot wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys in their natural habitat. The nearby Gomantong Caves offer impressive limestone formations where you can watch thousands of swiftlets and bats during their evening exodus.

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A close-up of an orangutan with reddish-brown fur.
Photo by Iain Mclean

Top Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Reviews

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"Remote location with beautiful scenery. Accommodation was rustic but quaint and comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful arranging outings for the family and helping resolve issues that arose."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

8/10 Good
"Very tired resort that needs some investment. Nothing terrible, but nothing great, other than the location. Pool water was not clear, and only about 9 sun beds for the whole place."
john 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great - we had a junior suite with balcony which overlooked the forrest and the pool. No cushions on sunbeds on balcony but we managed. Great food and lovely staff. Not much to do in local area but would use hotel again as a 1 night stop over to somewhere else."
Michaela 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

8/10 Good
"A basic hotel used as an overnight before our Kinabatangan River trip. Excellent value for money and in a good location for us."
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hotel Meliden
The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

8/10 Good
"Excellent location but not for those with fitness and mobility issues. Excellent host and range of activities provided such as jungle walk and river cruise. Food plentiful. No WiFi but good phone signal. Host provides excellent transport to and from the airport as it is 2 hours away."
Amjad 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was quite a surprize. Good location downtown with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. A bit on the old style look but very large room, and very quiet. Everything advertised was there and worked. I stay there again absolutely"
Sylvain 1-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

More cheap stays in Kota Kinabatangan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Mile 14, Jalan Labuk Sandakan Sabah
€24
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu Center Point, MDLD 4678 Lahad Datu
€26
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)
Grace Hotel Lahad Datu
My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Lot 256 to Lot 271 Lahad Datu Sabah
€34
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah
€39
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (244 reviews)
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah
€44
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
Hotel Meliden
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Jalan Sepilok Sandakan
€68
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Kota Kinabatangan?
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay include Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) and Borneo Nature Lodge 2. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Kinabatangan.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kota Kinabatangan has to offer?
Sandakan Hill Terrace 2: This holiday home rental outside Kota Kinabatangan offers a terrace, a garden and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchenette with a full-sized fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Kota Kinabatangan.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Kinabatangan, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Kinabatangan.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabatangan?
Based on our traveller reviews, Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Kota Kinabatangan.
What's the best all-inclusive hotel in Kota Kinabatangan?
Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) is an all-inclusive hotel featuring a garden and a restaurant, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. See more all-inclusive resorts in Kota Kinabatangan.
What's the best dog-friendly place to stay in Kota Kinabatangan?
Singgahmata Holidays Camp is a top lodge for people travelling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and premium bedding for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Kota Kinabatangan.
How is it staying in Kota Kinabatangan?
Visitors can enjoy all that Kota Kinabatangan has to offer, including the rainforests and aquarium. In Kota Kinabatangan, there are 12 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kota Kinabatangan.
What should I see while I'm in Kota Kinabatangan?
Landmarks like Bukit Belanda and Batu Tulug might be worth a visit. The picturesque setting of Bukit Batangan and Bukit Bulud Napa exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Gomantong Caves and Bukit Timbang in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kota Kinabatangan guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Kota Kinabatangan?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26°C. The snowiest months in Kota Kinabatangan are April, May, August and July, with each month seeing an average of 211 cm of snowfall.

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