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1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
Australia
Alister
NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

2. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ormond Sandakan

3. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Holly
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4. The Empire Brunei

The Empire Brunei
Jerudong
Japan
RIE
NZ$468
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Empire Brunei

5. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Lucy
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Livingston Hotel

6. Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak

Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak
Pontianak
United States
Jeffrey
NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak

7. Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching

Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching
Kuching
Japan
Hikari
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching

8. Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran

Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran
Sampit
NZ$5
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran

9. Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan
United States
Florencia Isabel Padilla
NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

10. Mercure Berau

Mercure Berau
Tanjung Redeb
Australia
Troy
NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mercure Berau

11. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
United States
Linda JUNE
NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

12. d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan
Balikpapan
NZ$41
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

13. The Capital Residence Suites

The Capital Residence Suites
Bandar Seri Begawan
Taiwan
Etosha
NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Capital Residence Suites

14. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Kunthea
NZ$51
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
CJ Residence

15. Sheraton Kuching Hotel

Sheraton Kuching Hotel
Kuching
Canada
Jones
NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sheraton Kuching Hotel

16. The Brunei Hotel

The Brunei Hotel
Bandar Seri Begawan
Canada
Jose
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Brunei Hotel

17. Pullman Miri Waterfront

Pullman Miri Waterfront
Miri
Malaysia
AZLAN
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Pullman Miri Waterfront

18. Swiss-Belinn Singkawang

Swiss-Belinn Singkawang
Singkawang
Malaysia
Mariana
NZ$52
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Swiss-Belinn Singkawang

19. De House Hotel

De House Hotel
Sibu
United Kingdom
Foo
NZ$51
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
De House Hotel

20. Aston Tanjung City Hotel

Aston Tanjung City Hotel
Murungpudak
Indonesia
Rita Diana
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Aston Tanjung City Hotel
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Holiday Rentals in Borneo

Villa

Kudat Riviera

Kudat Riviera
Kudat
"The villa is beautiful with a wonderful garden, it was a real pleasure to spend our vacation there. Delicious breakfasts and very nice service, every request was fulfilled. In addition, a wonderful breakfast for the road. Thank you and we will definitely come back."
Kudat Riviera
Aparthotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Treehouse

Permai Rainforest Resort

Permai Rainforest Resort
Kuching
"Staff were really kind and friendly and it's suxh a beautiful place to stay. It's better than the photos in real life."
Permai Rainforest Resort
Houseboat

Houseboat Bee Kelotok

Houseboat Bee Kelotok
Kumai
"日常の便利さに慣れていたため、始めは制限があることに不安があったものの、スタッフの心遣いととてもフレンドリーな生活と何より素晴らしいツアーが体験出来て大変満足しました。"
Houseboat Bee Kelotok
Villa

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
Kundasang
"Staying up in the mountains, you have to accept that you will have insect visitors come in your room. The host gave us a spray to help the insects leave. The host kept our room clean and gave fresh towels. They helped us build our itinerary. I had to have some milk and food for my young kids and they let me use their fridge. Dog was friendly."
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
Villa

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud
Kota Belud
"Super Nice experience actually one of the best in malaysia. Real robinson experience in the outback"
The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud
Aparthotel

Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Kuching
"This Aparthotel is quite good and staff are helpful. Cleanliness of guest room is ok. Food varieties of Breakfast is limited."
Citadines Uplands Kuching
Aparthotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
"Amazing place. The breakfast downstairs is so good. They need to redo the photos for the apartments as it’s loads better than it looks on the site. Great location. Night food market just outside and a great mall next door. Highly recommend."
La.mer Butik Hotel
Chalet

Mesilau Mountain Retreats

Mesilau Mountain Retreats
Ranau
"Great place. "
Mesilau Mountain Retreats
Condo

Imperial Suites Miri

Imperial Suites Miri
Taman Selera
"First time stay. A little far out but pleasant location. Odd smell permeated the whole apartment. Lots of stray hairs on the floor. Microwave not working. Remote controls all have dead batteries. Sofa was dirty. TV connection extremely bad - "blizzard screen". Beds were comfortable and view out into the sea was fabulous. "
Imperial Suites Miri
Apartment

Roxy Beach Apartment

Roxy Beach Apartment
Lundu
"Place is nice and relaxing. Hope there are nore restaurent open in the near future."
Roxy Beach Apartment
Camping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Cabana Retreat - Glamping
Kota Belud
"I like the place. very nice, very clean. The housekeeping & reception as well as the staff at the bar are very friendly and because of that i feel very welcomed whereby I invited many of my friends to stay there again a few days after my first visit. BUT on my second visit with my friends we are disappointed when the property don't offer banana boat ride anymore because they said that they don't have a driver. Some of my friends come to try the banana boat. So we said that's fine, we'll play...
Cabana Retreat - Glamping
Aparthotel

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
Kota Kinabalu
"アフルランへの交通便が少ない。"
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
Aparthotel

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos at Infinity Avenue

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos at Infinity Avenue
Kota Kinabalu
"The pool was great."
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos at Infinity Avenue
Apartment

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
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Stay near popular Borneo attractions

A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
Photo by Iqbal Selamat

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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An orangutan hanging from a tree branch in a dense forest.

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

9.2/10 (91 reviews)
Watch as a community of orphaned orangutans play in the trees above you at this sanctuary.
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A mountain with a cloud formation over it.

Mount Kinabalu National Park

8.8/10 (290 reviews)
An astonishing diversity in animal and plant life as well as Borneo’s tallest mountain, the sacred Mount Kinabalu, await at this national park.
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A lake with a modern building featuring a unique roof design, a bridge in the background, and a cloudy sky.

Kuching Waterfront

8.8/10 (309 reviews)
You can take time to visit Kuching Waterfront during your travels to Kuching. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

8.0/10 (87 reviews)
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.
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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Vivacity Megamall

8.2/10 (148 reviews)
During your trip to Kuching, you can do some window-shopping at Vivacity Megamall. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
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Sutera Harbour

8.2/10 (291 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Borneo.

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A sign for the Selamat Datang Pusat Hidupan Luar Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, surrounded by lush greenery.

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Recent Reviews in Borneo

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."
Alister 7-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

10/10 Excellent
"From the moment I arrived the staff went out of their way to ensure I had an enjoyable stay be it at front desk check in to concierge to waiter staff."
Jo-Ann 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Very helpful staff good location"
MRS 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Empire Brunei

The Empire Brunei

10/10 Excellent
"I had an incredible stay at the Empire, Brunei. The hotel and grounds are stunning and I made the most of the incredible spa, the onsite cinema and the pool and beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating and really made it a truly special stay. The rooms were amazing and the sea view is unmissable."
Daniel 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Empire Brunei
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria

More cheap accommodation in Borneo

Warisan Hotel

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
NZ$39
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (11 reviews)
Warisan Hotel
New Glow Hotel Miri

New Glow Hotel Miri

Lot 2350, Block 17, KBLD, Jalan Cahaya Miri Sarawak
NZ$40
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (17 reviews)
New Glow Hotel Miri
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan

Midtown Xpress Balikpapan

Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No 79 Balikpapan
NZ$41
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan
1 City Hotel

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah
NZ$44
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (38 reviews)
1 City Hotel
I-FLY HOTEL

I-FLY HOTEL

LORONG BANDAR SRI INDAH 1 Tawau Sabah
NZ$63
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
I-FLY HOTEL
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah
NZ$89
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
Hotel Meliden

Find out more about Borneo

Top reasons to visit Borneo

  • Stunning Beaches: Borneo boasts beautiful white sand beaches, perfect for relaxation and water activities.
  • Adventure Activities: Thrilling cave explorations and guided walking tours offer an adrenaline rush for adventure seekers.
  • Exceptional Diving: Experience fantastic diving in vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.
  • Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy the lush landscapes and diverse ecosystems that make Borneo a nature lover’s paradise.
  • Cultural Encounters: Immerse yourself in the unique local customs and traditions of Borneo's indigenous communities.

Things to do in Borneo

Borneo is an ideal destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers, offering stunning whitesand beaches, thrilling cave explorations, and fantastic diving experiences. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including guided walking tours and comfortable tours with accommodations. With numerous attractions to explore, Borneo promises an unforgettable outdoor holiday filled with breathtaking scenery and exciting adventures.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Borneo

When planning your Borneo trip, utilise Expedia’s search tool to find budget-friendly accommodation, focusing on Eco-certified options for sustainability. Sort results from lowest to highest price to uncover the best deals. Consider booking a package that combines your hotel, flights, and activities to save even more. To keep costs down, use public transport like buses for getting around, and seek out free activities such as exploring local markets and nature reserves. Travelling during the off-peak season can also help you snag lower prices and enjoy a quieter experience.

  • Find cheap hotels on Expedia: Utilise Expedia’s search tool to refine your options based on your budget, preferred location, and the type of accommodation you desire. For instance, selecting the Eco-certified filter will showcase sustainable and environmentally-friendly hotels that are currently available. To find the best prices and deals, simply sort the price filter from lowest to highest.
  • Consider bundling your trip: You can save some dollars by combining your Borneo hotel stay with your flights and activities through an Expedia package deal.

Best time to go to Borneo

The best time to visit Borneo depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Borneo is in May, when weather is mostly cloudy and rainfall is moderate rain. The coolest average temperature around Borneo is in February when weather is mostly cloudy and rainfall is moderate rain.

calendar iconCalendar Monthtemperature iconTemperaturerain iconPrecipitationmostly cloudy iconCloudiness
January77.7°F (25.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February71.4°F (21.9°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March78.4°F (25.8°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
April79.3°F (26.3°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
May80.2°F (26.8°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
June79.9°F (26.6°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
July79.7°F (26.5°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
August80.1°F (26.7°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
September79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
October79.2°F (26.2°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
November78.6°F (25.9°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
December78.1°F (25.6°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy