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A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.

A wooden door with glass panels, leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and greenery.

A spiral staircase in a wooden interior with a polished floor.

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1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Kota Kinabatangan

Michael

NZ$473

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, a small fire inside, and a person standing by the entrance.

A building with large windows and a water tank in the yard.

A room with a wooden desk, a black wardrobe, a mirror, and a small rug.

A dormitory room with three bunk beds, a wooden desk, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

2. Tambisan Island Lodge

Kota Kinabatangan

NZ$65

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a dining table with chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious dining area with high tables and wicker chairs, large windows, and ceiling fans.

A group of people in a boat wearing life jackets, navigating a river surrounded by dense greenery.

3. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Kota Kinabatangan

NZ$652

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A corridor with wooden floors and slatted windows, leading to an open area.

A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.

A rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Sandakan

Michael

NZ$48

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.

A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.

A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand.

5. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sandakan

Natalie

NZ$78

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern house with a large porch, wooden staircase, and a well-lit entrance.

A signboard with information about birds, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pathway, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.

6. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Sandakan

Audrey

NZ$116

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. Livingston Hotel

Sandakan

Lucy

NZ$121

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a coffee table, and a view of the street and greenery outside.

A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.

8. Hotel Meliden

Sandakan

Shoab

NZ$89

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

A modern lounge with large windows, leather chairs, a bar area, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, vertical metal bars, and potted plants.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.

9. Ormond Sandakan

Sandakan

Sarah-Jayne

NZ$132

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A building with a mural of Star Wars characters on the side.

A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, a mural with various cultural elements, seating areas, and a digital screen displaying a sports figure.

10. The Elopura Hotel

Sandakan

Jeremiah

NZ$76

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A resort with a large pool, a waterfall, and a lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

A wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.

11. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sandakan

Holly

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a receptionist at a computer, a desk, and a plant.

A reception area with a polished floor, a reception desk, potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a decorative lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Pavilion Hotel."

A restaurant with wicker chairs, tables set with wine glasses, and a staircase with a metal railing.

12. The Pavilion Hotel

Sandakan

Felicia

NZ$64

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forested area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass cabinet, a marble wall, a ceiling fan, and a white table.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

13. Trival Property Homestay

Sandakan

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a visible entrance.

A hallway with a blue carpet, a trash can, a potted plant, and a sign indicating room number 101.

A wooden cabinet with multiple metal lockers, each labeled with a number from 1 to 17.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two wicker sofas, a potted plant, and a wall with framed certificates and a world map.

14. Hotel Lutana

Sandakan

Apollonia

NZ$20

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa.

A seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, a closed window with a white blind, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Sandakan

aaron chong en

NZ$67

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted light, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hotel with a red and white facade, a central archway, and a blue scooter parked in front.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, framed botanical prints on the wall, a red fire extinguisher, and a sign reading "KELDAR".

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV on the wall.

16. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Sandakan

Grant

NZ$48

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A room with a green sofa, a small wooden table, a TV, and a desk with a mirror.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a bench, and a small table with bottles and a vase.

17. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Sandakan

NZ$21

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A high-rise residential building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by modern buildings.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a road with vehicles.

A room with a pink and white color scheme, decorated with Hello Kitty motifs, including a wall with a Hello Kitty design, a Christmas tree, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

18. RoomStay for 2 pax

Sandakan

NZ$50

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bar area with stools, a counter, and red lanterns.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel named "MY DREAM HOTEL" with a prominent sign, a car parked in front, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.

19. My Dream Hotel

Sandakan

Chung Fai

NZ$41

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a person in uniform.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A conference room with rows of red chairs, a whiteboard, a podium, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair with floral upholstery.

20. Hotel Ramai

Sandakan

SYED

NZ$36

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Our guide on where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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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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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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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 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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Top Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Kota Kinabatangan

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."

Sepilok Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very dated and badly needs upgrading, wood panels which makes the room very dark. Vanity unit located in shower cubicle so nothing can be left on the vanity otherwise it gets wet when you shower. Shower only had 2 doors...there should have been 3...so the bathroom floor along with the vanity got soaked when showering. Minimal storage - no drawers or wardrobe, clothes had to remain in suitcase for duration of the stay. Long walk from reception to deluxe/superior rooms (dont be fooled by these names not deluxe or superior at all. I wouldn't recommend this place for people with disabilities (no access at all) or people who cant manage stairs. Pool located at the far end of the complex and again not disability friendly, also needs a clean up. Always busy due to lack of activities in the area. Location is great - 5 min walk to sun bears, Orangutan sanctuary and RDC although non of these are actually worth a visit. Over priced and poor - we actually saw more wildlife walking around the hotel grounds including Orangutans which used the roof as a highway 😀"

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."

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."

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"

More cheap accommodation in Kota Kinabatangan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Mile 14, Jalan Labuk Sandakan Sabah

NZ$48

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu Center Point, MDLD 4678 Lahad Datu

NZ$51

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Lot 256 to Lot 271 Lahad Datu Sabah

NZ$67

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah

NZ$78

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (243 reviews)

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah

NZ$89

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Jalan Sepilok Sandakan

NZ$116

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Kota Kinabatangan?

The best area to stay in Kota Kinabatangan is along the Kinabatangan River, specifically in the lodges and guesthouses dotted along its banks, particularly between Sukau and Bilit.This region is the primary draw for visitors, offering direct access to wildlife viewing opportunities along the river. The lodges are typically set back from the river, often accessible by a short boat ride or a small track from the main road, providing a sense of being truly in nature. Most accommodations here are eco-lodges or boutique guesthouses, designed to blend with the natural surroundings.For couples and wildlife enthusiasts, staying directly by the river is ideal. The main attraction is taking guided boat trips at dawn and dusk to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, and a wide array of birds in their natural habitat. Many lodges also offer guided jungle treks and night walks, providing an extensive wildlife experience right from your doorstep.

What are the best family hotels in Kota Kinabatangan?

For family-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabatangan, consider the Bilit Adventure Lodge or the 3-star Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan).The Bilit Adventure Lodge, with a strong 9.0 rating, is top for families and offers complimentary rollaway extra beds, which is very convenient. Guests also benefit from free breakfast and air conditioning in their rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone.Another good option is the 3-star Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan), which has a 7.2 rating. This hotel provides rollaway extra beds and offers a scheduled airport shuttle service, as well as a 24-hour airport shuttle, making arrivals and departures very straightforward for families. An area shuttle and free breakfast are also available, adding to the convenience.

Are there any all-inclusive hotels in Kota Kinabatangan?

For an all-inclusive hotel in Kota Kinabatangan, consider the 3-star Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan).This hotel, with a 7.2 rating, is an all-inclusive property that provides excellent convenience for travellers. It offers a scheduled airport shuttle service, as well as a 24-hour airport shuttle, making arrivals and departures very straightforward. Additionally, guests can benefit from an area shuttle and complimentary breakfast.

What hotels in Kota Kinabatangan offer free breakfast?

In Kota Kinabatangan, several highly-rated hotels offer complimentary breakfast, including Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan), Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, The Last Frontier Boutique Resort, and Bilit Adventure Lodge.The 3-star Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan), with a rating of 7.2, provides free breakfast along with scheduled and 24-hour airport shuttle services, and an area shuttle for convenient travel.Another excellent choice is the 3-star Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, which has a rating of 8.6. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary toiletries, free self-parking, and free airport transportation, along with a scheduled airport shuttle and private balconies.The 3-star The Last Frontier Boutique Resort, boasting a great 10.0 rating, also offers free breakfast, including local breakfast options, complimentary toiletries, and free self-parking.Finally, Bilit Adventure Lodge, rated 9.0, provides free breakfast, along with free rollaway extra beds and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

What are the best budget hotels in Kota Kinabatangan?

When looking for budget-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabatangan, consider The Last Frontier Boutique Resort, Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, and Bilit Adventure Lodge.The 3-star The Last Frontier Boutique Resort has an exceptional rating of 10.0 and offers complimentary breakfast, free toiletries, and free self-parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.Another excellent option is the 3-star Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, rated 8.6. This resort provides free toiletries, complimentary breakfast, free self-parking, and free airport transportation with scheduled shuttle availability. Many rooms also feature a balcony for guests to enjoy.Bilit Adventure Lodge, with a rating of 9.0, is also a great choice, offering complimentary breakfast, free rollaway extra beds, and air conditioning to ensure a pleasant stay.

What are the most romantic hotels in Kota Kinabatangan for couples?

For a romantic hotel in Kota Kinabatangan that is superb for couples, consider the Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort.This 3-star resort, with a rating of 8.6, offers a lovely setting for a romantic getaway. Many guests appreciate the free breakfast and complimentary airport transportation, which adds to the convenience. The resort provides spacious rooms, some of which feature balconies with delightful river views, allowing couples to enjoy the serene surroundings together.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Kota Kinabatangan.

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Prices for hotels in Kota Kinabatangan often vary, but you can find a great deal from NZ$20 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by 'Price: low to high' for our cheapest rates.

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Our top choices for Kota Kinabatangan hotels

1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

2. Tambisan Island Lodge

3. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

5. Sepilok Jungle Resort

6. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

7. Livingston Hotel

8. Hotel Meliden

9. Ormond Sandakan

10. The Elopura Hotel

11. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

12. The Pavilion Hotel

13. Trival Property Homestay

14. Hotel Lutana

15. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

16. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

17. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

18. RoomStay for 2 pax

19. My Dream Hotel

20. Hotel Ramai

Our guide on where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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Stay near popular Kota Kinabatangan attractions

Bukit Belanda

Bukit Bulud Napa

Batu Tulug

Bukit Batangan

Learn more about Kota Kinabatangan

Top Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Kota Kinabatangan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Hotel Meliden

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

More cheap accommodation in Kota Kinabatangan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Hotel Meliden

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

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