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A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a rope railing, surrounded by dense forest.
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.

1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan
Australia
Sherry
฿6,694
฿7,982 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone wall backdrop.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a dining table with chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

2. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Borneo Nature Lodge 2
Kota Kinabatangan
฿11,157
฿12,628 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Borneo Nature Lodge 2
A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, a small fire inside, and a person standing by the entrance.
A dormitory room with three bunk beds, a wooden desk, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.
A classroom with blue plastic chairs, a whiteboard, and a ceiling fan.
A building with large windows and a water tank in the yard.

3. Tambisan Island Lodge

Tambisan Island Lodge
Kota Kinabatangan
฿977
฿1,236 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tambisan Island Lodge
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.
A rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A corridor with wooden floors and slatted windows, leading to an open area.

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Paula
฿765
฿909 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.
A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.
A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand.

5. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
United States
jerald
฿1,117
฿1,401 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.
A room with a green sofa, a small wooden table, a TV, and a desk with a mirror.
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A multi-story building with a sign for 'Hotel Rama I' and 'Siamart Hotel'.

6. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Sandakan
฿385
฿498 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
A modern house with a large porch, wooden staircase, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.
A resort with multiple buildings, a central pathway, and lush greenery.
A signboard with information about birds, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

7. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan
Canada
Audrey
฿2,299
฿2,566 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a green sign.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a stage with a screen, and a chandelier.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

8. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
Sandakan
Malaysia
Felicia
฿1,024
฿1,208 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Pavilion Hotel
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A modern lounge with large windows, leather chairs, a bar area, and a view of a cityscape.
A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.

9. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
฿2,713
฿3,013 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ormond Sandakan
A neatly made bed with white bedding, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a remote control and a phone.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and red lanterns.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel named "MY DREAM HOTEL" with a prominent sign, a car parked in front, and a clear blue sky in the background.

10. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan
Malaysia
Chung Fai
฿1,009
฿1,273 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
My Dream Hotel
A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
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.

11. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Lucy
฿1,891
฿2,314 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Livingston Hotel
A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple floors and balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.
A wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

12. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Holly
฿2,623
฿3,096 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
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 modern hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

13. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan
United States
Shoab
฿1,279
฿1,464 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hotel Meliden
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
A building with a mural of Star Wars characters on the side.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

14. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan
United States
Jeremiah
฿1,568
฿1,776 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Elopura Hotel
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

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan
Malaysia
aaron chong en
฿976
฿1,234 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.

16. Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
Sandakan
United States
Kristy
฿752
฿970 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sanbay Hotel
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 small, simple room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two wicker sofas, a potted plant, and a wall with framed certificates and a world map.

17. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
Sandakan
Canada
Apollonia
฿293
฿399 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Lutana
A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "THE HOTEL."
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a curtain on the window.

18. THE HOTEL

THE HOTEL
Sandakan
Australia
Tapos
฿723
฿864 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
THE HOTEL
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.

19. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
Sandakan
United States
Grant
฿844
฿994 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A gas station with multiple fuel pumps, a parking lot, and a building with a red roof.
A conference room with rows of red chairs, a whiteboard, a podium, and a television on a stand.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a large painting on the wall.

20. Hotel O Ramai

Hotel O Ramai
Sandakan
฿334
฿443 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel O Ramai
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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

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 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 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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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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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

Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan

10/10 Excellent
"Most memorable cocktails we had all trip which had included upmarket hotels in Singapore and KL👍. Appreciated the care in matching indicated preference."
Sherry 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Ormond Sandakan
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty basic but compared to others very good value for money as all inclusive etc. You see the same animals as other more expensive lodges. Overall had a great time and would recommend."
Sherry 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay, the room was spotless and very modern and clean. We loved the pool and the staff were very friendly. We had lunch and dinner in the restaurant and the buffet dinner which happens each Saturday which was really nice. We’d definitely stay here again"
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent
"It was an amazing lodge. We could see animals inside the hotel grounds orangutans five minute walk to Rehab center and sun bear."
jerald 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sepilok Jungle Resort
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 5 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 9 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
฿765
฿909 total
25 Oct - 26 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
฿765
฿985 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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
฿1,157
฿1,332 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah
฿1,117
฿1,401 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (248 reviews)
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah
฿1,279
฿1,464 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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
฿2,299
฿2,566 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 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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