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A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a rope railing, surrounded by dense forest.

An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.

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1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Kota Kinabatangan

Sherry

฿6,633

฿7,909 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 pathway leading to a building with multiple rooms, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

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

2. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Kota Kinabatangan

฿11,055

฿12,431 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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.

3. Tambisan Island Lodge

Kota Kinabatangan

฿968

฿1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

Sandakan

Paula

฿758

฿901 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the sea.

5. Ormond Sandakan

Sandakan

Sarah-Jayne

฿2,688

฿2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

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

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

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

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sandakan

jerald

฿1,180

฿1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a view of the kitchen.

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

7. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Sandakan

Audrey

฿2,279

฿2,543 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

8. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Sandakan

฿381

฿494 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

9. Hotel Meliden

Sandakan

Shoab

฿1,140

฿1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

Sandakan

Chung Fai

฿659

฿778 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. Livingston Hotel

Sandakan

Lucy

฿1,874

฿2,293 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

12. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Sandakan

aaron chong en

฿990

฿1,251 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Hotel Lutana

Sandakan

Apollonia

฿290

฿395 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A banquet hall with tiered seating, a stage with a podium, and a chandelier.

A conference room with rows of tables, each with a green tablecloth, red chairs, and water bottles.

14. The Pavilion Hotel

Sandakan

Felicia

฿1,016

฿1,198 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

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

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

15. The Elopura Hotel

Sandakan

Jeremiah

฿1,554

฿1,760 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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.

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

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

16. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sandakan

Holly

฿2,672

฿3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".

A long, narrow hallway with wooden floors and doors on both sides, leading to a bright exit at the end.

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.

17. Sanbay Hotel

Sandakan

Kristy

฿745

฿961 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a curtain on the window.

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."

18. THE HOTEL

Sandakan

Tapos

฿717

฿856 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

19. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Sandakan

Grant

฿836

฿985 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 room with a green sofa, a wooden desk with a television, a small table with a vase, and a mirror on the wall.

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

20. Hotel O Ramai

Sandakan

฿299

฿405 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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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 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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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

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."

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."

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"

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."

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."

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 stays in Kota Kinabatangan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Mile 14, Jalan Labuk Sandakan Sabah

฿758

฿901 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu Center Point, MDLD 4678 Lahad Datu

฿779

฿1,001 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Lot 256 to Lot 271 Lahad Datu Sabah

฿1,119

฿1,290 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah

฿1,140

฿1,313 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah

฿1,180

฿1,474 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (248 reviews)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Jalan Sepilok Sandakan

฿2,279

฿2,543 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)

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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Our top choices for Kota Kinabatangan hotels

1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

2. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

3. Tambisan Island Lodge

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

5. Ormond Sandakan

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

7. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

8. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

9. Hotel Meliden

10. My Dream Hotel

11. Livingston Hotel

12. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

13. Hotel Lutana

14. The Pavilion Hotel

15. The Elopura Hotel

16. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

17. Sanbay Hotel

18. THE HOTEL

19. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

20. Hotel O Ramai

Where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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Stay near popular Kota Kinabatangan attractions

Batu Tulug

Bukit Bulud Napa

Bukit Belanda

Bukit Batangan

Learn more about Kota Kinabatangan

Top Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Reviews

Ormond Sandakan

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

More cheap stays in Kota Kinabatangan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Hotel Meliden

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

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