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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 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.

1. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan
$224
$267 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, a small fire inside, and a person standing by the entrance.
A room with a wooden desk, a black wardrobe, a mirror, and a small rug.
A classroom with blue plastic chairs, a whiteboard, and a ceiling fan.
A building with large windows and a water tank in the yard.

2. Tambisan Island Lodge

Tambisan Island Lodge
Kota Kinabatangan
$29
$37 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Tambisan Island Lodge
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 pathway leading to a building with multiple rooms, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

3. Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Borneo Nature Lodge 2
Kota Kinabatangan
$348
$391 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Borneo Nature Lodge 2
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 traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

4. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
$35
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden room with a bed, a window, and a hanging canopy.
A corridor with wooden floors and slatted windows, leading to an open area.
A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.

5. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan
$23
$27 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a view of the kitchen.

6. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan
$64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
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 building with a staircase, glass doors, and a garden area.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass cabinet, a marble wall, a ceiling fan, and a white table.
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7. Trival Property Homestay

Trival Property Homestay
Sandakan
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Trival Property Homestay
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 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.

8. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
$74
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ormond Sandakan
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.
A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.
A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a coffee table, and a view of the street and greenery outside.

9. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan
$44
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Meliden
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.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

10. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
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.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

11. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan
$36
$43 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Elopura Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

12. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
$56
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Livingston Hotel
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 reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.
A hotel named "MY DREAM HOTEL" with a prominent sign, a car parked in front, and a clear blue sky in the background.

13. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan
$20
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
My Dream Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a large painting on the wall.
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 gas station with multiple fuel pumps, a parking lot, and a building with a red roof.

14. Hotel O Ramai

Hotel O Ramai
Sandakan
$11
$14 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hotel O Ramai
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.

15. THE HOTEL

THE HOTEL
Sandakan
$21
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
THE HOTEL
A reception area with a receptionist at a computer, a desk, and a plant.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Pavilion Hotel."
A reception area with a polished floor, a reception desk, potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a decorative lamp.
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, potted plants, and a decorative chandelier.

16. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
Sandakan
$30
$36 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Pavilion Hotel
A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof and balconies, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL LONDON".
A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a door at the top.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door with a window, and a sign that reads "HOTEL London Since 1975".

17. Hotel O London

Hotel O London
Sandakan
$15
$19 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel O London
A view of a calm sea with a distant island, a building with a blue and red facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.
An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a green wall with graffiti.
A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A cozy room with a wooden wall, a sofa, a small table, and a white bench.

18. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Sandakan
$17
$20 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
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 wooden cabinet with multiple metal lockers, each labeled with a number from 1 to 17.

19. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
Sandakan
$9
$12 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Lutana
A high-rise residential building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a parking area.
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.
A room with a bed featuring a cartoon character print, a blue curtain with cartoon characters, and a wall with a cartoon character print.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by modern buildings.

20. RoomStay for 2 pax

RoomStay for 2 pax
Sandakan
$24
$28 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
RoomStay for 2 pax
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Top neighborhoods in Kota Kinabatangan

Top landmarks in Kota Kinabatangan

Bukit Belanda

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Bukit Belanda— just one of the landmarks located 31 mi (49.9 km) from central Kota Kinabatangan.
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Batu Tulug

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Batu Tulug— just one of the landmarks located 31 mi (49.9 km) from central Kota Kinabatangan.
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Bukit Bulud Napa

Bukit Bulud Napa is 34.8 mi (56 km) from central Kota Kinabatangan, why not stop by during your stay.
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Bukit Batangan

If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some fresh mountain air, head out to Bukit Batangan for a bird's-eye view of Kota Kinabatangan.
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Learn more about Kota Kinabatangan

Kota Kinabatangan is well-known for its attractions such as Bukit Batangan and Bukit Belanda. The city has something for everyone including sights like Batu Tulug and Bukit Bulud Napa within a tropical setting.

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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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a view of the kitchen.

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Zachary
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
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 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.

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Luis
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
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 traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Dillon
Sepilok Jungle Resort
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.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Catherine
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.
A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.
A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a coffee table, and a view of the street and greenery outside.

Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tony K
Hotel Meliden
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Maciej
Livingston Hotel
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.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Azalea
The Elopura Hotel
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 reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.
A hotel named "MY DREAM HOTEL" with a prominent sign, a car parked in front, and a clear blue sky in the background.

My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan

8/10 Very good

United States
Mitchel
My Dream Hotel
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.
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.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Cecilia
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof and balconies, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL LONDON".
A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a door at the top.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door with a window, and a sign that reads "HOTEL London Since 1975".

Hotel O London

Hotel O London
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Shane
Hotel O London
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 spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kristy
Sanbay Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a sign reading "THE EXECUTIVE".
A potted tree in a hallway with a sign reading "The Plantation" on a door.
A reception area with a counter, two armchairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A staircase with a wooden handrail leading to a landing.

The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Randy
The Executive Hotel Lahad Datu

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Kota Kinabatangan?

Guests like Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan).

Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Kota Kinabatangan?

Sukau Backpackers B&B offers the perk of free parking.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Kota Kinabatangan?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Kota Kinabatangan, most hotels offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Kota Kinabatangan be like during my vacation?

Kota Kinabatangan is a great place to visit any time of year with an average temperature of 80°F during the coldest months.

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