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

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.

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

1. Livingston Hotel

Sandakan

Lucy

RM229

RM280 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

2. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sandakan

Holly

RM318

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

3. The Elopura Hotel

Sandakan

Jeremiah

RM149

RM175 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Kota Kinabatangan

Michael

RM900

RM1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 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

RM328

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

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

A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sandakan

jerald

RM144

RM180 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a small wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by dense greenery.

An indoor dining area with wooden beams and hanging light bulbs. Tables are set with chairs, and people are seated.

A row of wooden cabins with green roofs nestled in a forest.

An aerial view of a river winding through a dense forest with a small dock and boats.

7. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

Kota Kinabatangan

Paul

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.

8. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Sandakan

Paula

RM93

RM110 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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."

9. The Pavilion Hotel

Sandakan

Felicia

RM124

RM146 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage.

A room with a bed, a wooden door, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, pendant lights, and a view of trees through large windows.

10. The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

Kota Kinabatangan

Dorthe

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and wicker chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and curtains are drawn to the sides.

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy room with two beds, wooden walls, and a large window with curtains.

11. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sandakan

Steve

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a counter, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a flat roof and balconies, surrounded by other buildings.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, and a bouquet of flowers.

12. Hotel Sandakan

Sandakan

Dina

RM128

RM152 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 hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

13. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Sandakan

aaron chong en

RM120

RM152 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 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.

14. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Sandakan

Audrey

RM278

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

15. Hotel Meliden

Sandakan

Shoab

RM189

RM204 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden porch with a ceiling fan, a table, and two chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A room with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, and a ceiling fan.

16. Sepilok B&B

Sandakan

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

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

17. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Sandakan

RM41

RM45 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

18. Hotel Lutana

Sandakan

Apollonia

RM35

RM48 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.

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

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a potted plant.

19. Sanbay Hotel

Sandakan

Kristy

RM96

RM123 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 modern kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

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

20. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Sandakan

Grant

RM114

RM134 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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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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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

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"

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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Mile 14, Jalan Labuk Sandakan Sabah

RM93

RM110 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu Center Point, MDLD 4678 Lahad Datu

RM93

RM120 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)

My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu

Lot 256 to Lot 271 Lahad Datu Sabah

RM156

RM178 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah

RM144

RM180 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (248 reviews)

Hotel Meliden

One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara Sandakan Sabah

RM189

RM204 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Jalan Sepilok Sandakan

RM278

RM311 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. Livingston Hotel

2. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

3. The Elopura Hotel

4. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

5. Ormond Sandakan

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

7. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

8. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

9. The Pavilion Hotel

10. The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

11. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

12. Hotel Sandakan

13. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

14. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

15. Hotel Meliden

16. Sepilok B&B

17. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

18. Hotel Lutana

19. Sanbay Hotel

20. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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Batu Tulug

Bukit Bulud Napa

Bukit Belanda

Bukit Batangan

Learn more about Kota Kinabatangan

Top Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Reviews

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

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Hotel Meliden

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

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