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A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
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 hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.

1. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Lucy
RM229
RM280 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 wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.
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.

2. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Holly
RM318
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
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.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

3. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan
United States
Jeremiah
RM149
RM176 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Elopura Hotel
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.
A spiral staircase in a wooden interior with a polished floor.
An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a rope railing, surrounded by dense forest.

4. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan
Australia
Sherry
RM900
RM1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
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 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.

5. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
RM328
RM365 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ormond Sandakan
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.
A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.
A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand.
A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
United States
jerald
RM138
RM173 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sepilok Jungle Resort
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.
An aerial view of a river winding through a dense forest with a small dock and boats.
A row of wooden cabins with green roofs nestled in a forest.

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

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)
Kota Kinabatangan
United Kingdom
Paul
Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden room with a bed, a window, and a hanging canopy.
A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.

8. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Paula
RM93
RM110 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
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.

9. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
Sandakan
Malaysia
Felicia
RM124
RM146 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Pavilion Hotel
A room with a bed, a wooden door, and a view of a balcony with greenery.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green illuminated panel, a ceiling fan, and a wooden door.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage.
A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery.

10. The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
Kota Kinabatangan
Denmark
Dorthe
The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
A wooden cabin with a porch and outdoor seating.
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by dense tropical foliage.
A rustic wooden house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

11. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
Sandakan
United Kingdom
Steve
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
A hotel entrance with a checkered floor, potted plants, and a blue awning.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, and a bouquet of flowers.
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.

12. Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
United States
Dina
RM151
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Sandakan
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

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan
Malaysia
aaron chong en
RM118
RM149 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
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 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.

14. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan
Canada
Audrey
RM278
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
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 with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.

15. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan
United States
Shoab
RM155
RM177 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hotel Meliden
Two birds perched on a wooden railing.
A wooden porch with a ceiling fan, a table, and two chairs.
A two-story building with wooden exterior and a covered patio area.
A room with two wooden bunk beds, a small table with a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

16. Sepilok B&B

Sepilok B&B
Sandakan
United Kingdom
A
Sepilok B&B
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 multi-story building with a sign for 'Hotel Rama I' and 'Siamart Hotel'.

17. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Sandakan
RM47
RM51 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
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 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.

18. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
Sandakan
Canada
Apollonia
RM35
RM48 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Lutana
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a chair, a small trash bin, and a bed.
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.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.

19. Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
Sandakan
United States
Kristy
RM96
RM123 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sanbay 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 modern kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV on the wall.
A reception area with a dark reception desk, framed botanical prints on the wall, a red fire extinguisher, and a sign reading "KELDAR".
A bathroom with a white sink, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

20. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
Sandakan
United States
Grant
RM114
RM134 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
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Compare top hotels in Kota Kinabatangan

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

Livingston Hotel

Sandakan
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A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

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

The Elopura Hotel

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

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

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

Ormond Sandakan

Sandakan
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7.8
Good
170 reviews
8.6
Excellent
388 reviews
7.8
Good
67 reviews
8.8
Excellent
18 reviews
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
RM229
RM280 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
RM318
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
RM149
RM176 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
RM900
RM1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
RM328
RM365 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabatangan

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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 KL๐Ÿ‘. Appreciated the care in matching indicated preference."
Sherry 1-night trip
Posted 10 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 10 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. Weโ€™d definitely stay here again"
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 12 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
RM93
RM110 total
26 Oct - 27 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
RM93
RM119 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
RM140
RM162 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
My Inn Hotel Lahad Datu
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok Sandakan Sabah
RM138
RM173 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
RM155
RM177 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
RM278
RM311 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 27ยฐC, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26ยฐC. 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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