Borneo Travel Guide

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Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town
Kota Kinabalu which includes a park and tropical scenes
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Kota Kinabalu featuring a small town or village, street scenes and food
Kota Kinabalu featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Where to stay in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Kampong No.6

When in Kampong No.6, you can plan a visit to Medan Niaga Satok Market and Jalan India, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kampong No.6
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
The price is ₹11,818 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
₹11,818
₹12,982 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ₹9,673 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹9,673
₹10,666 total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ₹6,912 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
₹6,912
₹7,684 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good service and area. But the building is a little old and rooms need renovation.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Garden Sentral Hotel

Garden Sentral Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3rd Floor, KB Sentral, Jln Seri Maharaja Kuala Belait Kuala Belait
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuala Belait. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kuala Belait Boat Club and ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Enjoy our short stay there and will stay there again in the future. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2024

Garden Sentral Hotel
La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town .

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

La.mer Butik Hotel
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga Kuching Sarawak
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property.

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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