Borneo

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Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
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Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes

Where to stay in Borneo

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(7 area reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

Pristine beaches and ample 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

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

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

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.

Kampung Air
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

Alamesra
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Tabuan Jaya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tabuan Jaya and surrounding area, you can visit Vivacity Megamall and Friendship Park.

Tabuan Jaya
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P8,523 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
P8,523
P10,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice staff, good facilities, really enjoyed"

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is P7,947 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
P7,947
P8,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good place to stay
"Beautiful beach and swimming pools. Location is a little remote, excellent for getting away from the city, but a bit too far for going into Kota Kinabalu regularly. Service was good. Prices were decent. The resort needs a bit of updating - the showerhead was leaking, and cleaning the bird poo from ..."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P5,229 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
P5,229
P5,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. The restaurant is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend in every aspect plus the price was great."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
3 out of 5
Jln Lapan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and Netflix. Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping ...
6.8/10 (9 reviews)
"Clean and centrally located Borneotel offers easy access to shopping and dining. Situated opposite the Filipino Handicraft market, it boasts efficient and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Suria Sabah ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Nice place. Very friendly!!"

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
3.5 out of 5
Sri Utama Condominium, IJM, Sandakan
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Chinese Cemetery ...
5.4/10 (3 reviews)
房間可以 主人懶散
"裝修很符合Hello Kitty 的氛圍，女兒進去就發出一聲驚呼，但廚房水龍頭搖晃，睡覺翻身床板便嘎吱作響。共三房雙衛，還有一個停車位。訂房時附帶早餐，這是最大的騙局，只有幾包咖啡粉，其他什麼都沒有。入住交接鑰匙後，便人影全無，如果這種態度經營民宿的話，還是免了吧！"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
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Popular places to visit

Malaysia showing landscape views, mist or fog and mountains

Mount Kinabalu National Park

Tackle the two-day climb to Borneo’s highest peak or enjoy the lower rainforest trails in this park, home to some of the world’s rarest plants.

Mount Kinabalu National Park
Kuching Waterfront

Kuching Waterfront

You can take time to visit Kuching Waterfront during your travels to Kuching. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Kuching Waterfront
Damai Beach

Damai Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Damai Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santubong. Stroll along this quaint area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Damai Beach
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Bako National Park which includes rugged coastline and tropical scenes

Bako National Park

Forests, mangroves and beaches teeming with bearded pigs, otters, proboscis monkeys and macaques await at this park, less than an hour’s drive from Kuching.

Bako National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park featuring a river or creek and boating as well as an individual male

Gunung Mulu National Park

Hike to spectacular caves and pinnacles and admire the amazing flora and fauna of the Borneo jungle along the way.

Gunung Mulu National Park

Things to do

Kintamani Black Lava Sunrise Jeep Adventure with Temple in Bali

Kintamani Black Lava Sunrise Jeep Adventure with Temple in Bali

P8,674
per adult
Kintamani Black Lava Sunrise Jeep Adventure with Temple in Bali
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