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A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, wooden flooring, and two sun loungers.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Unwind in paradise with a private white sand beach, beachfront dining, and water adventures just steps from your door.

£116

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view through a glass wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden panel wall, a marble countertop, and a television.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a marble facade, multiple balconies, and a series of air conditioning units.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging coat rack.

2. d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

Balikpapan

Seaside bliss awaits at this Balikpapan retreat, just a one-minute drive to golden shores with direct beach access.

£18

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a bar area with a chalkboard menu, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table.

3. Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£29

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A clear blue pool with a palm tree on the right and mountains in the background.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a dual sink vanity.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with lounge chairs.

4. Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

5. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Bask in pristine sandy shores, with exclusive beach bar service and oceanfront dining at this tranquil resort hideaway.

£329

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach volleyball game at sunset with a net and players silhouetted against the sun.

A gazebo with a table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A pool area with palm trees, a waterfall feature, and a mountain view.

6. Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

Private beachfront retreat with sandy shores for relaxation, poolside escapes, and outdoor recreation in Kuching.

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, multiple potted plants, and a unique ceiling structure.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

7. Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a distant sailboat.

A lobby with a central sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a chandelier.

An aerial view of a resort with a central building, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A resort pool with multiple sections, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean at dusk.

8. Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

Relax on pristine shores with beachfront dining and a lively beach bar, just steps from the sand at this luxury resort

£67

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Pool

Breakfast included

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5 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Borneo

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£116

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a reflection pool.

A traditional building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a TV, a bedside table, and a chair.

An indoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a staircase, and hanging lamps.

The Village House

Kuching

£61

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A pool area with palm trees, a waterfall feature, and a mountain view.

A row of wooden cabins with a porch and steps, surrounded by palm trees.

A resort with a long corridor lined with palm trees and red flowers, leading to a building with multiple balconies.

A gazebo with a table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A clear blue pool with a palm tree on the right and mountains in the background.

A spacious, modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with lounge chairs.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.

A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£165

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, multiple potted plants, and a unique ceiling structure.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A resort pool with multiple sections, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A lobby with a central sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a chandelier.

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a distant sailboat.

An aerial view of a resort with a central building, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

£67

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A resort with a central pool, two guest houses, and lush tropical surroundings.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, bamboo railings, and a ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A resort with two large villas, a swimming pool, and lush tropical surroundings.

A resort with multiple villas, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

£135

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A heated indoor pool with multiple showerheads and a sign indicating children must be accompanied by an adult.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a flat roof.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Stirling Suites

Miri

£37

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large vases, and ceiling fans.

Room

Roxy Sematan Villa & Townhouse

Lundu

£40

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Borneo

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£116

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.

A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£165

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a reflection pool.

A traditional building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a TV, a bedside table, and a chair.

An indoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a staircase, and hanging lamps.

The Village House

Kuching

£61

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view through a glass wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden panel wall, a marble countertop, and a television.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a marble facade, multiple balconies, and a series of air conditioning units.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging coat rack.

d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£18

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A clear blue pool with a palm tree on the right and mountains in the background.

A spacious, modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with lounge chairs.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

£329

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with palm trees, a waterfall feature, and a mountain view.

A row of wooden cabins with a porch and steps, surrounded by palm trees.

A resort with a long corridor lined with palm trees and red flowers, leading to a building with multiple balconies.

A gazebo with a table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A resort pool with multiple sections, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A lobby with a central sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a chandelier.

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a distant sailboat.

An aerial view of a resort with a central building, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

£67

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, multiple potted plants, and a unique ceiling structure.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A resort with a central pool, two guest houses, and lush tropical surroundings.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, bamboo railings, and a ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A resort with two large villas, a swimming pool, and lush tropical surroundings.

A resort with multiple villas, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

£135

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Borneo

A clear blue pool with a palm tree on the right and mountains in the background.

A spacious, modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with lounge chairs.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area, multiple potted plants, and a unique ceiling structure.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A circular pool surrounded by palm trees and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, a bar area, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a large floral arrangement.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the city.

Blue Sky Hotel

Balikpapan

£35

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A resort with a central pool, two guest houses, and lush tropical surroundings.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, bamboo railings, and a ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A resort with two large villas, a swimming pool, and lush tropical surroundings.

A resort with multiple villas, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

£135

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, and a large screen displaying information.

A table set with various dishes, drinks, and a coconut drink on a blue sofa.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, and a mural on the wall.

Pool

Mercure Miri City Centre

Miri

£52

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£50

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent 'Novotel' sign.

Two lounge chairs with blue cushions and a large blue umbrella in front of a modern building with glass windows and palm trees.

A modern hotel entrance with a black limousine parked in the driveway.

A modern indoor pool area with a potted plant in the foreground.

Novotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£38

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

A spa area with multiple seating arrangements, a central water feature, and a reception desk.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and greenery.

A grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

£73

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£58

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a small stool.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a large window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

Tiara Labuan Hotel

Labuan

£31

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Find out more about Borneo

Borneo and its attractions for beach lovers

Borneo is a paradise of stunning beachside experiences that are sure to delight any sun-seeking traveller. First, the pristine shores of Sipadan Island beckon divers and snorkelers alike, offering breathtaking underwater scenery filled with marine life. Just a short boat ride away, the vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear waters make it a diving hotspot. Secondly, the idyllic beaches of Semporna are perfect for families looking to enjoy water sports, from kayaking to paddle boarding in the calm, turquoise waters. For those who appreciate the blend of luxury and nature, staying at resorts like the Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort offers opulent overwater chalets with stunning ocean views. Thirdly, the picturesque beaches of Manukan Island, part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, provide a serene escape with opportunities for hiking and exploring lush tropical landscapes. Lastly, the vibrant local culture can be experienced at the nearby markets, where fresh seafood and traditional crafts await. For accommodations, the area around Kota Kinabalu not only has excellent hotels with beach proximity but also provides easy access to islands and water activities, ensuring that families can enjoy both relaxation and adventure without the hassle of long transfers.

Top Borneo Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The Empire Brunei

The Empire Brunei

10/10 Excellent

"I had an incredible stay at the Empire, Brunei. The hotel and grounds are stunning and I made the most of the incredible spa, the onsite cinema and the pool and beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating and really made it a truly special stay. The rooms were amazing and the sea view is unmissable."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"