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

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

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

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

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.

£99

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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.

A person in a white robe standing by a table with a pitcher and flowers, overlooking a scenic view.

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

2. 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

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

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

£67

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

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.

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

4. Cove 55

Kuching

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£60

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

6. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

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

£325

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

7. Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£173

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

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

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

8. Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Pool

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

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

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£99

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

£325

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A restaurant setting with tables set for dining, featuring plates, glasses, and napkins.

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

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

The Village House

Kuching

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 person in a white robe standing by a table with a pitcher and flowers, overlooking a scenic view.

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

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

£67

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£173

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

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

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

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

£67

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

Stirling Suites

Miri

£27

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£57

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Grand Palace Hotel," featuring a large, illuminated facade with multiple windows and a central glass entrance.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and free weights.

A buffet with various food items including desserts, fruits, and a watermelon slice.

Grand Palace Hotel

Miri

£32

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

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

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£99

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£48

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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.

Stirling Suites

Miri

£27

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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 reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£17

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A restaurant setting with tables set for dining, featuring plates, glasses, and napkins.

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

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

The Village House

Kuching

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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

£325

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 person in a white robe standing by a table with a pitcher and flowers, overlooking a scenic view.

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

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

£67

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a circular structure, and a reflection in the water.

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

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

Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£30

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A high-rise hotel with a swimming pool and ocean view.

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

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

Novotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£35

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Borneo

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£48

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A high-rise hotel with a swimming pool and ocean view.

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

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

Novotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£35

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a circular structure, and a reflection in the water.

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

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

Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£30

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£57

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

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.

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

Cove 55

Kuching

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A wooden bookshelf with various decorative items and books, a potted plant, and a sign with room names.

Pool

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

Mercure Miri City Centre

Miri

£55

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "BLUE SKY BALIKPAPAN" and a well-lit facade.

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

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

Blue Sky Hotel

Balikpapan

£40

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

£72

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront properties, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

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

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

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Borneo and its attractions for beach lovers

Borneo offers a stunning array of beachside activities that will captivate any traveller with a love for sun, sand, and adventure. Explore the breathtaking coral reefs while snorkeling, where vibrant marine life dances in the crystal-clear waters, perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. For those seeking a unique experience, consider joining a guided kayak tour through mangrove forests, where you can discover hidden lagoons and observe the intricate ecosystems that thrive in these coastal areas. Beachcombing along the picturesque shores can unveil beautiful seashells and local crafts, adding a personal touch to your journey. Adventurous spirits can embark on a thrilling jungle trek that leads to secluded beaches, offering a chance to unwind in tranquil settings away from the crowds. Finally, indulge in local cuisine at beachfront eateries that serve freshly caught seafood, providing a delightful taste of Borneo's culinary scene. Choosing hotels in coastal regions like these will enhance your experience, allowing you to easily access both the beautiful beaches and these enriching activities, while enjoying attentive service and comfortable accommodations.

Top Borneo Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

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."

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."