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

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

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

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

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

24 Oct - 25 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.

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

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

2. Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£171

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

3. Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

4. 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

18 Oct - 19 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 row of wooden cabins with a porch and steps, surrounded by palm trees.

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

5. Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

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

£67

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

6. 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

3 Oct - 4 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.

7. Blue Sky Hotel

Balikpapan

£41

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious, modern lounge area with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

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

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

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

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£116

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

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

The Village House

Kuching

£62

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A restaurant with blue walls, a 'WELCOME TO OUR HOME' sign, and a view of parked cars outside.

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

5 Oct - 6 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

£67

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa

Miri

£67

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

A spacious, modern lounge area with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

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

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

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£171

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Room

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, wicker chairs, and a variety of decorative items.

Roxy Sematan Villa & Townhouse

Lundu

£41

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 gym with various exercise equipment, including weight machines and free weights.

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

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by greenery and a building with multiple windows.

Grand Palace Hotel

Miri

£36

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

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

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

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£116

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

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

The Village House

Kuching

£62

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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.

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

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

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

£171

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

Room

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, wicker chairs, and a variety of decorative items.

Roxy Sematan Villa & Townhouse

Lundu

£41

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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

£41

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A restaurant with blue walls, a 'WELCOME TO OUR HOME' sign, and a view of parked cars outside.

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

5 Oct - 6 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

Damai Beach Resort

Kuching

£67

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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 lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

£329

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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.

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

£135

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Borneo

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

A spacious, modern lounge area with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Pullman Miri Waterfront

Miri

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 coastal hotel with overwater bungalows connected by wooden walkways.

Cove 55

Kuching

£118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

£41

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

Pool

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

Mercure Miri City Centre

Miri

£51

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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.

Kudat Riviera

Kudat

£135

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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 gym with various exercise machines, wooden flooring, and a water dispenser.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

Tiara Labuan Hotel

Labuan

£39

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

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

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

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

Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£29

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 high-rise hotel with a swimming pool and ocean view.

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

Novotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

£38

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

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

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£50

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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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

"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."

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."