Title: Borneo Travel Guide: Best of Borneo, Asia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Borneo](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo-Hotels.d3000652286.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Borneo](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo-Holiday-Rentals.d3000652286.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Borneo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Borneo.d3000652286.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Borneo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Borneo.d3000652286.Car-Hire-Guide)[Borneo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo.d3000652286.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Borneo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36515-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kota Kinabalu which includes a park and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36513-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36532-Kuching.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36532-Kuching.jpg) ![Kota Kinabalu featuring a small town or village, street scenes and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36507-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kota Kinabalu featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36512-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Borneo Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Borneo ![Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36515-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Kota Kinabalu Central Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.dx6058879) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/da4d780e0716f4f5d2b3feaead80b6de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Tanjung-Aru.dx6344903) ![Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36515-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Kampung-Air.dx553248635070816987) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karambunai.dx6058877) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Alamesra.dx553248635976007980) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/046007453106607187ae983520aa1bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Likas You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Likas.dx6153331) - Top hotels in Borneo - Top Holiday Rentals in Borneo ![Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48700/48661/bef5ad9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah £122 5 Feb - 6 Feb 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! (1,009 reviews) We had an excellent stay at the Shangrila Rada Ria hotel. The resort is extensive, offering plenty of activities. We particularly enjoyed the spa, the reserve, the pool, horse riding, and the diverse range of restaurants, including Italian, Japanese, and Malaysian options. The staff were exceptionally ... Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=48661&PinnedHotelID=48661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652286) ![Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3836h2556x4y3-e4119ff8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu £97 11 Jan - 12 Jan 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! (196 reviews) Everything is good Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=83107453&PinnedHotelID=83107453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652286) ![Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5900000/5892500/5892413/5a97366f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport Jl Ahmad Yani Km 27 No 1A Banjarbaru South Kalimantan £30 12 Jan - 13 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Banjarbaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Taman Van der Peijl Monument and Amanah Borneo ... 7.8/10 Good! (61 reviews) For the area it is the nicest hotel, staff are very friendly and happy to help. The pool is not desirable due to people that stay there, blowing their noses in the water. Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=5892413&PinnedHotelID=5892413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000652286) [See all 1,985 properties in Borneo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026®ionId=3000652286) 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. ![La.mer Butik Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976900/111976886/b3cfee19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La.mer Butik Hotel 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Lamer-Butik.h111976886.Hotel-Information) ![Citadines Uplands Kuching](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5690000/5685900/5685832/d1eed026_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Uplands Kuching 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! (453 reviews) The staff were friendly and awesome. Location was pretty near to waterfront and airport (approx RM10 by grab). Just one downside, there’s a Karaoke/pub at level 2 so some rooms got a free (off-key) lullabies from 10am to 2am but hey, I rather that than other noises. But it’s funny when this became ... Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuching-Hotels-Citadines-Uplands-Kuching.h5685832.Hotel-Information) ![Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/14f4f985_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews) Room is clean and nee Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Borneo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000652286&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Kinabalu-National-Park-Sabah.d6346254.Attraction) ![Kuching Waterfront](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/929d347c5e69421103c79ef000c97940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuching Waterfront 4.5/5(11 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuching-Waterfront-Kuching.d553248635389802817.Attraction) ![Mt Kinabalu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e477c9b8f49a74079c2934e49c47742b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt Kinabalu 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Kinabalu-Kota-Belud.d553248621526918630.Attraction) ![Suria Sabah Shopping Mall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2820eeee122c293cee0d62c412c46bb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 4.5/5(12 reviews) During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Suria-Sabah-Shopping-Mall-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248621526929541.Attraction) ![Damai Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/80e4894afb3b4af5909f7b809f376a83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Damai Beach 4/5(5 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Damai Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kuching. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Damai-Beach-Kuching.d6142144.Attraction) ![Gunung Mulu National Park showing a river or creek and boating as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53492-Gunung-Mulu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gunung Mulu National Park Hike to spectacular caves and pinnacles and admire the amazing flora and fauna of the Borneo jungle along the way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gunung-Mulu-National-Park-Sarawak.d6131379.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app