Title: Kota Kinabatangan Travel Guide: Best of Kota Kinabatangan, Sabah Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan-Hotels.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan-Holiday-Rentals.d6353343.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kota Kinabatangan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kota Kinabatangan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kota Kinabatangan Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Most amazing experience, elephants, hornbills, orangutans, proboscis monkey and more 😁](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353343/271f57f2-4c07-4093-b66b-e013c9c41918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Most amazing experience, elephants, hornbills, orangutans, proboscis monkey and more 😁](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353343/271f57f2-4c07-4093-b66b-e013c9c41918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Proboscis monkey jumping through the trees to keep up with the others! So magical being able to watch them from a boat on a river cruise! #AboveItAll #GreatOutdoors #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353343/cbb93fd3-1c17-48fe-bb1f-c07bf308d496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We spotted three wild orangutans on our river wildlife cruises! I cannot even begin to tell you the feeling when we spotted them! #GreatOutdoors #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353343/edeb2f40-84ef-4f8c-89fe-7c665524027c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On a trip down the river we came across some wild orang-utans. Such an amazing place with so much wildlife. And only a short hop from the Philippines 😉😂 #BVS100K](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633945448890/875d0826-4ed6-42a8-9c16-023a3bf9d673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kota Kinabatangan Things to do - Top hotels in Kota Kinabatangan - Top Holiday Rentals in Kota Kinabatangan ![Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12490000/12482100/12482100/848a593e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort Lot 1, Kampung Bilit Kota Kinabatangan Sabah £198 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. 8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews) The resort and facilities are basic compared to a city hotel, but it's really fantastic when you consider where it is. We really enjoyed our stay! Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12482100&PinnedHotelID=12482100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) ![Borneo Nature Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5067000/5066977/11f59013_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borneo Nature Lodge Sukau, Sandakan Kota Kinabatangan Sabah Stay at this lodge in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Fabulous jungle stay Excellent rooms and restaurant. Wonderful staff who are very friendly and welcoming. Amazing location. Reviewed on 12 Apr 2015 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=5066977&PinnedHotelID=5066977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=5066977&PinnedHotelID=5066977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) ![The Last Frontier Boutique Resort ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23070000/23065200/23065167/7e1a0b83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Last Frontier Boutique Resort Kinabatangan River Kota Kinabatangan Sabah Stay at this lodge in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) We had the most incredible stay here! Jason and his team really looked after us from start to finish. Our guide Ryan was extremely knowledgable and made such an effort to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible; we paid a little extra to do the morning cruise which was 100% worth it. We were also ... Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=23065167&PinnedHotelID=23065167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=23065167&PinnedHotelID=23065167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [See all 93 properties in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6353343) 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. ![BAEY DVILLA HOMESTAY KINABATANGAN SABAH, MALAYSIA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87843500/87843407/903e275b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BAEY DVILLA HOMESTAY KINABATANGAN SABAH, MALAYSIA Kinabatangan Sabah Stay at this holiday home in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan-Hotels-BAEY-DVILLA-HOMESTAY-KINABATANGAN-SABAH.h87843407.Hotel-Information) ![Homestay Signature Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21370000/21364500/21364410/ad8a8b0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homestay Signature Suite Sri Utama Condominium, IJM Sandakan Sabah Stay at this apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sandakan Rainforest Park and Sandakan Memorial Park ... We stayed at an alternate property because the advertised one wasn’t ready. However, the owner notified us well in advance. The condo was quiet and the air conditioning worked. We only had 2 towels for 4 people. For the price paid it was a good value and not too far from the airport. Good as a jumping ... Reviewed on 12 Aug 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Homestay-Signature-Suite.h21364410.Hotel-Information) ![Homexuite Vacation Condo @ Sri Indah](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95650100/95650047/w1350h1009x0y3-553c2373_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homexuite Vacation Condo @ Sri Indah Sandakan Sabah Stay at this apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sandakan Rainforest Park and Agnes Keith House ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kota Kinabatangan hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Bukit Belanda You can learn about the history of Kota Kinabatangan with a visit to Bukit Belanda. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bukit-Belanda-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248621526918602.Attraction) #### Bukit Batangan Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Batangan during your travels in Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bukit-Batangan-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248635976197582.Attraction) #### Bukit Bulud Napa Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Bulud Napa during your travels in Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bukit-Bulud-Napa-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248635976194820.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sabah Outskirts Private Charter Service: 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48920123/5b26efa7-3342-4d1b-bcb1-7ca0b2bf4bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabah Outskirts Private Charter Service: 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Options £151 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-outskirts-private-charter-service-1-day.a48920123.activity-details) [See all activities in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kota Kinabatangan ![Glimpses of Maliau Basin, Borneo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1386/9d219174-66ba-4efe-bc5e-bc9e2bc67a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Long Pasia ![Sunrise over dipterocarp rain forest in Danum Valley Conservation Area in Lahad Datu, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2037/f33436eb-cb87-49a3-b4d0-7612b95194e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lahad Datu ![Sandakan featuring a park, a city and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3111/0bca1d7e-b842-4151-a0b3-1f411b330408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sandakan ![The reflect of rainbow in Kinabantangan river. Borneo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344866/c2025453-a848-4601-9bff-32c7f69982e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kampung Bilit - Cities near Kota Kinabatangan - Places of interest [Long Pasia](https://expedia.co.uk/Long-Pasia.dx1386)[Lahad Datu](https://expedia.co.uk/Lahad-Datu.dx2037)[Sandakan](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandakan.dx3111)[Sabahat](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabahat.dx3336)[Kampung Bilit](https://expedia.co.uk/Kampung-Bilit.dx6344866) - [Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sepilok-Orangutan-Rehabilitation-Centre-Sandakan.d6182353.Attraction) - [Rainforest Discovery Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rainforest-Discovery-Centre-Sandakan.d6182362.Attraction) - [Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo-Sun-Bear-Conservation-Centre-Sandakan.d553248621526918632.Attraction) - [Kinabatangan Jungle Camp ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinabatangan-Jungle-Camp-Sandakan.d553248621532743387.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. 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