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) ![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) ![Capturing a crocodile with a monitor lizard in its mouth on the Kinabatangan River was a highlight of my trip to Borneo. Didn’t expect to see a crocodile let alone see it hunting in its natural habitat! #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353343/4c3e2a34-39b9-477a-8cdb-be325f8f862b.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 £251 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. 8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews) Helpful staff - Linda manages it all beautifully. Plenty of food - not gourmet but thats not why we were there. Pleasant rooms and bathrooms. It is out in the wild - and it feels like it. Twice a day small groups were taken out in motor boats down the river Kitabangan for the chance to view a variety ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=12482100&PinnedHotelID=12482100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) ![Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8350000/8349500/8349431/db814ac6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) Kampung Bilit Kota Kinabatangan Sabah Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. 7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews) The accommodation and food was nice, we were let down by the tours and communication. The night walk was disappointing as we walked very close to our accommodation, so was not really the jungle walk we were expecting. However the river cruises were good, apart from being let down by our boat breaking ... Reviewed on 9 Jun 2019 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=8349431&PinnedHotelID=8349431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=8349431&PinnedHotelID=8349431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) ![Borneo Nature Lodge 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122930000/122929400/122929343/f3b24ab8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borneo Nature Lodge 2 Borneo Nature Lodge 2 Kota Kinabatangan Sabah £296 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy free breakfast, a free local area shuttle and balconies. Popular attractions Batu Tulug and Bukit Belanda are ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan-Hotels-BAEY-DVILLA-HOMESTAY-KINABATANGAN-SABAH.h87843407.Hotel-Information) ![Hello Kitty Signature Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21370000/21364500/21364453/3065e5e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hello Kitty Signature Suite Sri Utama Condominium, IJM Sandakan 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Hello-Kitty-Signature-Suite.h21364453.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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews) 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) [See all properties in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6353343&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. 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=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353343&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Batu Tulug You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Batu Tulug during your trip to Kota Kinabatangan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Batu-Tulug-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248621526918603.Attraction) #### 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) ### 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 £155 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) - [Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo-Sun-Bear-Conservation-Centre-Sandakan.d553248621526918632.Attraction) - [Rainforest Discovery Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rainforest-Discovery-Centre-Sandakan.d6182362.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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