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Recommended hotels in Borneo

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1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."
Australia
Alister
The price is AED 539
AED 591 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a curved facade and a large glass entrance.

2. Swiss-Belinn Singkawang

Swiss-Belinn Singkawang
4.0 star property
Singkawang
7.8 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"Good location above a mall so it's convenient"
Malaysia
Mariana
The price is AED 88
AED 108 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Swiss-Belinn Singkawang
A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and a beach.

3. The Empire Brunei

The Empire Brunei
5.0 star property
Jerudong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (618 reviews)
"Great"
Japan
RIE
The price is AED 909
AED 1,004 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Empire Brunei
A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent central tower and a rooftop swimming pool.

4. Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak

Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak
4.0 star property
Pontianak
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great service great food"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is AED 151
AED 183 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Four Points By Sheraton Pontianak
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

5. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
4.0 star property
Sandakan
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Great stay, helpful staff and the restaurant was lovely too."
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
The price is AED 263
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Ormond Sandakan
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

6. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
4.0 star property
Sandakan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (387 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United Kingdom
Holly
The price is AED 301
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
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7. Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran

Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran
2.0 star property
Sampit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
The price is AED 9
AED 11 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Hotel O Pondok Gusang Kuala Near Pelabuhan H Basran
A modern building with a clean, minimalist design, featuring a long driveway lined with palm trees and well-maintained landscaping.

8. Mercure Berau

Mercure Berau
4.0 star property
Tanjung Redeb
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Clean, quiet frendly staff food was very good "
Australia
Troy
The price is AED 132
AED 160 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mercure Berau
A modern building with a curved facade and a parking lot with several cars.

9. Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching

Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching
3.0 star property
Kuching
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"The airport shuttle was very convenient, and staff are very kind and helpful. Breakfast had a lot of options and I enjoyed it. "
Japan
Hikari
The price is AED 245
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Kuching
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.

10. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
3.5 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (170 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, a short grab ride from town. Staff were friendly, breakfast was good."
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is AED 206
AED 252 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Livingston Hotel
A building with a central entrance, surrounded by greenery and a stone facade.

11. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is AED 619
AED 740 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Radisson' sign.

12. Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
4.0 star property
Bandar Seri Begawan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (729 reviews)
"Great staff and awesome service!"
United States
Florencia Isabel Padilla
The price is AED 396
AED 436 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "Pullman" sign.

13. Pullman Miri Waterfront

Pullman Miri Waterfront
4.5 star property
Miri
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (649 reviews)
"All awesome for business traveller"
Malaysia
AZLAN
The price is AED 235
AED 263 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Pullman Miri Waterfront
A hotel sign with the name "LEX hotel" and a geometric pattern on the sides.

14. LEX HOTEL BANJARMASIN BY EXCELSIOR

LEX HOTEL BANJARMASIN BY EXCELSIOR
3.0 star property
Banjarmasin
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AED 63
AED 77 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
LEX HOTEL BANJARMASIN BY EXCELSIOR
A modern building with large windows and a prominent entrance.

15. The Brunei Hotel

The Brunei Hotel
3.0 star property
Bandar Seri Begawan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (372 reviews)
"This is a great hotel, one of the best ones I have ever stayed at. "
Canada
Jose
The price is AED 313
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Brunei Hotel
A modern building with a geometric facade, multiple flags, and a sign indicating 'KELUAR OUT'.

16. The Capital Residence Suites

The Capital Residence Suites
3.5 star property
Bandar Seri Begawan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Great location and the staff were helpful and friendly"
Taiwan
Etosha
The price is AED 136
AED 165 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Capital Residence Suites
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign, a rooftop bar, and a parking lot.

17. HARRIS Hotel Samarinda

HARRIS Hotel Samarinda
3.5 star property
Samarinda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"One of my favorite places to stay in Samarinda. (Truly)"
United States
Jan
The price is AED 117
AED 141 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
HARRIS Hotel Samarinda
A hotel with a sign listing amenities including rooms, meeting rooms, a coffee shop, lounge, billiard & cafe, swimming pool, fitness center & spa, and free wifi.

18. Aston Tanjung City Hotel

Aston Tanjung City Hotel
3.5 star property
Murungpudak
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Utk sarapannya termasuk banyak pilihan dari western,Asia ,tradisional Indonesia bahkan makanan Lokal setempat. Rasanya pun cukup enak Kolam renangnya luas Dan kualitas airnya pun layak"
Indonesia
Rita Diana
The price is AED 186
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Aston Tanjung City Hotel
A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'FUGO' sign, and a view of the surrounding urban area.

19. FUGO Hotel Samarinda (Bigmall)

FUGO Hotel Samarinda (Bigmall)
4.0 star property
Samarinda
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, staff and location. Only negative, parking was free but on departure we were charged by the car park attendant who said it wasn’t included. We have requested a refund on this. This did slightly disappoint was was a fabulous stay otherwise."
United Kingdom
DB
The price is AED 210
AED 254 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
FUGO Hotel Samarinda (Bigmall)
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a tiled entrance area.

20. Hotel O near Pantai Manggar

Hotel O near Pantai Manggar
2.0 star property
Samboja Kuala
Hotel O near Pantai Manggar
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.
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Top Borneo Hotel Reviews

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."
Eleanor 9-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

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