Title: Visit Kota Kinabatangan: 2026 Travel Guide for Kota Kinabatangan, Sabah | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabatangan-Hotels.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabatangan-Vacation-Rentals.d6353343.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kota Kinabatangan Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabatangan.d6353343.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kota Kinabatangan ## Travel Guide ![Most amazing experience, elephants, hornbills, orangutans, proboscis monkey and more ๐Ÿ˜](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 ๐Ÿ˜](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 ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚ #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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this yearโ€™s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6353343) - Kota Kinabatangan Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 $255 nightly $276 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and 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 Jun 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%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. [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=5066977&PinnedHotelID=5066977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%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 Nov 21, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=23065167&PinnedHotelID=23065167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=23065167&PinnedHotelID=23065167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353343) [See all 93 properties in Kota Kinabatangan](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%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 vacation home in Kota Kinabatangan. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.com/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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. 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 wasnโ€™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 Aug 12, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/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 center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sandakan Rainforest Park and Agnes Keith House ... 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Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Bukit-Belanda-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248621526918602.Vacation-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.com/Bukit-Batangan-Kota-Kinabatangan.d553248635976197582.Vacation-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. 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