Where to stay on Borneo

There are some excellent hotels in Borneo, mainly in the Kota Kinabalu area, making a great base for exploring the region's wildlife, or just for a relaxing beach holiday. Off the beaten track, standards can be basic and some accommodation is more rustic.

Holiday ideas on Borneo

Head straight to Kota Kinabalu for a relaxing holiday, with the option to include a day trip or overnight visit to see the Orang Utans - a real highlight of any Far East trip. Alternatively, combine Borneo with Kuala Lumpur for an interesting twin centre holiday, or consider a Singapore and Borneo twin centre holiday or a Hong Kong plus Borneo holiday. Sarawak is more geared to touring and adventure trips.

Welcome to Borneo

The huge island of Borneo is shared by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia, with Malaysia covering much of the northern side of the island. A holiday to Borneo can be a breathtaking and most rewarding experience - a haven for those in search of a different experience, with tropical rainforest, pristine beaches, towering mountains and diverse wildlife, including the famous Borneo Orang Utans, all available.

What to do on Borneo

Most visitors to Borneo head to Kota Kinabalu, in the State of Sabah, a relatively modern city surrounded by beaches, mountains and rainforest with the chance to get up close to the local wildlife, most notably the indigenous Orang Utan. Kuching, the State capital of neighbouing Sarawak, is the gateway to this end of the region, and makes a great base to explore the little visited interior, renowned for its local tribes, often visited on a tour of Sarawak.