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Located within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in Kota Kinabalu, Mizu Homestay at KK Times Square by R2 provides accommodation with seating area. It is set 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway and offers a lift. The homestay features family rooms. Jon and the rest of the team were insanely helpful when I was trying to extend my stay. Overall, the room was spacious, clean, and comfortable with a large shower and big room. It was great for our short stop in KK.

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9
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Situated in Kundasang in the Sabah region, Kundasang Trail Homestay features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features city views.

The guest house with a balcony and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Everything we need is provided

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9.2
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah. Fantastic place to stay. The apartment was very comfortable and beautiful. The building is located a top place with a sea view. One can enjoy the swimming pool as well. Lot of eating places near the apartment. Will definitely stay here again if I visit Kota Kinabalu

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9
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Located in Lahad Datu, Myoldhouse features a garden and shared lounge. This homestay provides free private parking and luggage storage space. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. After five weeks of traveling Borneo, this was the best guesthouse in this price range. You felt welcome, and you are welcome here. The host family AND the staff is charming, competent, and helpful. It’s quiet. The entire property is well-maintained with a personal touch. There’s a delightful, lovingly tended garden. My room was not only clean but also equipped with everything a traveler could wish for. The attached balcony was very pleasant in the evening. And when I left after two nights, I was personally bid farewell!

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9.1
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Located in Mulu, AA Homestay provides accommodation with seating area. The homestay features family rooms.

At the homestay, every unit is fitted with a desk. At the homestay, every unit includes air conditioning and a private bathroom. Perfect location, 5min walk from the park entrance and 10min walk from the airport. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Basic accommodation with plenty of room and free hot water for coffee and tea. Electricity as of August 2023 was on 24h

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9
Superb
400 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Mulu D cave homestay is set in Mulu. The property features mountain and quiet street views. The homestay has family rooms.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the homestay, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Robert and Diana were very welcoming and makes amazing home cooked food. The location is 5 minutes away from the Mulu National Park It's a really nice way to get to know the locals instead of just staying at the park

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9.1
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Set within 10 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 15 km of Sarawak Stadium in Kuching, Seladah Stay provides accommodation with seating area. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 37 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. Beautiful house, very clean and in a good location. The security was so good in the house I felt very safe leaving my valuables there when going out. Lots of privacy, I didn't even see and barely heard the other guests. Great value for money. I stayed in a hotel the previous night that cost twice as much and was half as comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
319 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Offering garden views, Merdeka Guest House 2 is an accommodation situated in Kuching, 5.5 km from Sarawak Stadium and 10 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. The host is super friendly and comfortable to speak with.

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9
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Damai, Nanga Damai Homestay features a garden and terrace. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge and a bar. The guest house offers an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space. Very nice private guesthouse, which is surrounded by nature. A small waterfall splashes next to the house and if you are lucky, you can watch monkeys, which either jump from tree to tree or steal fruit in the garden of the house and have a good time. The room was very nice and you have a great view. The hosts and the staff are really friendly and you can just feel good. I was driven to dinner or to the beach and really enjoyed great service.

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9.3
Superb
174 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Situated in Mulu, Mulu Village offers accommodation with a patio.

The homestay offers a terrace.

It is 2.4 km to Mulu National Park. The nearest airport is Mulu Airport, 2.6 km from Mulu Village. I would definitely recommend this wonderful homestay in Mulu! It was a warm welcome from James, who grew up in this remote place. Authentic doesn't get any more authentic, I think. He explained to us all the things you can do and what to bring for a perfect experience. With Brenda we had a wonderful tour of the large caves and she gives us all the information about the animals we saw along the way. In the evening they showed us a documentary on a big screen about the history of Mulu and the struggle between the locals and the palm oil industry. It was very interesting! Thank you James and Brenda for our stay and the nice experience in this remote place. We will always remember it! Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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9
Superb
381 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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