Where to stay in Borneo

Borneo offers a wide range of accommodation options, from international hotels in major cities to eco-lodges and jungle resorts in remote rainforest locations. Cities such as Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bandar Seri Begawan and Balikpapan have modern hotels, serviced apartments and budget guesthouses catering to different types of travellers.

In many of Borneo's national parks and wildlife areas, accommodation often takes the form of eco-lodges, small resorts or simple guesthouses designed to blend with the surrounding rainforest environment. These lodges frequently serve as bases for wildlife watching, river safaris, and trekking.

Across the island, visitors can also find boutique hotels, beach resorts and homestays, particularly in coastal areas and rural communities. Standards and facilities can vary in more remote regions, but accommodation in major tourist destinations generally meets international expectations.