You'll be staying in a series of air-conditioned comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary. Due to the nature of the tour and destination, the hotels (with the exception of the Shangri La Rasa Ria), are of a good standard and are in keeping with the places visited.

Sabah Hotel, Sandakan (nights 2-3)

Built in a colonial style, this charming, rustic hotel has pretty gardens and an outdoor swimming pool. There's a choice of restaurants, including a café serving international cuisine and also a Chinese restaurant. The nearby town is a short walk or a taxi-ride away. 

Borneo Natural Bilit Sukau Resort, Sandakan (nights 4-5)

Set in the heart of the rainforest and located on the lower Kinabatangan River, this is an ideal base for an authentic jungle experience immersed in the local wildlife. Wooden chalets are comfortable and basic in design with air conditioning and private showers. An on-site restaurant also offers buffet dining. 

Sabah Tea Resort, Ranau* (nights 6-7)

Surrounded by pristine rainforest and located within a working tea plantation, this private, cosy hideaway boasts a restaurant, with buffet dining and a café. The air-conditioned cottages come with a television, kettle and private bathrooms. From each cottage, you can enjoy spectacular views of the rainforest and sunset over Mt. Kinabalu.

Please note: On certain 2026 and 2027 departures, you'll stay at the Perkasa Hotel Mt. Kinabalu instead of the Sabah Tea Resort.

Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu (nights 8-11)

Boasting an unbeatable setting overlooking the white-sand beaches of the South China Sea, this resort offers a wide choice of amenities to keep everyone occupied and an on-site nature reserve. Leisure facilities include several swimming pools, a golf course and a whole host of water sports from the idyllic beach. Food and drink from around the world are available in the choice of five restaurants and bars. Guestrooms are luxurious and tasteful, with views of either the sea or the colourful, well-manicured resort gardens. 

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.