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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. Clean, modern, comfortable apartment with great views. Very helpful manager who took us around the various tourist sites for a reasonable cost.

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. Very nice staff, good pool, rooms clean. Best place in Lahad Datu!! :)

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9.1
Superb
264 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Our first stay prior to going to Mulu Pinnacles, we stayed in the 3 bed, fan room. It can get warm during the day. On our return we needed to rest out aching bodies and stayed in the Aircon 3 bed room. The beds are singles and can be put together for a double bed too. Aircon is new and works great. Each room has a clothes rack. Towels and toilet paper provided. Excellent Breakfast was provided every morning. Often Dina asked what we wanted so it was often different. Although banana crepes are their signature breakfast. Robert is from Mulu and it's great to see they have a business and survived after the tough COVID years. Too many foreigners go to Marriott and sadly there isn't enough support for the local businesses.

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9
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
US$19
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
302 reviews
Price from
US$22
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 just from another world. I arrived late (around 22h30) and even though he likes to wake up at 4h30, we kept talking for about half an hour. Then, he goes: "do you want me to show you around?" >> he went on giving me a guided kuching tour in his car. He even wanted to buy me a drink but no shops were open at midnight. Besides this, he would leave traditional sweets for breakfast every day. Legend!!

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9
Superb
332 reviews
Price from
US$16
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. Beautiful garden paradise with lovely hosts!

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9.2
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$67
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. We had the best time! The owners are very reliable and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is very calm, we could enjoy the jungle and meet other travelers

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9
Superb
379 reviews

Forest Way Home Sepilok Sandakan is offering accommodation in Sandakan. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

At the homestay, units come with a desk. There is a shared bathroom with shower in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Great location in Sepilok, close to RDC, Orangutan Sanctuary and Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Comfortable room with aircon and air purifier, incredibly welcoming and friendly hosts within the homestay and use of amenities such as good shower and use of washing machine.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

A recently renovated homestay, Luna Suites Comfort Stay in Lahad Datu offers accommodation in Lahad Datu. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge.

At the homestay, units have a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units at the homestay have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Clean, quiet and love the projecter “tv”

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9
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

The spacious homestay is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries.

Popular points of interest near the homestay include Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, Likas Sport Complex and Kota Kinabalu Harbour. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 7 km away. What I loved most was the cleanliness of the house and the complete facilities provided. The host was also very responsive and helpful. I’d definitely love to stay here again in the future!

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9.2
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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