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Myoldhouse

Lahad Datu

Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. The homestay provides certain units with mountain views, and units have a kettle. At the homestay, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Very nice staff, good pool, rooms clean. Best place in Lahad Datu!! :)

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9.1
Wonderful
219 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

AA Homestay

Mulu

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. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Veeery sweet people. Super kind and open to our weird requests. Thank you! 😀

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9
Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Tajau Laut Guesthouse

Kudat

The homestay features some units that have sea views, and every unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath. At the homestay, every unit has bed linen and towels.

A minimarket is available at the homestay. We stayed here for 5 wonderful days, what an amazing location. The rooms overlook the sea - in fact, the sea comes under the lodge at night and you go to sleep listening to the gentle waves. It is picture perfect. Each morning you can watch the sunrise from the balcony - it is quite simply stunning. Breakfast was different and delicious every day, we had fried things and fried rice, fresh donuts and other bakery items, nasi lemak and often toast as well. The meals on offer for other times are always freshly cooked and most delicious. The family were very kind to share with us some food on occasion, it was always delicious, they were very kind and welcoming. Udey - the host, can organise a taxi to and from wherever you need at a good price. We caught this taxi to the bus station, with Udeys' brother and father - a lovely and inspirational family. Udeys' brother learnt his English (which was really very good) from watching English movies - namely the BFG. They are part of a family of 10 siblings. There is a couple of small shops in the village which sell toiletries, noodles, biscuits, drinks and bread. The snorkelling is fabulous - you will need to ask Udey where to go - he and his family have been involved in the coral regeneration programs, right infront of the chalet is not good (although we did come across a couple of beautiful starfish) but over to the left and right - a short walk along the beach and the corals are beautiful and plenty of fish. We really enjoyed our 5 days of peace and relaxation, we will definately come again and stay longer next time. Accomodation is simple, rustic but lovely, comfortable bed, simple but adequate and clean bathroom with shower. There is a small kitchen area, with water dispenser, toaster, kettle, tea and coffee. There is rubbish on the beaches although there is a long term clean up plan. To be fair, pretty much everywhere we have travelled including the Maldives has a similar problem these days

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9
Wonderful
144 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Seladah Stay

Kuching

Set within 10 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 15 km of Sarawak Stadium in Kuching, Seladah Stay features accommodation with seating area. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 37 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. Very nice place, close to the airport and to shops and restaurants. Good wifi and air-conditioning. Nice staff too. Recommended.

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9.2
Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Merdeka Guest House 2

Kuching

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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9.1
Wonderful
227 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Spring Garden

Kundasang

Located in Kampung Kundasang, Spring Garden offers accommodations in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mount Kinabalu, 24 km from Ranau.

Set next to each other, the individual chalets provide a kettle and heated wood flooring. Towels are offered in the bathroom with marble tiles. Mr. Lee was very good at communication. His garden is gorgeous. The accommodations exceeded my expectations!

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9
Wonderful
182 reviews
Price from
£176
per night

Nanga Damai Homestay

Santubong

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. It's a paradise. Very nice garden and very friendly hosts. Delicious breakfast. Hosts drive you to where you want to be. Very clean.

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9.6
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

HOUSE MUSE

Siantan

HOUSE MUSE provides accommodation in Siantan. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

At the guest house, the units have a private bathroom.

The nearest airport is Supadio International Airport, 165 km from the guest house.

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9.7
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Sutera Avenue - Jom Summer Suite

Kota Kinabalu

With free WiFi, this homestay provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking. Clean and comfortable. Good value.

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

SF Homestay

Kundasang

SF Homestay is situated in Kundasang. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The spacious guest house features a flat-screen TV. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 95 km from the guest house. They provide lots of things such as mini BBQ, Portable Stove, Bath Towels, Cutlery, Rice Cooker & Boiler.

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9
Wonderful
34 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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