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Holiday apartment in Borneo

Find the perfect holiday apartment or ideal holiday house in Borneo (Malaysia) – with more space, a private kitchen, and full privacy.

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When is the best time to visit Borneo?

The best time to visit Borneo is March to October — the driest, especially Sabah. Rainy season (Nov-Feb) with heavy showers, but also possible. Kinabalu can be climbed year-round.. In summer: 28-33°C, humid, afternoon thunderstorms. In winter: 26-32°C, rainy season (Nov-Feb), heavier rainfall.

Best travel time

March to October — the driest, especially Sabah. Rainy season (Nov-Feb) with heavy showers, but also possible. Kinabalu can be climbed year-round.

Summer

28-33°C, humid, afternoon thunderstorms

Winter

26-32°C, rainy season (Nov-Feb), heavier rainfall

Highlights

Dreamy beaches, Impressive nature

Is a holiday rental in Borneo worth it?

A holiday apartment in Borneo offers you the perfect combination of independence and comfort. Enjoy Dreamy beaches, Impressive nature and experience Borneo like a local – with your own retreat after an action-packed day.

Borneo is the third largest island in the world and one of the last great wilderness areas on our planet. The Malaysian part (Sabah and Sarawak) offers a unique mix of ancient rainforest, exotic wildlife, and cultural diversity that attracts nature lovers from all over the world.

The rainforest of Borneo is 130 million years old — older than the Amazon — and is home to an astonishing biodiversity. Orangutans swing through the treetops, proboscis monkeys display their quirky noses, pygmy elephants roam the jungle, and the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, blooms for only a few days each year. Borneo is one of the few places where you can observe wild orangutans in their natural habitat.

The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah is the most famous destination. Here, orphaned orangutans are raised and prepared for their release into the wild. The feeding platforms allow encounters with the gentle great apes up close — an experience that deeply touches the heart.

Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 meters, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia and is both a challenge and a reward. The 2-day ascent takes you through various vegetation zones from tropical rainforest to cloud forest to the barren summit zone. The sunrise from the summit, over a sea of clouds with the silhouette of the surrounding islands, is a life-changing experience.

The coast of Sabah offers world-class diving. Sipadan, a small island off the east coast, is regularly listed as one of the top 5 dive sites in the world. Turtles, barracuda tornadoes, reef sharks, and an underwater cliff that drops 600 meters deep make every dive an adventure. The Danum Valley Conservation Area offers authentic jungle experiences in one of the last untouched lowland rainforests in the world.

What are the highlights of Borneo?

Orangutans in Sepilok

Experience orphaned orangutans up close at the famous rehabilitation center in Sabah

Mount Kinabalu

4,095 m — highest mountain in Southeast Asia. 2-day ascent with sunrise above the clouds

Diving in Sipadan

Top-5 dive spot in the world: turtles, barracuda schools, and 600m cliff

Kinabatangan River

Boat ride through the rainforest with proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, hornbills, and pygmy elephants

Danum Valley

Primary lowland rainforest — jungle hikes on canopy walks and night tours

What should I look out for when renting in Borneo?

The best time to visit Borneo is March to October — the driest, especially Sabah. Rainy season (Nov-Feb) with heavy showers, but also possible. Kinabalu can be climbed year-round.. For the cheapest holiday apartments, we recommend booking early – especially in peak season, popular accommodations get booked up quickly. Pay attention to reviews from previous guests and check if final cleaning and bed linen are included in the price.

Is a holiday rental worth it for a longer stay?

Holiday apartments are particularly suitable for longer stays: From a week onwards, the price per night often drops significantly. Use the private kitchen to save money, and enjoy the freedom to shape your day at your own pace – without fixed meal times or hotel rules.

Which tools help you plan your Borneo holiday?

4 free tools help you plan your trip to Borneo: Holiday finder, Budget calculator, Packing list and CO₂ calculator. They work directly in your browser.

Where else are there holiday rentals in Malaysia?

Besides Borneo, there are more holiday rentals destinations in Malaysia with their own page and price comparison: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang and Georgetown (Penang) and 2 more.