MyOldHouse Homestay — Hotel in Borneo

Our flight from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu was cancelled late in the day so we had to find some accommodation at the last minute for the night. The owner and his staff were really friendly and welcoming after we'd had quite a stressful day. The rooms were spacious and clean, the air-con and hot water all worked well.||The kitchen wasn't open that night but the owner offered us to use the eating area for an order-in of food and there were cold beers we could buy from the fridge which were welcome. The breakfast was basic but really good and the owner offered us some of the homemade treats that his wife had made. They were able to take us to the airport as well which...

This place is an oasis! We stayed here after a very wet excursion on the kinabatangan and it was just what we needed. Spacious rooms with large bathroom and a balcony overlooking the beautiful garden and pool. The host family are lovely and Teo provided us with great recommendations for things to do in the area- we visited Mt Silam and the Silam coast protected area where we rented a transparent kayak and saw the most amazing, healthy coral reefs right underneath us! If you're in Lahad Datu or surrounding area, absolutely the best...

Our absolute favorite stay in Borneo. We stayed two nights and wish we had added another two. Outstanding hosts, wonderful selection of fresh fruits and local delicacies for breakfast. All day, coffee and tea downstairs in the tranquil gardens and better, a water filter so you can refill bottles. At the hosts recommendation, we did a snorkeling trip with Glen at Pirate Diver's and took our own freediving fins. The trip was absolutely outstanding, wonderful, healthy coral gardens, and some 6 sites explored. Rooms were private,...