Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 89.1 miles/143.4 km
Restaurants
Restoran Borneo - 13 min drive
Cafe Rainbow Herbs - 14 min drive
Mei Wai Cafe - 13 min drive
Kedai Kopi Kawan - 13 min drive
Kudat Hakka Yong Tau Foo - 12 min drive
About this property
North Borneo Biostation Resort
Enjoy your visit to Kudat with a stay at North Borneo Biostation Resort.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach access
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Bicycle rentals
Beach towels
Facilities
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Limited housekeeping
In-room safe
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for MYR 30.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 30.0 per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
North Borneo Biostation Resort Kudat
North Borneo Biostation Kudat
North Borneo Biostation
North Borneo Biostation Kudat Sabah
North Borneo Biostation Kudat
North Borneo Biostation Resort Hotel
North Borneo Biostation Resort Kudat
North Borneo Biostation Resort Hotel Kudat
Frequently asked questions
Does North Borneo Biostation Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, North Borneo Biostation Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at North Borneo Biostation Resort?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at North Borneo Biostation Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at North Borneo Biostation Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
North Borneo Biostation Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2020
Mohd Ridzuan
Mohd Ridzuan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 29, 2020
The location of the resort is quite remote but that's what we were looking for. You can ride the bike (if you are in good shape) or take a taxi to the tip of Borneo. We drove with Jenny. She has an old car but it has AC and Jenny is very nice. The bungalows are spacious. Since it was low season we got a unit in the front row. We were disappointed that the "Biostation" does not exist anymore. Access to the ocean in front of the resort is difficult. You need to walk a little bit to have better access. Only the ares in front of the resorts are cleaned up. Overall we spent some nice quiet days at the resort.
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 22, 2019
The owner is rude. Very bad experience.
The owner is rude. The grass not trimmed. Really hard to walk on the trail. Beach is dirty full off trash. No wifi. Very poor service.
Jay Pee EvaneZ
Jay Pee EvaneZ, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 23, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2019
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are beautiful, clean and large. Resort is quiet. Snorkelling trip is wonderful. Food is tasty, but sometimes takes a while to arrive.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2019
Sigh..
The name is misleading in a lot of ways but nice location that is calm. Service in all areas is substandard and the beach is extremely dirty with very little access. Being a bio resort more effort can be done in trying to keep the beach clean. Grounds at the resort equally the same, unkempt which is a harbour for. Mosquitos to thrive
Isabella
Isabella, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 26, 2018
Peaceful stay
Amazing place but staff service let’s it down. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The beach is great. Very quiet. The scuba centre led up by Giovanni is the highlight. Giovanni was a great instructor and we went out for a great scuba dive one morning. The restaurant staff really let this place down. Unhelpful, no special request, very little knowledge of vegetarianism. Recommend for a short stay in peace. Need a car rental and eat out elsewhere
Douglas
Douglas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2018
Perfect for serene and tranquile seekers. Staffs are incredibly helpful
Farhana
Farhana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2018
1) Too outskirt from other people and the road leading to the site is through a plantation, not proper tarmac road. It was too dark and dangerous at night.
2) Staffs at the cafe don't have basic serving rules, he handed the fork and knife pointed the sharp part to me.
3) Toasted bread was cold and hard when they served.
4) Orange juice only served when we were done with the whole breakfast.
5) Dogs were everywhere, even at the dining area and they came to our table asking for food.
6) Overall compound not kept well and the beach were left unattended.
7) No kettle in the hut, not even a mineral water bottle, no beverage facilities at all.. guests have to walk (distance depends on location of your hut) to cafe to get water from water dispenser or make orders if the cafe still open.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 11, 2018
Terrible experience
Had problem with checkin, only able to checkin at 9.00pm. Had to wait for almost 3 hrs due to the hotel's system glitch (double booking). No refund received, no complimentary drinks, only an apology when they handed over the key at 9.00pm. Dirty restaurant with dogs sitting around while guests having breakfast & dinner. Breakfast finished at 8.30am. A lot of ants inside of the sugar pot. Cleanliness of the resort in overall is not well maintained. Will not come again and will not recommend to friends & family.
Sheena
Sheena, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2018
Great staff and nice place
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2018
Staying at the North Borneo Biostation was a highlight of our trip to Borneo. Beautiful place, very quiet, wonderful reef snorkeling
Eliska&Marcel
Eliska&Marcel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 19, 2018
Wonderful location
When you can find it, its a beautiful resort. The staff were all genuinely friendly and helpful. Nice to be so close to nature but having creature comforts.
Shell
Shell, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2018
Beach behind the hotel is unique
The journey to the hotel location is exciting. Long journey drive to plantation and rural area to arrive at the hotel. The signage is not sufficient. The hotel should have more signage leading to the hotel.
alex
alex, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 22, 2018
Beautiful Spot
This is a very nice place to stay - great location, plenty to do (and plenty of scope to do nothing, if that's your preference). The cabins are fine - comfortable and clean, with a small verandah to sit on. The restaurant was pretty good - basic, but good. Strange that there was no fruit on offer, but that's a small quibble.
Francis J
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 11, 2017
Far from the madding crowd
A beautiful location far from the tourists of Borneo’s more popular tourist spots. Great rooms and nice food. Fabulous day snorkeling with dive instructor Giovanni & his wife.
Claire
Claire, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 8, 2017
Highly recommend, close to tip of Borneo.
The wooden huts are beautiful, clean, spacious and very well built. Lovely area to sit outside of your hut and lots of space around each hut. Really comfortable and a feel of luxury. The food was extremely good at the restaurant. You can swim in the little bays between the flat rocks and walks right and left take you to beautiful isolated beaches. Snorkelling is really good and lots to see in the rock pools. Quite nice to have the variety. Rubbish is on the beaches but no diff to other areas. Having the luxury of the rooms was really nice and great value for money considering other accommodation in the area. Very relaxing environment on the site as well. The management and reception were helpful and friendly.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2017
Nothing much to do but just enjoy the view of the sea. It's too rocky to swim
Joanne
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2016
for jungle and sea lovers
tranquility, jungle and beach amazing, spectacular view of reef, coastal mountains and thunder clouds
Kenneth
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 12, 2016
Great place to be away from the city
It was a pleasant stay with nice scenery and away from the town. Our dinner was great as the fish cook was fresh. Breakfast was so so and lunch was a bit salty. Great place to relax. However, the other guest was quite noisy late at night.