Ideal for families, couples and small groups wanting a quiet coastal retreat with character.
Whether you’re after sea views, jungle seclusion or a private villa with a pool, this is a peaceful, off-grid alternative to Borneo’s larger resorts.
Hibiscus
Highlights
Private villa,
Sea views,
Off-grid charm
Best for
Couples,
Families,
Groups
Hibiscus offers a deluxe, 6000ft 3-bed villa and two more simple chalets, all located in Kudat, close to the northernmost tip of Borneo.
The 3-bed villa, in particular, is ideal for families or groups of friends. The chalets each have 1 bedroom but have space to accommodate small families with extra bedding.
Take advantage of the complementary snorkelling and you may come across a friendly turtle in the pristine waters. Trek or mountain bike in the lush rainforest, explore the villages, traditions and culture of the Rungus people or just relax in the sun in a hammock in this peaceful corner of the island.
The Rooms
Of the two chalets, one is perched on a small cliff top with unrivalled views of the South China Sea while the other is a slightly larger treehouse chalet nestled amongst the treetops. “Clifftop” comes with a raised wooden patio and sunbeds, while “Treetops” has its private terrace. Both are simple yet comfortable and have ensuite bathrooms and modern amenities. Hibiscus Villa is a more luxurious affair, with its swimming pool and full staff.
What You'll Find:
- 3-bed villa with pool and two distinct chalets
- Clifftop and jungle terrace views
- Snorkelling, biking and rainforest walks
Why You’ll Love It:
- Retreat to a private coastal hideaway far from the crowds
- Snorkel in clear waters where turtles often appear
- Soak up sea or jungle views from your terrace or pool
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Hibiscus on the map
In Our Travellers’ Words
A Brilliant Adventure (Bali and Beyond)
Decided we wanted to do more than just go to Bali so asked for something different and some travelling around, and what an adventure it turned out to be. Highlight climbing the Ijen volcano in East Java a fantastic experience with our very experienced guide... Then off to Sumba a magical and intriguing island... The whole trip was a great mixture of adventure, culture and lovely hotels.
Temples, Volcanoes and Dragons of Indonesia
A 16 night family holiday with 2 teenage boys. We did enough cultural visits to keep mum happy but with volcano visit, swimming pools, Komodo dragons, snorkelling and seeing Manta rays the boys had a fantastically diverse holiday.
I have used Experience Travel Group three times now and would highly recommend them.
An Epic Adventure Across Southeast Asia
There were moments while I was out and about where I thought that everyone should experience this kind of mindful travel that Experience Travel organises, as it's not backpacking where you tick off the standard party hotspots, and it's not the typical cruise for tourists to visit the standard sightseeing destinations, but an experience where I really felt I got to know the countries, meet great people and do fun stuff that most people miss.
Curious Traveller’s guide to Borneo
If you’d like to discover more, why not download the Curious Traveller’s Guide to Borneo? This is where you’ll find our experts’ edit of hotels, experiences and beaches. We also break down the best time to visit Borneo by month and share more information about our approach to conservation in-country.
