Sunsuron Homestay Village Experience in Tambunan
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Minimum Stay
1 night
Nearest City
Nearest Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Location
Tambunan
Address
Kampung Sunsuron, 89650 Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Experience authentic village life at Sunsuron Homestay, where locals welcome you into their homes for a true Sabahan hospitality experience
- Support community-based tourism — your stay directly benefits Sunsuron’s socioeconomic development
- Enjoy diverse activities, including cooking Dusun dishes, communal farming, rice wine making, Sumayau dancing, and gong beating
- Explore Sabah’s heritage at the Rafflesia Centre, House of Skulls, Sinurambi Tower, and Tambunan Warrior Monument
- Embark on outdoor adventures, from trekking the Crocker Range to hiking Mount Trusmadi and visiting Mahua Waterfall
- Discover Borneo’s wildlife through jungle trekking, birdwatching, and traditional fishing, guided by locals
- Experience Sunsuron’s community-driven hospitality, offering an impressive variety of activities thanks to collective local efforts
- Perfect for school groups and large gatherings, with space for up to 73 guests
Overview
Stay in a traditional Dusun home at Sunsuron Homestay, where locals welcome you into their village for an authentic cultural immersion in the highlands of Tambunan. Experience Sabahan hospitality firsthand, as your hosts — residents of Sunsuron — invite you to cook traditional dishes like hinava and sambal tuhau, join communal farming, and take part in daily village life.
Your stay directly supports Sunsuron’s socioeconomic development, with tourism benefiting the entire community. Thanks to a collective local effort, Sunsuron Homestay offers an impressively wide range of activities beyond the homestay. Trek the Crocker Range, hike Mount Trusmadi or Mount Wakid, and visit the Rafflesia Centre to see the world’s largest flower. Immerse yourself in Dusun traditions, from rice farming and gong beating to visiting the House of Skulls.
With ten hosts and 30 rooms accommodating up to 73 guests, Sunsuron Homestay is perfect for school groups, educational tours, and large gatherings. Whether you seek adventure, culture, or a peaceful village retreat, Sunsuron Homestay offers a genuine, community-driven Borneo experience. Book your stay today!
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What's Included
Guided Hikes To Mount Wakid
Accommodation At A Traditional Dusun Homestay
Lunch (Upon Request), Breakfast, Dinner
Local English-Speaking Guide
What's Excluded
Peak Season Surcharge(s), Local Taxes (SST, TTx, etc.), All Entrance Fees, Taxes & Services Charges
Transportation , Personal Travel Insurance
Rooms & Facilities
Experience the charm of Sunsuron Homestay, where 10 welcoming hosts offer a total of 30 rooms, able to accommodate up to 73 pax per day. Stay in traditional Dusun homes – either wooden or bricked – with choices of single beds, twin beds, double beds, triple beds, and bunk beds. Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished with a side table, mirror, and fan. While the bathrooms are simple, they provide everything you need, featuring either cold showers or a splash-and-wash setup, and either western or squatting toilets.
Food & Beverage
Meals are typically communal, offering a chance to interact with hosts and fellow travellers. Enjoy traditional Dusun dishes, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Participate in cooking classes to learn how to make local favourites like hinava and sambal tuhau.
Breakfast and dinner are provided, with lunch available upon request.
Nearby Attractions
- Mount Wakid (4.9km / 6-min drive)
- Tambunan Hospital (10.6km / 15-min drive)
- Crocker Range Gunung Alab Substation (16.6km / 22-min drive)
- Tambunan Golf Club (17.8km / 22-min drive)
- Mahua Waterfall (19.7km / 24-min drive)
- Sinurambi Tambunan Viewing Point (20.9km / 34-min drive)
Important Notes
- All rates are displayed in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
- Tourism Tax (TTX) of MYR 10/room/night is applicable for Non-Malaysian guests – to be paid to the homestay.
- Standard check-in time is 2:00PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM (adjustments may be made upon request).
- Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors.
- For your safety, please ensure that all doors and windows are locked when leaving the house.
- While staying at Sunsuron Homestay, please respect your host’s home as if it were your own, and feel free to make yourself comfortable.
- The weather can be chilly at night, so it is recommended to bring a warm layer.
- Please note that water temperatures are low in the morning and at night, and no water heaters are provided.
- As you are staying with local families, the style and facilities of each home may vary. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms, while others share facilities within the main house. Toilets may be either squat or Western style, depending on the home.
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