Labang Longhouse Guesthouse

Top choice in Sarawak


This 16-room, longhouse-style guesthouse with valley views is full of evocative photographs, each with a story that owners Lucy and David Labang will happily relate. Look forward to excellent food on the shared verandah and the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Kelabit Highlands. Lian, Lucy and David's friendly son and local guide, picks up guests at the airport and organises kayaking.


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