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Sumbiling Eco Village

Kg Sumbiling Lama, Jalan Batang Duri, Temburong, Bandar Seri Begawan PD1951, Brunei Darussalam
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Dusseldorf, Germany
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Sumbiling Eco Village is not just a place to sleep, but it is the place to go to for your rainforest adventure!! I booked my stay as part of a package with Borneo Guide who I can highly recommend for tours in Brunei Darussalam. They arranged transfers and accommodation in Bandar Seri Begawan as well as different sightseeing tours in... More

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The Hague
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Last week I went to the Ulu Ulu Resort with two adult friends, this time my husband and I tried Sumbiling with our 20 and 21 year old sons. I cannot fault the welcome and the food was great. We ate tree fern and a gently spiced curry, for dinner, nasi goreng or toast for breakfast, and similar spiced stews... More

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Dasmarinas City, Philippines
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13 hotel reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We booked a tour with Borneoguide for Sumbiling Eco Village tour. Fatin from their office is accommodating so as Farris, our tourguide. The entire experience was great. The only thing I can comment is that, the food served during our lunch were not enough for us. We came from a very tiring trek to National Park and they supposedly understand... More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

Brought a group of students on a day trip to the Sumbiling Eco Village last week and was pleasantly impressed. The 4-acre facility is a collaboration between passionate ecotourism operator Leslie Chiang and the local indigenous Iban community. The facility is very basic but adequate for a comfortable stay. The surrounding is beautiful, as it is located within the pristine... More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

We went for a 2D 1N stay at the eco village and it was a fantastic experience. Our guide, Apai, was so entertaining and knowledgeable as he introduced to us the fascinating properties of the plants during our jungle trekking. Cooking the bamboo chicken was also fun! We left the food to cook (about 45 minutes) and continued on walking... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We booked our trip to Eco Village by chance, at the last minute, not knowing anything about it nor where are we going. We were extremaly lucky, it was a wonderful place, the highlight of our tour of Borneo and we loved every minute we spent there. At 7:30am we took a speed boat from the capital to the jungle... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

We took the 3 day, 2 night package and our only regret was that we did not stay longer. We had not planned to come to Brueni, and decided to leave KK for a few days to experience the real Borneo. Sometimes expectations are set too high and it's hard to meet them, our trip to Sumbiling exceeded our wildest... More

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Seattle, Washington
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11 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

It was a wonderful experience to stay at Sumbiling. We chose to sleep outside in a tent, which we really enjoyed. Our guide, Hatta, was very knowledgeable of local history, culture, flora and fauna. The highlight of the stay was the night walk, where a local Iban guide walked us through the jungle and pointed out animals left and right.... More

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borneoguide, Manager at Sumbiling Eco Village, responded to this review
11 December 2011

We are glad you had a wonderful experience at Sumbiling Eco Village. Your review will help more people to know and visit the place thus indirectly help to provide more job opportunity for local villager. On behalf of everybody involved we like to say a big thank you for your review. cheer! More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

It seems to me that whatever we wished to see, whatever we wished to do, in this fascinating little country, our guide Rudy would have been able to provide it for us. Proboscis monkeys? Delivered. Rainforest walks? Done. Swimming? As often as we wanted. Team-building for our two young sons? From the back of a canoe! We even had a... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

Sumbiling Eco Village is an amazing and once in a lifetime opportunity to stay overnight (or however long you desire) in untouched rainforest amongst the Iban community. We stayed for two days, one night with two teenagers and an adult, and I think it is an experience we will never forget. If you like nature or have a remote interest... More

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Address: Kg Sumbiling Lama, Jalan Batang Duri, Temburong, Bandar Seri Begawan PD1951, Brunei Darussalam
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Region: Brunei Darussalam > Brunei-Muara District > Bandar Seri Begawan
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Free Breakfast Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 Speciality lodging in Bandar Seri Begawan
Price range (per night): RM160 - 318
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sumbiling Eco Village is a nature lodge situated in the interior of the Temburong District, home to some of the best preserved rainforests in Borneo. Due to our location, we are within reach of the popular Ulu Temburong National Park as well as other well-preserved rainforest areas, yet just 5 mins walk to the main road, 25 mins drive from Bangar (Temburong's main town), and around 2 hours by boat and drive from the Brunei International Airport. A rustic stay awaits you, as our lodge is surrounded by shady trees and new growth forests, and is located right on the banks of an upstream stretch of the Temburong River, with rocky rapids, and clear water depending on the rainfall. We try our best to keep structures to a minimum, with huts built from bamboo as well as reused and new wood being the main theme. On a typical day, while away the afternoons on cosy hammocks under shady trees beside the river, and take time to finish that intriguing novel you've never quite managed to finish. When the heat gets to you, the cooling waters of the river await, though if a mere cool dip doesn't do it, try a downstream float in a rubber tube, or try your hand at a traditional bamboo raft. Then as the sun sets, tune in to the symphony of the night, with the sounds of insects, frogs and other wildlife never too far away. This is the place to rest, relax and have some simple outdoors fun, especially if you have been worn out on the road for the last few weeks or months. For those who want more and whose budgets permit, we also conduct optional excursions, such as a night walking tour, or a daytrip either to the Ulu Temburong National Park or the Rainforest Discovery trek into the nearby rainforest, a hands-on see, smell, taste and feel educational trek for those who are interested in the numerous benefits of the rainforest to us. Despite the back-to-basics approach and our proximity to the rainforest, we provide a reasonably comfortable stay, with bedding in both rooms and tents, properly built-up bathrooms, with sitting toilets and even walled outdoor showers. Fans are found in the rooms as well as in the main hall. The bathrooms, rooms and main hall are lit-up at night, and there is no early lights out policy. Power points to charge electronics are available on request. We have a small resource corner, with maps, brochures, and books on various interests. ... more   less 
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