SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast
MDLD 3688, 1st Floor, Jalan Urusetia Kecil, Lahad Datu 91114 Malaysia
Full view
About
#3 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Lahad Datu
Location
Service
Finding an ideal budget friendly small hotel in Lahad Datu does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Tabin Lodge, a nice option for travellers like you.
Tabin Lodge features 24 hour front desk, newspaper, and 24 hour security. In addition, as a valued Tabin Lodge guest, you can enjoy an on-site restaurant that is available on-site.
When you're feeling hungry, you can check out Dovist Restaurant (0.5 mi) or KFC (0.1 mi), which are all within walking distance of Tabin Lodge.
Tabin Lodge looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Lahad Datu.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Diving
Hiking
24-hour security
Baggage storage
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Wifi
Restaurant
Newspaper
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Laundry service
Show more
Room features
Housekeeping
Kitchenette
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Languages Spoken
English, Malay
Location
55Somewhat walkable
Grade: 55 out of 100
10Restaurantswithin 1 km
0Attractionswithin 1 km
MDLD 3688, 1st Floor, Jalan Urusetia Kecil, Lahad Datu 91114 Malaysia
Getting there
Car HireSee all Lahad Datu car hire
6Reviews1Q+A0Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 3
- 3
- 0
- 0
- 0
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Sort by:
Most Recent
Came with friends, 14 pax, couples and singles. We had twin rooms, doubles and dorms. The beds were clean and comfortable. They provided bottom sheets and pillows but not top sheets or pillows. The bathrooms are a little oddly arranged but there were hot showers and sit down toilets. Breakfast was provided and there was free flow tea and coffee. There is wifi, a small kitchenette, some chairs and tables. Enough space for us to have a lecture.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Ana Beatriz Ticianelli wrote a review Mar 2018
Fernando de Noronha, PE11 contributions12 helpful votes
The rooms are really, comfortable beds and pillows. The bathrooms are also very clean. Close to the supermarket and to the street market. They offer a simple breakfast with tea, coffee and some snacks. Recommended!
Read more
Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
The perfect place to stay when you're in Lahad Datu - extemely fair prices, very clean rooms, showers & toilets, a nice view over the Darvel Bay and a good Location in general - within a few minutes you can reach a lot of stores, restaurants, banks, the small airport and the bus stations by foot. Furthermore: very friendly & helpful staff, and they organize some interesting tours. Perfect!
Read more
Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
This trip was one I've thought of for a very long time. I'm not sure if it's the idea of walking through rainforest and hearing the sounds of birds, gibbons and insects or the fact that I would get to see the 'man of the forest'. Really I feel very fortunate to be writing this from the second lodge of my stay but now I write about Tabin. After a 1.5 hour off-road drive from the nearest airport pickup at Lahad Datu we arrived and were greeted by our guide, Esrail. Esrail was the perfect guide you could ever hope for. As well as being warm and friendly, his knowledge of animal calls, trees, primates, birds was comprehensive. We felt comfortable in his capable hands as he guided us through the activities of early morning walks, evening walks and safaris as well as tours to the mud 'volcano', the pharmacy where the animals go to get their trace minerals from. The amount you see is a mixture of fortune, radios and an expert guide. Esrail had been a guide for more than a decade and he went about calmly explaining the same answers to questions he will have been answering a thousand times or more. We were fortunate to see a lot of animal life especially on the night safaris, so you will need a good set of binoculars and ideally a 400mm camera if you want those long shots to look impressive. The accommodation at Tabin was comfortable and nice enough of 3 star European rating. The food was the ample quantity you would want after hiking and trekking for a few hours and was still tasty. There is a bar and small gift shop for mozzy killer and power adaptors. The bar has a modest selection and really could do with a few select spirits in addition to the Tiger beer cans and the selection of 3 wines. No diet cans appear to be available but this wasn't the biggest issue when trekking. Overall I'd ask yourself a question before booking. If you want to have a small, welcoming resort where you can enjoy yourself and immerse into the rainforest then go here. If you want to guarantee seeing the Orangutan etc, then you should visit the orphanage at Sandakan and maybe even the Borneo Rainforest Lodge where you have a greater chance. For us Tabin needs a little spruce and to pitch itself for the type of Tourist it wants. There doesn't seem to be an overall visible manager in charge, with the guides organizing your days for you. Not a problem but who brings all the elements together? For us Esrail was the main guy, others may not have been so lucky. The guys and girls who work there get very little wage for their efforts and they are always very friendly and helpful, so I definitely loved going there and felt more of sharing a family home than the 5 star Borneo Rainforest Lodge where I feel like a guest. Just a few things to improve on and if the Ministry of Tourism was to improve the road and the route in through Oil Palm Forest and through the various gates and communities it may help improve first impressions. First on my bucket list completed, onto the next.…
Read more
Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
* Front desk staff were kind and helpful! * Wifi is in the lobby and 1st floor rooms close to it. First stay, my room was on the 2nd floor near the common area/kitchen with a balcony. Second stay, my room was on the 1st floor with wifi but no balcony. Both had their own bathrooms. No TV but A/C in both rooms. Paid 67 ringitt ~ $14 USD. Great value budget hostel/hotel. Please note: This establishment is not affiliated with Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast
LOCATION
MalaysiaSabahLahad Datu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingSPOT ON 89967 TABIN LODGE BED & BREAKFAST: See 5 Reviews and Traveller Photos (Lahad Datu) - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast
What are some of the property amenities at SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Dovist Restaurant, Unicorn Vegetarian Restaurant, and The Red Rose.
Is SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Lahad Datu.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at SPOT ON 89967 Tabin Lodge Bed & Breakfast?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Malay.