Borneo Nature Lodge
No. 41 Block 3, 1st Floor, Prima Square, Phase 1, Mile 4, North Road, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
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An eco-friendly lodge nestled along the riverbank of Kinabatangan river the longest and biggest river in Sabah.The Lower Kinabatangan is one of Sabah's most splendid natural treasures and the richest concentration of wildlife in South East Asia. The lodge has 12 rooms with an additional twin-sharing handicapped friendly room equipped with air-condition and attached bathroom. Appreciate the "Green" details practise by the lodge where at night all electrical items run on solar power.
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Free breakfast
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Mosquito net
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English, Malay
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No. 41 Block 3, 1st Floor, Prima Square, Phase 1, Mile 4, North Road, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
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Great place to stay with chalet type accommodation we had a herd of 30 odd pigmy elephants come though our lodge so lovely to see them so close up. Meals where very good even made us a birthday cake staff friendly and boat tours amazing looking for the wildlife on the river.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Wow, what a place. Beautiful. From the moment we stepped off the boat we were greeted by the manager who explained about the lodge and what there is to do. The rooms were very comfortable. We were awaken most mornings by monkey's playing around in the nearby trees and we even had the pleasure of sighting a wild orangutan 20 metres from our room. Management and staff went out of there to assist with any needs. Our tours on the river were exciting, seeing crocodile, many different types of monkeys and bird life
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Take insect repellent and if you drink bring your own alcohol as this is very expensive
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Magnificent experience. To be able to stay in a exceptionally clean accommodation but be in the jungle. The rooms are basic. No fridge or tv. But who needs that when you are surrounded by nature. Great variety of local and western food for breakfast. The thrill to be able to have macaque monkeys and orangutans visit you is an incredible feeling. To be able to ride down the river to see birds large and small. Monkeys and crocodiles and pigmy elephants all by the exceptionally experienced captains and their boats. Second time customer. It’s a must for the wildlife lover with a little luxury.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Make sure you pack sunscreen, insect repellent and your raincoat.
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Our group of 6 stayed in 3 chalets, reservation staff was great to arrange rooms with interconnecting door for family with children. They were clean and comfortable with air-conditioner. We enjoyed our meals, banana fritters were our favourite tea snack and connecting with nature. Our guide Rizal and boatman were exceptional, we saw wild orang utan, proboscis monkey, and baby crocodile.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Dec tends to be wet and higher chance of rain. We were fortunate to have sunny days during our stay.
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We stayed two nights here during our June 2022 10-day tour of Borneo via TripADeal. This is an excellent location and very close to nature. The accommodation was good and had all the amenities suitable for a nature lodge. The food and the service and the supporting staff were excellent! We went on a few boat cruises along the Kinabatangan river including a night cruise.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Traveled in August 2017. Spent 3 days touring Malaysian Borneo. The lodge was clean with good, homecooked meals. Wildlife watching was exciting and plentiful even with our short time there including a brief glimpse of a large orangutan, a large herd of pygmy elephants grazing, crocodiles, kingfishers, many kinds of monkeys (including proboscis monkeys).
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Date of stay: August 2021
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I stayed at the Borneo Nature Lodge for 2 nights as part of a 3 day trip - a fabulous place with warm and welcoming staff. They catered fully for my vegetarian needs, and I left a lot heavier than I arrived! (Amazing homemade cakes in the afternoon!). The room had both a fan and air con - which was a life saver! It was clean and catered for all my needs. The lodge was peaceful, with so many butterflies, birds and other wildlife, but was very easy to completely chill out. Our boat driver could sense, (and smell!) when the elephants were present, and was particularly cognoscente of when I wanted to take photos, allowing me to spend more time at certain places. He even enticed a juvenile Pygmy elephant to come to our boat by playing a game! The trip was packed full of nature / wildlife that I had wanted to see, including the elusive orangutan (x 2!) and proboscis monkeys. Lots of fun and a truly memorable experience.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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I Stayed at the Borneo Nature Lodge as part of a 3 day 2 night package. The rooms are very pleasant and exactly what you should expect from a nature lodge. I personally found the food delicious, generous portions and the staff extremely welcoming and helpful, Walter and his team do a great job. The river safari’s are outstanding, I had an extremely knowledgable guide (kurt) who clearly had a passion for animal conservation and improving their habitat. Very lucky to see an Orangutan and her baby in the wild, along with proboscis monkeys, macaques, silver leaf, crocodiles and hornbills. The only thing I didn’t see was a Pygmy Elephant, but this is real nature and you won’t see everything. The river is quiet as the tours are not fully back running post pandemic so this may impact future visitors as numbers increase. Do bring your own water bottle so you can refill and help reduce plastic waste, the constant supply of Sabah tea is also very good. Insect repellent a must, you are in nature, although the staff do everything to keep the mosquitoes at bay naturally, make sure to keep doors closed. A fantastic lodge that is very well run and genuinely cares about nature and protecting it. So glad I was recommended to stay here…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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We had three nights here as part of our package, the rooms are very basic yet comfortable, food was fine, service was excellent. There is a water cooler in the main restaurant to enable you to fill your water bottles. The main reason for your visit here is to see the flora & fauna along the banks of the Kinabatangan river by boat. We were lucky enough to have a boat pretty much to ourselves and our guide for the first day, then we were joined by another couple who unfortunately didn't speak English and they shared our guide. Cruising up and down the river and tributaries you get to see a huge amount of wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a lone Pygmy Elephant on the bank, apparently the heard had gone through several days earlier. The guides and boat drivers are very good at spotting and do their utmost to ensure that you have a pleasurable stay. We very much enjoyed our stay & seeing the extensive array of wildlife from crocodiles to hornbills to orangutang & many more, the king fishers are exquisite. Be sure to bring walking boots and a good bug spray.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Martha B wrote a review Dec 2019
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This is a beautiful jungle lodge accessible only by boat. We stayed 2 nights. Room was very comfortable and tastefully decorated. They even had sarongs for us to wear. Pleasant verandah out front to sit and watch monkeys, have your coffee. The AC exhaust fuels the hot water, quite ingenious. We did an evening and morning cruise, saw lots of wildlife including many bird species: hornbills, eagles, an owl, pigeon species, storks, sun-birds, bee-eaters, dollar birds and others. The guides were very adept at spotting animals. We also saw a monitor lizard, many proboscis monkeys, macaques, and even a flying lemur. Only minus about the place was the food. It is terrible. I told the boy three times that I am vegetarian and he kept bringing out plates of squid and ham. Vegetables were bland but fruit was good. I recommend bringing snacks. Also if possible rubber boots and insect repellent for the forest walk, though they did happen to have boots my size.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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US$308 - US$451 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaSabahSandakan DivisionSandakan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Borneo Nature Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Borneo Nature Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Kinabatangan Jungle Camp (2.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Borneo Nature Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Borneo Nature Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a desk, and a mosquito net.
What food & drink options are available at Borneo Nature Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Borneo Nature Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Malay.