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Bilit Rainforest Lodge

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KG Bilit Seberang Jalan Sukau, Kota Kinabatangan 90200, Malaysia
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Reviewed 19 July 2017
A good place for staying on the Kinabatangan River

The lodge was a good base for trips along the Kinabatangan River. The boat tours were excellent with capable boat operations and good wildlife spotting. There was lots to see on the trips including monkeys and birds. If you want a chance to see the...More

3  Thank Pam L
Reviewed 15 July 2017 via mobile
Best spot for river cruises

Stayed for two nights at the bilit rainforest lodge and had a great time! The lodge is only accessible by boat. We arrived during a downpour. The lodge team were really friendly and helpful. The site is very close to a traditional river village. We...More

1  Thank Alan D
Reviewed 13 July 2017
Great place to see fantastic animals. Very friendly and helpful staff

Firstly, you are in the middle of a rain forest so you will not get some of the luxury you may expect elsewhere Having said that, our lodge was very pleasant with good air con. We had the deluxe version of the available lodges. The...More

1  Thank Trevor W
Reviewed 10 July 2017
Great Effort Free Wild Animal Viewing

Bilit Rain Forrest Lodge - 117 About 2 ½ hour drive from Sandakan and a 3 minute boat ride. Arrived 6 July, for two nights. Nice dry and warm, managed 4pm river safari in the dry. 7 July raining all day: I suppose the clue...More

Thank SJB3000
Reviewed 7 June 2017
Amazing hotel in the heart of the rainforest

This lovely hotel was part of a tour we did. A group of 3 of us stayed for 2 nights and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were more than accommodating, they frequently would check if we were ok and made special food for us...More

Thank Karis P
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Bilit Rainforest Lodge is located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, approximately 2 hours drive from Sandakan. It is a set of amidst lush tropical forest and offers comfort and …More peaceful relaxation as well as a base for easy exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal and birds at the Kinabatangan region. All chalets and the restaurant are made from local hardwood material and are designed to blend into the nature giving a unique local native ambience. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable with a minimum of 600 sq.ft. for standard chalets and 800 sq. ft. for VIP permier chalets. A boardwalk connects the jetty, restaurant and all the chalets. Less
Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Restaurant
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Hotel
Pool
Beachfront
Room Service
Free Parking
Bar/Lounge
Spa
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
24
Price range
US$280 - US$298 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Bilit Rainforest Hotel Sabah
Location
Malaysia > Sabah > Kinabatangan District > Kota Kinabatangan
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
24
Price range
US$280 - US$298 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Bilit Rainforest Hotel Sabah
Location
Malaysia > Sabah > Kinabatangan District > Kota Kinabatangan
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tripjunkiey0rkshire
22 June 2018|
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Hi, I’m Hadley from Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Mosquitoes normally appear more during rainy days, while there’s too in normal days but not much. I would like to suggest you to bring along with insect repellent, otherwise you... More
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darryl b
31 July 2017|
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Response from Jo A | Reviewed this property |
Hi Darryl. Bilit lodge is a few hours drive from Sepilok where the Orang u tang sanctuary is. If you want to stay near the Orang Sanctuary- try Sepilok Jungle Resort - we loved it. Bilit lodge (loved this place too) is on... More
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"request a cabin at the back where the monkeys come and play"
SJGillett
27 Mar 2018
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"All rooms are on stilts and some are a little further away from the main dining room but a pleasant walk on..."
Gypsy1952
17 Mar 2018
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"Only 24 lodges all good rooms"
Z4173OWkarens
13 Feb 2018
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"All rooms very similar, none with river views. Detached are better than semi's"
tonytourguide
22 Jul 2017
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