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Situated in Sandakan in the Sabah region, Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

There is a private bathroom with bath and a hairdryer in each unit, along with slippers.

The nearest airport is Sandakan Airport, 116 km from the lodge.

Room was clean, comfortable bed/linens and great aircon and fan for cooling options. Food was good, portions were huge and lots of veggies and fruit for lunch/dinner. Our boat guide Irfan was amazing at spotting animals and we were lucky to see the Borneo Big 5. The ladies running the lodge are all so lovely, highly recommend their hospitality. Bring lots of bug spray for the mozzies and don’t expect WiFi in your chalet - it’s the jungle!

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8.1
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522 reviews
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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges That Guests Love in Sandakan

  • Avg. price/night: £48.40
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    The river safari was absolutely amazing. It’s a small walk to the pier from the lodge but we managed to see elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, loads of birds and even 2 orangutans! Kai was an excellent tour guide.
    Tessa
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    Lodges were spacious cool clean and brand new bathrooms. Resort location is perfect. Much quieter than the other resorts.
    WILLIAM
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    Staff were lovey. Extremely convenient for Orangutan,Sun bear sanctuaries and Rainforest Discovery Centre . Feel like you are in the Borneo jungle staying at lodges .
    Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.40
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    Spacious comfy room with very effective air conditioning. Staff were very accommodating and attentive. Must do as many river cruises are possible - we saw the most during the day. 5 minute walk to the river from the lodge. Shoutout to the 2 guys who ran all the activities, we were impressed with their knowledge and their ability to spot so much! Food was really good and made fresh.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.40
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    I like the fact that the auntie feed us with more than we can eat! Comfortable lodge, peaceful and serene place to get away from the bustling cities and work life. Slept like a log during our stay here. The lodges equiped with air conditioning, hot heater, basic amenities..they even have all day coffee tea.
    Theodora
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    A superb hotel a 6 minute walk away from the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Very spacious and well-equipped wooden lodges in the middle of the rainforest. Very nice staff and great food in the restaurant.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    Super comfortable and perfectly placed lodges in a perfect location
    Neil
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.40
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    This is a jungle lodge just as you imagine it. Typical regional construction style, warm-hearted local staff and a lot of nature around. Other lodges down the river may be more luxurious, but for us it was a great start of our nature/wildlife roundtrip on Borneo. Tours organized by the lodge were interesting and could be arranged in a pleasantly flexible and spontaneous way. We´d like to say thank you to the young and kind lodge team, who made us feel as welcome as we could be!
    Philipp
    Group
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    The resort and surrounsings are just stunning. The house was beautiful and clean. The resturant serves very good food, the service was just lovely. It was one of the my favorite lodges I have travelled to. The location is amazing- 3 min walk to the Orangutan And Sun bear centers, 15 min walk to the Rainforest Discovery center. I wished I have stayed longer..
    Natalia
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 417 reviews
    Its location is perfect, 5’ walk to the orangutan sanctuary. The main building and lodges are situated around a lake with views onto the reserve/ jungle. lodges are spacious and well maintained. The best bit about the resort is the staff, so helpful, attentive and knowledgeable - they went out of theirs way to make my stay amazing.
    Janna
    Solo traveler