Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Located just over two hours by boat from Sandakan and on the banks of the river Kinabatangan, you will find this exclusive property branded part of “Unique Lodges of the World” collection by National Geographic.
This eco lodge features a total of 20 Borneo Villas and 20 Superior rooms. Sustainable tourism is part of Sukau’s Rainforest Lodge’s main ethos and green policies. Experience Nature at its best, stay in the heart of Borneo’s rainforest.
The Kinabatangan River and Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect location to experience a close encounter with Borneo’s diverse wildlife and of course, with “Borneo’s Big 5”: Proboscis Monkey, Estuarine Crocodile, Pygmy Elephant, Orang Utan and the elusive Rhinocerous Hornbill. Borneo is the only place in the World where one can find these five exotic animals, all with their own distinctive amazing features.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge offers its guests an interactive experience with wildlife and nature and educates their visitors offering wildlife lectures as part of your stay.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Good to Know
Location
Kinabatangan River, 2 and a half hours by boat from Sandakan, East of Borneo.
Hotel style
Award winning Eco Lodge, part of the National Geographic collection of Unique Lodges of the World.
Accommodation
20 Borneo Villas, 20 Superior rooms. Full board basis.
Things to do in the area
Two River Safaris included per person per day.
Our opinion
One of Borneo's best lodges for those seeking a close encounter with Nature & Wildlife at its best.
ACCOMMODATION:
- BORNEO VILLAS are comfortable, spacious, with large windows facing the rainforest. All Villas feature solar heated showers, tea & coffee facilities in the room, air conditioning as well as a ceiling fan, private balcony or terrace, mini bar, 2 sarongs.
- SUPERIOR ROOMS are a bit smaller in size but offer the same features as the Borneo villas.
SUKAU RAINFOREST LODGE MAIN PUBLIC AREAS:
- Gomantong Hall, a quiet area perfect for reading and featuring a selection of nature inspired books available to guests.
- Gecko Lounge is an open area serving complimentary tea of coffee throughout the day.
- Ape Gallery, an information centre and location for the Nature lectures offered to guests during their stay.
- Swimming pool area and deck, ideal place to relax next to the marvellous rainforest.
- Melapi Restaurant, a romantic restaurant set by the Kinabatangan River.
- Gecko Bar, small and intimate. Perfect place for a drink and interact with other guests and guides.
- Attenborough Boardwalk, located at the back of the lodge and a perfect safe area within Sukau Rainforest Lodge where you can take yourself for a walk and possibly encounter plenty of macaques, elephant footprints or if you walk at night, probably you will find loud frogs, geckos and may be snakes.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Borneo. Location Map
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