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Borneo Nature Lodge

2.5 of 5
No.41, Block 3, 1st Floor, Prima Square, Phase 1, Mile 4, North Road, Sandakan 90000, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We stayed for two nights during Nov 2012, the staff were very attentive and friendly. They greeted all guests every time they see them, played games together with the guests during free time, we felt nothing but like own home. The chalets are basic wooden chalet with basic amenities, to support the eco-friendly concept, they have a list of hours... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
25 May 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for the compliments and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay while at the lodge. It is true indeed we want you feel at home whenever you are at the lodge and thanks for the room tips which is very useful....never walk in the jungle with short pants. Look forward to welcome... More

Petaling Jaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is the second hotel applying eco friend system. That's mean that they are using solar energy for all the electrical facilities. Here, providing all the necessarily service as per your city life. Think on now you are in the middle of the jungle. It will be good for your to enjoy and bring yourself into tropical wild life.... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
25 May 2013

Hi there, Thank you for the positive comments here! It is true if city people wants to go back to nature and appreciate green, BNL is one of the place. Just a correction BNL has 6 chalets with 12 rooms & one handicapped friendly room. Cheers! More

Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A lovely lodge on the Kinabatangan River near Sukau, this was a great place for our first foray into the jungle. We stayed for three nights and were very pleased to have enough time to get in lots of river trips. Found it a thoroughly relaxing place to see inner Borneo. Staff were welcoming and helpful, food was great and... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for the compliments and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at the lodge, enjoying the nature and the wildlife. Just for your info you have the guide Bennie which is one of the most senior guide here in Sandakan and will extend to her your gratitude. Look forward to be in... More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We were a party of six. All of us agreed that this lodge deserves more stars than two. Neil and his staff provide a relaxed, warm and caring atmosphere with plenty of smiles thrown in! The cabins are air conditioned and the beds clean and comfortable. Our guide, Noorin was a font of information not only on the wild life... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you very much for the compliment and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at the lodge. Hope that you have seen most of the wildlife that you were looking for. Look forward to welcome you again to Borneo, just keep in touch! Cheers! More

Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We stayed here in April 2013 as part of our honeymoon trip, and we were made to feel extremely welcome by all staff at the lodge who were very friendly and helpful. The food was great and for a 2 star resort, the rooms were lovely and comfortable! If you are looking for a hidden gem along the river, then... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you for the compliment and congratulation again for your honeymoon. Glad you have enjoyed your stay with us and experienced your honeymoon in the jungle. Keep in touch! Cheers! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had the opportunity to go to Borneo Nature Lodge in the end of january (low season) and have the lodge entirely to our-selves. The staff, the management, the river trips, the animals, the guide. Everything was just great. Prior to visiting we had our doubts since the price was really high, but now, afterwards, we really see it as... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for the compliments and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at the lodge. Look forward to welcome you again, just keep in touch! Cheers! More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We stayed here on 27-28 Feb 2013 and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Glen, 'The Mad Buddha' to his friends was very funny, knowledgeable and amiable. The lodge had a relaxing atmosphere, the staff were lovely and we had a sound sleep. The river animals are amazing! Cannot recommend this place enough! Would love to go back.

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for the compliments and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at the lodge. Look forward to welcome you again, just keep in touch! Cheers! More

Canning Vale, WA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We stayed here in January 2013 and were happy with the pick up from Lahad Datu and the safe 2.5hr drive to the lodge. We were promised lunch upon arrival but got nothing, no matter as we weren't hungry and, as we were to find out at dinner it was terrible food any way. Our guide,"k" was a great bloke... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Hi there, Felt sorry about your comments here but we do hope you have a great couple of days while at the lodge. You did mentioned at our comments book that we have a great service and will recommend it to others and I believe our staffs have done their level best to meet your needs including preparing you with... More

Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Stayed at the Borneo Nature Lodge back in Sepember for 2 nights and we still talk about this wonderful and educational experience all the time. We travelled with our 2 kids (10 and 14) and it was the first time that we did something we consider to be a little bit off the beaten track and we loved it. I... More

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cesar e, Manager at Borneo Nature Lodge, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Hi there, Thank you for your positive comments in here and glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with your family at the lodge. Look forward to welcome you again to Borneo, just keep in touch & take care! More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

our stay was absolutely amazing. we stayed 2 nights and had 3 river trips included which where all amazing and highly recommendable. our guide Jame was fantastic, explaining everything we saw and taking always extra time to make sure we all saw the wildlife which sometimes was difficult to spot. the only thing we didn't find too great was the... More

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Also Known As:
Borneo Nature Lodge Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Address: No.41, Block 3, 1st Floor, Prima Square, Phase 1, Mile 4, North Road, Sandakan 90000, Malaysia
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Region: Malaysia > Sabah > Sandakan Division > Sandakan
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 24 Speciality lodging in Sandakan
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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. ... more   less 
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