Borneo Nature Lodge  

On the Kinabatangan River in Kota Kinabatangan — a riverfront lodge just 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary and about 26.6 km (16.5 mi) from Gomantong Caves. Sandakan Airport (SDK) is roughly 120.2 km (74.7 mi) away.

This small lodge has 12 individually decorated guestrooms with private balconies or patios. Rooms feature private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and slippers, desks, ceiling fans and air conditioning for comfort. Expect a relaxed, jungle-lodge vibe and simple, thoughtful touches.

All-inclusive rates are available. Onsite perks include a restaurant, bar/lounge, room service, a common-area TV, barbecue grills and a tour desk for excursions. There’s free parking and staff can help arrange car rental, ironing and transfers—wake up to river-breeze mornings and easy access to wildlife boat trips.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and the property can arrange transfers to help with local movement.

Meals and beverages are included with all-inclusive rates, though some restaurants, special dinners or drinks may carry extra charges. Enjoy the onsite restaurant, grab a drink at the bar/lounge or order room service; a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.