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Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

Kinabatangan River, Borneo

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

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Situated in the village of Sukau on Borneo's famous Kinabatangan River lies the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. The lodge can be reached by boat or by road and although there are 12 other lodges in the neighbouring area around Sukau village, staying here gives you the most comprehensive wildlife experience in the area.

The lodge has 33 stilted chalets, each containing either two or three separate en suite rooms which are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. All rooms have en suite shower rooms with hot water and ceiling fans. The lodge has an air-conditioned TV room showing documentaries about Sabah's wildlife and a restaurant/bar area (wine RM100 per bottle, beers RM12 per can).

The restaurant serves buffet meals, so please do advise us in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements. As well as the main dining area there are a couple of small, raised areas with tables and chairs where you can relax outside and enjoy the great views of the river. In addition to the bird tower on the riverfront, there is also a hilly walking trail behind the lodge that takes around 30 minutes to walk and may give you the chance to see some more wildlife.

The lodge is run by local power supply but there are occasions when this (and the lodge's own back-up generator) can fail but it is a rare occurrence and is all part of staying in the jungle!

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Photos of Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

  • Jetty and breakfast area
    Jetty and breakfast area
  • Swimming pool area
    Swimming pool area
  • Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, Kinabatangan River
    Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, Kinabatangan River
  • Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, Kinabatangan River
    Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, Kinabatangan River
  • Room at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
    Room at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
  • Mists over the river at KRL
    Mists over the river at KRL
  • KRL reception and restaurant
    KRL reception and restaurant

Tour ideas in Kinabatangan River

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

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      Sukau Rainforest Lodge

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    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • The Kinabatangan River
      Proboscis monkey, Malaysian Borneo

      The Kinabatangan River

      The Kinabatangan River

      Guests will journey up one of the smaller tributaries of the Kinabatangan River such as the Menangle River. Wildlife abounds in this part of Borneo, and you may see chattering monkeys and many species of birds.

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    Kinabatangan River and nearby places