Sukau Rainforest Lodge

What an incredible experience! From the warm welcome upon arrival (greeted on the jetty by staff and handed a welcome drink) to the informative staff on hand throughout our stay - it was one of our favourite places to stay in Borneo! We stayed in Villa 19 which was set a bit further away from the main area than the rest of the lodgings but that suited us, it allowed for a stroll along the wooden walk ways listening to the surrounding jungle and dodging bats at night. The boat tours are wonderful - we managed to see a 10ft Croc up close...(some would say too close) & the pygmy elephants at a distance! And then snakes, birds, monkeys along the way. Truly magical. Our tour guide was very funny and provided so much info along the way! The dining area is nicely presented and offers great views of the river as you eat and drink - but the food itself got a little repetitive and bland after a few days. But thats a minor detail. The staff were attentive and regularly cleared away tables and plates. The bar and pool areas (2 separate pools) were clean & peaceful and provide ideal spots to cool down and refresh with a cocktail or beer. There are also events and regular expert talks about rhe wildlife and history of Borneo - well worth sitting in on one evening We miss this place!

This is a once in a lifetime experience! Such a tranquil setting within the rainforest with its own walkway to explore and just stunning way to start and end your day dining overlooking the river. Such a serene experience wildlife searching up and down the river, so close to nature and the guides are bursting with knowledge, experience and passion. Rooms, families and staff…. It’s all amazing!

This was just a beautiful place to stay. Stunning views whilst eating your meals of the river. The rooms were huge and extremely comfortable. Great air conditioning. They went above and beyond on everything. The boat trips to see the wildlife. The guide Arwan was fantastic. The staff, happy to help. Just a dream place to stay. You sat on your veranda and watched macaques and other wildlife. My husband had a stroke and was in a wheel chair. We booked before the stroke. We had nothing to worry about. There wasn't anything we couldn't do. We loved the river cruises looking for wild life. We stayed a couple of days before going to our next resort. Each and every place just stunning. It made our dream holiday perfect.

Fantastic experience. We had a lovely time visitng the sepilok centre and the sunbear centre on the first day. Later that day we left by bus to get to Sukau. The lodge was beautiful, built inside the jungle on the side of the river. We did three cruises which lasted 1.5-2hours each. Managed to spot many proboscis monkeys and hornbill birds but unfortunately no wild orangutans or pygmy elephants. I would have liked to also do the jungle trek because i prefer to stay active but had only booked the two night package. I would recommend a three night stay for some extra time to enjoy the lodge and add an extra activity. Also, the food was truly delicious - many thanks to the chef. Also many thanks to our guide Vincent for sharing so much knowledge about the wildlife, the very friendly staff at the lodge and to our tour consultant Oviera Cyril who was super helpful and responsive during our online booking process. As a tip for things to improve, i could only sat that the room could have been a little bit cleaner. Generally top quality. Thank you.

We saw the Borneo big 5 during the 4D3N tour~so lucky, fantastic and unbeatable experience, really worth it, if you like the wild animals, there is the paradise. The resort will ring the bell if the Orangutan visit, there was 3 times bell during our stay, guests all came out no matter what they were doing, very interesting~ I will come back definitely

The WiFi password for the lodge is I love Sukau and that is exactly right, anybody visiting Sukau rainforest lodge will definitely love it. Stepping off the boat that takes you to the lodge a warm welcome awaits you from staff and a refreshing fruit drink plus the customary beat of the gong welcoming guests that also signals mealtimes. My lodge accommodation was comfy and stylish. Great variety at mealtimes and I couldn't believe it but on the menu one morning was bread and butter pudding, delicious. Perhaps my favourite thing about Sukau, was the boat trips along the river, the captain and the guide do their absolute best to give you the best possible experience of seeing the wonderful wildlife. On one of my boat trips we were lucky enough to see several families of macaques playing in a clearing near the river edge. Highlight for me was to catch a glimpse of a family of proboscis monkeys, saw them quite clearly through my binoculars. Thanks to Ash, Neeta, Saira and Noah and all the other wonderful staff for such a wonderful experience❤️

Watching a herd of 30-40 elephants cross a tributary of the river was definitely the highlight of our stay. I can't say enough good things about our guide, Jumaidi, and his enthusiasm in working for us to see the Borneo 5 (which we did) but especially the elephants. On our second day and on our last scheduled river cruise, he had gotten word that elephants had been sighted on the river. He quickly gathered our group together and we were the third boat to arrive and had front row seats to watch a large herd crossing a tributary near Oxbow Lake. It was an amazing experience! Obviously, good luck and timing were on our side and there's no guarantee that you would see elephants but I feel the lodge works hard to schedule enough outings to maximize your chances. My husband and I stayed 2 nights at Sukau Rainforest Lodge as part of a 5 Day/4 Night tour package we booked through Borneo Eco Tours (Package BB7G). Our Deluxe Room was very good - not huge but fine, the AC worked great, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean and bug-free. The food at the lodge was very tasty. There was plenty of variety at breakfast, lunch, and dinner and we enjoyed all our meals there. I would definitely recommend a stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge and booking with Borneo Eco Tours. The booking process was easy and Cindy was prompt in answering any questions I had.

What an incredible experience over the 3 days and 2 nights we spent at Sukau. Booking through Borneo Eco Tours everything was organised for us. We were picked up, transferred to the lodge by speedboat through the rivers and waterways which was great fun! On arrival we were greeted and briefed then it was off on our first cruise. Food at the lodge was great and drinks were reasonably priced. Our room was lovely, clean, with plenty of space and natural light. Now the best part the cruises, we were so lucky to see all the Big 5 during our stay (Proboscis Monkeys, Orang Utans, Crocodiles, Pigmy Elephant and Hornbills) we spent plenty of time out on the river with our tour guide who was informative and really friendly. Our time here was a really good mix of activity and down time, I would definitely recommend spending some time here for an unforgettable experience! We will be back again some time!

Realised we hadnt written this review! We stayed for 4 nights on an extended version of one of their tours. We arrived via boat and would definitely recommend entering the resort by boat (you can overland in/out and we overlanded out) but you get a true sense of the jungle as you enter by boat as well as a chance to potentially see wildlife on the way in! We 'only' saw proboscis monkeys on our way in but it was still a great experience! We stayed in a villa, which we would recommend if you are able to. Our villa was quite far down the boardwalk which was fine, but we weren't convinced you could hear the orangutan gong if it was sounded whilst we were in our room as we missed a couple of calls, so we made sure we spent most of our time around the resort. The room was great and had everything you needed. They were a bit of a walk (not far in the grand scheme of things but when it's around 35 degrees out plus humidity, it feels like further!) From the restaurant, reception, pool etc. Whereas the standard room types are closer. The food was great for breakfast lunch and dinner and had all you needed. We saw one orangutan from the hotel boardwalk by the villas. What we didn't realise, is that you are more likely to see them by the hotel than you are on the boats. We were told you 'seldom' see orangutans from the boats. So make sure you get around the hotel with your eyes wide open! The boat trips, one of the main reasons we were here were just out of this world! The weather is hot, but you get a really nice breeze whilst the boat is moving so you soon forget about the heat. The wildlife was incredible and we saw everything from monkeys to crocs to hornbills and everything in-between! We didn't see the elephants. There is a tour you can add on to go to an area more frequently visited by elephants but it was around 2 - 3 hours each way on a boat (with no chance of a toilet) so we decided not to do it. We heard of others who went and saw them and others that didn't, but that's wildlife for you! Nothing is guaranteed. The staff were amazing and did everything possible to make our stay. Jay was our guide and made sure we saw everything possible! Sadly palm oil plantations are visible from areas of the river and more obviously from the overland transfer. The more visitors that can go to the area (responsibly) hopefully will mean that the area can be further preserved. An out of this world place to stay and truly once in a lifetime (although I do hope that one day we might be able to come back!). You will not be disappointed but keep your mind open to what you will see as it is wildlife after all!