Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

3.0 star property
Kota Kinabatangan all-inclusive hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
Twin Room (2 Days & 1 Night) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Twin Room (3 Days & 2 Nights)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (2 Days & 1 Night)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Kampung Bilit, Sandakan, Kota Kinabatangan, Sabah, 90200

What's nearby

  • Gomantong Caves - 34 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary - 40 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 45 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 45 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 62 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 79 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Medan Selera Kinabatangan - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪D'Akyf Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Makan dan Minum Aeba - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Nafilah - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) is a great choice for a stay in Kota Kinabatangan. Free breakfast is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and kayaking.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 8:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 80 km*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2005
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kinabatangan Nature Lodge
Lodge Kinabatangan
Nature Kinabatangan
Nature Kinabatangan Sandakan
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan Sandakan
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan Hotel Sandakan
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 8:30 AM.
What is there to do at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and kayaking. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The accommodation and food was nice, we were let down by the tours and communication. The night walk was disappointing as we walked very close to our accommodation, so was not really the jungle walk we were expecting. However the river cruises were good, apart from being let down by our boat breaking down within the first 10 minutes of our tour and being stuck in the water for over 20 minutes. This time was just taken from our tour time therefore we had a shorter river cruise than other groups and in this time they saw an orangutan which we missed. We were let down by communication and pick up. The itinerary we originally had changed, we only found this out by emailing to confirm the time we would be dropped off at the airport after checkout to book our flights. As we had booked our incoming flight based on the original itinerary we arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours before needed which was a shame. Following this our pickup was over an hour late, which we only found out when we contacted them as we had been stood outside waiting. Overall I would not recommend this tour due to communication and the way the tour was handled. If communication was better we would have gone to the orangutan sanctuary before pickup with the 3 1/2 hour wait as this was on the original itinerary. As we missed the opportunity to see one in the wild when our boat broke down we were really disappointed. I expected more for the cost of this tour as we spent more as we were on our honeymoon.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great budget option, wildlife without frills
Great budget option. We saw lots of wildlife, including wild orangutans, from the river, though very little on the night tour (some milipedes and one bird). We were in a cabin - bedroom was fine, bathroom a bit tired. Dorm rooms looked reasonable, but if it rains there is nowhere to dry clothes, and the shared bathrooms were a bit grim. Staff timekeeping could have been better - turned up for the nature talk on our first night, and it just never happened; the whole camp was ready and kitted up on the boat jetty by 5.55am for the 6am boat trip, but staff didn't turn up until 6.15am. That said, we enjoyed in overall, and it's definitely a good value option compared with other expensive places on the river. Food was excellent throughout.
Nicola, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Great place really friendly people we gotnthier a daub late but they let us stay for extra night no charge.. our tour guide Reuss was amazing knew where to find the orangutan and monkeys and then staff in restauarunf zed And aj where great plus others
Paul, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Close to the wildlife in Sepilok
The pool is the redeeming feature of this tired, very average hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was a good size, with aircon. It took me a couple of cool showers to work out how to increase the temperature of the water :) The towels and bedding were pretty rough – a sheet on my bed had a rip in it and the cover also, and the towels looked like they had been recycled from the room next-door – they looked dirty. They were tired, to say the least. The curtains had hooks missing and did not close properly. The meals in the Banana Café were OK, but I found the vegetables a bit scarce in the Sweet & Sour Prawns with Vegetables (3 pieces of capsicum and 2 of zucchini or similar). Pleased to see a refurb happening outside. I hope it extends to the inside too.
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Basic Hotel for those that dont need any luxury.
Basic accommodation, no TV or Wifi in rooms, bathroom and toilet average condition. Water from shower left hair feeling very sticky after being washed. Given all the basic amenities, you do have to however have to bear in mine it is the jungle. Dinner was buffet style but variety was very limited, and quality of food is budget style however was acceptable and eatable. Was not happy with checkout as we were on the assumption checkout time was 10am but to suit other parties, we were hurried out at 8.15am making it very rushed. Also we purchased a special deal with included Entry into Sepilok Orangutan Santuary and Lunch after pick up prior to taking us to the Hotel, but for some reason they refused to honor the deal and no apology was given on their behalf with the exception that they said they have now removed the special deal off the hotel website it was advertised but they do not realize that it is also advertised on another two Hotel booking websites. Was very disappointed as was looking at other hotels and only chose this one, because of the Special Deal making it appeal more value for money, to which they didn't honor anyway once purchased.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jungle lodge
Animals and birds - follow the guide Raz and listen to his safe advice in this wild environment. The closest to Eden that I shall ever be.
Bridie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

ειμασταν τυχερες που ειδαμε πολλα ζωα,η νυχτερινη βολτα δεν αξισε
andrea, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Fantastisk naturupplevelse. Bra guide . Enkel Lodge med trevlig personal och bra guider.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review