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Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

3.0 star property

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Exterior
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property grounds
In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$603
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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Kampung Bilit, Sandakan, Kota Kinabatangan, Sabah, 90200
  • Place, Gomantong Caves
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainforest Discovery Centre
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Twin Room (2 Days & 1 Night)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Twin Room (3 Days & 2 Nights)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kota Kinabatangan

An all-inclusive stay in Kota Kinabatangan awaits you at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan). You'll be 32.6 km (20.3 mi) from Gomantong Caves and 37.8 km (23.5 mi) from Bukit Batangan. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free breakfast. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and barbecues. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3-property class Kota Kinabatangan hotel include Bukit Timbang and Pulau Kabili.

What's nearby

  • Gomantong Caves - 40 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Sandakan Memorial Park - 40 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 57 min drive - 71.5 km
  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 62 min drive - 72.3 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Sri Kinabatangan - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restoren Nafilah 1 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Makan dan Minum Aeba - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Nur Iman Enterprise, Kota Kinabatangan - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 80 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan).

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Dining venue
Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 80 km

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Built in 2005

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 8:30 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?

As of 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) on 1 July 2026 start from AU$603, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)'s onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 8:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan) Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle Sylvest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and location

Dejligt ophold, fantastisk team. Gode river cruises. Dejlig mad, der blev taget hensyn til særlige kost. Alt er med i prisen også 3 flod sejlture og 2 jungle walk. God service. Flinke, hjælpsomme og opmærksomme personale. Lidt svært at finde, Send besked på WhatsApp telefonnummer via Hotels er ikke korrekt fandt det rigtige på Google Maps. +60 13-863 6263 Fik videoguide og båden ankom straks efter vi ankom til bådebroen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ειμασταν τυχερες που ειδαμε πολλα ζωα,η νυχτερινη βολτα δεν αξισε
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joacim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk naturupplevelse. Bra guide . Enkel Lodge med trevlig personal och bra guider.