Bilit Adventure Lodge

Lovely lodge to stay at with great, knowledgeable guides and a relaxing atmosphere. We saw many monkeys, crocodiles and some pigmy elephants! The staff were great at accommodating us even though we were a very last minute transfer from another lodge. Would definitely recommend!

You need to realize you are staying in a basic lodge to see wilderness and the animals not a five star hotel, with that in mind this gets an excellent rating. My room was clean, bed basic and relatively comfortable. Bathroom was also clean and a liquid soap dispenser was provided (no separate shampoo). The hot water was warmish and you need to turn on the heater before use. AC was adequate and was happy to have it (I think some rooms do not have AC so be sure to ask / reserve if you want it). Food was sufficient and simple. The river cruise was great and the local guides did a super job spotting the wildlife. The night jungle walk was fun and saw more wildlife than I was expecting (thought it would be just insects but saw birds and other mammals). The staff in general was friendly and nice. Things like binoculars, mud boots and leech socks are available for rent so be prepared to pay for such things. WiFi was available for a fee and only works in a limited area (dining hall) so don't expect it to work in your room.

Just stayed one night and was happy with the accommodation. Room was clean and comfortable. Meals provided were good. Staff were helpful. This place has its own jetty from which they run tours up and down the Kinabatangan River. Recommended if you are looking for something acceptable.

Amazing stay! Came here for just one night and had a great experience! Pygmy elephants came to our lodge at night and it was a rare occasion! The guides and wildlife department made sure the elephants did not barge into the lodge whilst not harming them. You’ll learn a lot from the locals and the guides! We had Tiffany as our guide and we loved the experience!

Recimmend to take one of the river trips for animal watching in Bilit Adventure Lodge. Amiable environmeny with fresh food and a pleasent view to the river before and after embarking to an exciting animal watching tour. Proboscis, makaka, and a variety of bird watching adventure a couple of hours from Sandakan.

The location along the river is ideal! You can see animals right from the lodge. The beds were comfortable and the staff was so friendly. They did everything they could to make the stay pleasurable.