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Located along the Kinabatangan River, Bilit Adventure Lodge is situated amid a tropical landscape filled with native wildlife. It offers simple accommodation and is a 2.5 hour drive from Sandakan Town and Airport. It features traditional wooden lodges on stilts with air conditioning and forest views. They also offer window and a small seating area. The en suite bathroom comes with hot shower facilities. A mosquito net is provided. Bilit Adventure Lodge has a tour desk where day trips and activities can be arranged. Local delights can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. Luggage storage is available. It is a 2-hour drive to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary and a 2.5 hour drive to the Australian Memorial Park and Sandakan Crocodile Farm. - WIFI is available for rent RM10.00 (per 1 GB) - Only at restaurant area - Rubber boots/Leech socks is available for rent - Optional activities : Night walk program can be arrange at the property. - Notes : Any payment will be made in CASH - The nearest airport is Sandakan Airport, 116 km from Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge. - Schedule transfer will be; * Pick up time (Day 1) : 1030am from respective hotel in Sandakan/Sandakan Airport * Check out time : 08:30am from Bilit Adventure Lodge * Drop off point : Sandakan respective hotel / Sandakan Airport ( advisable to take 1230pm onwards flight) (Estimated arrive by 11am)

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Our guide and boat driver were excellent tour operators. We saw plenty of wildlife including elephants, orang-utan and hornbills. Great experience and we loved the lodge's rustic nature and the river location.
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are all really friendly and the guides who lead the boat trips and treks are very knowledgeable. Halim, especially, was fantastic - we were always pleased when he was in our boat! The boat trips were really good and we saw lots of...
  • Obasanmi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    good rooms with ac and fan and hot water . clean and comfortable. good food and helpful staff.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Air con, boardwalk, abundant food (too much!), view of river from restaurant, friendly staff, abundant wildlife and proximity to jungle
  • Aly
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is such an amazing place. The location is amazing surrounded by the jungle and the river. The staff was extremely thoughtful. Their coffee was good. The food was probably the best I have had during my whole Borneo trip. The cruises are great....
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was ok, although it would have been nice to have some herbal tea bags (eg. Peppermint) and decaffeinated coffee provided for those of us who can’t have caffeine. Ray (our guide) knew lots about jungle animals and plants, and spoke...
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely rooms, loved the jungle vibe. Great staff and great food. Gorgeous setting
  • Savage
    Australia Australia
    The place, activities and guides were phenomenal. Staff were beautiful. Shout out to Robert who was so helpful and amazing, knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend Bilit for your jungle adventure!
  • Gemma
    Malaysia Malaysia
    - Range of foods available in the buffet section - Transfer bus from Sandakan which was helpful - The guide (Mason) was really informative, comical and helpful - Beautiful and calm area. It's well taken care of.
  • Kevin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room includes the tour which was amazing. We saw so much wildlife including orangutans, civet cat and a slow loris!! The lodge is so peaceful, just in the jungle with boardwalks around. Very comfortable and clean room. Buffet style food, they...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello, can you offer a pick up from Lahad Datu and a drop off at Sandakan with the one night two day package? Thank you

    Yes with chargeable.
    Answered on 7 December 2022
  • Hi, are children allowed to stay? (4 years old)

    Dear Sir/Madam, Yes, child is allowed with extra charges. (settle in Sandakan)
    Answered on 29 May 2023
  • Airport transfer for 9am flight from Sandakan on last day: can that be arranged?

    additional transfer (Other date) our can be arrange RM60.00 per pax from Sepilok Resort Area.
    Answered on 7 June 2023
  • with 2 night stay what is the schedule for the tours of the river which are included? are transfers included at any time? the PM cruise is that in the..

    2nights stay included river cruises(3trip) transport from hotel in Sandakan/sepilok area,meals,batik painting,jungle trekking &local guide. No night c..
    Answered on 9 March 2023
  • Hello What does the 3N2D package include please?

    Package Inclusive of: ✓ Tours & boat cruise x 3 trips ✓ Guided jungle walk ✓ Unlimited board walk ✓ Meet nature guide ✓ Meals (2Breakfast,1Lunch,2Tea ..
    Answered on 7 December 2022
  • is the package including river cruise?

    Package Inclusive of: ✔ Transfers & boat cruises (AM & PM) ✔ Unlimited board walk (Ara Boardwalk ONLY) ✔ Meet local nature guide ✔ Meals ✔ 1 or 2Night..
    Answered on 6 December 2023
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mangan Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Bilit Adventure Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs MYR 10 per stay.
  • Valet parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules
Bilit Adventure Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 02:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 08:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that electricity is provided round the clock. Unfortunately, blackouts are common and there is no backup generator, so as not to disturb the wildlife.

Please inform Bilit Adventure Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Bilit Adventure Lodge

  • Bilit Adventure Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Mangan Restaurant
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Bilit Adventure Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
    • Check-in at Bilit Adventure Lodge is from 02:30, and check-out is until 08:30.

    • The prices at Bilit Adventure Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Bilit Adventure Lodge is 2.1 miles from the centre of Bilit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.