Set atop a 100 metre hill overlooking the Kinabatangan Forest Reserve, The Last Frontier Boutique Resort is located in Bilit, and is located a 2 hour drive from the beautiful Sandakan. This property features rooms that provide towels and bed linen. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy drinks at the on-site bar. At The Last Frontier Boutique Resort you will find luggage storage and lockers. Accessible only via a 600-step staircase, the property is located adjacent to the Kinabatangan Forest Reserve. Guests will have access to some of Sabah's most unique wildlife. Boat cruises and jungle-trekking activities are included in every stay. Free parking is available on-site. Transfers to Sandakan Town can be arranged by the property at an additional charge. The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport, is a 2 hour drive away.

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 (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Bilit

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is situated atop a 100m high ridge and so stands in mighty isolation amongst the surrounding rainforest and has tremendous views down to the Kinabatangan river. The food is all inclusive and was of extremely high quality and you just...
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An incredible and affordable package experience for 2 days, which includes all meals, 2x boat cruises and 1x jungle trek. The lodge is located on top of a hill with beautiful views of the river. The staff are brilliant and do everything they can...
  • Kwan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The resort is very well managed. Host is super friendly and we felt well taken care of, including delicious meals, great experiences on outdoor activities and the cozy room. Although the resort located in the middle of the mountain, everything is...
  • Karla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - The food was fantastic- good variety of meals throughout our stay with large portions. - Gert was a fabulous host- very informative and friendly. - The organised tours / activities exceeded our expectations and we really enjoyed the boat...
  • Belinda
    Australia Australia
    We loved staying here. Everything was amazing, I would highly recommend. Jason was so generous with his knowledge and we really enjoyed our stay.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gert and Jason have clearly perfected the stay for their guests over 18 years running the place. The itinerary was perfect, and so unique compared to other resorts in the area. The view is spectacular and food was great, and we saw the big 5 on...
  • Wai
    Malaysia Malaysia
    A boutique resort on top of the hill with good views. This resort is well maintained and clean. The team is helpful and friendly, and the food was delicious with good mix of local and western. We had an amazing stay and river cruises with them.
  • Agnes
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was great, we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave at all! We were picked up by our gracious host who told us a lot about Borneo. After ascending the 600 step stairs, the view from the restaurant was amazing. Furthermore we saw a lot...
  • Catriona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a wonderful experience with host Jason who went above and beyond for all the guests. He helped us with loads of our plans and travel logistics, and is super knowledgable and passionate about the jungle and river itself. The meals were...
  • Joan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food excellent - best we had in malaysia View - awesome Wildlife - interaction with nature - unique and could not be replicated for costs Ethics of the lodge - applaud owners

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Monkey cup cafe
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Asian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Dutch
  • Chinese

House rules
The Last Frontier Boutique Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 08:00
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 older than 8 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

8 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 270 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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 any and all transfers that guests wish to arrange with the property need to be communicated to the property prior to arrival.

There will be no refund on unused meals or activities.

Resort is located on top of a hill - a walk up 538 steps staircase (100 meter high).

The hotel provides free lockers to avoid customers to bring unnecessary heavy luggage upstairs.

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Please note that power outages are common in the area, and cannot be predicted.

Bedding is subject to availability due to limited rooms.

Please note that a 2-night minimum stay is required at this property.

Please inform The Last Frontier Boutique Resort 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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.

FAQs about The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

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

  • Room options at The Last Frontier Boutique Resort include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • The Last Frontier Boutique Resort is 2.5 miles from the centre of Bilit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Last Frontier Boutique Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at The Last Frontier Boutique Resort is from 12:00, and check-out is until 08:00.

  • Yes, The Last Frontier Boutique Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Last Frontier Boutique Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • The Monkey cup cafe
  • The Last Frontier Boutique Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Walking tours