Name: Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Address: Kg Bilit Seberang, Jalan Sukau, Kinabatangan, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, Sandakan, Sandakan, Sandakan, 90000, Malaysia
Rating: 8

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Not sure what I was expecting but this accomodation surprised me. Large cabin and comfortable bedding and air-conditioning.  To access a short boat ride is required, as you arrive at the dock a boardwalk leads you to the communal dining and bar area.  The boardwalk then leads to the lodge cabins at the rear where you are surrounded by forest and wildlife.  If you want TV forget it this property is basically off grid and access to wi-fi can be purchased.  But you don't need these things as you can spend leisurely trips on the river spotting bird and animal life in their natural setting.

Exceeded Expectations

Fabulous two days here. Good accommodation, great food and (apart from one time when our boat's engine failed) we had terrific boat safaris with great views of the pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys other wild-life and bird-life. A beaut little jungle jaunt.

BILIT - MY JUNGLE PARADISE.

An unforgettable wildlife experience

I visited Bilit lodge alone as part of a longer trip in Borneo.  The lodge is set right on the river and I was able to enjoy day and night rides to see a plethora of wildlife with an expert guide, Azman who knew all the best spots and had a wealth of experience. 

My lodge was beautiful with great air conditioning - a blessing amidst the humidity.  Food is served communally and was local and delicious. 

Visits to the Sepilok orangutan rehab Centre, Sun Bear sanctuary & a canopy walk were also included.  

I loved this trip so much that I’m already saving to come back.

An unforgettable wildlife experience

This place was excellent! The room was big, bed was comfortable, and lovely watching the Macaques from rear balcony swimming!
Staff were lovely, as was all the food, such a variety.
We did several river cruises from here, with knowledgeable guides. Just magical 

Fabulous 

We stayed here as part of an organised tour and it surpassed expectations. The rooms were large and comfortable, two double beds, wardrobe with safe, a separate toilet and shower room. The shower was a bit pathetic power wise but you're in the middle of the jungle! We were happy the water was hot. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served buffet style, with only a handful of selection. Meat and veggie were catered for. There were a couple of vegan options too. We really enjoyed the food. You have to pay for WiFi, we chose not to so can't comment on that. The river cruising was amazing, we did get rained on a lot so a poncho is an absolute must. We saw loads of monkeys, crocs and birds. No orangutans or elephants for us, but that's wildlife for you. Can't predict it, gives us an excuse to go back! 

Comfortable lodges in the jungle

We stayed at Bilit on nights 3 & 4 of our visit to Borneo. Whilst the resort was very quiet we still had a great time on our cruises- of which we did 3 over the 2 days. We were given their "honeymoon lodge" which was very spacious and had the best shower we enjoyed in the whole of our trip! The lodges are well kept yet they are not luxury- but what would you expect when your right on the river- literally 50m away! The food was served buffet style and could have been hotter and more choice would be better! The staff were great and whilst the main area and surrounding are very rustic, this place is good enough for a couple of nights if you want to be right in the heart of the wildlife! We say plenty of Probiscis monkeys, Macaccs, gibbons amogst countless birds and reptiles. 

Brilliant river cruise

This resort is desperately in need of repair. 
Our room was basic. The shower tap was  falling off the wall, the tap over the hand basin was so loose it had to be held to use.  The  shower rod was dangerously loose. 
Food was awful and barely warm though the omelette was good. 
Our room was not serviced.
All the hand railings and timber walkways in the resort  were in desperate need of attention. 
The resort had an air of neglect.
The landing jetty was poorly constructed and could easily cause an accident.
The staff were pleasant and we felt for them working in such a sad place.
We were perturbed  that  the river had so many plastic bags and bottles floating and around the waters edge.  No effort that we could see was being made to rectify.
I would definitely not recommend this resort and would hope that it is brought up to its original standard before it is forced to close causing loss of employment to the staff who were very pleasant.

Resort should be closed

A great spot for spotting all the wildlife, on both river cruise we saw orangutans and lots of other monkeys . 
Food was delicious and plentiful and the staff were very friendly and accommodating . 
The kids enjoyed every minute of finding monkeys crocs and birds .

River cruise

Set your expectations at the right level and this place is good.  You are in the jungle and need to adapt. Yes the place is a bit ramshackle in places but it adds to the charm. The walkways look a tad worn but never felt like we were about to plummet to our deaths! The cabins again are old but ours was more than adequate although the shower was not great. The food was good but on occasions not at its hottest. Overall worth a visit as long as you recognise the location isn’t going to allow 5 star accommodation

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