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Sukau Backpackers B&B

Bed and breakfast

Jalan Kampung Sukau 1

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Why people book this hotel

Good value
9 mentions

Food (buffet style) and boat trips were all excellent, and good value

Amazing location, river safaris were very affordable and we saw loads of wildlif…

Great location
8 mentions

Location

Near to the jetty for the Kinabatangan cruise

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Nora at the reception was especially helpful with enquiries

The staff were friendly and helpful

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Good room in a jungle hut, not luxurious and not too basic, good standard and re…

Our bungalow was simple, comfortable, and cozy

Breakfast available
2 mentions

Breakfasts were modest with little variety

breakfast was complimentary

Parking available
2 mentions

didnt expect the location to be just beside the river, that was indeed mind blow…

Spacious room, good bed & shower, parking near the room

Overview

Sukau Backpackers B&B is located in Sukau and offers a garden and a bar. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a desk and a private bathroom. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Sandakan Airport, 123 km from Sukau Backpackers B&B.

Traveller reviews

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Chia Chuang

solo_traveller

May 25, 2026

8

Generally fine except for accommodation issue.

Punctuality in river cruises, meal times and even transport (back to Sandakan)! Nora at the reception was especially helpful with enquiries.

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Jacqueline

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

7

Excellent stay for river trips and wildlife

Location

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YY

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

3

Near to the jetty for the Kinabatangan cruise

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Vivekanand

couple

April 12, 2026

8

Location

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Janet

couple

April 4, 2026

8

Pleasant but slightly tatty chalets set in an area of trees with a stream running through, close to the river. Food (buffet style) and boat trips were all excellent, and good value. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Eva

solo_traveller

February 26, 2026

10

The paradise

the tours are amazing , we saw a lot of wild animals , our tour Guide was Amazing, delicious food and awesome environment.

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Evgheni

family_with_children

February 24, 2026

7

Good value for money but very bad pillows

Under the palms stay was nice. Harry (your guide) and the person of the boat (forgot the name) are great! These 2 make your stay be memorable. They take you around and they really know how to spot wildlife. They really care.

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Emma

extended_group

January 19, 2026

8

Cheap and Cheerful!

Amazing location, river safaris were very affordable and we saw loads of wildlife! We liked that we could book the accommodation without having to book on to a whole tour, this gave us flexibility to choose what activities we wanted to do and when! Great community feel to the hotel.

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Christine

solo_traveller

January 18, 2026

8

Good room in a jungle hut, not luxurious and not too basic, good standard and reasonably priced. The mosquito screens were intact, I think that's important. When texting them for inquiries, I got good information and they replied fast. Staff was friendly, though a bit unpersonal. They offer boat trips which were also good value and reasonably priced.

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Dzianis_86

couple

January 17, 2026

10

The guesthouse in Sukau turned out to be an absolutely magical place – a place we truly want to return to. Our bungalow was simple, comfortable, and cozy. Yes, we occasionally saw lines of ants moving across the floor and bathroom, but given the location deep in the real jungle, it didn’t surprise us and didn’t spoil our stay at all. Breakfasts were modest with little variety. But lunches and dinners were absolutely outstanding – rich, flavorful, varied, and served in such large portions that the food prepared for two could easily feed four. We’ve never eaten so generously in a jungle lodge before. There is a water dispenser with hot and cold water near the reception – a very convenient detail. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and sincere. It truly feels like the people working here genuinely care. A special highlight of our stay was our Kinabatangan River guide. He is simply the best. Thanks to him, we saw wildlife we didn’t even dare to hope for: wild elephants (!), crocodiles, silvered langurs, orangutans, an owl, macaques, and a hornbill. It was absolutely unbelievable – one of the most powerful and memorable experiences we’ve had in Borneo. Our driver also deserves a big thank you – the guy who picked us up from Sepilok and later drove us to Sandakan Airport was incredibly kind and pleasant. There is also a small shop nearby – with the cheapest prices in all of Borneo. A very welcome surprise in such a remote area. The place, the atmosphere, the people – absolutely 10 out of 10. If we ever return to Sukau, we will choose this place again without hesitation. Thank you!

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chong

couple

December 9, 2025

9

will drop by again on next trip. best value in town!

didnt expect the location to be just beside the river, that was indeed mind blowing for me, plenty of parking space and easy to check in, staff was indeed very friendly and helpful, the main attraction was the wildlife exposure and sight seeing. on the second day of my stay i got follow the river cruise which i book on arrival, i was too tired driving on first day so i just rest and book the river cruise for the next day. saw a herd of the elephants and tons of birds , storm stork , kingfishers , egrets , hornbills , ohhh early morning walk around the lodge i manage to see a few oriental pied hornbill just in front of my room. it was awesome. food was very plentiful for the price of rm20 on my dinner. breakfast was complimentary. overall i will definitely stay here again if i ever go for the kinabatangan river cruise. well done to the team that manage the place.

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Wong

extended_group

November 7, 2025

8

1. Location easy to find . 2. Lots of rare birds around the bnb .( I'm bird's photographer) 3. Meal are big in potions . Too much for me value added . 4. Boat trip are base on each trip . Rm60 . Very good price.

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Wong

couple

November 5, 2025

7

The meal potions is big . More then enough to eat .

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Jan

extended_group

October 21, 2025

10

Friendly staff, good meals, comfortable rooms. We have also used an arranged transport to Sandakan at a competitive price.

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Claudia

family_with_children

September 10, 2025

3

Good tour guide

The garden and the outside looked nice

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emily

couple

September 9, 2025

3

The river cruise package they offer is excellent

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Remco

solo_traveller

June 20, 2025

9

Very nice, would stay again

Spacious room, good bed & shower, parking near the room

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Kamil

solo_traveller

June 13, 2025

7

I had a mouse in the roof and could not sleep, so I have to change the room in the middle of the night.

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Barnaby

couple

June 10, 2025

7

Amazing river trip.

The river trips were amazing, and excellent value. They catered for vegans well.

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Daniel

couple

June 8, 2025

3

Wouldn’t recommend unless issues fixed

Food was good and reasonably priced River cruise

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Breakfast options, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Outdoors

Garden

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

24-hour security, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Shuttle service, Car hire, Shuttle service (additional charge)

Deluxe Family Room

The family room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Family Room

This family room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

The double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Triple Room

The triple room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Triple Room

This triple room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Twin Room

The twin room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

This twin room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Room

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Quadruple Room

This quadruple room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 10:30 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 09:30 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printFrom 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 inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 2:41 PM

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Sukau Backpackers B&B - 3 Star Hotel in Sukau