Sukau Backpackers B&B
Jalan Kampung Sukau 1
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Why people book this hotel
“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…”
“Location”
“Near to the jetty for the Kinabatangan cruise”
“Nora at the reception was especially helpful with enquiries”
“The staff were friendly and helpful”
“Good room in a jungle hut, not luxurious and not too basic, good standard and re…”
“Our bungalow was simple, comfortable, and cozy”
“Breakfasts were modest with little variety”
“breakfast was complimentary”
“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
Chia Chuang
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“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.
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Excellent stay for river trips and wildlife”
Location
YY
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
Near to the jetty for the Kinabatangan cruise
Vivekanand
couple
April 12, 2026
Location
Janet
couple
April 4, 2026
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.
Eva
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
“The paradise”
the tours are amazing , we saw a lot of wild animals , our tour Guide was Amazing, delicious food and awesome environment.
Evgheni
family_with_children
February 24, 2026
“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.
Emma
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“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.
Christine
solo_traveller
January 18, 2026
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.
Dzianis_86
couple
January 17, 2026
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!
chong
couple
December 9, 2025
“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.
Wong
extended_group
November 7, 2025
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.
Wong
couple
November 5, 2025
The meal potions is big . More then enough to eat .
Jan
extended_group
October 21, 2025
Friendly staff, good meals, comfortable rooms. We have also used an arranged transport to Sandakan at a competitive price.
Claudia
family_with_children
September 10, 2025
“Good tour guide”
The garden and the outside looked nice
emily
couple
September 9, 2025
The river cruise package they offer is excellent
Remco
solo_traveller
June 20, 2025
“Very nice, would stay again”
Spacious room, good bed & shower, parking near the room
Kamil
solo_traveller
June 13, 2025
I had a mouse in the roof and could not sleep, so I have to change the room in the middle of the night.
Barnaby
couple
June 10, 2025
“Amazing river trip.”
The river trips were amazing, and excellent value. They catered for vegans well.
Daniel
couple
June 8, 2025
“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.
Standard Family Room
This family room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Triple Room
The triple room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Triple Room
This triple room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Twin Room
The twin room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Quadruple Room
The quadruple room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Quadruple Room
This quadruple room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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