About this property
Located in Mantanani Island, GreenHouse Lodge provides accommodations with access to a garden. The property features reusable plastic materials, using energy-saving lighting and conserving rainwater. Some units feature a terrace and / or a patio with sea or garden views. A private beach area is available on site and snorkeling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rena
China
“Best location surrounded by nature! Eating delicious food while listening to the sound of the ocean and spending time with the friendly staff is the ultimate relaxing experience. thank you so much everything!!!” - Bathmala
Malaysia
“Firstly, the lodge is a quaint haven a boat-ride away from Kota Belud. The surroundings were peaceful, quiet and tranquil. Fred and SP were exceptional and went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable. The lodge has a nice...” - Michael
Netherlands
“Perfect getaway for a few nights. Very nice beach and rooms right at the blue sea. Fred and his wife arranged everything in perfection and will help you out with everything. The cooking fabulous 😋” - Vivian
Malaysia
“We loved the location right on the white sandy beach. Food served was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the simple but fresh cooked meals.” - Hanna
Austria
“Fred and SP are great hosts. They picked us up, cooked delicious meals for us and their overall hospitality is unbeatable. Talking to them at dinner felt like having dinner with friends. The accommodation is clean and has everything you need...” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“Food was delicious and the hospitality was amazing. Highly recommend.” - Dana
Netherlands
“We had such a wonderful stay at Fred and Sook’s ecolodge. They have build there ecolodge with care and keep it small scaled. They were wonderful hosts, with love for the environment and most of all: Sook is a wonderful cook and every meal was a...” - Kamila
Poland
“Very nice place. We paid for an upgraded for the bungalow on the beach and it was very good idea. The island is incredible and beautiful but if you are coming for snorkeling/diving there is not much to see in the water. The reef is pretty much...” - Paolo
Italy
“We had an absolutely wonderful stay at GreenHouse EcoLodge. The eco-lodge was a unique and refreshing experience. The sustainable design and use of natural materials created a truly immersive experience in nature. The room was cozy and...” - Wouter
Belgium
“We had a fantastic time on Mantanani Island. Superb location, right on the beach, no other hotels in the area. We were spoiled by Fred's wife (owner) who is in charge of the food. As vegetarians, we could not find a better place! No other...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children over 5 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 GreenHouse Lodge can arrange scheduled transfers by car and boat from your hotel to and from Mantanani.
Please note that there are no ATMs on the remote island.
Please inform the property in advance about your special dietary requirements.
Transport options to and from Mantanani islands.
Mantanani is located 22 mi offshore of mainland Sabah. There is no public ferry available and we charter seats in boats on demand basis.
The schedule cannot be changed, please understand. We can help to arrange transport and reservations as follows:
On arrival day:
Pick up at 07.00 am morning from any hotel in Kota Kinabalu town area - 2 hours land transport to one of the jetty places in Rampayan Laut near Kota Belud by taxi.
You may drive yourself eventually, please start at the same time.
09.00 am boarding boat, approximately 50 min boats ride.
On departure day:
Travel by boat starts usually at 2.30 pm from the island.Taxi is waiting at the mainland jetty and You will arrive back in town approximately 7.00. pm (check your flights please)
The costs for the land transport and boat are not included in the room.price, we will inform you on request before booking or immediately after booking.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform GreenHouse EcoLodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.