Name: Sukau Backpackers B&B
Address: Jalan Kampung Sukau 1, 90200 Sukau, Malaysia, Jalan Kampung Sukau 1, Sabah, 90200, Malaysia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $17 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Bed and Breakfast Sukau Backpackers B&B

Jalan Kampung Sukau 1, 90200 Sukau, Malaysia – Great location - show map

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I did their 3D2N (450MYR), which includes transportation to/from Sepilok or Sandakan, all meals, river cruises, and a nature walk (more of a jungle hike/trek so dress appropriately). On our first cruise we saw multiple orang utans, proboscis monkeys, a giant croc, and an elephant!! Also many birds and other monkeys. What you see is just based on luck though. Our guide was nice and informative, and let us use his binoculars. The facilities were good, staff friendly. Food was good, big portions.

Amanda

United States of America

The area around the chalets is beautiful. The food was tasty and healthy. Our guide Rex was great.

Nanotasza

Poland

Super friendly and helpful staff. Super room. Super delicious food. For vegetarian as well. Nice garden. The property offers river cruises and activities. We highly recommend this tours. The guides are super good with a high knowledge about the animals. We would definitely come again to this place!

Germany

Very good value compared to the other places nearby. Rooms are basic but it’s as you’d expect. There is no wifi so it’s good for completely disconnecting and relaxing. Tours v good , would recommend morning and afternoon tour especially. Guides very good at pointing out wildlife.

Kathryn

Mexico

The place is nicely located and value for the money

Chuanjun

China

The room is very big and comfy, bathroom clean. The dinner was really good. Since we checked out really early they prepared us breakfast the night before so we could eat something before we left. The staff is really friendly and you get to know other travellers since you share the boat tours.

Rocio

Mexico

The accommodations were simple. The food was tasty, BUT the river tours were amazing! The boatman had an unbelievable eye for spotting wildlife. The guide was very informative! Highly recommended tours!

Stacey

United States of America

We took the afternoon and night cruise and they were very good! The staff was very nice and helpful

Manuel

Chile

The location is wonderful! The setting is beautiful. Very relaxing and inviting. Home away from home. Staff are very accommodating and kind. Meals cooked for you is a big plus. Knowledgeable boat captains who give detail about the animals is very nice.

Anonymous

United States of America

We decided to purchase the 3D2N package for 450 RM per person (accommodation, food and drinks, jungle walk, 4 river trips, transport in and out Sandakan). Saw a lot of animals including crocodille from up close Knowledgeable guide who were spotting animals for us Nice surrounding area

Jirimachacek

Czech Republic

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8.8

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“I did their 3D2N (450MYR), which includes transportation to/from Sepilok or Sandakan, all meals, river cruises, and a nature walk (more of a jungle hike/trek so dress appropriately).”

Amanda United States of America
“The area around the chalets is beautiful. The food was tasty and healthy. Our guide Rex was great.”

Nanotasza Poland
“Super friendly and helpful staff. Super room. Super delicious food. For vegetarian as well. Nice garden. The property offers river cruises and activities. We highly recommend this tours.”

T Germany
“Very good value compared to the other places nearby. Rooms are basic but it’s as you’d expect. There is no wifi so it’s good for completely disconnecting and relaxing.”

Kathryn Mexico
“The place is nicely located and value for the money”

Chuanjun China
“The room is very big and comfy, bathroom clean. The dinner was really good. Since we checked out really early they prepared us breakfast the night before so we could eat something before we left.”

Rocio Mexico
“The accommodations were simple. The food was tasty, BUT the river tours were amazing! The boatman had an unbelievable eye for spotting wildlife. The guide was very informative!”

Stacey United States of America
“We took the afternoon and night cruise and they were very good! The staff was very nice and helpful”

Manuel Chile
“The location is wonderful! The setting is beautiful. Very relaxing and inviting. Home away from home. Staff are very accommodating and kind. Meals cooked for you is a big plus.”

United States of America
“We decided to purchase the 3D2N package for 450 RM per person (accommodation, food and drinks, jungle walk, 4 river trips, transport in and out Sandakan).”

Jirimachacek Czech Republic

With garden views, Sukau Backpackers B&B is located in Sukau and has a restaurant and room service.

Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a dishwasher, fridge and a toaster. There's a seating and/or dining area in some units.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet

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Area Info

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Kinabatangan River River
0.6 miles

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Sandakan Airport
31.4 miles
Lahad Datu Airport
33.3 miles

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Check-in

10:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

A tourist tax of MYR 10 per room per night is applicable 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 exempt.

Please inform Sukau Backpackers B&B 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.

“I did their 3D2N (450MYR), which includes transportation to/from Sepilok or Sandakan, all meals, river cruises, and a nature walk (more of a jungle hike/trek so dress appropriately). On our first cruise we saw multiple orang utans, proboscis monkeys, a giant croc, and an elephant!! Also many birds and other monkeys. What you see is just based on luck though. Our guide was nice and informative, and let us use his binoculars. The facilities were good, staff friendly. Food was good, big portions.”

“Super friendly and helpful staff. Super room. Super delicious food. For vegetarian as well. Nice garden. The property offers river cruises and activities. We highly recommend this tours. The guides are super good with a high knowledge about the animals. We would definitely come again to this place!”

“Very good value compared to the other places nearby. Rooms are basic but it’s as you’d expect. There is no wifi so it’s good for completely disconnecting and relaxing. Tours v good , would recommend morning and afternoon tour especially. Guides very good at pointing out wildlife. ”

“The room is very big and comfy, bathroom clean. The dinner was really good. Since we checked out really early they prepared us breakfast the night before so we could eat something before we left. The staff is really friendly and you get to know other travellers since you share the boat tours.”

“The accommodations were simple. The food was tasty, BUT the river tours were amazing! The boatman had an unbelievable eye for spotting wildlife. The guide was very informative! Highly recommended tours! ”

“The location is wonderful! The setting is beautiful. Very relaxing and inviting. Home away from home. Staff are very accommodating and kind. Meals cooked for you is a big plus. Knowledgeable boat captains who give detail about the animals is very nice.”

“We decided to purchase the 3D2N package for 450 RM per person (accommodation, food and drinks, jungle walk, 4 river trips, transport in and out Sandakan). Saw a lot of animals including crocodille from up close Knowledgeable guide who were spotting animals for us Nice surrounding area”

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Newest Reviews for Sukau Backpackers B&B

Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Jirimachacek
Czech Republic

6 helpful votes
8.0

“Nice (however a bit pricey) experience ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
River trips seem a little overpriced (60 RM per one) Room and its equipment was dated, could use rennewal We didn't feel very welcome, they treated us as just another tourists
We decided to purchase the 3D2N package for 450 RM per person (accommodation, food and drinks, jungle walk, 4 river trips, transport in and out Sandakan). Saw a lot of animals including crocodille from up close Knowledgeable guide who were spotting animals for us Nice surrounding area

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Sander
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Nice base for discovering the jungle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food is outstanding

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 10, 2020

Rina
Canada

6 helpful votes
7.0

“Simple & basic place for a short stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
We knew it was going to be a basic place to stay, so there was nothing that we didn't like because we weren't expecting anything special at all.
The whole complex is nice & the boardwalk to the cabins are in good condition The 4pm river tour was good. Our boat driver was full of information & spotted some little animals that we would not have seen.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

Miki
Slovakia

14 helpful votes
9.0

“Great value place in Sukau”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just one electric socket and even that was not suitable for charging out phones.
Whole place made from wood, nice cottages, beautiful garden and good bed. Very near to night market with good food options.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 5, 2020

Laura
Finland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Simple accommadation, worth the money. They arranged Kinabatangan river cruises for a reasonable price and our guides were really making an effort that we could see the wildlife. Food was good at the house restaurant.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 4, 2020

Stevecrelley
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.0

“Sakau Sweet Spot”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast and coffee and tea. Expensive bus transfer.
Location .Staff. Setting. Communication was 1st Class Local Village people were delightful. Wildlife. Walking

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 27, 2020

Meryl
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would definitely recommend to budget travellers! Excellent safaris. Good food. We paid around £80 for 3D2N trip

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Alexa
United States of America

6 helpful votes
6.0

“Offered a great package to see Kinabatangan River and wildlife”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
In all of the communication with the property, they never specified the stay + excursions needed to be paid in cash only. This was very inconvenient when we tried to pay. We had to hit an ATM on the way back into town. Manage your expectations about the accommodations. They are doing a good job for what they have at their disposal. They are in the middle of the jungle. The breakfast was not enjoyable.
The redeeming quality of this property is that they offered a package with shuttle service to/from Sandakan, excursions (i.e. take a series of boat rides in the afternoon, evening, and sunrise (we saw wild orangutans!) to see wildlife and nature), dinner/breakfast, and an English-speaking tour guide. This made it really easy to arrive and not have to think about/plan the next 24 hours. We coordinated this package via email and the property is very responsive; great to work with! Dinner was good.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Catherine
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved the setting the guys taking us out on the boat (John and Yan) were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area. They made every effort to see all the wild life and I wasn't disappointed 🥰 monkeys orangutans birds crocodile and we even saw an elephant! Well done guys you made it special 👍💜

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Elke
Netherlands
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They houses were not that clean and the food was good, but the same every time.
The accomodation is not expensive, so you should not expect a lot from it. The houses are nice, but not really clean. The staff is really nice and the packs they offer are perfect

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Edith
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
10

“Very good choice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location, the complete package they offer and the delicious meals they prepair

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Justin
Malaysia
10

“Beautiful place to stay for a river cruise. Loved our time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little dated but it was so clean and lovely everywhere else it didnt matter.
Beautiful peaceful setting. Great free breakfast. Perfect place for a river cruise. Loved that they had a water refill station to cut back on plastic bottles.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 3, 2020

Amanda
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
5.0

“Ok ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Far to basic . Broken furniture , staff unfriendly . Sticky bedding and towels . Food not nice .
Nice setting in pretty garden .

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 24, 2020

Victor
Spain
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guide Jan was very nice and helpful! He was really committed on finding wildlife. he found an orangutan at our first river cruise even if the animal was hiding.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Wei
Poland

4 helpful votes
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We took a jungle walk trip and we are expexting some advantures in the jungle. But the Tour guy Just bought us to somewhere in the jungle next to the Street. Which everyone can Just go by themselves. Another thing is, we felt that he even did not want to talk to us, seems like we have disturbed his morning., cos we started at 7am Which he proposed the Day before. By the Way, a lot of misquitos in the jungle, he did not even mentioned to us to be well prepared. We had long sleeves shirts, apparently thats not gonna help. Works are not very welcome, because each Time we want to ask sth we can not get direct reply and felt like we were bothering them.
Great nature, accetable accomentation.

Stayed in January 2020

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