Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Rainforest haven
Borneo
Everything we do is custom made by real Asia experts...

Consider this your extraordinary jungle escape – you won’t be disappointed.

There aren’t many hotels in Borneo, or anywhere, which boast a rainforest canopy walkway amongst their amenities, so you can tell straight away that the Rainforest Lodge is somewhere special. Deep in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, the lodge is surrounded by dense jungle, immersing you in the precious landscape that makes Borneo unique.

Spend your days in the rainforest keeping an eye out for those elusive orangutans, as well as numerous other species of primates, birds, mammals, butterflies and insects, and head out on night safari drives to discover a different side to the jungle, before returning to your surprisingly chic accommodation to relax in style. Splash out on one of the Premium Villas to enjoy the view from an outdoor tub: a blissful way to round off a day in the wilderness.

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Location & Highlights

Deep in Sabah’s Danum Valley, surrounded on all sides by dense jungle thrumming with Boneo’s extraordinary wildlife, this unique resort is just a 2-hour drive from Lahad Datu.
  • Breath-taking canopy walkway
  • Expert naturalist guides
  • Orangutan habitat
  • Sumptuous spa treatments
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Why we love it

“A truly delightful lodge; surprisingly luxurious accommodation and restaurant in the heart of a primary rainforest.”

Total immersion

View from above of jungle with mist

Borneo’s jungle landscape is one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems, and experiencing it directly by staying in the middle of the especially extraordinary Danum Valley – an area of million-year-old rainforest – takes it to another level. Walking across the huge canopy walkway, surrounded by dense greenery, with the rainforest wildlife only a few feet away is something you’ll never forget. Wake to the sounds of birds and gibbons calling through the trees, take guided nature walks through the jungle, and drive out on intrepid night safaris. Stand back to let elephants cross your path, discover weird and wonderful creepy crawlies in the undergrowth, and catch sight of the mesmerising orangutans themselves.

View from above of jungle with mist

Comfort in the wilderness

Villa with private pool at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge

One thing you might not expect from a resort in the middle of a rainforest conservation area is a feeling of luxury, but that’s what you get at the Rainforest Lodge. Don’t get us wrong, this isn’t ultimate opulence – we are in the middle of the jungle, after all! – but there is comfort and a feeling of indulgence which comes as a pleasant surprise. The accommodation is minimally styled and spacious, creating little oases where you can have the sounds of the jungle all to yourself. The spa offers relaxing and restorative treatments to give your stay a pampering cherry on the top.

Villa with private pool at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge

What can you do there?

Canopy walkways over the jungle

Wake to the sounds of the jungle, from gibbon calls to birdsong. Take guided walks through the jungle and along the canopy walkway with expert naturalists, watching and learning how the thousands of plants and animals interact in this unique ecosystem. Take time out at the spa, or in a private pool by your premium villa, enjoy locally-sourced produce combined into delicious meals, and head out on thrilling night safaris to see how the rainforest changes after dark.

Canopy walkways over the jungle
Restaurant at night at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Restaurant at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Lobby deck area at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Lobby deck at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Inside of villa at Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Villa at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Bedroom overlooking jungle at Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Bedroom at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Aerial view of Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Front of Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Stargazing at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge

A great trip

We had an excellent holiday with an itinerary carefully arranged by Dave to suit our preferences. This is the third time we've travelled with Selective Asia and we will happily do so again in the future. We like the fact that they are a small company, passionate about what they do and committed to responsible travel.

Sarah Wilkie, Sri Lanka

Selective Asia is more than a booking agency...

When a museum sent its exhibits overseas on tour, they learned about this before our departure and steered another to another site. When a hotel that we had booked scheduled a noisy wedding for the period of our occupancy, they were able to identify a fantastic hotel without noise before our arrival. I am not sure that any other tour operator would provide such detail in follow up, even after the tour was booked and paid for.

David Kosh, Vietnam

Brilliant! Selective Asia covered every detail.

Travel, hotels, guides, and excursions all flawlessly executed. Selective Asia listened to our requirements and worked with us to refine a great holiday.

Tim Goodman, Thailand

Holiday of a lifetime

The planning of the holiday and the ongoing support was excellent. The organisation on the ground when we got there was perfect and the local guides were knowledgeable and very personable. We would definitely go with Selective Asia again.

Gillian Baker, Komodo & Borneo

Our trip was outstanding...

We had had several discussions with Andrew before booking the trip and he incorporated all the activities we were interested in, plus recommending other activities that he knew we would be interested in. The whole trip was seamless and managed at a thoroughly professional yet friendly level. I would travel with this company again.

Heather, Japan

Inspiring experiences and places to stay

Lean into the details of your bespoke Asia trip to discover rare experiences, exceptional hotels, local connections, inspiring conservation and much more…

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With every detail finely tuned by our Asia Specialists.

Talk to our expert team...

Every Asia trip we build is finely tuned to fit you, and that all starts with a chat. Let us know what you're hoping to see, feel and experience on your travels, and the places you're dreaming of, and your Asia Specialist will craft a route that includes everything you want and more.

The Selective Asia difference

  • Bespoke journeys tailored just for you
  • Unparalleled local knowledge and expertise
  • Award-winning, nose-to-tail service
  • Responsible travel
  • 24 hour local support
  • Our flexi-booking promise and financial clarity

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Fully protected and flexible bookings

Selective Asia is a fully ATOL licensed and bonded tour operator, and our flexi-booking promise offers increased protection & peace of mind.,

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