Sukau tomanggong view bed & breakfast

The room was fine, clean, better than we expected. We stayed 2 nights and did 6 cruises. We saw various animals and birds during the cruises, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, other monkeys, crocodiles, hornbills. Unfortunately, we didn't see any elephants - we were told that they were too far, 2h away by boat, and the hotel was not offering tours to reach them. The start of the morning cruise is very atmospheric with the rising mist, and we enjoyed the bright stars during the night cruise. It was interesting to see large fruit bats flying in the evening and feeding on the trees right next to the hotel. The hotel arranged private transport for us from and to Sepilok, at the time requested by us (250 rm one way for 2 people). The car was good and on time both times. It was a bit difficult to get responses from the hotel via Booking.com messages, but via WhatsApp the communication was much better.

The guides did not seem very enthusiastic during the cruises, sometimes they preferred to just chat to each other and check their phones while slowly and aimlessly drifting in the middle of the river. We understand that this is nature and no sightings are guaranteed, but it is nice if the guide is at least trying to look for animals. The area around the hotel is not pretty, and there isn't anything to do between the cruises. We were considering staying for 3 nights at first, and we were glad that we decided to stay only 2 nights. This is more than enough time to do the cruises and see most animals; after a while, the cruises become repetitive. For example, as there wasn't much to do, we bought another night cruise, and it turned out that the route and the animals were exactly the same - it's not possible to see anything different on a night cruise (unlike during morning or afternoon, as those routes can vary a bit). You are asked to wear life jackets which stink with sweat. The jungle walk is very overpriced and not worth it. They say that 30rm is for the guide and 30rm is the entrance fee, but later the guide told us that the area is free to enter (unlike a different area where they used to do the jungle walk in the past). So they continue to charge the "entrance fee" for something that is free to enter. During the walk, you can see some plants and insects, which was interesting enough, but not justifying the price. The food served by the hotel restaurant as part of the package was poor. Meat was of very low quality. But the papaya served for dinner was really nice. No duvet cover (but they said they wash the duvets).

Good location for river cruises, room was basic but good value for money. Not a great deal to do between the times of the river cruises, but can sit in the restaurant right next to the river and watch the wildlife.

The restaurant needs some updating, very limited choice at breakfast, would have been good to have a bit of fresh fruit. This is the only place near to accommodation to eat. Lunch and dinner was ok, drinks and water very reasonable.

River cruise, parking, helpful staff

Breakfast

Huge and comfortable room, close to the jetty. We got to see most animals except elephants.

They offer low cost river cruise but the guides didn’t seem to care very much. Sometimes we stopped for over 15 minutes looking at animals we couldn’t see very well just because they were talking with other boat guides which was disappointing when you only have 2 hours. Breakfast is served in the only restaurant nearby and the staff there is quite rude but the food is good. I’d recommend walking 20min to the town and eating there for lunch (good burger place and 1 local restaurant with nicer staff).