Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Located in one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, MY Nature Resort is just 2km from the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and the Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Completed in February 2016, the resort features 12 wooden chalets that face the jungle. Helping to preserve the natural environment is of the upmost important, and solar panels are used to heat all the water.

Behind the resort is a boardwalk that runs along the Sepilock Protected Forest Reserve and during the day there is plenty on your doorstep to explore. At night, enjoy the natural soundtrack from the forest’s inhabitants and the feeling of being surrounded by one of the world’s most wonderful environments.

The Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu’s business, shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the scenic coral islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the South China Sea.

There are 288 spacious rooms and suites, most of which have views of the sea or downtown Kota Kinabalu. Guests are spoiled for choice with six restaurants and bars, serving everything from Malaysian and Japanese to home-made cakes and coffee. The poolside bar is one of the best places to watch the sunset over the water.

When you’re not out exploring the city, unwind with a treatment at the Avantang Spa – avantang means beautiful is local dialect – take a dip in the outdoor pool or enjoy a session in the gym.

Tabin Wildlife Resort is found within a forested 300,000 reserve that is home to some of Borneo’s most import animals. The three largest mammals of Sabah, namely Borneo pygmy elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros and Tembadau – a species of wild cattle – are all found within the reserve as are nine primate species including orangutan and some 300 types of bird.

There are 20 timber bungalows, one half in the jungle on the hill side and the other along the Lipad River. Each has a twin or double bed, en-suite bathroom with hot water shower and a private balcony. A timber boardwalk links the cabins to the café at the heart of the resort.

Explore the forest in search of its iconic residents on jungle treks, night safari, nocturnal wildlife-spotting walks, bird watching and safari drives. Another highlight is a trip to the active and mineral-rich mud volcanoes.

Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort is tucked away in the wilderness of Lower Kinabatangan, surrounding the pristine freshwater swamps and mangrove forest. An internationally important ecosystem that supports some 100 plant, 200 bird and 50 mammal species, it is a rich place ripe for exploring.

Reached by an hour-long boat from Sandakan, the resort has four rooms in a Longhouse Cabin and ten more private chalets for those after a bit more luxury, all connected to the restaurant by wooden walkways. The eco credentials here are strong with power predominantly solar generated and water collected and sand filtered from the river and rain.

Venture out onto the forest’s rivers and channels on boat cruises in search of proboscis monkey, orangutan, elephant, hornbills and more. There’s some fantastic bird watching to be had and a network of jungle trails start from the resort for night and morning walks.