We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
All 3 Lahad Datu accommodations »

Tabin Wildlife Resort

KM 49, Jalan Tungku, Lahad Datu 88300, Malaysia
Hotel amenities
Tabin Wildlife Resort
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

21 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    8
    8
    3
    2
    0
Date Rating
Hannover, Germany
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have stayed at a number of "jungle lodges" in different countries, most of them equally or even more expensive than Tabin,  so we know what to expect and we can tell a good guide from a bad one. For Tabin, my expectations were more than fulfilled, the wildlife we saw was superb and Ricky, our guide,was very dedicated and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

I went with a group and while the place was OK it was expensive especially since the only wildlife we saw were birds. I am not a twitcher and while the birds were great, a small dot in a tree doesn't do it for me. Why no salt licks, fruit trees or anything to attract the wildlife to an area... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

The rainforest was fantastic, the guides excellent and we understand that animals can be unpredictable. However, the amount of wildlife we saw was depressing. After the first few, elephant footprints are not exciting. How hard would it be to plant some native fruit trees close to the resort so that at least the monkeys and wild boar come close to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Paris, France
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
6
people found this review helpful

We spent two nights in this enchanting resort looking onto a waterfall in a chalet nested in the rock of a hill. Peace and respect for wildlife would best summarize the place. The guide was the best spotter we had ever met and could show us wild orang-utans from far away. We saw pygmy elephants, gibbons, flying squirrels, giant bats,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Tabin's rainforests are amazing! There is so much to see, oranutans, hornbills and elephants roaming freely everywhere. However the lodge as a place to stay is very poorly managed with a level of food and service that does not justify the price. It is only the natural assets it has that make you put up with it. At Tabin we... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Copenhagen, Denmark
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2010
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Tabin Wild life and were expecting to see animals and wild nature, however there are not much to see out there. There are alot of plants and quite alot of birds, but we did not see any elephants, orangutans etc. There were quite alot of snakes, which appeared right outside our frontdoor and crossed the roads... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Denver, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2010
3
people found this review helpful

We were the only guests at Tabin when we visited in July 2010. Our guide, Stephen, was fantastic. He knows so much and is a great wildlife spotter. The food was terrific, the cabins clean and so very much to do. Everything was included in the price - no pesky "extras." It is a long drive on bumpy roads to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Adequate rooms and food. They do their best with the wildlife resources they have, and we enjoyed the dusk and night drives. Thanks to the humidity and mud, the treks are very hard work indeed. But the staff are very flexible and ready to fit in with, e.g., what children are capable of.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Caerphilly
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

We spent 4 days and nights here and it was great. The cabins look a bit pokey when you arrive but they are actually spacious and very very comfortable. We stayed in one of the river cabins and had the pleasure of views of kingfishers, monkeys and lots more every day. The highlight was definitely the pair of gibbons who... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Australia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

As the title indicates Danum was full, yet Tabin really came to my rescue and what a great rescue with a herd of elephants wandering around the camp, monkeys regularly running rampant through the cabins. The serenity and set up was second to none and staff fantastic. Whilst they have a little way to go to being truly worth their... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed Tabin Wildlife Resort also viewed

Sukau Rainforest Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
Sabah, Malaysia
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d585722?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Shangri-La\
4.5 of 5 stars 1,430 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu District
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d306368?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Shangri-La\
4.5 of 5 stars 1,080 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu District
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d302155?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 2 hotels in Lahad Datu, ranked by popularity »

Been to Tabin Wildlife Resort? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Tabin Wildlife Resort

KM 49, Jalan Tungku, Lahad Datu 88300, Malaysia
Price Range: PLN: $$$$

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Tabin Wildlife Resort, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Tabin Wildlife Resort
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices