Nothing to fault really. :-) Maybe extra chill out space to lounge or hammock but that’s a very small thing.

Location was high up so great for looking out towards the river and jungle. It felt away from everything which is what I personally wanted. It is up a lot of steps! I like that as my exercise for the day! But won’t be for everyone but if you don’t want steps just don’t go as you are warned in advance. Gert and staff are all really friendly knowledgeable and happy to assist and food was very tasty indeed too! Property is nicely done with beautiful wood throughout. Room comfortable and dining area very pleasant.

Stayed in June 2025

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Absolutely amazing experience which I would highly recommend!! Gorgeous room, delicious food, superb staff and the most awesome views. Gert is super friendly and passionate about Borneo and we loved all the interesting chats with him. Ryan was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and we were so lucky to see lots of wildlife. All the staff were friendly and the whole resort was clean and beautiful. We loved the mix of boat tours, hikes and relaxation. Can't wait to return some day!

Stayed in May 2025

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The place is stunning. The lodge itself is simple, yet beautifully nestled in the forest. The staff are excellent—knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly helpful. It’s true that the schedule is quite rigid, as others have mentioned, but we didn’t find it too bothersome.

Stayed in May 2025

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Very nice Host Gert, thank you for this wonderful experience.

Stayed in April 2025

This was a fantastic experience and stay - altogether. The attentiveness of Jason and the staff makes it feel like a 5 star hotel, whilst the location and rustic feel makes it feel like you are truly in the heart of the jungle. You fall asleep to a light breeze and the sounds of the jungle. My wife is pregnant and we were a bit worried about mosquito diseases - but Jason explained that the ridge at which the hotel is at has barely any mosquitoes because of the altitude. He also suggested a non deet mosquito spray that really works. We had 0 mosquito bites during our stay. I can’t get all the things into a review. But such a gem of a place. Thank all of you ❤️

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing it was perfect!

Everything! Our time at the last frontier was the highlight of our trip. Jason is an amazing host, we felt like we were staying with family. There are only four rooms so it’s very private and the only property that is in the jungle and not by the river. The food was some of the best I’ve had whilst visiting Asia, I need gluten free and couldn’t believe how tasty it could be. I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants an authentic jungle experience with some home comforts and 5 star dinning. Thank you to lovely Jason for looking after us and the amazing food and Ryan for being such a wonderful guide, we saw the big 5 even lots of elephants.

Stayed in April 2025

If you don’t like stairs, possibly not for you, but worth it for the hospitality, fitness and experience

Jason and his team were excellent, knowledgable and went above and beyond for service and assistance. Transfers were easy, river trips and exploring the ridge line were great for wildlife. Food was amazing.. pack a light bag and leave heavy bags at the bottom for the stay, as walking up the stairs was strenuous. Saw wild orangutan’s and macaques around the property.

Stayed in April 2025

The 600 or so steps up to the property are a challenge so a basic level of fitness is a good idea and pack lightly but you can leave heavy items or stuff you don’t need at the bottom in a secure building. Climbing up and down a couple of times a day isn’t so hard and it’s definitely worth it.

The property is situated atop a 100m high ridge and so stands in mighty isolation amongst the surrounding rainforest and has tremendous views down to the Kinabatangan river. The food is all inclusive and was of extremely high quality and you just pay for your drinks. The two cruises we did were fantastic and the hike along the ridge has spectacular views on clear days ( you can see as far as Sandakan).

Stayed in November 2024

An incredible and affordable package experience for 2 days, which includes all meals, 2x boat cruises and 1x jungle trek. The lodge is located on top of a hill with beautiful views of the river. The staff are brilliant and do everything they can do ensure your stay is perfect. Rooms are large and clean. Food is some of the best we’ve eaten in Malaysia - it is absolutely delicious! Huge thanks to Ryan, the chef, Gert and the team for making our stay incredible!

Stayed in October 2024

The resort is very well managed. Host is super friendly and we felt well taken care of, including delicious meals, great experiences on outdoor activities and the cozy room. Although the resort located in the middle of the mountain, everything is in good condition and very clean.

Stayed in October 2024

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- The food was fantastic- good variety of meals throughout our stay with large portions. - Gert was a fabulous host- very informative and friendly. - The organised tours / activities exceeded our expectations and we really enjoyed the boat cruise. Many thanks to Ryan for being a great tour guide. - The Accomodation was clean and perfect for what we needed.

Stayed in September 2024

We loved staying here. Everything was amazing, I would highly recommend. Jason was so generous with his knowledge and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in September 2024

Gert and Jason have clearly perfected the stay for their guests over 18 years running the place. The itinerary was perfect, and so unique compared to other resorts in the area. The view is spectacular and food was great, and we saw the big 5 on our boat tours!

Stayed in September 2024

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A boutique resort on top of the hill with good views. This resort is well maintained and clean. The team is helpful and friendly, and the food was delicious with good mix of local and western. We had an amazing stay and river cruises with them.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing - everything was excellent

Everything was great. Very clear communication about pick up and they were right on time. The room was very comfortable and seemed very new. No bugs got inside and being up on top of a hill gave great views and there weren’t many mosquitos at all. Food was excellent and plentiful. Our guide Ryan was incredible and we saw all of the Borneo Five animals including young orangutans building their nests at the base of the property. Jason the host went about and beyond to explain everything and accommodate us. I left my medication there and he figured out how to get it sent to my hotel on Mabul Island (5-6 hours away by bus and boat) while keeping it refrigerated. Incredible service!! I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Highlight of my trip.

Stayed in June 2024

Absolutely perfect stay for myself and my daughter. Picked up in English Tea room in Sandakan and they arranged with there to keep our luggage whilst we waited for transfer, looked round Agnes Keith House and had fruit juice and fruit platter in the beautiful garden. Exactly on time Gert turned up to transfer us wearing a top stating The Last Frontier Boutique Resort so easy to spot. Then he said he could put us in a more suitable room which was great so had the twin rather than double. 8 staying including us and picked up another couple on way. Then a family staying as well. Then had lunch there, spaghetti bolognese, excellent and went on first boat trip at c4pm for 2 hours, saw elephants, hornbill, monkeys incl probiscus, crocodile, river was busy with boats in key sites but amazing nature and Ryan the guide was excellent at spotting wildlife and going fast. 2 more boat trip, saw same plus orangutan. Lovely food. Also a walk up hill, no wildlife on that but nice view. There are 600 steps.

Stayed in June 2024

As per above in closing, leaving. .

Everything about our stay at the Last Frontier was absolutely unforgettable. Gert and Jason, what perfect hosting! I have travelled a fair amount in my life yet cannot recall better. Communication was always clear and concise regarding requirements etc.and the information extremely helpful. Jason, the knowledge and advice you imparted during pick up and drop off was excellent. Thank you, and thank you all of the team for all of the delicious food and especially for Baljit's birthday surprise and cake. Of course, she had the added surprise of seeing a herd of pygmy elephants swim across the Kinabatangan river on our early morning river cruise that day - fabulous! Thanks for organising that as well - ha! We so enjoyed the river cruises and wildlife spotting. We saw more than we could have expected - Ryan has developed an incredible eye for spotting things that we could not have spotted ourselves. Aside from the magnificent spectacle of the pygmy elephants we also saw Proboscis monkeys, Crested Serpent Eagles, Rhinoceros Hornbills, Oriental Pied Hornbill, various Kingfishers and other birds, Long and Pig Tailed Macaques, Crocodiles, butterflies and moths of such colouring. It really is a jungle experience at the Last Frontier. All in all, a truly amazing time. We didn't want to leave.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great, we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave at all! We were picked up by our gracious host who told us a lot about Borneo. After ascending the 600 step stairs, the view from the restaurant was amazing. Furthermore we saw a lot of wildlife on the boat trips!

Stayed in April 2024

Such a wonderful experience with host Jason who went above and beyond for all the guests. He helped us with loads of our plans and travel logistics, and is super knowledgable and passionate about the jungle and river itself. The meals were absolutely delicious, and the location is very special nestled all the way up in the jungle - worth the stair hike! We saw an Orangutan from the balcony over lunch - a real trip highlight.

Stayed in March 2024

Noise insulation - but in real terms not 'doable' - the rooms are attached, they are on stilts so you will be able to hear movement and noise. Think that most guests will be of similar mindset so will be courteous and thoughtful to other travellers.

Food excellent - best we had in malaysia View - awesome Wildlife - interaction with nature - unique and could not be replicated for costs Ethics of the lodge - applaud owners

Stayed in March 2024

Jason is a lovely guy and the perfect host. He went above and beyond to cater for his guests. I am a coeliac and Jason really pulled out all the stops to present beautiful meals for me. The location is great and you are right in the heart of the jungle...we had a visit from 2 orangatangs! The visit to kinabatangan river and the last resort boutique hotel was a highlight of my trip to Borneo....very special

Stayed in March 2024

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What an amazing place! Yes, you need a level of fitness that will get you up and down 600 stairs multiple times but it's worth it. Only 4 rooms, so it's private. Rooms are functional, thoughful and clean. Food was fantastic (the reviews about the amazing banana pancakes are correct). Opt to do the additional morning boat ride if you can, it's totally worth it and beautiful on the river in the mornings. Since there are a maximum of 8 guests, the boat is a lot roomier than the other boats you see from larger lodges. Each trip is 2 hours (walk from the lodge to the boat about 12 mins each way). If you can't live without the internet, get a local eSIM before you come. You get signal in the dining area. Ryan was a great guide. We saw an orangutan as we arrived at the lodge, lots of proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, macaques (pigtail and long tail) along the river. Heaps of birdlife. I can't say enough about Jason. He started the lodge from nothing over 20 years ago. His passion for the area is inspiring. We had some great conversations during the transfer and at the lodge. I required urgent medical attention at the end of our stay and Jason was outsanding in his care for me. He is one of a kind and enough of a reason to stay here.

Stayed in February 2024

Location is just perfect. We saw orang oetans at breakfast and while walking down the staircase. I think this place is more unique compared to the other lodges alongside the river. Room is cosy and basic. You do have hot water and at nights the temperature is quite comfortable for sleeping. The guys at the lodge spent lot of effort to make your stay as best as possible. Food is also good. I would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed in September 2023

Service provided by Jason and Gert is outstanding. We loved the room, the location, activities and the food. Could not be any better.

Stayed in September 2023