The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Set atop a 100 metre hill overlooking the Kinabatangan Forest Reserve, The Last Frontier Boutique Resort is located in Bilit, and is located a 2 hour drive from the beautiful Sandakan. This property features rooms that provide towels and bed linen. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy drinks at the on-site bar. At The Last Frontier Boutique Resort you will find luggage storage and lockers. Accessible only via a 600-step staircase, the property is located adjacent to the Kinabatangan Forest Reserve. Guests will have access to some of Sabah's most unique wildlife. Boat cruises and jungle-trekking activities are included in every stay. Free parking is available on-site. Transfers to Sandakan Town can be arranged by the property at an additional charge. The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport, is a 2 hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Xinfeng
China China
“We were very glad to have spent three beautiful days and two nights in this cabin. What impressed me most was the food here every day. It was so delicious and very professional. Jason showed great care to every guest and remembered everyone's...”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The last frontier boutique resort is uniquely close to nature. Four rooms stand over 100m above the access track facing the Kinabatangan river. The rooms are spacious, cooled by an overhead fan. The food was generally excellent, served in a...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sometimes you stumble across an absolute gem. This was definitely one - an interesting place to stay in a really unique location, good food, friendly and passionate staff. Gert was so welcoming and helpful, Ryan was an amazing guide and the three...”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Janec
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Aurora
Spain Spain
“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...”
Stephan
Germany Germany
“Very nice Host Gert, thank you for this wonderful experience.”
Anton
Sweden Sweden
“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...”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Monkey cup cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Asian • International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 08:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

8 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 270 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that any and all transfers that guests wish to arrange with the property need to be communicated to the property prior to arrival.

There will be no refund on unused meals or activities.

Resort is located on top of a hill - a walk up 538 steps staircase (100 meter high).

The hotel provides free lockers to avoid customers to bring unnecessary heavy luggage upstairs.

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Please note that power outages are common in the area, and cannot be predicted.

Bedding is subject to availability due to limited rooms.

Please note that a 2-night minimum stay is required at this property.

Please inform The Last Frontier Boutique Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.