Wherever feasible, Sukau Lodge employs local staff, in the lodge (about 80% comes from nearby area) as well as all connected activities and supply chain. The jetty, the boardwalks, furniture and wall panels, terraces are samples of local artisan's abilities.
Most of locals do not speak any Englishtherefore Sukau Ecolodge has organized a training program including experiences abroad to allow them to learn local cultures and tourists' needs and learning English. Some of the staff have been trained to become naturalistic guide . The management also encourage personal development providing training course to improve career within the lodge.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge is perched on the banks of the Kinabatangan River, one of Borneo’s most important waterways and home to a wide range of magnificent wildlife.Here you can immerse yourself in the tranquility of the rainforest.Built in 1995 the Sukau Rainforest Lodge was the first lodge in the area, designed according to the principles of ecotourism. It offers maximum comfort and an incredible wildlife experience, monitoring the delicate balance between tourism and conservation, thanks to the application of good sustainable practices in its management, such as the use of organic and recyclable materials, renewable energy and electric motor boats to reduce noise pollution. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge is also very active in the economic and social development of the area and supports the local community. The lodge consists of a total of 40 rooms, and offers a wide range of services, including a fusion restaurant & bar, a swimming pool and a spa. Among its activities, the Lodge offers the Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari, a tour of 3 days and 2 nights to explore the beauty of the local wildlife. Not too far from the hotel it is possible to visit several sites of great interest as the Sukau Village, the Gomantong Caves, and the coastal town of Sandakan where you will find the Sanctuary of the Proboscis Monkeys of Labuk Bay.
