Common lounge area could do with some cleaning. Note that this location is very remote, no transportation options (bring your own if you can) and limited shops / restaurants (although the ones that are there are very nice)

Owner Howard is very involved, helps you with planning your days and a (much needed) shuttle service. Bed with mosquito net.

Stayed in April 2024

Howard the owner is WONDERFUL. So helpful with great tips to find all the local hidden gems. Lovely to be surrounded by forest, great tower for watching sunrise. The local beaches are some of the best in the world and so quiet - felt like we had the whole peninsula to ourselves. Would recommend a car.

Stayed in May 2024

Having to leave...

For the rustic jungle setting, everything about our room and facilities was as we expected. Rough. Wonderful. Fun. Fantastic. Come with an open mind, a true sense for adventure, and you will love it. Howard is a tremendous host. Always willing to help. His passion for nature and the surrounding community is commendable. The beaches and jungle walks are deserted. All the restaurants are delicious, and there are plenty of little shops to stock up on snacks. Stunning sunsets and beautiful locals. Do yourself a favour and visit this place. It's one of a kind.

Stayed in April 2024

Slightly basic but as to be expected being surrounded by so much nature.

Howard is fantastic and provides all the best recommendations for the area. The coastline is easily accessible from the property. There is so much to just explore just within the boundaries of the property too.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Quiet, simple and close to the Tip of Borneo. Howard made a great cup of coffee and a fried egg sandwich😊

Stayed in March 2024

Leaving

This is a genuine amazing Borneo experience with primary rainforest and incredible beaches. Howard who everyone knows in the vicinity is a supreme host and will sort out your daily activities, drive you around and sort out ongoing travel if needed. The chalets are basic and clean. Howard is cutely interested in the environment and its fauna/flora and if you’re lucky like we were there were a group of kids doing a jungle experience who he teaches over breakfast and dinner. Loved it. Thanks

Stayed in December 2023

Howard is a character. Such an interesting and experienced person and he really thought about his property. It is like a high class camping experience and I really liked it! He takes great care of his customers!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

The fan in the room was really good Bed was comfortable Mosquito net was good Able to see the most amazing sun sets and the stars are so bright Howard was fantastic. Super knowledgeable about the area, people and nature. He was also kind enough to drop us off and pick us up from the beach each day. However we did enjoy the walk down to the beach one day, only 25 minutes ish

Stayed in November 2023

Leaving.

Come and immerse yourself in nature!! This is the place you've been looking for. A place to think. Howard's vision and his commitment to this Jungle lodge is to our benefit. Come and support him and thereby the local community. Memories are made of places like Tampat do Aman. For a week (or in my case 2 weeks) you too can be an Attenborough!!!!

Stayed in October 2023

Howard was so passionate and informative, he went above and beyond to make this a great stay for us. Nothing was too much trouble and his family were so welcoming and hospitable. The lodges are a great location in the jungle, but also a 25 minute walk to the beach. It's an interesting but also peaceful environment to spend a few days exploring the area. The beach walk recommend by Howard was amazing, it's like paradise!

Stayed in October 2023

nothing!! // but: Don't expect luxury, it's simple but beautiful & personal/familiar - if that's what you want - go there! (and definitely take mosquito repellent)

Amazing location right in the jungle, and Howard the host is just the best and takes care so well of his guests! Great real experience, would definitely recommend it! The tip of Borneo in general is truly a secret treasure - almost no tourism and the most beautiful scenery! And definitely have dinner at Ina's Café.

Stayed in October 2023

Hot in the room, drinking water facilities is limited.

Proper jungle expirience, unique and unforgettable rainforest home. Owner doing an immense job to make it running. Close to the beach and tip of BORNEO.

Stayed in August 2023

The mosquito net in our room could do with updating but thats it!

We loved our stay at Tampat Aman! The chalet is surrounded in nature and has a large balcony for chilling. Howard the host is great & knows the area really well. He'll give top advice on beaches to visit & restaurants. Great simple breakfast available to start your day. We had a hired car but Howard does offer a shuttle service to beaches for those without. The property has it's own trail where you can freely walk around & take in the views from the tower.

Stayed in August 2023

Howard was an exceptional host. From the minute we arrived, he made us feel settled and showed us around the area. He offered to bring us every morning to wherever we wanted to go along the tip of Borneo. The jungle camp itself is so special and there is a great vibe amongst the other travellers. We would have loved to stay longer but we needed to catch the bus to Sandakan (and they don’t go very often!)

Stayed in August 2023

This place is amazing. It’s definitely worth a visit. Howard is so full of passion which makes your stay complete. The area is beautiful! If you’re still in doubt, just book it!

Stayed in August 2023

The traditional style rooms and natural surroundings..

An interesting accommodation in a traditional style. Best option to stay closer to the tip of Borneo and other beautiful beaches. The setting of Longhouse rooms and cotages are surrounded by natural growth and forest like environment.

Stayed in August 2023

Specific to the living spaces, while the range of offerings caters to those willing to good basic to those wishing more comfort, my time in the cheapest offerings was acceptable thanks to the fan...only the mosquito net would not fully close...requiring i lay in a way that maximized coverage by fan..if there was another one in the hut it would have been difficult to rest. I would grip about not having a place to hang the bathing items and thouroughly wet shirts one invariably brings back to the property as this is in a tropical forest. Maybe a few nails to hang up sarongs, towels, bathing suits n shirts would help...i now have still wet clothes trsveling within my bag...minor thing though.

The host is an experienced vetern of the hotel services industry and he has made sure his offerings avoided all the annoying aspects of traveling to magnet areas like the Tip of Borneo where this property is located. While the rustic almost open to the jungle accomdations are not for everyone (there are fully furnished with en suite bathrooms available) where one experiences any discomfort interacting with animals of tge tropics...really only lizards and mosquitos...the host Howard compensates with goodwill and lots of personal attention. The onsight musuem documenting local populations complex culture along with an accessible jungle trail he maintains on the property to his willingness to shuttle guests to an attractive list of nearby beaches that still beautiful inspite of the plastic that gets brought in by tides...this is a wonderful inexpensive option for travellers. No doubt Howard the host is the main attraction. He make a visit to the larger area possible for those without their own transport.

Stayed in July 2023

Howard and his lovely family have created a special kind of place here. What used to be a few acres of jungle and rotting coconut trees is now a lightly developed nature reserve, complete with basic shacks, standalone houses, a tuckshop, and even a miniature museum to preserve the culture of the local Rungus tribe. Just a few kilometres from the tip of Borneo, it’s a short drive away from a handful of expansive, empty beaches. Those without a car can expect to get a lift from Howard. This is a good moment to get his sound advice on how best to spend the day. That said, a car is useful to have. The rooms are clean, the food is very good, and the spartan living fits the surrounding Bornean jungle perfectly.

Stayed in June 2023

be prepared for the ultra basic experience 😀

the property offers the chance to experience a very authentic stay. The whole thing is very basic in a pleasant and educational way. The place is actually part of an educational and conservation project lead by Howard, the owner. He is very approachable and knowledgeable on the area, has great tips and is very helpful. His being a foreigner is actually a big help as he can help you spot the gems and point you to the best experiences and places.

Stayed in June 2023

Amazing place to stay, fantastic owner, close to wonderfull beaches!

Stayed in May 2023

as mentioned back to basics but we don’t complain

The love and passion was overwhelming and made us feel one with nature and culture of Borneo. it’s back to the roots and not for someone who is looking for a luxurious stay. it’s simple but we loved it!!!!! we would like to come back again to support Howard in sustaining the culture

Stayed in May 2023

Howard has created a beautiful lodge intertwined with the surrounding environment, going above and beyond for any guests needs, the wildlife reserve he has created is fantastic for bird spotting and if you're lucky enough to be there when he does his edible and medicinal plants tour and traditional rungus lunch don't hesitate.

Stayed in May 2023

absolutely nothing

Tampat do Aman is a gem in the Tip of Borneo Howard the owner is a fantastic guy. Takes so much pride in the property and wants you to have the best time. Although Tampat is a little way from the beach, everyone gets together every morning over breakfast (which isn’t included but only a small addition fee) to discuss the days activities and where you’d like Howard to drop you off. We spent our days relaxing on empty beaches, snorkelling the reefs, eating a the best local restaurant (Ina’s) and then every evening Howard would come and collect everyone. it felt like home as soon as we arrived, and if at all possible we would jump at the chance of going back to visit. the rooms are basic, as described and shown in pictures.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Great location with a real jungle vibe. A stay at this accommodation comes with it's own little nature reserve. Good value for money, would recommend everybody to stay here for a night or more when visiting tip of Borneo.

Stayed in May 2023