Tampat do Aman

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!

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.

The traditional style rooms and natural surroundings..

We had a wonderful stay at Tampat do Aman- Howard was so friendly and helpful, he showed us around and gave us recommendations what to do and where to eat( Inas café is really good). He cares about the local culture and environment and there is also a little museum about the people there( the Rungus) and their culture. We overall can really recommend staying there!

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.

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.

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.

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.

be prepared for the ultra basic experience 😀

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