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Moonriver Lodge

Updated 2026-08-24 · 2,217 reviewed · 1,063 listed · Scored from 150 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(150) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Farm & Nature Stay
Moonriver Lodge
Service
Farm & Nature Stay
Reviews
150

What recent reviews say

Guests return repeatedly for the quiet, nature-immersed experience and the owners' genuine commitment to both hospitality and conservation. Farm-to-table meals using their own pesticide-free produce, comfortable lodging, and knowledgeable guides for Rafflesia treks anchor the stay; the caretaker and proprietors earn consistent praise for warmth and quick responses to requests.

The remote Lojing location means little nearby food, and a handful mention dust or minor repairs. Groups of 35 book easily, and repeat visitors speak of planning third and fourth trips. Camping, workshops on kokedama and mushrooms, forest hikes, and their "One Love" programme for special needs visitors round out what reviewers experience as a place built on principle rather than just profit.

Praised for
  • peaceful natural setting with wildlife
  • owner and staff friendly and responsive
  • farm-fresh home-cooked meals with produce from garden
  • well-maintained grounds and clean rooms
  • excellent Rafflesia trekking access and guides
Watch-outs
  • occasional dust in outlying rooms
  • isolated location limits nearby food options
  • sporadic maintenance issues (water heater)
clean-comfortablespaciousresponsive-hostgreat-viewgood-locationfamily-friendlywell-maintained
Best for: Nature lovers, families wanting comfort and learning, large groups, people seeking quiet retreat with purpose.
Think twice if: Remote location means few nearby food options; occasional minor maintenance issues noted in rooms.

Strengths

  • Farm-to-table meals with own pesticide-free produce
  • proximity to Rafflesia conservation area with expert guides
  • owner-led environmental and educational programmes
  • welcoming to groups, families, and special needs visitors

Worth knowing

  • Caretaker Resam praised for friendliness and helpfulness
  • Rafflesia tour as main guided activity with conservation education
  • Meals pre-ordered; vegetables and fruits from lodge farm
  • Groups of 35+ can book entire property
  • Camping available outside main lodge
  • Kokedama workshop, mushroom workshop, forest and farm teambuilding offered
  • HRDCorp Claimable for corporate teambuilding packages
  • One Love educational programme for special needs children and adults

What reviews say by service

Farm & Nature Stay
Farm tours teach organic and circular farming; guests praise peaceful grounds, well-kept lodges, and authentic nature immersion with minimal commercial overlay.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.61 average across the 56 farm & nature stay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
7
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Common questions

Can we book meals at the lodge?
Yes, meals must be pre-ordered. Food is home-cooked on the premises using vegetables and fruits from their farm.
Is the lodge suitable for large groups?
Yes; groups of 35+ can book the entire property. Facilities are well-equipped for group stays and the owner is responsive to group requests.
What is the main guided activity here?
Rafflesia trekking into a conserved forest is the signature activity, led by local guides who share conservation education during the trek.

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Last updated 2026-08-24