Set in Sepilok, Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort offers accommodation with a year-round outdoor pool and a bar. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat features private cottages and dormitory beds in the middle of a rainforest. The hotel has a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
kiona
Belgium
I had the whole dorm for me alone. Nice big wooden longhouse with mosquito nets. Basic but good. The food they serve is also nice and the have free shuttle busses to sepilok conservation centre. Staff is very friendly and helpfull.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Sepilok Jungle Resort is located within a tropical rainforest in Sandakan, Sabah. It features a restaurant.
Brittany
United States
Very conveniently located near the orangutan sanctuary. AC worked well.
Situated in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.
sazali
Malaysia
Acceptable and its ok. Suitable for us and also location.
Operating a 24-hour front desk, My Dream Hotel provides comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Located in Sandakan, it offers free parking on site.
The Hotel features accommodation in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Lucy
United Kingdom
It is close to the airport
I would say Sandakan was not the best place to be and wouldn;t recommend the area
Was easy to check in
Hotel Meliden features accommodation in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk.
SIEW ENG
Malaysia
Nothing at all!
Just must stay as we have booked and paid for
There are quite a few things to do in Sepilok. I will start with the most famous attraction: the Orang Utan Sanctuary. It was the 2nd time we visited, the first time was in 2021. Definitely more tourists now. There are 2 feeding times and because I wanted to take pictures, stayed near the feeding platform before 10am to get a good spot whilst all the tourists went to watch the feeding at the nursery. The nursery is good as you are guaranteed to see the Orang utans, but you see them behind glass, which gives a bit of a zoo feel. The feeding platform is great as you never know how many, or even if, the Orang Utans are coming. We saw 5 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. We only saw 3 the next morning. If you have a big lens on your camera, the rule is if you have a fixed lens over 400mm, then you have to pay RM 1000. If you have a telephoto lens, it is only RM10. I brought my 150-600mm telephoto for RM10 without problems.
The bear sanctuary. Good for education and conservation but it is a zoo, with the bears in enclosures.
Another great attraction is the canopy walk. Bring plenty of water but the trails are great. they also organise night walks (no flash allowed) and the guides are very knowledgeable.
Finally, Labuk bay is not far and is great if you want to see proboscis monkeys up close. This time, we were treated to a troup of silver leaf monkeys coming to say hello as well. The fact that they feed the monkeys with bread is definitely debatable, but the monkeys are free to come and go as they please.
Arnaud
Malaysia
10
Scored 10
Able to visit the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries at...
Able to visit the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries at leisure as able to walk to them from accommodation. Those on a trip appeared to be rushed whereas we were able to enjoy time at both. Some nice places to eat within the various lodges, you don't have to be resident.
Sylvia
10
Scored 10
The glamping unit was amazing - spacious, quiet, nicely...
The glamping unit was amazing - spacious, quiet, nicely decorated. Great for a family. Awesome, helpful staff. Good food and bar. But unit had cooking facilities (no pork allowed on the grill.)
A ways from town but very close to other attractions like the Orangutan and Honey Bear sanctuaries.
WiFi was only available in the restaurant, but with our cell phones, we managed just fine.
Peters
4.0
Scored 4.0
Loved the orangutans got ripped off seeing the probiscus...
Loved the orangutans got ripped off seeing the probiscus monkeys! Beware unless with organised tour make sure you get a solid agreement with a driver to take you there and bring you back. No extras! The feeding platform is 1.5km from the entrance! The 2nd platform another 1.1km away so 2.6km back to the entrance. There are no grab cars around!
We ended up flagging a car diwn on the road to ask for a lift to town! Was ridiculous! Walking in that heat too! Best to go on organised tour!
Book a grab early if leaving for airport too as not many arpubd it seemed at 10am!! Or not many wanting to go airport! Hotel tried to charge 75mr when grab is only 17mr! One big ripoff if you ask me!
Mo
Australia
10
Scored 10
Great place for viewing the Orangutans.
Great place for viewing the Orangutans. I stayed at 2 resorts over 3 nights. A buffet breakfast was included at both resorts and cafe/restaurant were open for lunch and dinner. I did a night walk and pre-ordered my dinner for when I arrived back. The resorts were next to each other and a 10 minute walk to the Orangutan conservation hut.
I was travelling with my 84 year old father, so we took an easy pace. I went to both the morning and afternoon sessions at the Orangutan conservation centre. I recommend arriving plenty of time before the feeding times (at least 30 mins) as the orangutans start arriving well before the food arrives. It's a great opportunity to get photos whilst they are in the trees and watch them swinging around gracefully. Only one young male came for the morning session, plus loads of long tailed macaques. 3-4 came in the afternoon, including a mum and baby. I saw larger male at the
Hales68
Australia
10
Scored 10
It was my second time visiting Sepilok and both times I...
It was my second time visiting Sepilok and both times I visited Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, was an incredible experience to be so close to the Orangutans.
This time we also went to the Sunbears which was lovely to see this rare sighting of the bears and to see the good work the centre is doing.
We visited Rainforest Discovery Centre, for one of their night walks this was great, and i wish we had another day so we could have explored this park during the day...maybe next time.
Such a fantastic place to stay - highly recommend! The rooms themselves were lovely and spacious and had good air con and hot water. The small restaurant served delicious food so definitely give that a try. The staff were really helpful too and they also offer a free shuttle bus to the sights in Sepilok - Orangutans or Sunbears or the RDC! They also did our laundry so quickly and it was so cheap.
They also have sunbeds and hammocks overlooking the rainforest too!
We had a fantastic few days!
We booked this place because it was so close to the orangutan sanctuary (5 minute walk). The pool was lovely to cool down after a long, hot day. Breakfast buffet had lots of food on offer and you could watch wildlife from the dining room (a kingfisher returned every day at the same time to hunt for food). AC in our room worked well and the room was clean and comfortable. We left for a 3 day tour to Kinabatangan and the staff let us put our luggage in storage which was very nice of them.
The location was great for what we wanted to see in Sepilok: 3 mins walk from Rainforest Discovery Centre and 20 mins walk from Orangutang and Sun Bear centers. Driving to Labuk Bay took about 20 mins. The staff are nice and welcoming. There is a restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch (11 am - 1 pm) and dinner (6 pm - 8 pm). We found the breakfast good and abundant, no complaints about food. The room was nice as well with mosquito nets on all the windows.
Great location, good breakfast, staff were super friendly and eager to please. Bonus having a pool in the hot weather. Drinking water provided in the room. Fun karaoke was had one evening and staff and guests were both involved. Extensive evening menu, all reasonably priced. For a small fee, you can also get driven to the local tourist places such as Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, etc. Very close to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, only a 10 min walk.
You do not need an alarm clock or morning call, as you will waken up by those beautiful birds singing and the animal in the forest. tmThisblocation is very close to orangutan rehabilitation centre, the sun bear and the rainforest discovery centre. we also drove to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, which only takes less than 30mins.
The two room chalet has Netflix, kids love it.
Simple breakfast, fried rice, omelette and lime juice were good.
Very friendly staff, very near the monkey and sunbear sightseeing (which is of course the reason of everyone's stay). The hotel has a very matching atmosphere and the restaurant serves good food and good enough breakfast. Value-wise it is a very good. I had the shortest checkin of my holiday there.
The room was clean and the water stays warm for a long time. The path to the rooms is within jungle, which is cool
Room was great with comfy bed + mosquito net. Inside/outside bathroom. Clean bed sheets/towel and basic toiletries provided.
Community areas have gorgeous views over the rainforest - we saw three squirrel species and a snake whilst eating breakfast!
Great free shuttle service to RDC/orangutan sanctuary. Also organized travel for us when needed.
I am satisfied as a birder as in the yard of this hotel I saw black and red broadbill, blue throated bee eater, baya weaver and even a Malayan night heron, a rare bird which I think might still stay in the yard. The location is also good, maybe the nearest hotel to the Rainforest Discovery Center.
I really enjoyed my stay at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort.
Check-in was quick and easy. They have baggage delivery service, which was great.
The food was delicious 😋. And the staff were all very friendly and helpful.
My room was very clean. And the bed is very comfortable.
Great location, nearby the orangutan rehabilitation center and Forest. Resort has wonderful walkways to spot wildlife and relax in the communal areas. We where able to visit nearby lodges for great food and atmosphere within a short walking distance too
Very comfortable and clean. The room was ready when we arrived so they let us check in early. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk to the Orangutan Sanctuary. Don’t forget to see the flying squirrels at the Rainforest Discovery Center during the night walk.
Modern resort with an airy reception/restaurant, nice pool and individual bungalows in an attractive setting.
Well located for Sepilok attractions
WiFi (at reception) and food both excellent and attentive service
The location and the setting are amazing. The staff very helpful. The fact it was 10min stroll from the Orangutan sanctuary added to the appeal. The restaurant served excellent food.
clean, included breakfast, food available for lunch and dinner, had dorm rooms, close to the orangutan rehabilitation centre, friendly helpful staff, family-run
very helpful and friendly staff and beautiful location.
Close to Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (Go there by yourself, cheaper and more time at the center)
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