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Sepilok Jungle Resort

2.5 star property
Resort in Sandakan with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Escape to Sepilok Jungle Resort, nestled in a rural location. Enjoy the lush garden, take a dip in the outdoor pool or children's pool with sun loungers nearby, and indulge in al fresco dining at Banana Cafe. Stay connected with free WiFi and explore more amenities like dry cleaning services, conference space, bar and gift shop - all while appreciating helpful staff that previous guests have praised.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Hairdryer
Bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory

Standard Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
4 bathrooms
Bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 1
  • 19 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double With Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double With Fan

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room With Fan

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

What's nearby

  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sandakan Memorial Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 26 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sepilok banana cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gum-Gum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kafeteria Sepilok - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White House Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Thiam dan Minuman - 添记面包茶室 - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Resort in a rural location
At Sepilok Jungle Resort, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Banana Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a gift shop
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • In-room massages and slippers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 15 for adults and MYR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Banana Cafe
  • Poolside Jungle Cafe

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 70.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately MYR 15 for adults and from MYR 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 70.0 per day
  • Facilities fee: MYR 5 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Jungle Resort Sepilok
Sepilok
Sepilok Jungle
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sepilok Jungle Resort Sandakan
Sepilok Jungle Sandakan
Sepilok Resort
Sepilok Jungle Hotel Sandakan
Sepilok Jungle Resort Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Sepilok Jungle Resort Resort
Sepilok Jungle Resort Sandakan
Sepilok Jungle Resort Resort Sandakan

Frequently asked questions

Does Sepilok Jungle Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sepilok Jungle Resort on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$64.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sepilok Jungle Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sepilok Jungle Resort located?

Situated in a rural location, this resort is within a 5-minute walk of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Rainforest Discovery Centre is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

Sepilok Jungle Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Orangutan sanctuary and sun bear sanctuary were in walking distance from our resort, which was great. It allowed us to spend the whole day there. A must place to stay to see the orangutans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has the most beautiful location & surroundings - outdoor restaurant is great! rooms fairly average but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
NIce setting, terrible rooms, terrible bathrooms. Food was "edible" Staff were nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice gardens. Staff very helpful and friendly. Property a little dated but comfortable. Close to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bruyant la nuit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very helpful and obliging. The owner however has a few too many rules, and I felt like I was in a military boarding school at times. Overall however, my stay was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay for visiting the other areas of Sepilok. You get what you pay for. Good food in the restaurant there and the breakfast was better than expected. Excellent grounds for birding first thing in the morning. The closest accommodation to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center (5 minute walk) but quite far from the Rainforest Discovery Center. We tried to walk to the RDC but got picked up by a black cab on the road side and paid 5 Ringits for the ride.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value in Sepilok

Stayed for 3 nights at the Seilok Jungle Resort and had a really good time. Staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel has the best location for visiting the attractions in Sepilok. Our room was comfortable, although mosquito nets for the beds would have been good, as there is plenty of wildlife onsite! Breakfast was substantial and the onsite restaurant offers a good range of options for evening meal. The pool is a bonus and very welcome after a hot day in the rainforest. Value for money is excellent, making this a great option for a stay in Sepilok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty gardens. Run down buildings in need of repair. I feel unsafe on many of the timber walkways.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Economical and well situated. Close to Orang-utan and SunBear centres. Has expansive network of trails behind the property that are good for birding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dishevelled and grubby. The pool water looked stagnent andd was so dirty you couldn't see the bottom. I left after having walked around the grounds whilst waiting to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janina Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uns ist bewusst, dass es das Klima sicherlich schwierig macht alles sauber und in Schuss zu halten, aber das Zimmer war komplett voll Schimmel. Die gesamte Decke hat geschimmelt, es war unglaublich dreckig (Bad, Boden, Bettwäsche) und das Mobiliar fiel bereits auseinander. Neben einem Hocker der fast in Einzelteilen hing, dem Bett mit Rissen und dem Schrank, der von Holzwürmern geplagt war, stand auch jedes Mal das gesamte Bad unterwasser sobald man den Wasserhahn aufgedreht hat, da nichts dicht war. Dieses Hotel gehört renoviert. Es ist eklig und veraltet. Das Personal trägt nicht wirklich zur Erhaltung des ganzen bei. Jeder Mitarbeiter den man sieht, ist ganztägig am Handy. Egal ob die Damen beim Frühstück, die Putzkräfte oder die Angestellten am Pool. Entsprechend war es wenig überraschend, dass das Zimmer an keinem der 3 Tage gemacht wurde. Es wurden lediglich frische Handtücher und Toilettenpapier vor die Tür gestellt. Der Pool sah so trüb und unschön aus, dass wir uns nicht reingetraut haben. Das Frühstück bestand aus Toast, Kartoffelspalten, Nudeln, Baked Beans, Melone und einer Eivariation plus Wasser und Kaffe. Und das alles hat leider nicht mal gut geschmeckt. Dieses Hotel würden wir nicht weiter empfehlen und auch auf keinen Fall nochmals buchen. Daran ist nichts gut, außer die Lage direkt neben den Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, den Sonnenbären und dem Rainforrest Discovery Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

TAMIKO

レセプションから部屋迄のアクセスに階段が多い
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jolle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gammalt slitet hotel

Jättefin bild på poolen. Den fick oss att välja detta hotell. Nu finns det inte så många andra att välja på i närheten så det fick bli detta då det är väldigt nära till orangutanger och solbjörnar Men gammalt och slitet, trånga rum även då vi valde "delux". Slitna toaletter och duschar. Frukosten var inte mycket att hänga i granen. En frukt, en sorts ägg och en korv fanns att äta. Ingen juice utan vatten och kaffe Skulle kunna bli ett toppenhotell med lite mer serviceminded personal och några hinkar målarfärg. Men skall ni bo 1 natt för att enkelt kunna ta er till Orangutangerna som ligger knappt 5 min promenad bort så funkar det kanon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unsafe old room

Very dated basic room with hard mattress resulting in difficult night sleep. Bathroom needs a renovation as just functional. Only good thing was that we got a room with air-conditioning. The facility is 30years old and desperately needs the rooms to be renovated, 3 booked 3 night and left after 2 nights as we were feeling unwell with respiratory issues for what i believe was spending time in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Baljit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic service from hotel staff - ie they give you the room key and that’s it. The room is also basic. While it had clealry been cleaned there were still ants all over the bed. And very noisy - you can hear your neighbours and all movement. Overall ok for a 24 hour stopover to see the few local sights - which are all easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay before heading to the Kinabatangan River. Easy walk to the Orangutan + Sunbear rehab centres (both amazing). Was a long walk to my room with many uneven steps along the boardwalk without any offer of help with my bags. I felt reception was quite poor - check in at 3pm and i arrived around 10.40 - was told I could put my bags down the end until check in but no further advice, but if I had rushed could have made the morning session with orangutans (I arrived just after 11 and was too late for the office). There was a night walk on offer but was not told anything about it. At dinner I was told to move from the table I'd chosen overlooking the lake, to any others all looking over the carpark, with no further explanation (apparently for a tour group). Room was quite good - good size, small balcony. Pool ok. Gym equipment was very old / looked unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Setting was lovely and very convenient for OrangUtanRehabilitation and So nbear conservation. Accommodation was mediocre as was food. Bathroom very basic and toilet and sink both leaked constantly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rural hotel. Wonderful hosts and within easy walk of the sun bear and orangutan centres. Would highly recommend if you love quiet and nature
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is run down. Other visitors have been generous with their descriptions. Rooms need to be refurbished. Water pressure needs to be improved. The electric shower was a trickle and the temperature control was ineffective. Bedding was threadbare. Pillows were rock hard. Curtains were stained. Electric sockets and light switches were ingrained with dirt. Buffet breakfast was poor. Noodles, eggs, beans, potatoes, toast and fruit. Sounds ok but really not. Restaurant food selection was large but nothing healthy. Restaurant staff were mainly glum and certainly not welcoming. Reception staff were better. Wild dogs were roaming everywhere. Yes it is the jungle but it seems like no money is being spent here on improvements or maintenance. Stay at the Sepilok Nature Resort instead. It is still just a 5 minute walk to the orang utan and bear centres. It might cost a bit more it will be worth it. We had a meal there and it was vastly superior to the Jungle Retreat. Hope this helps some people avoid the terrible experience that we had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are basic but the location to orangutan rehab center, etc and wilderness surrounds is all worth it. Unique jungle experience. Staff and owners were so very helpful and considerate. Excellent cook here! We had a medical episode and the owners and staff couldn’t do enough to assist us! Thank you to Jessica and her staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ne venez pas ici

Points positifs : - la gentillesse du personnel - le petit déjeuner en buffet Points négatifs : - Tuyau qui fuit sous le lavabo de la sdb, tout coule sur les pieds - Pas de débit dans la douche - Literie à ressort, j’ai eu mal au dos durant les 2 jours suivants - Draps tachés - Beaucoup de betes dans la chambre, notamment des termites - Murs très fins à ce demander presque s’il y en a (les salariés font du bruit dès 7h à parler fort) - le restaurant est extrêmement chère - Eviter de mettre les sacs à dos dans la salle de prières, cela nous aurait permis de ne pas attendre 10 minutes lors de notre départ pour les récupérer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Great accommodation with nice pool. Superior room definitely worth it vs standard
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot for Sepilok just a bit run down

We enjoyed our stay here. Its a perfect location for exploring the sanctuaries and the food is average. There isnt loads around so its definitely fine for the few days you may be here. The grounds are beautiful and rooms were clean and spacious. The place just looks a bit run down but is fine for the price you pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025