Sepilok Jungle Resort

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Seating area, Bedroom, air conditioner

7.8

Outstanding(1,791 Reviews)

Resort in Sabah

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this resort

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sabah

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

166 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

210.5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

193.6 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

207.3 mi

Available Rooms

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

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1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

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££££

Sepilok Jungle Resort

££££

7.8

Outstanding(1,791 Reviews)

Resort in Sabah

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this resort

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sabah

Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site

166 mi

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

210.5 mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

193.6 mi

Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika

207.3 mi

Available Rooms

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.8

Outstanding(1,791 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

10.0

Apr 2024

Комфортная жизнь в тропическом лесу

Отличное место, большая и красивая территория. Фактически живёшь в тропическом лесу. Вечером приходили орангутанги, с балкона их видели. Есть бассейн, где с удовольствием проводили время после прогулки по паркам.

Обязательно берите номер с кондиционером. Есть стандартные номера, они только с вентиляторлм. И расположены в подвале. Жить в таких невозможно. Завтрак скудноват. Берите с собой сыр для тостов. Также обязательно репелленты. На территории много стоячей воды (очень красиво, озера, мостики) -но и комаров много.

8.0

Sep 2023

nice , quiet place nearby rehabilitation center

breakfast basic but nice. Staff very connected to the hotel , they were very friendly. Premises was well kept and gives you a jungle ambiance.

9.0

Aug 2023

The perfect base for exploring the Sepilok wildlife!

The location was perfect for Sepilok - a short walk to the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries. The food at the Banana Cafe was reasonably priced and tasty. We didn’t use the pool at the property but it looked nice!

The room was clean but basic.

9.0

Jul 2023

Urang Utan close encounters

Imagine meeting an Orang Utan in the hall of our accommodation trying to open the individual doors. It was a sweet and adolescent one. In one room he found some sunscreen, but it didn't taste that well. Hilarious! The balconies attached to the room provide a glimpse into the lush garden that feels like jungle already and somehow is. Additionally, the boardwalk above the pond to the banana restaurant felt like a magic walk through another world. Beautiful locarion! Absolutely recommendable

8.0

Jul 2023

Excellent location and enjoyed the setting and the pool.

Excellent location close to the Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary and beautiful tropical setting. Pick the air-conditioned rooms. Pool was great for the kids and adults alike. The attached Banana cafe did great good and delicious fresh juices. Value for money.

4.0

May 2023

Go somewhere else

The surrounding and the grounds are really beautiful!

the grounds really don’t match the room. really needs updating and maintenance done to it. quite expensive for what it is. the staff weren’t that helpful, especially the waiting staff. they would concentrate on your groups (which there are a lot of) so individuals just didn’t get any service. I waited half an hour to order, she kept saying she would come back and kept attending to the tour groups. the room was really basic which is fine but they didn’t even supply drinking water and you have to pay the extortionate price at the restaurant.

8.0

May 2023

Very good

location

not enough chairs around the pool

8.0

May 2023

Very good

Absolutely amazing setting, great pool and great outdoor gardens

rooms little bit tired and very dark, balcony doesn’t have nice outlook to the garden and food was very very ordinary

8.0

May 2023

lovely

pool

toilets

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The food was a mixte of American....eggs toast, fruits and also malaysian. The location is a 10, you can walk to the both bears and auraoutang in less then 10 minutes.

I wish they could have give us the cofee and tea before 7h30. Some people wake up at 6h00 and have to wait until 7h30 for a coffee. yes we have coffee and tea in the room but no milk..

8.0

May 2023

highly recommend, but be prepared for more backpacker basic style.

great access to orangutans, sunbears, rainforest discovery centre. friendly, helpful staff. cleanliness of room. activities on offer. general set up.

food was good, but limited, would have liked less deep fried stuff. only got baked beans for breakfast on day 3. only got bananas on day 3.

4.0

May 2023

Tourist trap

The swimming pool

Personel was rude (no help to book taxis...) Food was overpriced including bad breakfast Need to pay for filling up water bottle Additional fee for paying with credit card Wifi was not working Hot water in the shower not always working

9.0

May 2023

Great place to stay in Sepilok

fantastic resort in Sepilok, although a little run down in places we had a twin, aircon, en suite room which was huge and spacious pool area was fantastic to cool off from a day exploring the RDC, although could do with a clean restaurant was great, lots of food options, of what we had, we couldn’t fault it! less than a 5min walk to the Orangutan + Sun bear conservation centres

nothing

9.0

May 2023

Superb

Great location close to Sepilok forest, Orang Utang, and Sun Bear Centres. The staff running the place realy are second to none. You certainly get service with a smile.This includes the domestic cleaning team that kept us supplied with towels,, water , tea, coffee, toilet rolls, and shower gel.The food is also excellent. We arranged our trip to Kitabatangan River through the Jungle Resort which was also excellent. We enjoyed our stay and recommend Sepilok Jungle Resort.

Sepilok Jungle Resort is slightly run down and in need of some TLC. The rooms are on the dark side with unnecessary furniture items that make the area cluttered. The pool could be a lot cleaner. The first row of tiles above the water level were filthy. A nice area sadly let down by the lack of cleanliness.

8.0

May 2023

Very good

The restaurant area has a nice chilled vibe and the pool is great too!

Rooms could definitely have been cleaner!

6.0

May 2023

Good value - great location

The property is walking distance to both the sun bear and orangutan sanctuary as well as the discovery centre. The room was clean, the property was in great condition and really beautiful. The walk over to the pool is stunning, you walk across a canopy style bridge and water. Good value including breakfast.

Food was quite pricey (20 RM per meal) and not the best quality and not a massive selection. Breakfast was pretty basic with some odd food choices including chicken nuggets one day. The pool was nice but the water didn’t look particularly clean (there was a plaster in the water and it looked quite murky). There is no water refill.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Great swimming pool. Restaurant serves good food and the staff is very nice. Location next to the orangutan rehabilitation centre is also very convenient.

1.0

Apr 2023

Disappointment

Good location

Facilities were absolutely filthy- toilets next to changing room clearly aren’t cleaned and bathrooms in the rooms were gross. Pool was also not clean and lots of dead bugs in the corridors . Really disappointing and would not recommend at all for families with young children.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautifully laid out resort that really makes you feel that you are in the heart of the jungle. Our rooms were clean, comfortable and functional. Bed comfy. Shower pressure and temperature good. Aircob worked well. Again very nicely decorated in a style that really fit well with the natural vibe of the resort. Great location for the Orangutan and Sun Bear sanctuaries which are right on your doorstep. The rainforest discovery center is also only a short 10 minute walk away on paved walkway. Grabs were also readily available for longer trips into Sandakan which was about 30 mins away and Sandakan Airport about 20 mins. Pool was very nice a good way to relax and cool off after a day's exploring. Food in the Banana cafe was tasty and had enough variety considering the rural setting. Will happily stay again when we return to Sepilok.

6.0

Mar 2023

great location and good value for the money. fairly rustic. food was and ok decent prices

location to all the nature observatories, the pool, many others to meet

bathrooms not cleaned, beds uncomfortable, not enough plugs in rooms for the dorms beds, wifi not good in dorms

8.0

Mar 2023

Great place to stay if you want to enjoy nature.

1. Close vicinity to all the attractions in Sepilok. 2. Staffs are very courteous & helpful. 3. Swimming pool & banana cafe. 4. Internationally recognized, many foreigners.

1. Main access road should be improved (cover the potholes, before the next Borneo Bird Festival) 2. Too many dogs (not Muslim friendly) 3. Shower water flow not strong enough.

5.0

Mar 2023

Passable

Lush grounds around the property , large ponds and whimsical boardwalks, super nice staff !

The rooms are worn out , plenty of smoke from burning leaves and other organic debris .

7.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant stay

Breakfast is simple with good quality foods. Staffs are very friendly, helpful and offered flexibility with our problems encountered. Environments is good for relax and quiet holiday. Location is near to attractions like Sepilok Orang Utan rehabilitation centre and Borneo Sun Bear Cente.

Two of the 3 Superior Twin bedroom booked have stinky smells from poor ventilation or Sewage in toilet. Recommended to have exhaust fan for each toilet.

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Convenient location, room was spacious and clean. Strong wifi. Dinner and breakfast was decent and reasonably priced, given that there is no competition around. Overall beautiful Resort and our expectations were met.

Bit confusing arrival with the two entrances.

7.0

Feb 2023

Very nice property, but they must change some things

A really big and beautiful property, close to the sun bear and orangutan 🦧 centers. Walking distance to a couple of restaurants at more expensive resorts. Very kind staff, good pool, comfortable rooms and a bit of a nostalgic feel because the property seems to have been built around the 1970s, at least judging by the style of it.

we had a misfortune to get a clogged toilet in our bathroom, which seriously affected how we feel about our stay and thr comfort. The entire experience would have been much better otherwise.It happened during the night and the toilet started releasing plopping sounds. the flushing only made it worse and it threatened to spill out. We could not use it, which was a big source of anxiety and discomfort. We reported it to the reception in the morning upon check out. We think it is because they do not warn their customers not to throw toilet paper into the toilet, so it clogged the system. There should be clear signs everywhere that paper must not be thrown into the toilet They should also clearly inform their guest that they offer water refills, which they di, for a small price, and reduce plastic pollution. Finally, they should prohibit use of sunscreen on the pool. We saw some European kids spread it all over themselves before jumping into the pool! disgusting, unnecessary, and completely mindless. And then they go and complain about the cleanliness of the pool water in their reviews, bravo. So, the hotel has a lot to work on in order to both provide better comfort to guest but also reduce reasons for complaints by rude guests who do not care about their environment or other people.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Pool is great, food from the Cafe is delicious. Quick walk to the orangutan and sun bear conservations.

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Surroundings lovely, super close to orangutans

Basic room, toilet didn't always flush, but it was fine for us, especially being in a jungle

6.0

Feb 2023

Great location

The property is so close to the orangutan and sun bear sanctuary’s. in beautiful surroundings. the air on unit in our room was brand new. The WiFi in our room (no. 48) was great. Staff we’re friendly and helpful. A few reviews have said there is nowhere nearby to go for food but we walked to two other resorts (5-10 mins) and had some lovely food.

The property is very tired and run down in areas. The ‘gym’ isn’t functional and the toilet by it is dirty. The pool could do with being cleaned more regularly and the area around it could also do with some maintenance. There appears to be a pool bar but with nothing in it. Food in the restaurant is ok, but not the best.

9.0

Feb 2023

Lovely oasis

Few minutes walk away from the orangutans and sun bears. The property is beautiful with ponds and bridges. Owner likes to come and talk to you and tell you all the work he has put into the property and how he was the first resort there. We were in a superior ac room and it was lovely. Pool was also a blessing in the heat. Food was good.

Liked everything. Pool could use a bit more chemicals but that is a minor criticism.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

good location,walking distance to Orang and Sun Bear rehabilitation center

1.0

Feb 2023

Bad

The surounding and the pool

The room was totally messy. The bedsheetsand the towel even blody.

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

The location of the hotel is perfect, there is a beautiful nature around and also close by Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and Rainforest Discovery Center, which we visited both and can recommended. Pool is great to refreshing after trip.

Meal is not so good and there aren't many options to go elsewhere to eat.

10.0

Feb 2023

The accomodation is set in beautiful grounds. The staff are very friendly. The pool is awesome.

The pool was big and there were plenty of sun beds

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Sabah?

The average price for a rental in Sabah is £31 per night. This rental is £7 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sepilok Jungle Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sepilok Jungle Resort. Enjoy the water!

Is Sepilok Jungle Resort pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Sepilok Jungle Resort

Resort in Sabah

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Sabah

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Resort in Sabah

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Sabah

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Sabah?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Sepilok Jungle Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sepilok Jungle Resort?

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