Located in Sepilok, Nature Lodge Sepilok has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Sepilok B&B in Sepilok provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.
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.
Tanya
Singapore
The location and the views over the jungle are incredible. Everywhere there is jungle, and it's truly beautiful. The staff were very accommodating when we asked to move rooms, and the vibe was very positive. Food was great (much better than at other accommodations, which we tried over several days). I recommend this amazing place 100%.
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.
Tina
Malaysia
Location is fantastic. Grounds are beautiful. Reception staff were excellent.
Located 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.
Operating a 24-hour front desk, My Dream Hotel provides comfortable accommodations with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Located in Sandakan, it offers free parking on site.
Came88
Philippines
Easy access to different kind of restaurants and supermarket.
Lot of choice too for different kind of drinks you want and the place is not noisy even though there's a lot of car passing through the hotel.
The Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Amina
United States of America
Hotel was near the airport, we needed to stay in an area near the airport and close to the Sepilok Sanctuary, it was perfect for a night and the restaurant across the street was also very nice and clean.
Hotel Meliden has accommodations 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 include a desk.
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.
This is basically a resort, the breakfast is very nice (beans, sausage, egg, toast, tea and cofffee). It's located about 15min walking from the Orangutan centre and the Discovery centre. About 20min walking from the Sepilok junction where the bus drops you. Dorms are clean and new with aircon, nice bathrooms. Reception staff available via whatsapp if not there. Restaurant with few options but good and with fair prices.
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.
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.
Great hotel in the heart of the jungle. Also very close to both the sun bear and orangutan sanctuary (within walking distance) which is a big plus. Staff were friendly and attentive always making us feel welcome. Food was good quality given where we were staying. Great priced rooms for the location and nearby sights.
The hotel had a great view in the reception area as well as from the room. Each room was a separate cabin which had more privacy, we loved it.
The reception staff was very helpful. He sent us to a nice room with good views.
Room was pretty big for 2 people and was clean
We enjoyed our stay in there. Thank you!
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.
Excellent location near to RDC. Room was basic and clean, set in a forested and quiet environment away from the main road. Staff was very helpful to provide a packed breakfast when we needed to set off early. Water dispensers available at the rooms and restaurant.
Really liked this property. Clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Great location right next to the Rainforest discovery centre and an ok walk to the Orangutan sanctuary. Food at their attached restaurant was nice and well priced. Organised and nice staff.
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 rainforest location is amazing with lots of areas to sit, relax and enjoy the canopy view. Food was amazing with good vegetarian options, and the free shuttle makes it easy to get to the Orangutan sanctuary.
Beautiful property in the jungle.
Free breakfast included in the price.
Very close to the orangutan sanctuary, rainforest discovery centre and sun bear conservation centre.
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