Sepilok Jungle Resort
Jalan Rambutan, Sepilok
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Why people book this hotel
“Buffet breakfast, basic but fine…pool fabulous…location fabulous, 7 minute walk …”
“Night walk”
“The location - in the heart of the jungle Near to the sanctuary /discovery centr…”
“The rooms are really spacious and the a/c works well”
“Swimming pool & food particularly good”
“Swimming pool would have been lovely if it was open when we went”
“Comfortable and clean”
“Room was basic but clean and comfortable, good air con”
“Staff friendly and helpful”
“Pool was much appreciated and the laundry service was really useful”
“Good value for money”
“Very good value for money”
Overview
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. Sepilok Jungle Resort’s air-conditioned rooms feature wooden interiors and a private bathroom. Each room has a tea/coffee making facilities. The resort’s landscaped grounds feature pavilions and barbecue areas. For a small fee, guests can use leisure facilities, including outdoor pool. Tour packages, currency exchange and laundry services are available. Malaysian and Western dishes are served at the Banana Café & Restaurant, while the Poolside Jungle Café can be booked for private affairs. Outdoor dining can also be arranged. Sepilok Jungle Resort is 11 km away from the Sandakan Airport.
Traveller reviews
Phil
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
“Visitors should follow local dress standards!”
Swimming pool & food particularly good.
Jana
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
Very close to the main attractions
Robina
couple
June 19, 2026
“Loved it, the location and experience was amazing”
Buffet breakfast, basic but fine…pool fabulous…location fabulous, 7 minute walk to orangutans and sun bears…lots of wild life around, thoroughly enjoyed being in the jungle……great massages in house…rooms were basic but clean with new bathroom facilities. Make sure you get a room with aircon… $10 AUD for a grab to the airport….if you enjoy a beverage or two take your own as they only have tiger beer and a couple of bottles of wine to choose from.
Nur Ismail
extended_group
June 15, 2026
“Great place to stay in Sepilok”
Nice jungle surrounding. Night walk. Food at restaurant is good.
Shazia
family_with_children
June 15, 2026
“Adequate”
Great location, 5 min walk to orangutan sanctuary. Staff friendly and helpful
Delwyn
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
Comfortable and clean. Location for the Orangutan rehabilitation and sunbear sanctuary just perfect
Iulia
family_with_children
June 14, 2026
I was worried with all the negative reviews, but actually it was very good. We went with our 2 and 4 year old. Good value for money. Very nice garden, we even saw a wild urangutan breaking and eating a coconut.
Janine
extended_group
June 6, 2026
“Great for a 1 night stop.”
Good location for orangutan sanctuary and rainforest centre. Very good value for money. Swimming pool would have been lovely if it was open when we went. Banana cafe good food.
Rhydian
extended_group
June 6, 2026
“Good location for a one night stay”
The location - in the heart of the jungle Near to the sanctuary /discovery centre Comfy bed with air con
Heather
couple
June 6, 2026
“Overall a good stay, but resort needs a big clean!”
I have such mixed feelings about this place. It is in a perfect location next to sanctuaries and is in the middle of the forest where you can see lots of wildlife, we watched otters and kingfishers catch fish while we were having breakfast which was awesome. Even though the place is a bit worn, I actually really liked the vintage vibe and character. The rooms are really spacious and the a/c works well. There is beer & wine available (expensive though)
Lyn
couple
June 5, 2026
“Great value and great location, having a pool was a real bonus”
Great location, five minutes walk from the Orangutan Centre. Nice dining area overlooking lake. Saw otter, Kingfishers and Hornbill while having breakfast. Breakfast was plentiful with eggs, noodles, sweet potato fritters, dough balls, toast and fruit which set us up for the day. Room was basic but clean and comfortable, good air con. Pool was much appreciated and the laundry service was really useful.
Zoltan
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
Location is perfect, room was clean, bathroom was clean but old , tap not fixed properly. However is good value for money.
Amelia
extended_group
June 2, 2026
“Lovely resort”
We stayed 1 night here to see the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries, for which is is a great location. The resort was great and the swimming pool was a lifesaver in the heat.
Claire
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“Fabulous location, just needs a good clean.”
Location was amazing. Pool was lovely. The canopy walkway was great. Had a lovely foot massage. Lady at reception was really friendly. It’s basic but that is fine as you don’t spend much time in the room.
Oliver
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Sepilok Jungle Resort”
Location is perfect for orangutan and sun bear centres. Rainforest discovery is a 25 min walk away. Great being so close to the rainforest and to see so much nature
Mariagrazia
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Wonderful staying in the jungle”
Excellent location, walking distance from the orang utan and sun bear centers, as well as rdc Wonderful resort immersed in the jungle, a great staying surrounded by nature The swimming pool is very good The restaurant is also very good Beautiful and spacious rooms, with all facilities
Daniele
extended_group
May 28, 2026
Amazing place to stay while in Sepilok. Me and my family stayed for 3 nights and everything was clean and well organized For the price is a very good choice! We also recommend the Night walk to spot amazing animals as Pit Viper and a lot of birds
Danielle
couple
May 25, 2026
“Don’t let reviews put you off, we had a nice stay”
Many bad reviews but honestly I think you get what you pay for and don’t really need much else when staying in Sepilok to explore the area! The rooms were comfy and did the job. Staff put 3 bottles of water in the room every day but you can buy cold bottles of water from the fridge in the restaurant and ice creams which were definitely needed to cool down. The food at the restaurant was fine quality and liked the atmosphere. So close to the sun bears and orangutans. There’s a souvenir shop thing with a desk where we booked a Kinabangtan river cruise with a staff member and it was a really good experience.
Anna
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Great location for visiting the main Sepilok activities”
Great location just few minutes walk to the orangutan and sunbear rehabilitation centres. Good breakfast was included plus big range of options for lunch/dinner in the Banana Cafe where you can just sit & see many birds including hornbill.
Golding
couple
May 25, 2026
“Perfect for just a few days”
It was great to go in the pool after long hot days. Food was great which is good as there aren’t many other options in the area.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Hammam
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Car hire, Tour desk, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Room service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Superior Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The room is air conditioned and equipped with a tea/coffee maker. It also has a private balcony and an electric kettle.
Standard Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
The twin/double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Twin Room
The twin room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The twin room features a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
The twin room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room
The twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior Twin Room
The room is air conditioned and equipped with a tea/coffee maker.
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