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Sepilok Jungle Resort

2.5 star property
Relax by the outdoor pools or unwind over al fresco dinner amidst nature’s beauty. Discover local treasures via an area shuttle or plan your adventure at our on-site tour assistance.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$57
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 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
Bidet
4 bathrooms
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 19 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Day bed
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

Located in Sandakan, Sepilok Jungle Resort is in a rural area. Sandakan Memorial Park and Agnes Keith House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sandakan Rainforest Park. Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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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 - 1.5 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 29 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Hwa Kee - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sepilok banana cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kafeteria Sepilok - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gum-Gum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Sahabat Sdn Bhd - ‬10 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 tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, barbecues and luggage storage
  • 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sepilok Jungle Resort on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$56.96, 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

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a good size and staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alba

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

The room was very shadow, old and I would say dirty. Was on -1 floor (maybe I was unlucky to be assigned this Room). Bad experience for the room. Location is good, also the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a bit past its prime, but has got hot water, aircon and the food is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEVILLE

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

home from home

The location was very good for us and the pool facilities were pleasing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

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

I recommend!

A beautiful resort set in the jungle. Good breakfast, possibility of purchasing other meals, close to tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Imre

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

Good value

Good location, set in landscaped jungle. Comfortable and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Beautiful surroundings

Beautiful surroundings. With fish, turtles and small alligators. Many dogs who want to join you at meal times :) Fish food available if you want to lure them closer. Room was clean and bed comfortable. We had a balcony. Restaurant was good with a fairly large menu. Closed for last orders around 8pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did the river trips and stayed for 2 nights The whole experience was amazing. We booked with River Junkie The hotel is laid back and relaxed. The layout is attractive, colonial rooms, well spaced out with balconies overlooking the river, comfortable beds with good linen. Great bathroom, large bedroom tastefully decorated Good food, met many lovely guests. Our guide, Azrol was informative and knowledgeable, saw most of the big five, just not Orangutans😢 I would really recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, friendly staff. Convenient walking distance to Sepilok. Breakfast had choice of few options, but toaster needs replaced! A good stay thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here. I was really worried about bugs, but there was no need. Everything was so nice and clean. Bonus was a good restaurant. The grounds were beautiful.

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

8/10 Good

Emanuele

The grounds are amazing but the overall proterty really needs some TLC. Room look old, beds hard, swimming pool is a bit dirty and water not very clear. The service is ok and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing much around here. Conveniently near the Orangutan and Sunbear sanctuaries. The staff at the front desk were sometimes helpful. The restaurant staff were less so. The WIFI for the rooms is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the jungle setting and thd boardwalks between buildings taking you across the various lakes on the complex. Rooms themselves though a little "tired". Resort had more of a backpacker feel to it than a resort, but location great and easy walking distance to the Orang Utan centre and Sun Bear centre. A little frustrating that the restaurant area closes so early (9pm with last orders at 8.30pm) as this meant we were a bit stuck when comjng back from the nightwalk at the Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just ok

My room smelt horribly and they used a freshener to try to cover it up. Bed was just okay, a/c was so far from the bed, it was kind of ineffective. The restaurant and breakfast was great though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

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

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