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.
Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
What's nearby
Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rainforest Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Sandakan Rainforest Park - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
Sandakan Harbour Mall - 32 min drive - 33.1 km
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - 34 min drive - 32.7 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK) - 14 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Restoran Sharifah Nasi Ayam - 10 min drive
Kafeteria Sepilok - 3 min walk
Kedai Kopi Hwa Kee - 17 min drive
Sepilok banana cafe - 5 min walk
Restoran Kawan - 10 min drive
About this property
Sepilok Jungle Resort
When visiting Sandakan, Sepilok Jungle Resort is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Banana Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a children's pool, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Banana Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Poolside Jungle Cafe - This café is located by the pool. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 15 for adults and MYR 15 for children
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 70.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Facility access costs MYR 5 per person, per day. Facilities include fitness facilities and a swimming pool.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Jungle Resort Sepilok
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Sepilok Resort
Sepilok Jungle Hotel Sandakan
Sepilok Jungle Resort Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sepilok Jungle Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sepilok Jungle Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sepilok Jungle Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sepilok Jungle Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sepilok Jungle Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sepilok Jungle Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sepilok Jungle Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sepilok Jungle Resort?
Yes, Banana Cafe offers alfresco dining and garden views.
What's the area around Sepilok Jungle Resort like?
Sepilok Jungle Resort is a short 4-minute walk from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
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Reviews
Sepilok Jungle Resort Reviews
7.6
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7.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Absolutly wonderful site, surrended by the nature. Pool is very welcome. Rooms are basic but ok. Avoid the dorms. Close to all major activities.
valerie
valerie, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 9, 2026
Very nice location, beautiful garden and bridges, close to the Orangutan and Sun Bear Sanctuarys. We were very lucky one morning and saw 2 Orangutans close to the restaurant. We saw Macaque Monkeys all over the property, as well as a lot of birds like herons and Kingfisher.
We had delux room with balcony overlooking the garden and was very close to the pool. The room furniture and hotel furniture were outdated. They cleaned the room every day and changed the towels, but the bathroom had very strong smell after first use after each cleaning.
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Breakfast that was included was with very limited choice. Restaurant however had lot's of options of tasty meals.
Nadezhda
Nadezhda, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2026
Perfectly located for the Sepilok orang utan and Borneo bear sanctuaries! Also the RDC!
The hotel is set in a beautiful location and is full of stunning views! The owners were very welcoming and willing to share their passionate stories about the hotel!
Breakfast was good - different on both mornings. Tasty and light food to set you up for the days! Dinner was also good - nice menu catering for everyone.
The rooms are clean and simple - just how they should be in a rain forest!
Rachel Valerie
Rachel Valerie, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2025
Economical and well situated. Close to Orang-utan and SunBear centres. Has expansive network of trails behind the property that are good for birding.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Great place to stay!
Great accommodation with nice pool. Superior room definitely worth it vs standard
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
We stayed for 2 nights, it was good value for money. This resort is located in the jungle so you can enjoy peaceful environment. Very close to orangutan and sunbear sanctuary. Breakfast options are very limited. Some things could be improved for example notice about renovation taking place in the resort, we touched few times freshly painted barrier and had problem to remove it from the body, there was no sign about that which was a bit annoying. Rooms also need some touch. Pool was nice, but opening hours are quite short (9am-5:30pm). Overall experience was good.
Aleksandra
Aleksandra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
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
Delia
Delia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2024
Rooms a good size and staff helpful
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
home from home
The location was very good for us and the pool facilities were pleasing
NEVILLE
NEVILLE, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
I recommend!
A beautiful resort set in the jungle. Good breakfast, possibility of purchasing other meals, close to tourist attractions.
Hanna
Hanna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Very friendly and good
Boyd
Boyd, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
It's a bit past its prime, but has got hot water, aircon and the food is lovely.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
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.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2024
Good value
Good location, set in landscaped jungle. Comfortable and good value for money.
Imre
Imre, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 5, 2025
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.
Alba
Alba, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2023
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.
Zoe
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2023
Lovely welcome, friendly staff. Convenient walking distance to Sepilok. Breakfast had choice of few options, but toaster needs replaced! A good stay thank you.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
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.
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
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.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 17, 2024
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
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 31, 2025
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.
Baljit
Baljit, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 2, 2025
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.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2024
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.
Emanuele
Emanuele, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 29, 2024
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.