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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Hammam

Swimming Pool


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Sepilok

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We liked the resort environment and the excellent breakfast.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jay and the team were amazing with their knowledge, spotting animals in the jungle. Team looked after us well, dinner and breakfast tasty. Chilled areas with hammocks was great. Fabulous jungle experience!
  • Ellen
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location within walking distance to sun bear and orang-utan conservation centres. Comfortable rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool. Good value.
  • Tao
    China China
    There is a swimming pool, a good breakfast, and you can book a trip to the Kinabatangan River here
  • Tao
    China China
    This is a very suitable place for family vacation in Sepilok. The breakfast is very rich. The scenery in the resort is great and suitable for bird watching.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, superb value for money, fabulous staff.
  • Camilla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the staff here so much, they made an extra special effort with our toddler who was very sad to leave ! Great spa with massages on site and lovely food in the restaurant
  • Filip
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Amazing location, where you have jungle right in your garden. Very close to Orangutan sanctuary. Even with those downs, I consider it as one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had. There are night walks (we did both, hotel and RDC and both...
  • Angelika
    Poland Poland
    Amazing place! I recommend it! I would like to come back here!
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice immersive experience in the rainforest. Great location next to the orangutan and sun bear conservation parks!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Banana Cafe & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • International

Resort facilities of Sepilok Jungle Resort

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool

      Wellness

      • Hammam
      • Massage

      Languages spoken

      • Malay

      House rules
      Sepilok Jungle Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 15:00
      Check-out
      Until 12:00
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      0 years
      Extra bed upon request
      MYR 50 per person, per night

      Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

      There are no cots available at this property.

      All extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction
      There is no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Accepted payment methods
      VisaMastercardCash

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

      In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

      FAQs about Sepilok Jungle Resort

      • The prices at Sepilok Jungle Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Sepilok Jungle Resort is 1.1 miles from the centre of Sepilok. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Sepilok Jungle Resort include:

        • Twin
        • Twin/Double
        • Bed in Dormitory
        • Double

      • Sepilok Jungle Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Massage
        • Hammam
        • Fishing
        • Swimming Pool

      • Sepilok Jungle Resort has 1 restaurant:

        • Banana Cafe & Restaurant

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Check-in at Sepilok Jungle Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • Yes, Sepilok Jungle Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.