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Sepilok Nature Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lobby
Interior entrance
Children's play area - outdoor
Chalet, Resort View | In-room safe, desk
Chalet, Resort View | In-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
KM 22.5 (Mile 14), Jalan Sepilok, Off Jalan Sapi Nangoh, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

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Chalet, Resort View | In-room safe, desk

Chalet, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sandakan

Located within a 5-minute walk of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Nature Resort is within a 15-minute stroll of Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This 23-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 26 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - 35 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Thiam dan Minuman - 添记面包茶室 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sepilok banana cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Leekim - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Minum Dan Roti Mawar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Sepilok Nature Resort

Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests staying at Sepilok Nature Resort enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a picnic area.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 40 for adults and MYR 20 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 40 for adults and MYR 20 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sepilok Nature Resort?

Sepilok Nature Resort offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Sepilok Nature Resort?

This hotel in Sandakan is within a 10-minute walk of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Rainforest Discovery Centre is also within a driving distance of 0.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at Sepilok Nature Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Sepilok Nature Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Sepilok Nature Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sepilok Nature Resort?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Sepilok Nature Resort?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and concierge services plus some guestrooms include resort views.

Are there hot tubs at Sepilok Nature Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sepilok Nature Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sepilok Nature Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Sepilok Nature Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sepilok Nature Resort.

Does Sepilok Nature Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Sepilok Nature Resort?

The closest major airport to Sepilok Nature Resort is Sandakan (SDK), which is 10.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sepilok Nature Resort?

No, at Sepilok Nature Resort, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Sepilok Nature Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

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

I wish we planned to stay longer

I wish we had planned a longer stay. The photos do no justice to the place. Simply fabulous property and really great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobby, Edinburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant accommodation in an amazing setting. Short walk to the Orangutan and Sun Bear Rehabilitation Centres. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The chalet was very comfortable and you felt as if you were living in the rain forest, beautiful grounds. The hotel could do with a bit of updating and would be lovely to have a pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights there though, food good, cocktails average. Ideal location for orangutans and sun bears.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Leicester, U.K.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made up so 23 lodge houses in the Borneo rainforest. We were in number 22 one of the furthest away from the main building. I loved being here as you felt part of nature. Just be careful with the wooden board walk as some areas are even due to the rainforest’s tree roots intertwining the boards. We were luck to have visits from orangutans twice while we were there. The first experience had the orangutang crossing the bridge near our lodge approximately 20 metres away. That made my holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalet type accommodation, with verandas, is very spacious and comfortable. Particularly liked the walk-in bath. The seating area around the bar is also very comfortable and the food is excellent. The highlight was an orangutan and baby coming around the chalets one morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved that itwas close to the sanctuary would likefood and drink available a bit later
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning grounds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, huts are big and clean, the space is really pretty, if you’re lucky you will see wild orangutans coming to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful setting, excellent quality food and choice - we are veggie - and so relaxing and chilled out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The chalets are spacious and comfortable and the surroundings absolutely beautiful. Lovely to lie in bed listening to the sounds of nature. The food was good and varied. The orangutans and sunbears are less than 5 minutes walk away. Just wish we had booked longer to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every person that worked there were welcoming from the day we arrived to the day we left... We stayed 6 days for RnR and absolutely loved this place. Meals and drinks are on the pricier side than other restaurants and street food, but you get what you pay for. The cocktails were skillfully mixed and tasted superb. The meals were delicious... My husband thinks the Beef Rendang is the best he has ever tasted. The rooms were cleaned daily and whenever we reported something broken it was fixed the same day upon our return from the days activities. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Oasis in beautiful surroundings

SNR was such an oasis after our two nights in the jungle. We absolutely loved our chalet which was very clean & spacious & overlooked the lake. The restaurant was gorgeous but some of the waiting staff were quite unprofessional - maybe they were only new? The whole resort was well maintained & the staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and each room felt secluded from the next
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great little resort.

Lovely little resort right next to the Orangutan and Sun Bear Sanctuaries. We also walked to The Rainforest Discovery Centre, but it was a bit of a hike! The staff here were friendly and helpful. Our room was basic but had everything we needed. Had lunch at one of the nearby hotels and it wasn't nearly as nice as Sepilok Nature Resort!! Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the chalets, the resort was a fab location and complete heaven of tranquility. Food ok , most staff ok although you are made to feel uncomfortable or even unwelcome if you try and use the restaurant/ bar after 9pm. Staff hovering over you to hurry you up and the shutters are down most nights before 10.!that was only only spoiler in an otherwise fabulous 4 night stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique little resort, with the feeling of being in the jungle. We stayed here for one night and truly lived the atmosphere. The day tour to Labauk Bay, organized by the front reception, was amazing. I’d highly recommend this place for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely chalets, comfortable beds and nice surroundings. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic resort hotel! The setting is unbelievably beautiful. Gorgeous chalet accommodation. Great location. Very friendly & helpful staff. Good food. Thanks for the fantastic two nights we spent with you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place. I absolutely loved it. The rooms are big and clean and the restaurant is very good and also a very nice cozy place to relax in the evening. Staff is very helpful and friendly. I strongly recommend it. And it’s just a 5 minutes walk to the Oran outang rehabilitation center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Darryl, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Orangutan and Sun bear visit

Stayed to be near orangutan sanctuary, nothing much else in the area. The staff in reception, restaurant and tour counter were bored and disinterested. No WiFi in rooms, only in reception area and very slow at that. Food was very expensive and not so good but captured market I guess as no other option nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large and very vlean. Staff professional and friendly...speak and understand English. Food was excellent and the wine good! Only downside is wifi doesn't work anywhere but reception area. I highly recommend this resort...you will be very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019