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.
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.
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. Visit our Sandakan travel guide
Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
What's nearby
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Rainforest Discovery Centre
2 min drive - 1.5 km
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
33 min drive - 32.0 km
Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Sandakan Harbour Mall
29 min drive - 29.5 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Kedai Kopi Hwa Kee
17 min drive
Kafeteria Sepilok
3 min walk
Restoran Sahabat Sdn Bhd
10 min drive
Restoran Sharifah Nasi Ayam
10 min drive
Restoran Kawan
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 barbecues
A TV in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
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 at the property
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
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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 12 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sepilok Jungle Resort on 20 Mar, 2026 start from S$49, 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
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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Aleksandra
25 Jan, 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.
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.
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.
Good location, set in landscaped jungle. Comfortable and good value for money.
Imre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Christina
26 Mar, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lovely welcome, friendly staff. Convenient walking distance to Sepilok. Breakfast had choice of few options, but toaster needs replaced! A good stay thank you.
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
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Emanuele
29 Aug, 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.
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.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Michael
1 Sept, 2024
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.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Mar, 2024
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.
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.