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Sepilok Jungle Resort

Jalan Rambutan | Sepilok, Mile 14, Sandakan 90000, Malaysia
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Sepilok Jungle Resort
Ranked #11 of 27 hotels in Sandakan
3.0 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
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  • Orang utans(7)
  • River cruises(7)
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  • Very basic(6)
  • Swimming pool(4)
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London, UK
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

This is a pleasant enough place if you are expecting a backpacker type experience. We stayed in a fan room and the price of 69RM was very reasonable for a slightly small and dark but nonetheless clean room. Do not be fooled however if you look at the long list of facilities that this is a large resort. It is true... More

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limjohnny, Owner at Sepilok Jungle Resort, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Thank you for staying with us. Our resort facilities near the facilities are not closed. The massage and foot reflexology is done on appointment basis at the reception. The mini gym is open. The poolside cafe is open for private function and these are stated clearly in our website. There is no hotel in Sandakan and the whole Sabah that... More

petalingjaya
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

great place for that getaway feeling, and only 35 minutes from the airport. have value for money accommodations, clean. great restaurant area, especially after dinner, cooling and they serve you till 10pm, great atmosphere, have a hot coffee or cold beer, just relax. staffs are friend, the lady, greets everyone. hope to return there somtime. More

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Kuala Lumpur
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Great location and surroundings adjacent orang utan rehabilation centre and rainforest discovery centre, but the accommmodation is a big disappointment. Despite the cheap prices (RM150 for a double room), the hotel is very dated and a little run down. The first room given to us did not have air conditioning or TV and was more suited to backpackers on a... More

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limjohnny, Owner at Sepilok Jungle Resort, responded to this review
18 April 2012

We have different room category to cater for different budget. Yes, the musty smell is due to the climate but as mentioned, once the air cond is on for about 5-10 minutes the smell will be gone. we are the only resort with a swimming pool in sandakan and it is indeed a very welcoming pool especially in our hot... More

Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We have stayed two night at SJR. Much better than I expected before, Air conditioner and shower function well, room clean, nice view from room, nice staff . But there many mosquito at the evening at out door. The location near the orang Uranus center and the sepilok rainforest discovery center. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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We stayed in a room with king size bed and extra mattresses for the kids. Not much space left, but you don´t stay much time in your room anyway. Rooms are old but good value for the price we paid. Convenient that you can walk to the orang utangs. Nice little pool, nothing special though, but good to cool down... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We stayed here just for one night and the reception staff were quite helpful. We chose a standard fan room. The room had a very strong smell, there was a lot of mould on the ceiling and the shower barely worked. The only place to use the WiFi is the restaurant but it seems the staff are far too busy... More

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limjohnny, Owner at Sepilok Jungle Resort, responded to this review
6 March 2012

Thank you for your tips and we will certainly look into the mobile phone issue. We are in the midst of renovating our resort in different phase. Last year the rain was very heavy and it makes the mould grow too fast. Give us time and we will be able to make everything good. To give an authentic feeling in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

The location of the resort near the Orang Utan Sanctuary is great. The integration into the STW Adventures tours is also very convenient. Rooms are OK. The moisture in the area causes a weird smell, but you get used to it. The shower worked, but sprayed in all directions. I could not get any warm water, but this wasn't really... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The name "resort" is too much for this accomodation, maybe "motel" will be better. The room is not dirty but smells . The AC is old and noisy. The bathroom is old ,ugly and dirty. There are a lot of creature on the walls of the hall and a few in the room. The location is great very near to... More

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limjohnny, Owner at Sepilok Jungle Resort, responded to this review
28 February 2012

I will definately check on the soya sauce that you have mentioned. Our ministry of health do come to the resort for inspection and we are rated A for cleanliness insde the kitchen. one must understand we are in the jungle and there are lots of creatures and wildlife in it. So to have some insects or house lizards inside... More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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We stayed here 3 nights in august 2010. We chose this resort because they also offer trips to the Kinabatangan river, which makes it easy to combine. The resort has a very large and amazing garden, with all kinds of animals in it, including Hornbills. The swimming pool is nice to cool of after a long day. It is located... More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

This resort is very close to the Orangutan Sanctuary but very pricey for the level of accommodation and everything is charged on top, apart from breakfast(including the use of the pool). The staff are friendly although English is not great. Food was outstanding. The gym is a joke and the entire facility is completely run down and not looked after... More

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limjohnny, Owner at Sepilok Jungle Resort, responded to this review
18 February 2012

We are in the midst of refurbishing our resort. Please understand that we are located in a very hot and humid weather throughout the year and maintenance is the hardest part of our operation. our temperature is around 32 degree and humidity can reach up to 95% daily. We will try our best to fix everything as soon as possible. More

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Address: Jalan Rambutan | Sepilok, Mile 14, Sandakan 90000, Malaysia
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 167 AUD

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