Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

–Excellent location - show map
+18 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is a nature retreat in Sandakan, a 15-minute walk from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Providing rooms in a natural environment, it has a plunge pool and free Wi-Fi in restaurant area. Simply furnished, the air-conditioned chalets feature wooden walls and floors. All chalets come with a private bathroom, equipped with hot-water showers. The mixed dormitory room comes with fan and shared bathroom with hot-water showers. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is a 20-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. Free parking is available. Guests can arrange tour excursion and jungle treks at the reception. The resort also provides laundry services and foreign currency exchange. Both local and Western cuisines are served at the on-site restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tour or class about local culture

Availability

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Room type
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2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Honey
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff, nice Dorm with inside bathroom. Good free Breakfast.”
Robert
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The staff at the resort were courteous and helpful. The resort was clean and well maintained. It’s not the closest accommodation to RDC but still within walking distance if you do not have your own car. Excellent lunch and dinner at the restaurant.”
Cynthia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Restaurant had great food. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was nice to keep cool in. Resort was in great location.”
Hayley
Australia Australia
“Beautiful resort surrounded by nature. Had a mother orangutan and baby in the tree outside our room.”
Suneet
India India
“Excellent location, great view. Good breakfast. Nice ambience and very friendly staff.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole resort makes the most of the jungle setting and our cabin and deck were bigger than I expected. We loved the outdoor shower too as being able to take a cold shower in complete privacy but with a jungle view was special! We also loved the...”
Johanna
Germany Germany
“The whole setup of the Resort is just gorgeous and the staff is the cherry on top”
Shirley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Being close to nature. The relaxed feeling. Having our own little bat in the rafters outside our cabin! Being just walking distance from the Orangutan and sun bears rescue”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location. Orangutans and hornbills just in the trees outside our room.”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely stunning resort and perfect place to explore Sepilok. The food is a little expensive but amazing quality - some more local dishes would have been nice.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Nest Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Pizza • International
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$48. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 66 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 66 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and 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
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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.

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort will not be responsible for any valuables left or lost by the guest in the rooms.

Safety Deposit Boxes are available free of charge at the front office counter

Please be advised that maintenance works are planned for the Plunge Pool and New Room during the low peak season, commencing Monday, November 3, 2025, and expected to conclude by Tuesday, March 2026.

Noisy activities will occur weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00. Work will be conducted in phases to avoid prolonged disturbance in any single area. Further updates will be provided as work progresses, specifying affected areas and timelines.

These improvements are scheduled during the low season to minimize inconvenience to residents and tenants. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we enhance the building’s infrastructure and amenities.

Please note that maintenance work will be carried out from November 2025 till March 2026.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sepilok Forest Edge Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.