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Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sandakan with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed
Glamping (Pool Villa) | Living room
Balcony
Glamping (Pool Villa) | Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Jalan Rambutan, Sepilok Mile 14, Sandakan, Sabah, 90009
  • 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

Room options

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Superior Chalet

Superior Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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D-Chalet-Rainshower (Double Bed)

D-Chalet-Rainshower (Double Bed)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Balcony view

D-Chalet-Rainshower (Twin Bed)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet (Jacuzzi) | Bathroom

Deluxe Chalet (Jacuzzi)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed

Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Chalet (Double Bed & Single Bed) | Room amenity

Family Chalet (Double Bed & Single Bed)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Glamping (Pool Villa)

Glamping (Pool Villa)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Chalet (Twin Bed)

Standard Chalet (Twin Bed)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

LBB Dorm Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Sandakan

At Sepilok Forest Edge Resort you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room balconies. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Sandakan hotel include Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sandakan Memorial Park.

What's nearby

  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sandakan Memorial Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 26 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Thiam dan Minuman - 添记面包茶室 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sepilok banana cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Minum Dan Roti Mawar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪2+1 drink house - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Hotel in Sandakan with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sandakan hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort offers 20 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Nest

Things to do

  • Pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 65.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 65.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort?

Yep, Sepilok Forest Edge Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort?

No, Sepilok Forest Edge Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have never been to an area like this before and came because of the wildlife and culture. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort provided both. We were so impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the way Sepilok invites you into their culture and the way the lodge was built with the environment in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Orangutang sanctuary so perfect for what we wanted breakfast was very nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

glen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay if youre trip is about wildlife. The resort is very well done and the lodges well equipped and comfortable. The bar and restaurant are good, delicious food and friendly helpful staff and the plunge pool is a great way to spend an hour or so. Location is great, only a short walk to the Orangutan rehabilitation centre and Sun bear sanctuary. There's nothing much else around but this suited us. Great value for the standard of accommodation and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only that some chalets were quite a long walk uphill to get to them so you needed to be fit but otherwise a lovely place to stay and staff so helpful and couldn’t do enough for you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at SFE Resort. Nice cabins with Eco style set up. Very friendly and helpful staff. Cose proximity to the Orangatans and Sun Bears. Breakfast fair/okay, whilst dinner options better. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kusnah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our recent stay was fabulous. The staff could not do enough to make us comfortable. It was great that the restaurant opened on our first day thus making everything so convenient. Food was superb. Super high ratings from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ottimo ostello, letti twin confortevoli. la differenza di costo da camerata a camera singola è molto elevato
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

David

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

okay

It was a nice place, but not high end. Wifi was bad. People were very nice. Far from things except two attractions. They wanted to add a significant fee upon check in for a third person even though we booked for three. They graciously did not charge us after a discussion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and welcoming! Food was amazing. Great location - walking/riding distance to orangutan and sun bear conservation centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

A great place to stay with loads to do.

Lovely place to stay near the rehabilitation centres and the rainforest discovery centre. Friendly staff. Good food. Great quality accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of a town. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location and beautiful property

Very friendly and accommodating staff, beautiful location. There were two issues, firstly the bed was uncomfortable, however when we brought it to their attention they quickly offered us another chalet and secondly the pool that is advertised is just a wading pool. In general we found it overpriced for what you got.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not really recommended

The location is good, the food and service at their cafe are excellent. However, despite emailing them 6 weeks earlier to specify that we want a room nearest to the entrance of the resort, the staff claim that they did not have my booking. We were given a room with a leaking roof, making the bed wet.The bed was too small for 2 people. We slept very very poorly as a result. The path to our room was poorly lit and muddy, slippery. Although I enjoyed the food at the resort, I will not recommend this place as it is a gamble with the rooms. You do not know the condition of your room until you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

davidmark

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

orangutantastic

FAB location and resort. Friendly and comfy Please get filters on villa taps to get rid of some many plastic bottles. Needs to be more environmentally friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

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

Amazing Little Paradise in the Jungle

I booked this property because the location as is was close to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and I did not read anything else about this Resort. When I arrived I could not believe what I was seeing . The place was like a Paradise in the middle of the Rainforest. So green and so beautiful!! You can spend at least an hour walking around some paths and trails with amazing landscaping, natural ponds and swimming pools. The cabins are away from each and surrounded by trees and plants so one can not have more privacy. The rooms well furnished, comfortable bed, good air conditioner, coffee maker, complimentary water and a nice large balcony with a coffee table with chairs. The room was cleaned meticulously every day to the last detail. The bathroom with all the amenities, clean towels that looked like new, hot water and two showers ( one also outdoor) The Breakfast Buffet (included in the rate) was excellent. Fresh juice and fruit, coffee, tea, toast, cakes, and eggs with other items cooked to order. The Restaurant open from early in the morning until 10:30 pm, it is very large, with indoor and outdoor tables, amazing view and the menu with good selections and very reasonably priced. I dined everyday and I was never disappointed. The staff was more than polite and friendly. Always smiling, they went out of their way trying to help me with my many questions. Thank you to the managers and owners for having so a nice place. They made my stay one hard to forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin equipped with air con. Very clean and the enclosed outdoor shower is great too. However, the last cabin was kind eerie as it was next to the forest and wild vegetation and the whole place was quiet because of the few quests.Staff was friendly and helpful.The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing.Very near to the Orang Utan sanctuary.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Wish I had stayed longer!

I stayed at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort on both the front and back end of my Sabah wildlife photography trip and found it to be exceptional. I'm not one to give complements freely and have traveled extensively. The outstanding staff, beautiful rooms, superior food and extensive grounds make this place an exceptional value. Would very highly suggest you stay here if in Sepilok for one or several nights. My review might sound boring but you will love this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice stay at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort. The environment is relaxing, and it is very close to the orangutan sanctuary and other attractions. The staff at the resort are excellent. They are all very friendly and extremely helpful. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t have been happier to have picked this stay while I took time to settle and work a little. This was my first experience staying in a dorm room that co-existed within a resort and what a lovely bonus! While the restaurant wi-fi was tempermental, the staff, facility and service made up for it all. Thank you for making me feel part of the family!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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