Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is a nature retreat in Sandakan, a 15-minute walk from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • 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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Guest reviews

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Stacey
Australia Australia
“The forest edge is a beautiful resort, walking distance to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and sunbear centre. The pool was fantastic after a hot day of walking. The restaurant had great food and the breakfast had great variety. Both were...”
Briony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great rooms spaced out through the lovely lush jungle garden, saw an Orangutan on the roof, great pool, friendly staff good varied selection of food in the Nest restaurant. Good luggage transfer to/from room”
Ginem
United States United States
“Great location, comfortable and clean. Pool is lovely!”
Audrey
Malaysia Malaysia
“Nicely appointed villas with private balconies to appreciate the forest and the fauna. Food was pretty good, although a little expensive. Nice forest trail in the back. It is about a 15-min walk to the orang utans & sun bears conservation...”
Kelly
United States United States
“Beautiful property surrounded by nature. The property has a nice little pool, restaurant, and a forest trail. I liked that it was walkable to attractions and restaurants.”
Christina
Canada Canada
“Excellent location in walking distance of orangutans, sun bears, and rainforest centres. Our large cabin was spotless and comfortable. We had a rental car that we parked easily on site. It made it easier to see the wider area on our own...”
Nadine
Canada Canada
“The place is beautiful and well taken care of! I was especially grateful to Jessica who helped me immensely when I mixed up my dates and booking She was fantastic and patient! The plunge pool was clean as were the rooms and restaurant In regard...”
Andrea
Canada Canada
“This was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed at! For a basic stay in a dorm for one night I had my expectations low, but I was blown away by the cleanliness, the beauty, convenience and friendliness of the staff! I couldn’t recommend this...”
Nicola
Netherlands Netherlands
“The place is absolutely beautiful. The staff awesome and always smiling and helping out. The food at the restaurant is excellent, it was great to stop at this place for a couple of days to recharge my battery after so much backpacking”
Gene
United States United States
“The breakfast was good, out in the open yet sheltered. The staff were all off the charts amazing - we loved them!!! The area is surrounded by jungle and forest, and we had an orangutan decide to hang out at our chalet a couple days to eat fruit...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Nest Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Pizza • International
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Resort facilities at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about $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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 66 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 66 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

In response to the 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.

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