Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly Known As Sepilok Nature Resort - Sandakan

Rainforest eco-lodge with 2 km-long sandy beach, steps from Sepilok Orangutan Centre and Sun Bear Sanctuary

Location & Surroundings

Sepilok Nature Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. The Rainforest Discovery Centre is 2 km away, offering night walks and canopy views. Guests regularly spot wild orangutans and red leaf monkeys within the lodge grounds.

Accommodations

The Sepilok Nature Resort Sandakan offers air-conditioned wooden chalets with en suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking a lake. Each chalet includes a bathtub and a hammock on the deck. Rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities and a mini fridge.

Dining

The open-air restaurant at Sepilok Nature Resort Borneo overlooks the lake and serves local dishes like beef rendang along with Western options such as wood-fired pizzas. A snack bar and bar offer drinks and light meals. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available on request.

Activities & Experiences

Guided walking tours led by biologists depart from the lodge, covering rainforest flora and fauna. Diving, snorkeling, and kayaking gear are available for rental. The mile-long sandy beach and sundecks provide spots for relaxation and sunset views.

Family & Practical Services

Sepilok Nature Resort Sepilok has a game room and board games for children. The tour desk arranges trips to the Proboscis monkey sanctuary and other nearby attractions. An airport shuttle service from Sandakan Airport (17 km) is available for an additional charge.

• Location: 5-minute walk to Sepilok Orangutan Centre and Sun Bear Sanctuary
• Rooms: Wooden chalets with lake views, bathtubs and hammocks
• Dining: Open-air restaurant with local and Western cuisine
• Actvities: Biologist-guided walking tours and kayak rentals
• Beach: Mle-long sandy beach with sundecks
• Famly: Game room and tour desk for nearby trips