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Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

2.5 star property
Sandakan lodge with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Interior
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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
The price is ₩73,127
₩83,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025

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Double Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Male Dormitory (Bunk Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan, 90009

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 13 min walk
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 15 min walk
  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 17 min walk
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 22 min drive
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Thiam dan Minuman - 添记面包茶室 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sepilok banana cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Leekim - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Minum Dan Roti Mawar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

When visiting Sandakan, Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Mango Garden Sepilok, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Mango Garden Sepilok - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 53.00 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 70.0 per night

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Nature Lodge Sepilok Sandakan
Nature Lodge Sepilok
Tanini Sepilok Nature Sepilok
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) Lodge
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) Sandakan
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) Lodge Sandakan

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MYR 53.00 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) and nearby?
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)?
Yes, Mango Garden Sepilok offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) like?
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) is a short 13-minute walk from Rainforest Discovery Centre and 15 minutes' walk from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel in good location
The hotel is in a great location to visit the Orang Utans and Sun Bears. Its a relaxed hotel and the staff are really friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable. The shower was great! Negatives - wifi is hit and miss so card payments not always possible. No ATM nearby but we changed cash at a nearby hotel. Food is sometimes buffet and sometimes a la carte but the staff dont know which it will be in advance so your stuck with what you get offered. It was tasty though. We stayed 4 nights and the room wasnt cleaned while we were there. Not a problem as we didn't make a mess but just a heads up! Taxis finish early and start late so if you need a lift to the airport, make sure you book in advance - airport transport from the hotel is expensive, use Grab if you can! All in all, we had a pleasant stay and would use the hotel again
Kirsty, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I found all the staff very helpful. The location is good for Orangutan, Sun Bears and the Rain Forest. The only elemwnt that was poor was I needed to amend my booking via Expedia and I still ended up being charged for one additional night, the cost was minimal, but that's not the point.
kirstie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This is a lovely property overall and is very good value for money. It is ideal for visiting the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries as well as a great place to stay for the rainforest development centre. Rooms are basic but functional and do have air conditioning. Grounds are very well maintained and staff work hard to keep things nice. A sun lounger chair on the patio of each property would have been ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the gardens. Reception staff were welcoming upon arrival though only one member of the team appeared knowledgeable about the area; others were very reserved which came across as a little unhelpful at times. Water went down for 24 hours, though communication on this was very poor. Internet also went down for 48 hours and whilst we understand these things happen, again - no communication. Reception staff could have been more proactive here. Housekeeping services, were none existant. Whilst i can make my own bed, clean up after myself etc. I was surprised that there were no visits in a whole week, with some guests having to return dirty linen or collect their own toilet rolls from reception. Having dropped a pen, i looked under the bed only to find at least three inches of dust. Sad reflection on cleanliness. Restaurant. These young men work extremely hard and very long shifts. They are respectful, friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately the menu is very basic and food hygiene standards could be much better.
Donna, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very conveiniently located for bird livers as only 600m to Rainforest Discovery Centre. Room is well designed with outsidet but secured toilets which is great for us as we could leave our cameras there during the night to avoid to ac condensation. Staff is hepful, food is ok. Only minus is the steps to reception and room.
John, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Basic but clean.
Christine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We had a good stay. The location is ideal but the breakfast was too repetitive and staff there was not friendly and accommodating. They were more engaged with other staff members rather than the guests. The front desk staff was good and initiated conversations. This is important as I felt like he was ensuring that we were comfortable and happy.
Ahaliar, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The resort is easy and very relaxing it is also very close to all the sites….
Candace, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

We stayed in one of the newer units and the room and bathroom were clean and big. However, Expedia advertised that daily housekeeping is offered and water is provided daily which is not true. Expedia should verify with Nature Lodge and if they don't provide daily housekeeping, Expedia should update their listing. Housekeeping was responsive when I asked to have the room clean but that only happened once during our 4 day stay. There are a lot of stairs but they do provide a porter if you asked for one. There is usually no one at reception so the best way to contact them is via Whatsapp.
Linda, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Despite several message to the hotel in advance. We received no reply regarding transfers and late check in. Our flight was delayed and we needed to check in late. Only that Expedia contacted them were we able to get this sorted. Even on arrival the staff could have been more helpful. The rooms were basic but clean and the location was easily within a 15 minute walk to the sanctuary which was good as there want always transport around ie Grabs available. The breakfast was very basic and we went across the road to the other hotel for dinner which was nice. All in all it was fine for a couple of nights to be close to the sanctuaries.
Norma, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location for nature activities
This hotel is in a great location for exploring the surrounding attractions. Just a few minutes walk from the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries, and even closer to the rainforest centre. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the rooms are comfortable. The breakfast food was great, the dinner food was average. The nearby restaurants are overpriced and food is sub-par (except the one in the Rainforest Centre which I found to be really good). But you can order Grab delivery to the hotel so many options are available.
Danielle, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very much would recommend
Great experience. The staff were very kind and attentive. The property is simple but clean and well maintained. You can tell they take pride in ensuring their guests are happy and their property is presentable. Meals at the restaurant were very good and affordable.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Clean and comfy room (ours had outdoor shower, not sure if all do). Very reasonable priced restaurant and pleasant lobby to hang out if you need to chill after checking out
Mark, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

So Very Disappointed
After a lot of research we decided to stay here for 1nt on our travels around Borneo. ..Superb 9.0 was its rating. Let me assure you this accommodation is far cry from what was promised!! On arrival we had to drag our luggage up a huge steep stairway with no assistance. The place was characterless, the adjoining shop was closed, the restaurant was closed just a very desperate looking place, but hey-ho 'only for 1nt'. Checked in and shown to our room which again was another great slog of uneven steps. When we got to the room I could not believe what we were confronted with..the place was a building site immediately outside our room...please look at my photos.. unbelievable!! We checked out and sought another hotel. Receptionist agreed room wasn't acceptable and would authorise a refund which we will have to acquire through hotels.com which is the biggest disappointment of all, as it has taken 3months of calls and all they are willing to do is offer a voucher.. so no refund even though it was not fit for purpose. We found alternative accommodation at Sepilok Forest Edge and it was superb.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Location was fantastic for the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bears.
Sarah, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived here after spending some time in kinabatangan river. We decided to book for two nights: Day 1: We checked out the sunbear rehabilitation center. Day 2: We dedicated the whole day checking out the orangtuan sancturary. Both locations are 10 minute walk from the hotel. The road doesn't have side walks but its a nicely paved road and the drivers are safe and go slow for pedestrias. The hotel is also next door to the discovery rainforest park, we didnlt check it out but we been told is awesome and includes suspension bridges. That being said the hotel is located in a convinient location. They have a resturant on premise, another resturant/cafe across the street and a very photogenic resturant by the orangutan sancturary called lake bistro or on the lake, recomment going there for a drink or lunch. All in all you can easily spend two or 3 nights here and not feel rushed. The rooms are very clean and beds are very comfortable. The customer service is superb and I highly recommend this hotel. It is also 20 min from Sandakan airport and you can easily hire a car with the grab app with. Is cheaper then arranging transportation via taxi or through the hotel.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, only 1k from orangutan sanctuary. Clean and spacious room.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place in the middle of the nature. The staff was really helpful and polite
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We did get to stay at The nature lodge as we were moved to the Jungle resort instead!
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff went out of their way to make the stay very comfortable
Scott, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff was helpful and friendly. Facility was 15-minute walk to Sun Bear and Orangutan sanctuaries, so was very convenient. Arranged pickup at airport, but pickup did not happen. Staff helped when our next hotel was canceled. Food at on-site restaurant was good &reasonably priced at dinner, but breakfast was lacking in variety. Fruit was limited.
2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was amazing, tranquil and relaxing. Our cabin was fab with a sunken bath, we even had a resident fruit bat above our door ( cabin14) right round the resort away from the restaurant area. The sounds from the rainforest made it so peaceful. We spent 4 nights but probably 3 would have been enough to see everything.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very lovely place to stay. The rooms are large, cool and comfy. Everything is very clean, the staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful, and we loved the outside bathroom.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review