Name: Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
Address: Jalan Rambutan, Sepilok Mile 14, Sandakan, Sandakan, Sandakan, 90000, Malaysia
Rating: 8

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We stayed in one of the lodges which are scattered around ponds and forest. While our room was modest, it was extremely comfortable (great AC too)and absolutely spotless. We overlooked the forest and had wonderful bird and wildlife sightings from our balcony. It was a bit of a walk (5 mins) to the restaurant area and was quite hilly so not for people with mobility needs. Once there, there was reasonable Wi-Fi and a lovely ambience. Menu was fairly limited but reasonable quality, and there was a decent choice of wine. A big positive about the place is the staff - really friendly and helpful. A big recommendation for this place.

Excellent ambience on edge of the forest

Great location to visit orangutang sanctuary and Sun Bears (totally recommend both - amazing!). This is a quirky, atmospheric jungle stay….dip pool quite dirty, maintenance needs attention and walk ways a bit dodgy in the rain. Meals in the evening really good. Breakfast was awful. Staff lovely. Strange cash deposit requirement for room breakages!

Quirky stay!

Lodges were lovely and had everything needed (except wifi which is available in the restaurant). 
The plunge pool was nice in the heat. 
It's a short walk to the orangutan and sun bear sanctuaries. 
Staff were friendly and helpful. 

Nice relaxing stay. 

We stayed for 2 nights, such a peaceful and unforgettable experience.
Walking distance to the Orang Utan sanctuary, and my favorite spot was the porch in our chalet, coffee in the morning overlooking the forest and lake.

Peaceful getaway

Nice place, spacious. You get what you pay for. Very recommended for nature lovers. Very close to all activities in Sepilok.
I would definitely come back.
Large swimming / resting area.
Rooms are fine, very close to jungle. That was the highlight.

Very nice stay in Sepilok

An amazing hotel perfectly placed for the orangutans, rain forest discovery centre and sunbears. The cabins are basic but perfectly formed. The service from all the staff was amazing and in particular the food and drinks in the restuarant. It was very quiet on our 3 day visit which was lovely just don't expect an amazing breakfast, although it is perfectly adequate. We walked everywhere so no need for taxis, only to and from the airport. 

Amazing

Absolutely gorgeous setting with friendly staff and kind owner. We experienced a warm welcome; they were accommodating and helpful with our room change request from two double rooms to a family room. Some considerations for improvement: we would have expected a more ‘finished’ bathroom, which was made up of concrete, very humid and had large holes in the ventilation grilles, making it easy for jungle guests to walk in (in our case a massive spider, but hey, this is their territory). Little information was provided about sights, transport etc. We would have also loved to know that wildlife is often seen at the report so, unfortunately, we missed an orang utan with child visiting early morning which we were really bummed about. Maybe we missed it but we didn’t expect the pool to be shallow. We would recommend this for a stay in Sepilok.

Beautiful setting, comfortable room

Each chalet is nestled in the surrounding jungle to make you feel like it’s all yours to enjoy. We stayed in Kundasang which was a twin chalet.  Basic but very clean and in keeping with the natural surrounds.  The room consisted of 2 beds, bedsides, a suitcase shelf with handing frame and a small table for tea/coffee. High ceiling with ceiling fan and aircon, bathroom with shower and sink and an outdoor shower attached.  It also had a lovely deck with table and chairs and felt like you were really in the jungle.   It was more than adequate and very comfortable.  All the windows had screens so it was lovely to leave the door or window open and enjoy the sounds.

The plunge pool was lovely and had a nice seating area around it.  Reception was a hut in the open and the restaurant was an open air timber style.  Overall they’ve done a lovely job of bring the outside in and vice versa.

Staff were all fantastic.  Very friendly, helpful and keen to point out any wildlife including wild orang utan on the property, squirrels, the neighbor’s dog Steve etc.

Restaurant food was excellent.  The menu features a lot of dishes with truffle which was unavailable at the time we were there but we weren’t disappointed by any of the food we had. Also good vegetarian options. Breakfast was basic with cereal, toast, fried banana and hash brown, a rice or noodle dish etc.

The resort is close to the Orang Utan and Sunbear sanctuaries.  Approx. 1.5km or use Grab for 4 ringgit each way.  Also close to the Rainforest Discovery Centre.  There are a couple of closer accommodations but speaking to others we met, we were very pleased with our decision to stay at the Forest Edge.  Travel to and from the airport was only RM11 by Grab each way.  Download the Grab app before you go.

To manage expectations, this is not a 5 star luxury resort but is clean and comfortable and you won't be disappointed.  Yes, it is pricey but it's a unique environment and you're paying for the experience.   We saw plenty of wildlife, really enjoyed our time there, loved the relaxed environment and highly recommend the Sepilok Forest Edge Resort.


A slice of heaven

Comfy bed slept amazingly well. Room had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Staff friendly and food great with a good bottle of red with the biggest wine glasses. Ideal location for visits to the sanctuaries.

Husbands bucket list holiday

And excellent couple of nights prior to a tour down to the river…
Had a really great stay, the staff are very friendly and super helpful. Loved the food options with something for all tastes (often difficult as a vegetarian but was spoiled for choice) and it’s great for wildlife!
We were very fortunate to spot 2 wild gibbon in the grounds and made friends with the resident dog! It’s perfect for visiting the Orangutang sanctuary and about 30 mins walk to the Rainforest Discovery centre- they booked us on one of the night walks there which was well worth it. 
The rooms are pretty basic as expected but actually look better than in the pics online and effort has been made to be as eco as possible. 
We did use the plunge pool which is weirdly shallow but a nice relief from humidity!
All in all, very nice and would recommend!

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