Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Reviews

Over all a great place to stay if you want a super clean bed in the jungle with nothing but people and the wilderness around you. The staff is very kind and helpful, although you should know this hostel does not have a phone (the number listed has been disconnected) and the staff stops working at 10 PM. So if you think you will arrive after 10 PM forget going their that night as no one will be there to check you in and you can't call ahead. I had 1 urgent phone call & the staff lent me a phone.

This is a great place to stay, if you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary. Things are a little basic but all in all, I think you get great value for money here. I would recommend the chalets down to the pond. The only thing, I wasn't too thrilled with was the food. Its definitely edible but that's it.

Wow, one of the coolest and most beautiful places I've stayed via hostelworld. The pictures don't do it justice. Rooms were better than expected. The view of the little jungle valley was amazing, great place to tan/read/relax while watching wildlife. Food was average, but dining area is also great. Would definitely stay here again. Oh, and note to staff: Please get more board games. Jenga is fun, but more options would be great.

Great hostel! I really like the look and feel of this place, it really made me feel like i was in Asia and not just another hostel. The beds were comfy and the staff were really friendly and helpful (and they always remembered my name). The hostel is situated in a rainforest so you sometimes stumble upon wildlife if your lucky! my only criticism was that i got back too late one night and they had closed the gate and I had no way of contacting anyone (had to hop fence)

The hostel was splendid and I'll highly recommend for those who love nature to stay here. The staffs were extremely friendly and food was tasty! Only RM30 with breakfast included! What can you ask more?!

Food was average and the portions were very small - especially the breakfast - one egg with some toast?!? They were constantly out of something - juice, sausages. Staff was helpful though and the atmosphere was great. Would stay there again.

beautiful. wish we spent more time here.

Lovely place to stay ! Wooden houses with all comfort. Always clean. Great if you like nature, and it's 15mn away from the Sepilok Centre. They provide a free shuttle bus to go there. Otherwise, you will have to take a taxi to go to the centre of Sandakan. I would definitely recommend this place !

Lovely place. Can't recommend it more. Travelling alone, I met some interesting people. Really quirky place in a special setting. Staff are so helpful and thoughtful.

Nice place, beds are comfortable and rooms are nice. I stayed there while there was a school group also staying there of young kids so wasn't so nice.

Amazing place to stay, the dorm room was great and the location couldnt be better - beautiful views of the jungle with common area, hammocks, sun loungers etc to relax in. Very cheap for what you get. Made good use of their free shuttle buses to the Orangutans, Discovery Centre etc.

Wow! A fantastic little place in the jungle! The stilt-house dorm is really cool. Stayed here for one night whilst visiting the Sepilok Orang-Utan Centre down the road (they run free shuttle buses form here). Watched pygmy squirrels build nests from the bar. Great wi-fi. Amazing staff. Really friendly crowd. Cool hammocks, swing chairs, sun loungers, scatter cushions to chill out on. I'd advise getting a taxi here if you arrive from Sandakan Airport (MYR30-35 - definitely worth it)

Outlook very nicely done. Whole place is very clean