About

Located in Sepilok, just before the junction to Rainforest Discovery Center, the Lodge is located 1.5 km from the roundabout at the main road, 800m to Rainforest Discovery Centre, and 1.2 km to Sepilok orang Utan Centre.

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) offers 2 room options - dormitory and chalet type to suit your budget. The dormitory room sleeps 8 people, with a fan and air-conditioning. Air-condition is switched on from 20:00hrs to 10:00hrs daily. There are separate female and male bathrooms. The dormitory room can be for males or females only or mixed gender. In total, the property can accommodate 32 people in full occupancy.

The chalet is either with twin beds or king size bed and with air-condition and attached washroom.

Note: Tourism Tax of RM10 Per Room/Night will be collect before/after check out.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Credit Cards Accepted
Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Airport Transfers
Luggage Storage
Tours/Travel Desk
Housekeeping
Bar
Meals Available

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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(190)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
9.5
Atmosphere
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Staff
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.7

Summary of traveller reviews

Tanini Sepilok in Sandakan is praised for its excellent location, being a short walk from the Orangutan and Rainforest centres. Guests frequently highlight the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The property offers a quiet atmosphere, ideal for travellers seeking relaxation. Some recent reviews mention minor issues with dorm facilities and WiFi, but overall, it's a highly recommended stay.

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Stayed in Oct 2026

9.1

Amelia

Female, 18-24, England

Great hostel close to the main attractions in Sepilok. It’s great that breakfast is included and the menu is reasonably priced but at 35 RM the lunch buffet is expensive. Dorms had good AC but really need more comfortable mattresses/pillows, lamps, curtains around the bunks and lockers. Bathrooms were pretty clean and tidy aside from the sinks. Not much of a social vibe but that’s to be expected. Thanks to the lovely staff member who made me a free iced coffee and shoutout to the cute cats!

Stayed in Oct 2026

Rikin

Male, 18-24, England

Staff were amazingly friendly. Special thanks to the bartender who was really fun

Stayed in Sept 2026

7.4

Rachel

Female, 31-40, England

Cheap place to say but people in the dorm rooms seem to be second class citizens. The included breakfast is either leftovers in the cold buffet pans from the bus trips, or just cereal or toast then on my last day I got a full breakfast. Very hit and miss but the restaurant food is good and all the staff are fantastic. Great location to do the RDC night walk as you can just walk there and it's an easy walk to orangutans and sunbear too. Use the umbrellas provided to shade from the sun and rain

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