In Sandakan .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Sandakan lodge, you'll find Rainforest Discovery Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sandakan Memorial Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
Rainforest Discovery Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Sandakan Harbour Mall - 24 min drive - 25.5 km
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - 30 min drive - 25.5 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Kedai Kopi Thiam dan Minuman - 添记面包茶室 - 12 min drive
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 7 min drive
Sepilok banana cafe - 7 min drive
The Lake Bistro and Bar - 7 min drive
The Nest - 8 min drive
About this property
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Enjoy free breakfast at this Sandakan lodge
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
14 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
Breakfast available (free)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Dining venue
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, Malay
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free breakfast available daily
1 restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Hostel Sandakan
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Hostel
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Hotel Sepilok
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Lodge Sandakan
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Lodge
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Lodge Sandakan
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Cute eco lodge near attractions in Sepilok. Beautiful views in the morning and staff offers competitive rates on tours and transport. I appreciated the free shuttle to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. The property is not as pristine as the photos and I feel was overpriced for what it was.
Room much nicer and bigger than expected (family room) with lovely views. Nice breakfast options and lots of trip options and lifts if needed. Limited food options in evening but food good.
cara
8/10 Good
Victor
Travelled with family
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This review is for the private room. Our room was nice with 1 Queen bed and a bunk bed. All beds had netting in good condition and the view was excellent. Our private bathroom was almost outdoors so that made for an immersive experience. Food was ok; the amount of protein was in some dishes very small and the menu never changed but it was cheap. Breakfast was included and was eggs, 2 white toasts and small amount of fruit. Plus tea or coffee. The big buts we’re maintenance;e.g. door latches didn’t work, loose safeguard netting for the balcony and cleanliness. Under the beds they didn’t clean and the reception/restaurant area was not very clean. Leftover food was left for hours and floors weren’t swept. The bathroom there was filthy. The big plus we’re the leading ladies who multitasked booking tours, checking in/out, taking restaurant orders etc. They eeee always serviceable and with a smile. Lots of families and younger travellers.
Victor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Richard
Travelled with family
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staying in the bunk longhouse could be classed as roughing it a little, but the lodge as a whole is inexpensive the staff are very helpful and it is a fantastic adventure - a base from which to explore Borneo's wildlife. Our teenage kids loved it, once they had adjusted!
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bradley, Lincoln
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
A family run retreat who make you feel like part of the family. Basic and rustic, it fits perfectly into the surroundings. Close to the attractions in Sepilok so location is convenient. While breakfast is provided and other meals can be purchased, the menu didnot change (we were there 5 nights) so some variety would be nice. Outdoor bathroom attached to the room makes you feel like you are showeri g in the jungle. Don't leave anything in the bathroom though. My husband's toothbrush mysteriously went missing!!
Basic wooden hut stay in the jungle so has to be judged as such. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was great and very reasonable. Rather remote so you have to get the shuttle provided or sort out your own arrangements. We couldn't get Grab from the hotel but could get it at the attractions in town. Room itself was basic, no towels provided, no cleaning service. Shower was hot. Served its purpose and would recommend for a few days to see the sights of Sepilok.
We had a great time staying at Paganakan Dii. The hotel is rustic, but clean. It is a quiet location and you really feel like you are in the jungle when you are staying there. The staff are very friendly and it is lovely that they organize shuttle services to the Orangutan Sanctuary as well as the Rain Forest Discovery Center. Our kids loved staying the bunk beds and the mosquito nets added to the adventure.
This is a retreat built in the jungle and has to be judged accordingly. We stayed in a wooden chalet which was clean and spacious with a private outdoor bathroom. We slept under mosquito nets and were careful not to leave outside lights on unnecessarily so as not to attract the insects.
You will need insect repellent in the open dining/sitting areas particularly in the evening.
Tha staff were particularly friendly and helpful. This is a great place to stay to visit Sepilok and surrounding areas with the staff helping if you wanted transport or trips arranged.
Great lodge in the heart of Sepilok. Good facilities and very tasty basic food. Staff amazingly friendly and helpful, especially when organising trips. Very child friendly. The kids loved chilling in the hammocks and listening to the spunds of the jungle. Free transport to Sepilok, Sun bears etc. If yoi have time dont miss out the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Almost deserted and haven for wildlife. Saw orang utans, flying squirrels, slow loris etc. The night waalk is a must! Paganankan is also highly recommended as a lodge, especially if you have kids!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great, the cabins lovely and the staff fantastic!
We really enjoyed staying here. It is basic but a different experience to the other lodges. Rooms where the walls slide away to bring the outside in. Comfortable beds with mosquito nets. Outdoor shower. Lots of hammocks to relax in. Communal areas to sit and meet other guests. The food wasn’t special but was good enough.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
4 Jul 2019
Liked: Staff & service
The property is OK, did its purpose. The staff are wonderful and the location is perfect for the orang-utans sanctuary. The location is not good for anything else unless you have your own car or want to spend money on cabs - there is nothing around. You rely on their meals and services. The internet service is only available in the common area of the meals area and is barely useable. My advice, if you have urgent emails or bookings to do, do it before you get to this property.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Matthew
30 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A real rainforest retreat
This resort is really in the jungle with not a lot around it. Although it is close to the Orangutan sanctuary, the Sunbear conservation centre and the rainforest discovery centre (within 5km), they is really not much else going on in the area. It is about a 45 minute drive from the town of Sandakan. The room is what you would expect to find in a tropical retreat. The rooms are pretty basic but do have an air conditioner, a fan and a mosquito net as well as an outdoor bathroom. The staff are pretty good at the resort but there is room for improvement and make it a better experience for their customers. Overall it was nice to be close to the main attractions of the area
Matthew
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
4/10 Poor
Sophie
29 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No windows!
No natural light, one bedroom has no windows at all and the other (with only window in whole apartment) faces a wall.
Sophie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
10 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Eric
4 May 2019
Very basic accommodation but good value for money. Good location for access to Orang utang centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre
This place from the photos looked unique with a romantic setting in the lush jungle, but when we got there we couldn't be more disappointed. Both the common areas where people can sit at the tables for a simple meal or drinks and the rooms were dark and depressing. There's not much one can do at this place. The treks through the jungle were not maintained and closed off. The outdoor bathroom was the only nice feature, but we had to be mindful to keep the door between the bedroom and bathroom closed all the time for fear of mosquitoes.