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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

SANDALA, Sandakan

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Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.275 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.3/5

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5.0/510 May 2026

Michael • Solo Trip

Super cute and tranquil place; staff are so warm and welcoming, views are unmatched, and food is amazing. They run a free shuttle bus to everything around the area 3 times a day and also easy to walk. Nice spot to go on runs - I ran to the market in the morning that has some amazing vintage shopping there. Would highly recommend!

5.0/54 May 2026

Yuto • Trip with Friends

自然を満喫したいならものすごくおすすめです！部屋は清潔で自然味のある木の家です。暑すぎると、シャワーやエアコンの調子が悪くなりますが、ハンモックがたくさんあるので日陰でくつろぐと気持ちいいです。スタッフも拙い英語でも、ゆっくり対応してくれました。翻訳アプリで、日本語⇒マレー語にするとすんなり会話できます。朝は、鳥や虫の声で起き、野生の猿やリス、擬態するトカゲなど、貴重な生き物を観察できます。セキュリティも南京錠があるので、問題ないですが、チェックイン前までは受付上のフリースペースでの管理になるので、他のお客さんとのトラブルが気になる方は、チェックイン時間を少し過ぎたくらいに着くのがおすすめです。街からはかなり離れているので、Grabタクシーを使うことをおすすめします。現地の方もこのホテルは有名でよく知ってました。朝ごはんは、色んなジャムが用意されたパンでした。昼と夜は食べたければ、有料ですが、受付に言えばつくってくれます。安くてとても美味しいです。ミーゴレンが特に美味しかっです😊

5.0/530 Sep 2025

Veronica • Couple Trip

Abbiamo soggiornato qui due notti ad Agosto, che dire il posto é circondato dalla foresta, stupendo! Si è in mezzo alla natura! Le ragazze sono gentilissime e si preoccupano di dare tutte le informazioni. Il cibo è fantastico! C’è un servizio di navetta gratuito per il centro di conservazione degli oranghi e per l’escursione nella giungla se ricordo bene due volte al giorno. Per quanto riguarda la camera la vista era pazzesca peccato solo che là si possa vedere tenendo lo scuro aperto, ma così c’è la possibilità che entrino insetti perché ovviamente non ci sono zanzariere. Il bagno è all’aperto, fa parte dell’esperienza. Abbiamo trovato tutto abbastanza pulito a parte qualche formichina sul letto. Consigliato!

5.0/58 Sep 2025

Marcel • Couple Trip

Sehr schöne Natur, toller Blick ins Grüne

5.0/515 Aug 2025

Elianne • Family Trip

Wonderful place, such friendly, helpful staff. The communal eating area has a lovely atmosphere. Rooms are very pleasant and comfortable.

5.0/517 Jan 2025

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

I loved this unique hotel, it was a tick off the bucket to stay in the rainforest! The staff are so friendly and the food is excellent and great value for money. It is very easy to get to the animal centres and I was still able to access the internet so could order grab taxis. I’d definitely recommend bringing bug spray! 100% would recommend, where else can you stay in the rainforest?!

5.0/510 Jul 2024

Lykke Christel • Family Trip

Authentic place. Very nice staff. Free shuttle to the parks. 4-5 dishes to choose from on the menu.

5.0/54 Sep 2023

cara • Family Trip

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.

5.0/518 Sep 2022

Bradley • Family Trip

Great accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Staff was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0/511 Apr 2020

Regina • Family Trip

Great place close to the jungle!

5.0/518 Oct 2019

Wendy • Family Trip

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.

5.0/510 Sep 2019

Elizabeth • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/523 Aug 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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!!!

5.0/57 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The location is great, the cabins lovely and the staff fantastic!

5.0/57 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

5.0/515 Mar 2019

Summer • Solo Trip

Fun and unique place right in the jungle. The rooms are pretty basic cabins, but they do have balconies overlooking the jungle, air conditioning and outdoor bathrooms with hot showers. I saw a monkey outside my balcony when I arrived! Their ecological approach and ethos is great. And the staff is friendly and helpful. It was handy to have food available there. I also met some other interesting travelers there -- it's easy to meet people while staying at Paganakan Dii.

5.0/529 Oct 2018

Mun

Great place where you can be so close to nature. All the staff is so helpful and friendly especially Rose and Midi!

5.0/529 Sep 2018

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Love this place! We had an amazing room with a beautiful view. The food was pretty good at the restaurant. Free shuttle service to the sanctuaries was awesome. A few things to note: our outdoor bathroom shares a wall and lack of roof with our neighbors bathroom, so you could hear each other.... doing everything... made it a bit awkward sometimes, but wasn't the end of the world. Also The place could definitively be taken care of a bit better, the restaurant could use a good sweep now and then and maybe a wipe down. But you are in the jungle so just embrace it. It's nothing fancy but it's very peaceful and secluded, we loved it.

5.0/52 Aug 2018

Kim • Couple Trip

This is a such a great place to stay if you want to escape the crazyness of the city and be close to the main attractions. The outdoor rainfall shower was a highlight :-)

5.0/521 Apr 2018

Katarzyna • Trip with Friends

Great place, staying on heart of the jungle was a unique experiance! Good food and lime juice, Staff very helpful. The wifi could be better.

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Mile 14, Jalan Labuk, Taman Hiburan Jalil Alip, Sandakan, Sabah, MY

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Location
With a stay at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat in Sandakan, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre. This lodge is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Sandakan Memorial Park.

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - Fri, 21 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children