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A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.

A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand.

1. Sepilok Jungle Resort

1.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

jerald

￥5,132

￥6,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A wooden building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

A room with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden porch with a ceiling fan, a table, and two chairs.

A paved pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

2. Sepilok B&B

< 0.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

A wooden dock extending over a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. There are two white umbrellas providing shade.

A riverside view with a wooden house and lush greenery.

A riverside wooden structure with a dock, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Sepilok Nature Resort

1.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Helle

A modern house with a large porch, wooden staircase, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pathway, and lush greenery.

A signboard with information about birds, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

4. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

0.6 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Audrey

￥9,587

￥10,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and wicker chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and curtains are drawn to the sides.

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy room with two beds, wooden walls, and a large window with curtains.

5. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

1.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Steve

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden room with a bed, a window, and a hanging canopy.

A corridor with wooden floors and slatted windows, leading to an open area.

A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.

6. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Paula

￥3,585

￥4,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A covered outdoor dining area with round tables and red chairs, some tables have name cards.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

7. Nature Lodge Sepilok

0.6 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

A resort with a large pool, a waterfall, and a lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

8. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

19 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Holly

￥12,305

￥14,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lounge with large windows, leather chairs, a bar area, and a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the sea.

9. Ormond Sandakan

19.8 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Sarah-Jayne

￥11,184

￥12,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.

10. Livingston Hotel

15.3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Lucy

￥8,859

￥10,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a green sign.

A banquet hall with tiered seating, a stage with a podium, and a chandelier.

11. The Pavilion Hotel

11.4 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Felicia

￥4,802

￥5,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.

12. Hotel Meliden

12 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Shoab

￥5,670

￥6,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

A seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, a closed window with a white blind, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

15.3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

aaron chong en

￥4,489

￥5,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with a bed, curtains, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted light, and a window with a view of buildings.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel with a red and white facade, a central archway, and a blue scooter parked in front.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, framed botanical prints on the wall, a red fire extinguisher, and a sign reading "KELDAR".

14. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

14.2 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Grant

￥3,953

￥4,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

A building with a mural of Star Wars characters on the side.

15. The Elopura Hotel

19.7 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Jeremiah

￥5,754

￥6,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden pathway leading to a small wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by dense greenery.

An aerial view of a river winding through a dense forest with a small dock and boats.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling fan.

A row of wooden cabins with green roofs nestled in a forest.

16. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

34.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Paul

A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "THE HOTEL" and a motorcycle parked in front.

A hotel reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "THE HOTEL."

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a curtain on the window.

17. THE HOTEL

11.6 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Tapos

￥3,388

￥4,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, a central plant, and a counter with a menu display.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a cafe named 'MAG'S CAFE' on the ground floor. There are several potted plants in front of the cafe.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and black metal balusters, a potted plant, and a decorative horse statue.

18. The Mark's Lodge

14.2 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Penny

￥5,185

￥6,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with stools, a counter, and red lanterns.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel named "MY DREAM HOTEL" with a prominent sign, a car parked in front, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a tiled backsplash.

19. My Dream Hotel

12 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Chung Fai

￥3,115

￥3,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainforest Discovery Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat	8.6 Excellent 101 reviews	View
Sepilok Jungle Resort	7.6 Good 248 reviews	View
Ormond Sandakan	9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Sabah Hotel Sandakan	8.6 Excellent 388 reviews	View
Livingston Hotel	7.8 Good 170 reviews	View

Top Rainforest Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

8/10 Good

"The room was clean but with a smell of humidity. The staff was very helpful"

Ormond Sandakan

10/10 Excellent

"Most memorable cocktails we had all trip which had included upmarket hotels in Singapore and KL👍. Appreciated the care in matching indicated preference."

Sepilok Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing lodge. We could see animals inside the hotel grounds orangutans five minute walk to Rehab center and sun bear."

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Remote location with beautiful scenery. Accommodation was rustic but quaint and comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful arranging outings for the family and helping resolve issues that arose."

Hotel Meliden

8/10 Good

"A basic hotel used as an overnight before our Kinabatangan River trip. Excellent value for money and in a good location for us."

Sepilok B&B

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed one night so that we could do the night walk at RDC. Only 5 minute walk away. Breakfast was lovely and access to a drinking water machine meant we could fill our flask. Needed in the heat! All in all, very nice stay."

Other attractions near Rainforest Discovery Centre

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

9.2/10 (91 reviews)

Watch as a community of orphaned orangutans play in the trees above you at this sanctuary.

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Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre

9.2/10 (50 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre home during your trip to Sepilok. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Pulau Kabili

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pulau Kabili during your travels in Sandakan. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its temples.

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Sandakan Memorial Park

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sandakan Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Sandakan. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Sandakan Memorial Park

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sandakan Memorial Park in Sandakan. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Sandakan Rainforest Park

9.0/10 (10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sandakan Rainforest Park, a lovely green space in Sandakan. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Bukit Timbang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Timbang during your travels in Sandakan. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples in the area.

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Puu Jih Shih Temple

7.8/10 (13 reviews)

After visiting Puu Jih Shih Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sandakan. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainforest Discovery Centre?

Rainforest Discovery Centre is located in a welcoming area of Sepilok known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Rainforest Discovery Centre?

Adjacent to Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok B&B is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Sepilok Jungle Resort and Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok).

How many hotels are there close to Rainforest Discovery Centre?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rainforest Discovery Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainforest Discovery Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Rainforest Discovery Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rainforest Discovery Centre?

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Our top choices for Rainforest Discovery Centre hotels

1. Sepilok Jungle Resort

2. Sepilok B&B

3. Sepilok Nature Resort

4. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

5. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

6. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

7. Nature Lodge Sepilok

8. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

9. Ormond Sandakan

10. Livingston Hotel

11. The Pavilion Hotel

12. Hotel Meliden

13. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

14. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

15. The Elopura Hotel

16. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

17. THE HOTEL

18. The Mark's Lodge

19. My Dream Hotel

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Top Rainforest Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Ormond Sandakan

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Hotel Meliden

Sepilok B&B

Other attractions near Rainforest Discovery Centre

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Pulau Kabili

Sandakan Memorial Park

Sandakan Memorial Park

Sandakan Rainforest Park

Bukit Timbang

Puu Jih Shih Temple

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