Is Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat?

As of 2025/10/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat on 2025/10/7 start from NT$541, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat located?

Situated in Sandakan, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rainforest Discovery Centre, Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Memorial Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

About the neighborhood

Sandakan is home to Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat. Sandakan Memorial Park and Agnes Keith House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sandakan Rainforest Park. Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

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6/10 Okay

Ryan

2025/9/26

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely staff and location but lots of bugs in our room. Tiny ants could get the mosquito net and into our bed which we had to remove each night. Not the nicest. Maybe it was just our room.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

2022/9/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2025/1/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience!!

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?!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lykke Christel

2024/7/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice and authentic

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara

2023/9/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

8/10 Good

Meredith

2024/6/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced but great location

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

2023/8/9

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

2022/8/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Victor

2023/8/10

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

2025/9/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

2025/9/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sehr schöne Natur, toller Blick ins Grüne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristiana

2025/8/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I bungalow sono spartani ma molto puliti. Non troppo spazioso. Noi abbiamo dormito in una camera famigliare con letto matrimoniale e letto a castello, molto comodi. Il bagno è annesso alla stanza ma praticamente aperto verso la foresta, molto molto basico ma funzionale. Cucina OTTIMA ed economica. Personale super gentile e disponibile Navetta gratuita per i parchi dei dintorni ad orari prestabiliti. Gli esterni sono poco curati. Ci sono diversi cani e gatti lasciati liberi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sze man

2025/7/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phi Long

2025/5/29

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayomide

2025/3/26

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elise

2024/12/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lorsque je suis arrivée, j'ai vu le restaurant en pleins travaux, alors que je prévoyais d'y travailler (sur mon ordinateur) et qu'il n'y avait pas beaucoup d'autres endroits autour. J'aurais aimé le savoir avant.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hans Peter

2024/3/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Das Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis war okay

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

2023/9/17

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shizuno

2023/8/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yannik

2022/11/13

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2022/7/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina

2020/4/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jungle stay

Great place close to the jungle!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/2/13

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic but fit for purpose, staff and food great

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/1/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/11/25

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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