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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 rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

1. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Michael

NT$721

NT$857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.

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

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

2. Sepilok Jungle Resort

1.1 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Natalie

NT$1,122

NT$1,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

3. Ormond Sandakan

19.8 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Sarah-Jayne

NT$2,368

NT$2,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

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

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

4. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

19 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Holly

NT$2,305

NT$2,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

5. The Garden Boutique Hotel

15 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Anonymous traveler

NT$802

NT$947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

6. Hotel Meliden

12 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Shoab

NT$1,408

NT$1,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

7. Labuk Hotel

11.5 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Juha

NT$866

NT$935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

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

8. Livingston Hotel

15.3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Lucy

NT$1,782

NT$2,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A reception area with a receptionist at a computer, a desk, and a plant.

A restaurant with wicker chairs, tables set with wine glasses, and a staircase with a metal railing.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Pavilion Hotel."

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, potted plants, and a decorative chandelier.

9. The Pavilion Hotel

11.4 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Felicia

NT$970

NT$1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa.

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

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

10. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

15.3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

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NT$951

NT$1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 modern lobby with a curved ceiling, a mural with various cultural elements, seating areas, and a digital screen displaying a sports figure.

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

11. The Elopura Hotel

19.7 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Jeremiah

NT$1,163

NT$1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.

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

12. My Dream Hotel

12 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Chung Fai

NT$629

NT$743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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".

13. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

14.2 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Grant

NT$794

NT$935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a person in uniform.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair with floral upholstery.

A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL RAMAI."

A conference room with rows of red chairs, a whiteboard, a podium, and a television screen.

14. Hotel Ramai

16.7 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

SYED

NT$533

NT$707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".

A long, narrow hallway with wooden floors and doors on both sides, leading to a bright exit at the end.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a potted plant.

15. Sanbay Hotel

17.7 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Kristy

NT$709

NT$914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

16. Hello Kitty Signature Suite

12.3 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Zoe

NT$1,483

NT$1,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A view of a calm sea with a distant island, a building with a blue and red facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

An indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a green wall with graffiti.

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

A view from a window overlooking a body of water with a ship in the distance, a palm tree, and a decorative light fixture.

17. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

19.6 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Kelly-ann

NT$536

NT$632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a door at the top.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door with a window, and a sign that reads "HOTEL London Since 1975".

18. Hotel O London

19.5 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Michelle

NT$464

NT$602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.

A multi-story building with a sign for 'Hotel Rama I' and 'Siamart Hotel'.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A room with a green sofa, a small wooden table, a TV, and a desk with a mirror.

19. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

17.7 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

NT$351

NT$379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a visible entrance.

A small, simple room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a blue carpet, a trash can, a potted plant, and a sign indicating room number 101.

A wooden cabinet with multiple metal lockers, each labeled with a number from 1 to 17.

20. Hotel Lutana

17.9 km from Rainforest Discovery Centre

Apollonia

NT$275

NT$375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainforest Discovery Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat	8.6 Excellent 100 reviews	View
Sepilok Jungle Resort	7.6 Good 243 reviews	View
Ormond Sandakan	9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Sabah Hotel Sandakan	8.6 Excellent 387 reviews	View
The Garden Boutique Hotel	7.8 Good 7 reviews	View

Top Rainforest Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Sepilok Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very dated and badly needs upgrading, wood panels which makes the room very dark. Vanity unit located in shower cubicle so nothing can be left on the vanity otherwise it gets wet when you shower. Shower only had 2 doors...there should have been 3...so the bathroom floor along with the vanity got soaked when showering. Minimal storage - no drawers or wardrobe, clothes had to remain in suitcase for duration of the stay. Long walk from reception to deluxe/superior rooms (dont be fooled by these names not deluxe or superior at all. I wouldn't recommend this place for people with disabilities (no access at all) or people who cant manage stairs. Pool located at the far end of the complex and again not disability friendly, also needs a clean up. Always busy due to lack of activities in the area. Location is great - 5 min walk to sun bears, Orangutan sanctuary and RDC although non of these are actually worth a visit. Over priced and poor - we actually saw more wildlife walking around the hotel grounds including Orangutans which used the roof as a highway 😀"

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good"

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.

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Our top choices for Rainforest Discovery Centre hotels

1. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

2. Sepilok Jungle Resort

3. Ormond Sandakan

4. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

5. The Garden Boutique Hotel

6. Hotel Meliden

7. Labuk Hotel

8. Livingston Hotel

9. The Pavilion Hotel

10. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

11. The Elopura Hotel

12. My Dream Hotel

13. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

14. Hotel Ramai

15. Sanbay Hotel

16. Hello Kitty Signature Suite

17. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

18. Hotel O London

19. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

20. Hotel Lutana

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Top Rainforest Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

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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