10/10 Exceptional
Well looked after
Wonderful place, such friendly, helpful staff. The communal eating area has a lovely atmosphere. Rooms are very pleasant and comfortable.
Elianne
Elianne, 2-night trip
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan lodge with restaurant
Nestled in a tranquil setting, Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a serene garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or enjoy local flavors at the restaurant. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant
- Meeting rooms
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Front-desk safe
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free self parking
$21 nightly
$26 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Basic Shared Dormitory
Very good
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 12
- 1 Twin Bed
Standard Room
Wonderful
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
- Garden view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Family Room
Very good
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
- Valley view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Mile 14, Jalan Labuk, Taman Hiburan Jalil Alip, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Enjoy your visit to Sandakan with a stay at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat. Guests will have free perks like breakfast and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Reviews
Excellent
8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
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BreakfastViewBathroomFamily friendlyService staffRoom10/10 Exceptional
Great accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Staff was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again.
Bradley
Bradley, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
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.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice and authentic
Authentic place. Very nice staff. Free shuttle to the parks. 4-5 dishes to choose from on the menu.
Lykke Christel
Lykke Christel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
10/10 Exceptional
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?!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Richard, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Meredith
Meredith, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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!!
Jo
Jo, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Victor, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat has a stunning setting, you’re right in the rainforest, surrounded by beautiful grounds and nature. The location is great, and the free shuttle to the Orangutan and Sun Bear Centres is a big plus. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay.
However, we did struggle with the accommodation. Our room was hot and stuffy, the air conditioning didn’t work, and the shower leaked. The mosquito net was too small for the bed and had several holes, which made it difficult to sleep comfortably, especially since we really needed it in that environment. Unfortunately, we also had rats running in and out of the room during the night, which made for a very unsettling experience. We asked for help from security, but no one came to check.
In the end, we only stayed one night instead of three, though we appreciated that the team kindly refunded the booking. With some updates to the rooms and better pest control, this could be a wonderful place to stay, but in its current state, it just wasn’t suitable for us.
Francesca
Francesca, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Muy bonito, cómodo y tranquilo!
Bungalows muy bonitos , para alojarse en la selva. Está muy tranquilo, alejado de Sepilok pero te llevan con un mini van. Tienen restaurante para desayunar, comer y cenar . El chalet era muy cómodo, con aire acondicionado y mosquetera. Si que animalitos pueden entrar ya que el baño está abierto, pero solamente son gekos y mosquitos
mailys
mailys, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sehr schöne Natur, toller Blick ins Grüne
Marcel
Marcel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Cristiana
Cristiana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Das Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis war okay
Hans Peter
Hans Peter, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jungle stay
Great place close to the jungle!
Regina
Regina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
true nature
Adila
Adila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The location is great, the cabins lovely and the staff fantastic!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 traveler
2-night trip