Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Property class: 2.5
Sandakan lodge with restaurant

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
$22 nightly
The current price is $27 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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Basic Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Mile 14, Jalan Labuk, Taman Hiburan Jalil Alip, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sandakan Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Sandakan Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 21 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafeteria Sepilok - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Warung Makan Bibinor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lindung - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Natural Food Court - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ikan Bakar Jln.Buli Sim-Sim - ‬18 min drive

About this property

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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

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Reviews

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Food was good and reasonably priced with a lovely atmosphere in the communal eating area. (7 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

A beautiful tropical location, great to relax and see wildlife and very close to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and rainforest centre. good and reasonably priced food, all of the staff were fantastic, so helpful and friendly, among the best staff we’ve had anywhere we’ve stayed at over the last 5 weeks in Asia.
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay at Paganakan Dii. The room was basic but comfy and the air conditioner and fan were enough to keep it cool at night. The restaurant was basic but fine and the staff were helpful and able to help book tours and transport. The place was quiet, peaceful and had great jungle views. Would recommend!
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8/10 Very good

The room, bedding and toiletries were clean. The staff was courteous. Food provided was good. WiFi access was restricted to the common area.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?!
View from my bedroom
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Staff was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again.
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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.
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6/10 Good

This place is such a dump for the price. We stayed in a standard room which was a dump. Only one plug for the entire room. water heater didn't work. There was not even any way to make a cup of tea by boiling water in the room. Aircon couldn't keep the room cool during the afternoon. The breakfast really sucked. all in all, this is way overpriced for what you get. But, I guess that's the sad story of Sabah in general. People keep booking crap. So, resorts keep providing crap for their guests.
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2/10 Poor

Booked 3 nights,stayed 1

Not at all comfortable. Would not go back. Went to a different hotel in Sandakan instead. Better to stay in some comfort and still a shirt trip to attractions.
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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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

All good , comfortable accommodation and good wifi
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10/10 Exceptional

Hebergement très original dans une nature exceptionnelle. Nourriture excellente. Belle chambre. Navette pour le centre de réhabilitation des ourangs outans gratuite. Ne manque qu’un petit endroit avec des sofas pour relaxer .
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8/10 Very good

Dépaysement. Près de la nature
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10/10 Exceptional

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😊
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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!
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne Natur, toller Blick ins Grüne
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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