Rainforest Discovery Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sawmill Road, Batu 14, Sabah, Malaysia- Attraction
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Unique Rainforest Setting
Experience a stay like no other at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat, surrounded by lush greenery and natural beauty.
Comfortable Accommodation Options
Choose between private cottages with balconies and dormitory beds equipped with shared facilities. Relax in hammocks and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Convenient Amenities and Activities
Indulge in Malaysian and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, take advantage of free Wi-Fi, and explore the area with organized sightseeing tours and fishing activities.
To immerse yourself in the heart of nature while enjoying modern comforts, book your stay at Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat today!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Forest View, Rainforest View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Forest View, Rainforest View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
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Toller Ausblick vom Balkon auf das grüne Tal Gut mit Grab zu erreichen
Good transport to local attractions. Healthy food.
Food very limited. Ok if staying one or 2 nights.
La ubicació de l’hotel que et permet una inmersió completa en la selva. Atenció excel•lent i menjar molt bó. El wc tot i ser exterior estava ben adaptat.
El camí fins arribar a l’hotel té una pendent molt pronunciada i no pot arribar qualsevol cotxe.
Very nice place to stay close to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the RDC. The bed is very comfortable and the AC is a plus. Food is so delicious we had all our dinners here. The roti for breakfast was also great! The people who run it are super nice and helpful. There is a shuttle bus everyday which is super convenient. The hotel doesn’t pretend to be anything else, it’s just a rustic small place in the wild where the toilet is outdoors and you might find wildlife and insects around your cabin. If you come with all at that in mind, you’ll love it!
All good
Ubicación, personal y comidas de la carta
Limpieza inexistente, instalaciones pésimas, desayuno muy escaso
Cudownie, klimatycznie. Bardzo miła obsługa – wszyscy bardzo się starają abyś był zadowolony. Dobre posiłki. Byliśmy w 9 osób (dwie rodziny z dziećmi). Wynajęliśmy pokój 12osobowy (koedukacyjny) i nikt już nie był domeldowany do naszego pokoju. Bardzo żałowaliśmy, że byliśmy tam tak krótko.
Troszkę ograniczony czas w kuchni. Przyjechaliśmy koło 10 (po porannym locie), zapytaliśmy o możliwość domówienia śniadania, aby coś zjeść, to nie było takiej możliwości (choć polecono nam inne dobre miejsce – i to na plus).
Staff were lovely and food was nice and good value. Lovely location and amazing free shuttle to the attractions nearby. Staff went above and beyond to help us out during our stay. Overall really good value for money. Air conditioning was great.
Room needs some TLC, eg our mosquito nets had holes in. Water heater didn’t work either but it was so hot that we didnt mind a cold shower!
Trato del personal, rodeado de naturaleza y buen ambiente. Dormitorio cómodo y mosquiteras. Limpio y bien cuidado. Servicio de transfer a los centros de interés
Mayoría de taxis/grab te dejan abajo de la cuesta del hotel. No atienden demasiado al chat o WhatsApp para consultas o peticiones.
Per ser poc més que unes cabanes enmig de la jungla, tot funciona. Aire acondicionat, ventilador, aigua calenta. Em va encantar el bany i la dutxa a l'aire lliure. L'esmorzar de mínims, però digne. El personal molt bé: agradables i ben organitzats. També va estar bé veure mones menjant fruits de l'arbre just davant de la porta de la nostra cabana.
Fora de l'habitació hi fa calor, hi ha mosquits i altres insectes, i poca cosa a fer.
La struttura è molto bella, immersa nella giungla con camere spartane ma funzionali, quello che ci si aspetta prenotando questo tipo di struttura. Lo staff è gentilissimo e molto attento, colazione buona e cena ottima!
Nulla
Esperienza molto particolare in una sistemazione in legno unica nel suo genere, con terrazzino affacciato sulla giungla e bagno esterno. Consigliato per chi ama essere immerso nella natura senza troppi confort
Nulla
Vista foresta, presenza di tanti servizi
Proprio ad essere puntigliosi, luci psichedeliche visibili dal balcone del nostro lodge e musica provenienti da una struttura limitrofe che ne rovinava l'atmosfera "wild".
There’s a lovely relaxed vibe here. The staff were lovely, everything felt easy right from the pick up from the public bus. The food was nice and good value. Water is free. The rooms are comfortable and I loved the outside bathrooms. There are multiple shuttles per day going to the different activities. We really enjoyed staying here!
Everything - Place is amazing, with great views from the rooms, staff is super nice and always welcoming, food is great
Laundry was surprisingly pricey
Le balcon avec vue sur la jungle, le personnel absolument adorable, la cuisine - peu de choix, mais nourriture excellente - la proximité avec les 3 sites à visiter (sanctuaire des orang-outans, sanctuaire des ours et rainforest), le service de navettes, le charme des chambres. Super !
Rien, à part les quelques commentaires désobligeants que j'ai pu lire : oui, il y a quelques înterstices entre les lattes du plancher ; oui, les toilettes et la douche sont à l'extérieur (mais privatifs quand même) ; oui, la moustiquaire a quelques trous ... Bon. Franchement, on s'en moque. On n'est pas dans un lodge au Kenya ou en Tanzanie à 1000€ la nuit. On ne peut pas voyager en dormant uniquement dans des 5 étoiles. C'est plus rustique, on est à Bornéo. Tout est parfaitement fonctionnel et charmant. On y dort très bien, sans invasion de moustiques ou d'insectes rampants (au pire, un gekko s'invitera fugacement quelque part et repartira aussi vite qu'il est apparu). Ça manque juste de lampes de chevet - mais c'est visiblement courant en Malaisie.
Personal super amable. Hotel autentico en mitad de la selva. Cerca del rainforest, orangutanes y osos malayos. he leído alguna reseña negativa en relación a los bichos (nosotros no encontramos ninguno en la habitación y encima hay mosquuteras). pero creo que tienes que ser consciente de donde vas, es un ecoturismo. La habitación perfecta, amplia y con vistas espectaculares. Las chicas de recepción encantadoras, te ayudan en todo y te ofrecen múltiples opciones de transporte y comidas
Leuke plek in de jungle, prachtig uitzicht, lieve mensen, leuke ervaring in een hutje met buitendouche. Heel schoon verder en praktisch geen last van insecten bij de kamers en buitendouche gehad wat ik echt knap vind!
Niks!
Superbe emplacement avec une vue incroyable sur la jungle
Peut être avoir le wifi dans les chambres
Immerso nella giungla, camera molto caratteristica e carina. Nel complesso pulito e con possibilità di mangiare nel ristorante dell’hotel
Niente
Par où commencer ? EXCEPTIONNEL L'endroit est perdu en pleine jungle ! une vue magnifique, un côté cocoon et apaisant avec les petits hamac à notre disposition. Les repas sont bien et le personnel très accueillant. Les chambres vous font penser à un film, se doucher dehors etait vraiment très sympa et le côté rustre amène du cachet à l'établissement. Il y a du thé, café, boisson relaxante et de l'eau à disposition ! Nous avons adoré, un de nos hotel préférés ! merci pour tout.
Wer Ruhe im Dschungel mit schneller Anbindung zur Stadt Sepilok möchte, und sich über herzliches Personal freut, ist hier richtig. Wunderschöne Zimmer mit einer Schiebetür zum Dschungel hinaus, war ein Traum für uns. Das Frühstück war ebenfalls sehr lecker.
Struttura immersa nella natura, le stanze private con affaccio sulla giungla sono, si spartane, ma consone all'ambiente circostante. Staff gentilissimo, cordiale e disponibile ad aiutare in qualsiasi frangente. Ottima la cucina sul balcone direttamante sulla giungla.
Shuttle service en de gast vrijheid
Kort verblijf volstaat er zijn niet heel veel dingen te doen
El ambiente en la selva.
Posizione eccellente immerso nella natura, camere semplici ma ben fatte con affaccio sulla foresta, il bagno esterno per noi è stato un plus. Vari spazi in comune come amache e sdario di legno che rendono piacevole il soggiorno.
Il cibo sia per la cena che per la colazione potrebbe migliorare
We had an amazing and very relaxing stay here. It is a retreat for a reason ! The staff were super lovely and the food was well priced and very tasty. The accommodation is very good at organising transfers and helping you get to where you need. Would definitely come back
Location and surrounding are beautiful
The dining area could be a bit bigger
È stato un piacere alloggiare qui, struttura tranquilla immersa nella giungla. Bisogna adattarsi un pochino, ma è il bello di questo posto. Colazione davvero essenziale, solo due opzioni tra le quali scegliere però buona.
Staff accogliente e disponibile, ci hanno aiutato sia prima del nostro arrivo sia durante il soggiorno. Abbiamo prenotato con loro tutte le esperienze e in due giorni siamo riusciti a visitare tutto il possibile ( santuario delle scimmie con la proboscide, centro degli orango, sun bear, labuk bay e crociera sul kinabatangan). Il cibo è molto buono e i dormitori sono puliti. Non abbiamo avuto nessun problema con le zanzariere che ci hanno protetto perfettamente. Nelle stanze ci sono anche le ventole a soffitto e si dorme freschi. Esperienza che ripeterei immediatamente! Grazie per tutto 🥰
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Ovviamente sei in mezzo alla natura e non è una cosa per tutti,, però nonostante ciò veramente pulito, costo basso e si possono vedere tanti animali . (Bagno all’aperto privato) Tramite loro hai la possibilità di prenotare tante escursioni.
ロケーションは良い バスの運転手がとてもいい人
掃除が全く出来ていない
The staff are amazing
Leuke aankleding van het terras. Prima eten.
Heeft geen ramen dus moet voor uitzicht de wand openschuiven. Dankzij klamboe kan dit wel maar vond het zelf geen fijne ruimte. Op het terras zijn geen ventilatoren maar wel doeken waaronder het smoorheet wordt. Dat is jammer want de aankleding is wel leuk.
Lovely room and spot in the jungle. Fab, friendly and informative staff. Thank you.
Be prepared to use deet! Not their fault though
The location is amazing as it lies amidst a rainforest near Sepilok which is easy to visit thanks to the complementary shuttle service. The food there was delicious and the staff were extremely friendly. Water refill is also available.
The main downside was that the dormitory was really hot even at night which made sleeping not so pleasant. There was no hot water in the shower.
The rooms were simple but charming. We loved the outdoor showers/bathroom plus the beautiful view from the balcony over the jungle. Great for wildlife spotting. The staff were also really helpful, friendly and kind, helping us get onto a “fully booked” night tour! Free shuttle to orangs etc also great!
The price is comparable to the other properties available in the area. It benefits from a similar proximity to the Orang rehab centre etc but the facilities themselves are not comparable (e.g. absence of pool). The price shd probably be a little lower therefore to reflect that difference. Also, please feed the dog. She is painfully thin. You clearly like her. Show it.
Sehr freundliches Personal & wirklich schöne Anlage mitten im Regenwald, super Essen!
ein oder zwei Ventilatoren im Dorm würden nicht schaden, war aber sonst in Ordnung
È immersa nella giungla e quindi a contatto con la natura incontaminata. Il bagno all’esterno rende l’esperienza ancora più autentica.
Situación
La vistas, una cabaña en medio de la jungla, dormir escuchando los animales y despertarse con esas vistas no tiene precio. La comida estaba muy bien, destacar la amabilidad de los anfitriones.
Mega lief personeel!! En prachtige omgeving in de jungle :)
Als je in de dorms slaapt, hou dan rekening met muggen en geen airco. In de mosquito net allemaal gaten :(
Le personnel est absolument adorable. L'hôtel est situé près des 3 principales attractions et propose des navettes gratuites à 9h, 14h et 16h ainsi que des excursions supplémentaires (ne manquez pas le sanctuaire des nasiques!). Sinon il est tout à fait possible de commander un grab. La chambre est sommaire pour le prix mais correcte. Les plats cuisinés sont bons et pas très chers.
Certaines moustiquaires seraient à changer. Certains plats du petit déjeuner sont un peu légers. C'est dommage de ne pas pouvoir commander de jus de fruits frais toute la journée (uniquement aux horaires de la cuisine) car au coucher du soleil ça serait très agréable.
We loved the balcony onto the forest and the outside bathroom - made it feel unique. Lots of nice hammock areas around the property with lovely views.
The food was passable. Breakfast was a bit basic just a hard boiled egg and toast. Although the overnight oats were nice. It turns out they couldn’t provide a vegan breakfast after all other than bread and jam but that was due to not being able to buy plant-based milk in the local shops so not really their fault.
Very rustic, friendly
Lugar auténtico en medio del bosque. Las hamacas con vistas son estupendas. Tienen shuttle gratuito al centro de orangutanes pero hay que adaptarse a esas horas fijas
Las cabañas muy chulas, pero hay muchas rendijas entre las maderas y entran bichos (lagartijas, etc). Toda la noche, además del sonido de animales que eso nos gusta, escuchamos un animal (pensamos que era una rata) que rascaba en la puerta intentando entrar. Hay una pared de madera corredera y tienes las vistas a la selva con un mini balcón, pero entre el calor y los bichos, al final no la pudimos abrir para nada y nos quedamos cerrados con el aire
vista sulla giungla, lo staff era molto carino, servizi navette per andare a sepilok, menù molto buono, acqua e caffè gratis
prezzo un po’ alto ma per una o due notti ne vale la pena
Expérience extraordinaire pour une immersion totale dans la jungle malaisienne. Cet endroit est un véritable coup de cœur, nous avons adoré les lodges confortables, le site exceptionnel et l’accueil incroyable. Une gentillesse extrême de toute l’équipe, beaucoup de disponibilité. Ambiance auberge de jeunesse très cosmopolite, nous avons adoré pour notre arrivée à Bornéo en territoire de Sabah. Nous avons très bien mangé et les prix étaient vraiment peu chers! L’expérience de la douche à l’extérieur était géniale également et nous avons hyper bien dormi! Nous avis. Également pu profiter du service de navette AR pour le Rainforest Discovery Center que nous avons beaucoup apprécié. Je recommande à 100% cet établissement!
Las vistas desde el restaurante
Pague más por tener una habitación con vistas y me dan una sin vistas, me sentí estafado. Booking cumplió y me devolvió lo que pagué de más Además llegué y ni tenían mi reserva en "su sistema" (que era un folio). La ubicación no era muy buena, necesitas taxi para todo. Además estaba super sucia la mosquitera (con cagadas de pájaro)
A great experience staying in the rainforest. Basic but perfectly fine accommodation. Lovely staff.
Outside toilets were interesting! Loo with a view definitely.
You should come here only if you are comfortable with a jungle setting - no thrills, no cocktails, no wine, no luxury - just nature. Food is ok. Staff is nice. Make sure you book activities in advance - the night walk is the best.
Beautiful location, our family room had a balcony with a view out into the forest. The staff were really helpful. The food was very good.. Very clean
Very rustic, the rooms are not fully sealed and the bathroom is outside, so lots of insects which might not suit everybody. Only 2 choices for breakfast but having said that, it was very nice. We didn't have hot water
Our bungalow had a spectacular view of the rainforest. It was cleverly positioned to give us complete privacy whilst on the balcony. The outdoor shower was quirky but worked really well. The room was comfortable with spotless bed linen and mosquito nets. Mosquito coils and bug sprayed are provided in the room but we didn’t need to use them. Staff were very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, especially with arranging transport. They provide laundry service at a reasonable rate, providing clean, folded clothes - but don’t expect big hotel standards. Food is fine but nothing special but probably all you’d expect in such a location. Although, when I asked for things not on the menu, such as stir fried vegetables and a plate fruit, they were happy to oblige, which was excellent. Free good tasting coffee, tea and fresh water always available. Regular shuttle bus to local attractions.
Mot a huge thing - My only improvement would be to improve the pathway to the bungalow. The log stepping tones got a bit slippy when wet.
Posizione
Cena poco varia
Frukosten är bra men det är ett begränsat utbud. Atmosfären som Paganakan Dii har är unik och är svår att beskriva. Jag och min familj uppskattade hela vår vistelse och i synnerhet den hjälpsamma personalen som ordnade med allt. Läget är utmärkt för att besöka Sepilok orangutang rehab center, Rainforest Discovery Center och Centret med solbjörnar, m.m
Utbudet av mat var begränsat men väldigt gott. Om jag skulle önska så hade jag velat ha större utbud.
Right in the forest. Staff were friendly and fun!
None
Todo. Una maravilla.
Perfecto!
De locatie: prachtig gelegen. Als je je deur open schuift zie je de jungle op paar meter afstand. Heerlijk om zo wakker te worden ! Het geheel straalt een leuke sfeer uit (terras in hout, hangmatten, tafels gemaakt van grote houten haspels, ...).
De locatie is tevens ook het grootste nadeel. Je bent wat 'gebonden' aan de locatie. Je kunt niet eventjes weg om iets te gaan eten, een koffie te gaan drinken,eventjes snel naar de winkel, ... Je kunt wel ter plaatse eenvoudig eten. Er is ook een -eerder dure- laundry service. Ze bieden een betalende shuttle dienst aan naar de orang oetan en sunbear reservaten.
El sitio es maravilloso, despertarte con esas vistas es increíble. La habitación era muy cómoda y el baño también. La cena estaba muy rica
El desayuno que estaba incluido en el precio fue un poco justo.
Inside the joungle, in touch with nature, simple but totally enough. The restaurant is good and breakfast was simple but nice.
Nice private room with a large bed and bunk beds. Mozzie nets provided. Liked the outdoor bathroom, no hot water but aircon and fan in room. Recommend you keep bags/suitcases closed to keep ants, spiders and other creatures out. Communal lodge areas have good views and free water, tea and coffee is always available. Breakfast and dinners were good. Juices were nice. We didn’t use the shuttle service as it ran only 2 times per day to the attractions, but Grab was very cheap. I pre-booked the night time grab from the night walk at the RDC as there are none available then (most grab drivers come from Sandakan). We used the laundry service and it was okay; quite expensive in comparison to other places and came back with a few bleach marks. The staff were lovely and friendly.
Uncomfortable seating!
The property offered amazing value for money. The food for dinner was beyond reasonable, the staff were accomodating and friendly, the shuttle was great and driver so friendly, white clean linen, and rooms had everything you needed to feel close to nature. We would highly recommend to all our friends and family!!! It was beautiful!
Nothing, you really couldn’t fault it!
The room was basic but looking out onto the jungle was wonderful. The staff were very helpful.
It is a little bit isolated, but the food on site was very good.
Si te gusta estar en contacto con la naturaleza, este es el lugar perfecto. Los bungalows son sencillos pero cómodos, rodeados de vegetación y del sonido de la selva, creando un ambiente único y relajante. El servicio de traslado fue excelente y la comida deliciosa. ¡Una experiencia auténtica que recomendamos sin duda!
Het uitzicht was fenomenaal je zit echt in de natuur en dat ruik en voel je aan alles. Alles zit goed in elkaar en is heel mooi gebouwd. De bedden voelen schoon aan en ook de eetplek en gedeelde ruimtes zijn fijn. Het personeel is heel erg lief en denkt graag mee in het verzorgen van trips. Ook het eten was lekker. Een absolute aanrader is ook de fire flies tour die je bij ze kan boeken.
De communicatie over of het mogelijk was om ons verblijf te verlengen ging wat chaotisch.
It was an amazing stay!!! The view from the balkony was truly breathtaking!! An amazing jungle experience. The Food was tasty, and the staff were extremely helpful in organizing additional activites (free shuttle Bus to Orangutan Sanctuary and extra Paid taxi to Proboscis Monkey). The contact via WhatsApp and booking was fast and Quick. The people working there are very kind and supportive. Nice Room with AC and fan with an Outdoor bathroom in your Room.
I loved everything!!!
Super amazing property, extremely beautiful setting and everything was convenient, the food in the hostel was also amazing and great value - really recommend.
Sympaattinen paikka, missä henkilökunta erittäin avuliasta. Majoittaja kuvaa kaiken oikeanlaisesti. Lähellä alueen "nähtävyyksiä". Luonto tulee kivasti syliin.
It was incredible
Super View, good food and very very nice stafff
Amazing staff was super nice everything was clean and location was ideal for sepilok sanctuaries
There’s no WiFi in the dorms and the dorms are really hot no ac but it’s ok
Tutto. Struttura semplice ma completa di ogni servizio essenziale. La posizione è fantastica, nel cuore della giungla, la notte si sentono solamente i rumori della foresta, al mattino il panorama è incredibile. Le stanze sono complete di aria condizionata e ventola a soffitto, inizialmente credevo che avrei sofferto il caldo, in realtà ho dormito benissimo. Il bagno è all'aperto, molto bello, mi ha ricordato i bagni maldiviani. La cucina è ottima, abbiamo cenato ogni sera li ed abbiamo mangiato davvero bene. Ho un bellissimo ricordo di questo posto. Tornerei subito.
Nulla
Ok breakfast, location quite nice.
No umbrellas and had to walk a long way to the room in pouring rain. Though we made the best of it and sang/walked in the rain,
La posizione dentro la giungla
A wonderful place to stay, a true authentic feel in the rainforest. Friendly, helpful staff. Great food. Would highly recommend
Le petit déjeuner était excellent. Le personnel hyper agréable et au petit soin. Les cabanes sont magnifiques et hyper confortables. Nous avons adoré et aurions voulu rester plus ! Ils ont des services de navettes gratuites aussi. C'est vraiment au milieu de la jungle, hyper calme !
El entorno
Precio abusivo para las instalaciones
Het was een beetje primitief en simpel voor de prijs van de kamer maar het uitzicht was adembenemend. Avond eten en Ontbijt was ook lekker alleen had het personeel wel iets meer netheid mogen uitstralen. De dame van de receptie zat aan haar tenen te pulken terwijl ik zat te genieten van mijn ontbijt. Wel aardig dat er een shuttle bus was naar het centrum.
Prijs kwaliteit verhouding is niet helemaal in verhouding.
Sicuramente le stanze sono molto caratteristiche e ti fanno pensare di essere nella giungla, nota di merito per il Bagno privato all aperto, molto carino. Ottimo anche il servizio di navetta per il centro di riabilitazione degli oranghi , che segue i seguenti orari, 9-14-16, ovviamente ti accompagnano e ti riprendono.
Il cibo non è il massimo, ma quando vai in questi posti lo sai.
Wunderschön
Amazing place with such unique vibe and care for details. The view from The room, the kindness of the staff and vegan options for the means are creating spectacular and wonderful climate in the rain forest. Free shuttle to the most popular attractions in the area. Can’t really find anything to complain for. Definitely worth to visit!
Nothing
Quedarse en este alojamiento en medio de la selva ha sido una experiencia inolvidable que volveríamos a repetir cada vez que viniéramos a Sepilok. Despertarse en estas cabañas y con esas vistas no tiene precio. Cada día que pasamos allí fue cómo un regalo y cuando llegó el día de irnos nos dio mucha pena. Las cómodas están muy ricas y el servicio es muy bueno. Tiene, agua, té y café siempre disponibles. Tienen servicio de lavandería también que son 15 myr por kilo. Las habitaciones cuentan con ventilador de techo y aire acondicionado cosa que se agradecía enormemente al igual que la mosquetera. Te ponen jabón para ducharte y el baño está genial porque ducharte ahí es toda una experiencia. Luego tienes baños en las zonas comunes y aseos así que está genial. Hay sitios donde relajarse y todos con unas vistas impresionantes. El personal es súper amable y tienen transfers gratuitos para ir al centro de orangutanes, y al rainforest. Puedes reservar allí mismo con ellos. Ha sido mi sitio favorito de momento de los que me he quedado en este viaje porque ha sido impresionante. Sin duda ninguno lo recomiendo muchísimo.
Nada
entsprechend dem Land wirklich toll
nichts
El entorno es precioso, un lugar sencillo pero con mucho encanto. Se respira mucha paz. La atención fue perfecta, las opciones de comida son un poco limitadas pero están bien. A pesar de tener el baño al aire libre no tuvimos visitas de muchos insectos. Que la cama tenga mosquitera es un plus. Es un lugar ideal para relajarse con unas vistas muy bonitas.
Nos gusto todo
This was our first accommodation entering Borneo. I loved the wild feeling of it. There are hammocks scattered around the property for relaxing. Free shuttle bus to the orang oetan sanctuary. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
There is a DIY feeling to the place which has it's charms but might be a bit off putting here and there. The room was not vefy clean, but also not terrible.
El personal es muy amable. Además ofrecen traslado a las principales atracciones, algunos gratis y otros pagados, lo que facilita el viaje
Wonderful natural surroundings, rustic retreat but very comfortable, great alternative to a "modern" resort. Staff were very friendly and attended to all our needs. Room was well equipped, air-conditioning ,fan and insect netting around the beds very effective. Bathroom/toilet/shower area..very good. Common dining area conducive to enjoyable interaction with other guests.Freeflow of drinking water, coffee and tea most welcome.Shuttle service to Sepilok made for brilliant excursion experience. A top stay allround, excellent value, highly recommended 👌
No complaints...the context of this operation is lower key, not 5 star...as such was just fine,we were well served in all departments.
Warm , friendly and good vibes
Great place! The bed is comfortable (accept you will be one with the jungle critters!), the outdoor bathroom is quite nice, food is great (the veggie fried noodles are the best!) and staff is very friendly.
You are fully dependent on their shuttle and their schedule to go to the RDC, orangutang and sun bear. If you need to go somewhere else, there’s an extra cost. Grab or taxis don’t hang around there.
We loved the experience of Paganakan Dii! It was very true to the jungle experience and the property matched the vibe. Our deluxe room was comfortable and the east facing view to the jungle was heavenly The AC was much appreciated. The staff was really kind and they made sure we had the best experience and that daily activities/shuttles and meals were well managed. They also arranged a night walk for us at RDC (one day in advance). Breakfast was free, but lunch and dinner also had some good and cbeap options, everything was tasty. You could see monkeys, squirrels and birds directly from your table.
Only minor things to note - wifi only in the common areas. The location is pretty remote from all the activities in the area and free shuttle could be a bit more frequent (but they can also take you outside of set hours for an extra fee), room/meals can be paid by card everything else is cash only. Breakfast could have more options besides the two vegan ones.
The hotel was kind enuf to allow us to cancel without charges. Location is nearby to sepilok orangutans etc Located inside forest
There are no facilities The bathroom is open air with bees, insects coming from the forest. Esp at night its scary abd uncomfortable to use rhe toilet or bathing aream rough black tarpaulin is hung from the ceiling. The lighting is poor everywhere, even in the room There s no wifi in the rooms There is no kettle or tea kit No drinking water provided until we asked for it No glasses or cups in the room No way to contact reception, no intercom Rooms are a massive climb and very far from reception No table or furniture for bags No mirrors Toiletries are too basic in big black bottles on the dressing table No room service There was no staff to take the bags for almost 30 mins when we had arrived aftwr a 12 hours journey. Had to wait almost 30 mins for water and bags
Mitten in der Natur, toller Ausblick, tolles Zimmer mit Außenbad. Der Shuttle Service war top. Die Bedienungen waren super freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Een hele mooie plek, authentiek en lief, behulpzaam personeel. Zeer rustig, prachtig uitzicht, heerlijk eten.
Ontbijt, wat karig, maar geen echt probleem. Denk dat als je meer had gevraagd, dit zeker gekregen zou hebben.
Me gustaron las vistas de la selva espectacular el amanecer
El precio es algo elevado
Il contesto è strepitoso perchè, seppur vicino alla strada, si immerge completamente nella giungla e vedi solo piante ovunque ti trovi ( reception o alloggio). Relax garantito. La struttura andrebbe un pò rivisitata ma è in sinergia con la natura. Il bagno all'aperto è veramente essenziale e un pò spartano. Ci sono vetrate e balconcini che ti permettono di trasformare il tuo alloggio come fosse 1 casa sull'albero. Esperienza di una sola notte ma magica!
Un pò scomoda la chiusura della porta col lucchetto. Struttura un pò da rinfrescare in generale
Nydelig beliggende, midt i regnskogen
朝部屋から見える景色が最高でした。 夜のドミトリーはエアコンがないため少し暑かったですが、いつでもシャワーを浴びることができるので問題ないと思います。スタッフは皆さん優しくて、とてもおすすめです。
主要な観光施設から若干距離があるので車必須ですが、無料のシャトルバスサービスは本数が少なくて結局grabを使うこともありました。
Staying here is a truly special experience - you are in the heart of the jungle. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The food is wonderful. It's far from the centers, but the shuttle makes transport easy. There were only 2-3 other girls in my dorm (the rooms are huge), so there was a lot of privacy. There's no AC, but it's cool at night so this wasn't a problem. The mosquito net was great and sleeping to the sounds of the jungle is just magical!
Nothing, everything was great!
Amazing views. Calm and quiet. Water tea and coffee always available. Fabulous staff. Shuttle to sanctuary and discovery centre. Had mosquito net, a/c and fan. Also hot shower. ‘Scenic shower’- open to the forest. !
Lots of gaps under/between doors, so a/c not super efficient. But it was enough. Grab wouldn’t always come out/drop off this far. (Reception helped with ordering a taxi) No alternative places to eat. (Food got a bit samey for 3 nights)
Really really lovely staff. Very welcoming, polite, and helpful. Beautiful location amongst the rainforest. Shuttles to the airport/sepilok/orangutan sanctuary. Laundry services, nice food and drinks menu. When I got ill during my stay, they called a taxi immediately to take me to the hospital. The dorm beds themselves were comfy.
It didn’t get cool enough in the nighttime to sleep comfortably. Just be aware if you sleep in the dorm rooms they only have ceiling fans which don’t really blow air at the beds. I found I could only sleep if I put the mosquito net up to get more airflow. it’s rustic accommodation in the rainforest so don’t expect anything 5 star. Not all showers had good water pressure
The setting itself is nice, with a pretty view from the balcony, and the shuttle service to nearby orangutan and sun bear centres is convenient. The staff were polite, and the food was decent with generous portions.
We stayed at Paganakan Tropical Retreat and ended up leaving one night early due to the overall condition of the property. However, the resort is in a very worn-down state and does not reflect the price charged (around SGD 133/MYR 450 per night). The room never became comfortable during the day, which made it difficult for our children to rest. The mosquito nets were too short and had holes, offering little protection. The outdoor bathroom had multiple leaks, and parts of the structure—like the balcony wood—felt unstable. Basic amenities were also lacking: no WiFi in the room, no fridge, no drinking water, no storage space, and not even umbrellas available. Access to the rooms was inconvenient, requiring us to carry luggage over uneven terrain without assistance. We understand that accommodation in this area can be more simple, but this felt below even a reasonable baseline. For the price, this was disappointing and not good value. We would not recommend staying here, especially for families.
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Cleanliness
7.71/10The bathrooms could be cleaner and some ants were found in the rooms.
Service
9.18/10The staff was very kind and provided excellent information.
Location
9.22/10The location is stunning, surrounded by nature.
Room Quality
8.17/10Rooms are rustic and charming, but some amenities need updates.
Amenities
8.2/10Basic amenities are available, though no Wi-Fi in rooms.
Value for Money
8.66/10The experience is worth the price, especially considering the meals.
Food and Beverage
8.21/10Food quality is good, but breakfast could offer more variety.
Overall Experience
8.68/10A unique experience immersed in nature, with room for improvement.
Immerse yourself in a lush rainforest environment surrounding Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat.
Choose private cottages with balconies for a tranquil stay amid natural beauty.
Enjoy Malaysian and international dishes at the on-site restaurant after a day of exploring Sepilok.