D North Star Hotel & Spa vs Sepilok Jungle Resort

Same City · Sandakan Distance: 13.5km
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D North Star Hotel & Spa

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 4,093
Sandakan
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Sepilok Jungle Resort

★★ 2-Star
8.0 2,033
Sandakan
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (4,122)
8.0 (4,924)
Trip.com
8.4 (31)
8.6 (150)
Overall Average
8.5 (4,153)
8.0 (5,074)

Strengths & Weaknesses

D North Star Hotel & Spa Sepilok Jungle Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient location with 7-11, restaurants, and banks within walking distance + Many reviews praise the easy 5-10 minute walk to Orangutan Rehab Centre and Sun Bear Centre
+ Rooms are clean and beds comfortable, repeated in reviews + Lush jungle setting with birds and wildlife sightings repeatedly impress guests
+ Staff friendly and quick check-in commonly noted + Pool is great for cooling off and relaxing
+ Spa and massages affordable and relaxing per mentions + Staff are consistently friendly and helpful
+ Rooms are clean and comfortably basic
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing with pipe noises or smoke smells noted in reviews - Facilities feel dated with maintenance needed, and some rooms are dark
- Cleaning issues like dust or stains repeatedly complained - On-site food is mediocre or overpriced in repeated complaints
- Standard rooms small with insufficient storage mentioned - Pool cleanliness and lack of seating noted by some

Recommended For

Business travelers Couples Groups

Recommended For

Nature lovers Families Solo/Couples

Guest Reviews

D North Star Hotel & Spa

Trip.com 8 Business

Good location near 7-11 and restaurants

Fridge stains and needs better cleaning

Trip.com 9 Business

Decent for small town, comfortable

Agoda 10 Group

Clean spacious rooms, good spa

Limited parking

Agoda 9.2 Business

Clean and ideal location

Agoda 10 Couple

Perfect cleanliness and location

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Trip.com 8.5 Friends

5-min walk to orangutan/sunbear centres, pool relieves heat

Few sunbeds at pool

Trip.com 10 Solo

Unique forest cabin, great night walk, near sanctuaries

Trip.com 8 Couple

Big clean room, lush garden, great location

Outdated facilities

Agoda 10.0 Couple

90s cabin vibe immersive jungle, perfect location, tasty food

Agoda 9.6 Family

Stunning views serene, kids loved pool, near centres

Location Comparison

Distance: 13.5km

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