Sepilok Jungle Resort vs The Elopura Hotel

Same City · Sandakan Distance: 18.8km
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Sepilok Jungle Resort

★★ 2-Star
8.0 2,033
Sandakan
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The Elopura Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 3,828
Sandakan
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (4,924)
8.7 (3,920)
Booking.com
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7.6 (1,754)
Expedia
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7.8 (61)
Trip.com
8.6 (150)
8.4 (102)
Overall Average
8.0 (5,074)
8.7 (5,837)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sepilok Jungle Resort The Elopura Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy 5-10 minute walk to Orangutan Rehab Centre and Sun Bear Centre + Right in front of Harbour Mall and eateries, easy access praised in many reviews
+ Lush jungle setting with birds and wildlife sightings repeatedly impress guests + Rooms clean and beds comfortable, repeated in reviews
+ Pool is great for cooling off and relaxing + Buffet breakfast tasty with good sea views noted
+ Staff are consistently friendly and helpful + Friendly and helpful staff frequently mentioned
+ Rooms are clean and comfortably basic
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Facilities feel dated with maintenance needed, and some rooms are dark - Sea-facing rooms have road noise or Hard Deck music complaints
- On-site food is mediocre or overpriced in repeated complaints - Weak shower pressure or bathroom mold mentioned
- Pool cleanliness and lack of seating noted by some - Some reviews note AC noise or odors

Recommended For

Nature lovers Families Solo/Couples

Recommended For

Shoppers Business travelers Families

Guest Reviews

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Outdated facilities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

The Elopura Hotel

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Strategic location, smart TV for YouTube & Netflix fun staycation

Trip.com 10 Business

Strategic spot, clean room, good breakfast, friendly staff

Agoda 10 Family with teens

Perfect location, clean comfy rooms, friendly staff

Agoda 8 Family with kids

Great breakfast sea view, but AC issue

AC not cooling, phone broken

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Great location by mall, spacious room, tasty breakfast

Weak hot water, mold on sheets

Location Comparison

Distance: 18.8km

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