Facilities

To fully appreciate the ancient rhythms of the forest, the best thing one could do is to stay at least a few days in Sepilok Nature Resort, a most beautiful compound bordering on the protected area (it is actually not uncommon to have Orang Utans or pythons wandering around among the chalets) and perfectly integrated with the surrounding forest.

Set in a spectacularly landscaped private area of manicured lawns and rolling hills, the fully air-conditioned (and very comfortable) twin bed chalets feature beautiful lake or jungle view verandahs and private bathrooms with hot water; the surrounding garden - which would take half a day to explore - offers and amazing array of tropical plants and grasses and a collection of more than one hundred and fifty different Asian orchid species. Front office, tour information desk and restaurant are all integrated in the resort main building built with charming traditional wooden interior reflecting a truly tranquil setting, overlooking the green shimmering curtain of lowland tropical rainforest canopies with some formations reaching almost 80 to 120 feet. A view of the beautiful natural lake at the heart of the resort is a sight not to be missed. Guest can enjoy a sumptuous meals cooked by our chef with a fusion of local and western cuisines served in the central building under cove rd terraces in a serene setting overlooking the lake and virgin rainforest.

The Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Center (where young captive or abandoned Orang Utans are being helped by a highly trained and motivated staff to re-adjust to a life in the wild, and where a Sumatran rhino breeding program is in progress) and the actual Sepilok Forest Reserve are just a few minutes' walk away, and the Resort staff are happy to organize birding, trekking and river trips to the neighboring areas (including the fauna rich Sukau area along the Kinabatangan river and Turtle Island off North of Sandakan)

Can I use a different word other than awesome.
-Jeff-

Service is awesome, felt at home. Loads to do for the kids, Friendly.
-Ben-

comment Kapalai is fantastic. Comfortable chalets, crystal clear water, abundant marine species and magnificent surrounding. sunset was a sight. will return again.
-Nara-

Tony & friends would like to say a big Thank you to everyone, we really enjoy the dives, the food ,hospitaliy and of course the services. Everybody are so friendly. We will come back for sure.
-Tony-

for the second time a went to kapalai. I had again a GREAT time ... The divemasters are nice and funny! ( Francis & Dhon Dhon)
-Sarina-

Me and my family where here in july 2006. Upon 18 februari 2007 we will be back. Kapalai resort is fabulous, good food, charming people and divemasters. we are looking forward to dive again at sipadan, mabul and kapalai.
-Patrick-

Stayed in Kapalai for 8 days and I felt sad leaving but it\'s a definite that I\'ll visit them again next year. Sending kisses and hugs to all from the Dive guides to servers to boatman and helpers Love you all.
-Ross & Stacy-

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