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Sabah Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.

A
Aziz
From
Qatar
Everything. The pool was excellent - exceeded my expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews
Price from
$86.01
1 night, 2 adults

NEW Xing Yue Hotel 星悦自助酒店

Hotel in Sandakan

NEW Xing Yue Hotel 星悦自助酒店 is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The property has room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk.

L
Low
From
Malaysia
Self check in, clean and quiet room. Location too is okay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$25.36
1 night, 2 adults

New YX oasis hotel 新悦喜雅居自助酒店

Hotel in Sandakan

New YX oasis hotel 新悦喜雅居自助酒店 is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi.

L
Lorenzo
From
Italy
Great hotel for a great price. Close to many restaurants, shops, pharamacy. Easy check-in, recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Price from
$18.99
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Prima

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel Prima has accommodations in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.

E
Emily
From
United States
Good location in an area with a grocery store and many restaurants. Everything you need close by for a short stay. The hotel was clean and adequate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$35.05
1 night, 2 adults

Asia Hotel by AeCOTEL

Hotel in Sandakan

Asia Hotel by AeCOTEL has accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk.

S
Shahirol
From
Malaysia
Very good place for stay, clean and safty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
$20.89
1 night, 2 adults

The Elopura Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

The Elopura Hotel located on the East Coast of Sabah which also known as “Land below the Wind”. Elopura name itself was the first name of Sandakan when it was found by William B Prier back in 1879.

I
Imogen
From
United Kingdom
The hotel was very nice. It was easy to check in late, and to order grab to the desk. The breakfast was nice. The room was very clean and had everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,748 reviews
Price from
$28.75
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O Esplanade

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel O Esplanade is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

r
rozit
From
Malaysia
Varieties of eateries TV channel..can watch all the Netflix channel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
$13.12
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O London

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel O London is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

S
Sylvie
From
France
The location is perfect to explore the city. The beds and pillows are confortable. The man at reception is very nice and helpful. This hotel could be perfect if a little cleaner. The curtains were absolutely disgusting. That's too bad because there is a lot of positive things
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
$9.72
1 night, 2 adults

Labuk Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

Labuk Hotel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The property has luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms have a desk.

R
RashidahR95
From
Malaysia
cleanliness and comfy bed and pillow
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
$28.42
1 night, 2 adults

The Pavilion Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

Located in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.

C
Chetan
From
India
Location, price and supportive staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Price from
$34.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Sandakan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews

Hotel Sandakan is situated in the center of the city, only 220 yards from the Sulu seafront. It features 2 restaurants and offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

From $52.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews

The Elopura Hotel located on the East Coast of Sabah which also known as “Land below the Wind”. Elopura name itself was the first name of Sandakan when it was found by William B Prier back in 1879.

From $58.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.

From $96.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Valerie Homestay offers accommodations in Sandakan. This apartment provides free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.

From $60.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From $69.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews

Located in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.

From $37.89 per night

OYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Sandakan Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Hotel City Star is located in Sandakan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

Budget hotels in Sandakan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel is located in Sandakan. With a terrace, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

From $62.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Hotel O London is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From $41.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides an elevator and full-day security for guests.

From $79.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring a garden, #9 Luxury Homestay 2BR Sandakan's highest views features accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $65.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring a garden, Sandakan Blue Coastal Escape 蓝海岩栖 offers accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $51.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.

From $53.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Featuring a garden, Sandakan Homestay 3BedRoom 2Bath Joyful Cottage 喜悦小屋 For 5 guests provides accommodations in Sandakan.

From $77.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides full-day security and a mini-market for guests.

From $66.96 per night

Hotels located in the center of Sandakan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Susan Hotel Seafront is located in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

From $22.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Fair - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT has accommodations in Sandakan. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

From $30.77 per night

AeCOTEL

Hotel in Sandakan
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews

AeCOTEL is a 2-star property located in Sandakan. The property provides airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

From $19.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.3
Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Hotel O Malaysia Hotel is located in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

From $38.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

From $21.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The property provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.

From $20.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

Marine Bay Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From $20.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Livable Homestay offers accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $58.19 per night

FAQs about hotels in Sandakan

What Guests Said About Sandakan:

8.0

The old town looks old and worn.

The old town looks old and worn. Needs a coat of paint and touch up. Too many old and abandoned buildings but oh well, it’s the entrance town to get to the Kinabatangan for wildlife spotting and Sepilok for the Orang Utan and sun bears.
Guest review by
Monica
India
8.0

Important and interesting history related to the British...

Important and interesting history related to the British influence for town development; especially the story that unfolded and is memorialized about the war years and the sad fate of many Aust & Brit POW's and the of local Sabah supporters and underground. The history of extensive logging and use of timber was of professional interest to me as a forester. The brutal destruction of the timber buildings by the Japanese military was bad - and the gradual rebuild over following 10 -20 years is remarkable. Its notablel that the central city is declining due to lack of regular upgrade and maintenance, and influx of certain migrant groups and housing needs. Also notable that commercial business and new shops have expanded out into modernized precincts away from town centre. Proximity to Sepolik rainforest reserve and other wildlife conservation parks is great for travellers to eastern Sabah. Local malaysian people are friendly and easy to relat to in the main.
Guest review by
Peter
Australia
10

Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience.

Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience. We saw 4 of the big 5 Kinbatangan River has to offer - only the pygmy elephant remaining elusive. We booked our river experience through Seekie Sophie. This turned out to be amazing. The accommodation was great. Our family stayed in a 6-bed dorm with two other foreign girls. Following this we visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This is a MUST DO! if you love wildlife. The Sun Bear Conservation Centre is across the road and is convenient to visit. Nice to walk through the jungle on the boardwalk but not an essential activity to do. It's more zoo-like and not my cup of tea really. If you only want to do these two activities, it is better to stay in Sepilok itself. I wish I had planned my trip better as I would have liked to have visited Turtle Islands National Park - you need to travel out there, stay a night and come back the following morning. I also would have liked to have visited Gomantong Caves. Both of these places were highly recommended by other travellers who had visited them. Sandakan is fairly central to all these places and Grab is a good way to get around. Be prepared for rough roads and crazy drivers on them. Adds to the adventure! Going to Sandakan is a bit like acting in your own Indiana Jones movie . . . If, like us, you take your children with you and you love Star Wars... check out The Skywalker Lounge at the Elopura hotel. The food is good with plenty of options, but it is the Star Wars figurines that are the coolest thing about this place.
Guest review by
Rebecca
New Zealand
10

Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me...

Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me and the location was perfect. There was so much more to explore but flight constraints limited my time there! Enjoyed some great seafood at the nearby restaurant on the water (Waterfront Seafood Restaurant), easy access to Sepilok for seeing orangutangs and sun bears. Pity my footwear was not suitable for visiting the RDC - note, to wear closed shoes and take mosquito repellant. And wish I could have done a trip to see the turtles. Use Grab taxis to get around. I would love to go back!!
Guest review by
Tracy Denise Lee
New Zealand
8.0

Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard...

Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard to WW2 - check out the POW Death Marches from Sandakan to Ranau and the bravery of Agnes Keith and her husband. Local people of all ethnicities, took enormous risks to help escaped POW's and to support those opposed to the Japanese invasion. Sim Sim is a 15 minute Grab drive away and we ate at Sim Sim 90 twice - the food and service was excellent. Cold beer is sold and there's a cooling breeze in the evenings. Sandakan is not a beautiful city these days but we found it interesting and well worth a visit. It is an excellent gateway to tours up the Kingabatangan River. Sepilok is hotter, and without a market or supermarket, but leafier and more relaxing.
Guest review by
JILL
Australia
6.0

The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area.

The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area. The only think that made our stay up was the visit at Sandakan Rainforest Park, though we didn't see that much animals there. We saw loads of pitcher plants
Guest review by
Maholy
Madagascar

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From $96.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews
We had a fantastic stay at the Sabah hotel! The pillows are SO comfy and the best we’ve had in a while of travelling. The room is sizeable and clean. The hotel breakfast was a nice addition although could be a bit cold and it’s a real mix of western and local dishes. We used the gym as well which was well equipped. We stayed during Ramadan and the hotel did a big Iftar buffet in the evenings which was great to experience. Lovely staff and close to town - we would highly recommend staying here if visiting Sandakan.
Guest review by
Imogen
United Kingdom
From $58.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews
Location was great - you don't need to walk too far to go where you want. You are opposite the mall, and around good restaurant spots. Sandakan is a small area, and you are located in the heart of it. The hotel is colourful and quirky, and they've clearly put a lot of effort and time into adding character. The gym was really handy too, with good weights and options for workouts.
Guest review by
Darren
New Zealand
From $20.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Location was right in the centre of Sandakan. It was a good base for our rainforest tours. The area is very local with not much tourists around but we had a decent time. The hotel is basic but you get what you pay for. A/C was good, free water top ups at reception, bed was comfy.
Guest review by
Jermaine
United Kingdom
From $26.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
I like this place very cheap if u book online and the room is big. Nice and clean... how many times already I stay here.. I'm very recommended this place , hotel very near to all restaurant Starbucks, mcd and bataras .. Next time when we go sandakan we actually book this hotel .
Guest review by
Johny
Malaysia
From $21.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews
Great hostel in the centre of sandakan , large room (twin room ) , comfy beds , the hostel is kept very clean in all areas . Staff were also friendly , along with the residents of sandakan . This is one of the friendliest places we have visited in sabah .
Guest review by
Louise
United Kingdom