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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.

J
Judit
From
Austria
Very child friendly pool:) food was great. Room was clean, but old hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews
Price from
US$78.93
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 accommodation in Sandakan. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Alessia
From
Italy
The property was very clean and welcoming. The room was equipped with a good air conditioner, a comfortable bed, and a hot shower with easy temperature control. Like many Southeast Asian accommodations, the shower is located near the toilet, but the floor dries fairly quickly. The Wi-Fi worked well, allowing me to work and attend business calls without any issues. Self check-in with no staff on-site, but access was easy and the team is responsive via WhatsApp if needed. I recommend this accommodation because it's actually located in the more modern part of town, with all the necessary amenities nearby—supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. The city center didn’t have much to offer in comparison
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$11.54
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 located in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe.

M
Maxwell
From
Malaysia
Super cozy, very new and clean. Self check-in and checkout. Steady WiFi, good lounge music, free water refills, good water pressure, comfy bed, basic furnishing and clean toilet..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Price from
US$17.43
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Prima

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel Prima features accommodation in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

F
Felix
From
Malaysia
The Hotel is clean,neat and comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$35.74
1 night, 2 adults

Asia Hotel by AeCOTEL

Hotel in Sandakan

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

H
Hannah
From
United Kingdom
- staff prompt and responsive on What’s app 24/7 - hot powerful shower - nice clean room and comfy bed - good aircon and wifi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$19.17
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 Pryer back in 1879.

N
Nazri
From
Malaysia
Banyak kan menu menyelerakn Dan kuih muih traditional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews
Price from
US$26.38
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O Esplanade

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel O Esplanade is located in Sandakan. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe.

S
Sarah
From
Austria
Room was simple and clean. Enough for one night. It was close to the Bus station to Sandakan (30 min walk or 7min with grab) Lady at the reception was very very friendly!! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$11.99
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O London

Hotel in Sandakan

Hotel O London is set in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

N
Nur
From
Malaysia
receptionist very lovely and nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$18.18
1 night, 2 adults

Marine Bay Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

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

M
Markus
From
Austria
Very nice hotel with central location and great value for money. Staff was super friendly and helpful! Room was looking out over the (quiet) street next to the fishermen's harbour. Free filtered water - great to reduce single-use plastic water bottles.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Price from
US$18.83
1 night, 2 adults

Labuk Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

Labuk Hotel offers accommodation in Sandakan. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

M
MOHD IZUAN NIZAM
From
Malaysia
The room was big and clean.bed so comfortable. The hotel provided basic toiletries. It's okay for me. Friendly staffs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$28.98
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 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews

Budget hotels in Sandakan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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

From US$65.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 675 reviews

Hotel Sandakan is situated in the city centre, only 200 metres from the Sulu seafront. It features two restaurants and offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.

From US$45.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.3
Very poor - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

From US$38.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 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 Pryer back in 1879.

From US$59.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Hotel O London is set in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$40.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring a garden, pool with a view and sea views, Super Comfort 2R2B Luxury Seaview Sandakan is located in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$69.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting a sauna, Sandakan Blue Coastal Escape 蓝海岩栖 is situated in Sandakan. This apartment features free private parking and a lift.

From US$52.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, Jacky Sweet Home - Entire Condo is situated in Buli Sim Sim.

From US$54.33 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Sandakan

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

Susan Hotel Seafront is offering accommodation 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 US$23.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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

From US$31.37 per night

AeCOTEL

Hotel in Sandakan
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews

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

From US$19.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews

Located in Sandakan, Sandakan Backpackers Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property features city views.

From US$21.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

From US$20.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Alonto Hotel is offering accommodation in Sandakan. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

From US$35.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews

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

From US$20.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

A recently renovated apartment located in Sandakan, Livable Homestay features a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$59.33 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Sandakan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Valerie Homestay offers accommodation in Sandakan. This apartment provides free private parking, a lift and free WiFi.

From US$61.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

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

From US$67.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews

Situated 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 US$38.63 per night

OYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan is offering accommodation in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Sandakan Airport is 14 km from the property.

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

Hotel City Star is situated 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.

From US$19.04 per night

Set in Sandakan, Ormond Sandakan provides a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Sandakan in the Sabah region, Proboscis Guest House Monthly features a balcony and sea views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sandakan Homestay 3BedRoom 2Bath Joyful Cottage 喜悦小屋 For 5 guests is situated in Sandakan.

From US$79.33 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 US$20.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 597 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 US$27.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 533 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 US$59.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews
Central location right in the hub of sandakan town. Our room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was nice with a powerful shower. Breakfast buffet was good with lots of options. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Having a gym was a nice bonus - plenty in there for a good workout.
Guest review by
Madeleine
United Kingdom
From US$87.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews
The hotel is set in the middle of a tropical jungle, with a beautiful pool, a well equipped gym that also has a steam room and a sauna! The buffet breakfast was good and the entire hotel staff were excellent, everyone!!!
Guest review by
Charles
United States
From US$33.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
I was highly satisfied with the staff member of hotel which work attentively and actively for resolving my issue. They understood business needs and work accordingly which aids in attaining all goals.
Guest review by
Rina
Cambodia
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