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Sandakan – 169 hotels and places to stay
The Elopura Hotel
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.
Sabah Hotel
Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
The Pavilion Hotel
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.
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Super OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade
Super OYO 43930 Hotel 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.
Livingston Hotel
Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The Mark's Lodge
The Mark's Lodge is located in Sandakan. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Sanbay Hotel
Sanbay Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Hotel City Star
Hotel City Star has air-conditioned accommodations 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...
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Sandakan's best hotels with breakfast
The Pavilion Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsReview score7.5Good · 489 reviewsLocated 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.
OYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOYO 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.
OYO 89851 Leila Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsFeaturing a restaurant, OYO 89851 Leila Hotel is located in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Sandakan Airport is 11 miles away.
OYO 563 Jockey Lodge Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOYO 563 Jockey Lodge Hotel is a 3-star property located in Sandakan.
D North Star Hotel & Spa
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsLocated in Sandakan, D North Star Hotel & Spa offers 3-star accommodations with a spa & wellness center and massage services.
One Avenue Hotel (IJM)
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOne Avenue Hotel (IJM) is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.
SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsReview score6.0Pleasant · 13 reviewsSUSAN 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.
Alonto Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsReview score4.6Disappointing · 25 reviewsAlonto Hotel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Budget hotels in Sandakan
- Review score7.0Good · 161 reviews
Super OYO 43930 Hotel 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.
Guest reviewVarieties of eateries TV channel..can watch all the Netflix channel.
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview score6.0Pleasant · 367 reviewsSuper OYO 1027 Hotel London is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Guest reviewStaff was nice, bed was comfortable and the location was good within walking distance of the water.
Livingston Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview score7.5Good · 372 reviewsLivingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Guest reviewMy children request to stay here because of the pool 😍
- Review score7.5Good · 295 reviews
2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa is offering accommodations in Sandakan. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Guest reviewGreat and Budget hotel. Nice room and comfortable. Just 5 minutes to the main town. Near with the Pasar Malam. I was book from online. More cheap because they have promo rate.
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview score7.8Good · 591 reviewsHotel 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.
- Review score7.3Good · 27 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.
Hotel Meliden
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview score6.5Pleasant · 31 reviewsHotel Meliden has accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk.
Capital O 90617 Hotel Meliden is located in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Sandakan Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.
Hotels located in the center of Sandakan
Labuk Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score7.9Good · 308 reviewsLabuk 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.
Guest reviewIt's really good value for a short stay. The beds were comfortable, the shower was hot, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby.
Marine Bay Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score7.6Good · 607 reviewsMarine Bay Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score7.4Good · 208 reviewsSuper OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Guest reviewThe bed is clean and comfy. And the place is very quiet.
The Mark's Lodge
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score7.3Good · 71 reviewsThe Mark's Lodge is located in Sandakan. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Tyng Garden Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score7.3Good · 654 reviewsLocated in Sandakan just 1.9 mi away from Sandakan Airport, Tyng Garden Hotel features tastefully furnished guestrooms fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Guest reviewThe room is spacious, the staff is excellent, the location superb. Really worth for family room.
Sandakan Inn
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score6.8Pleasant · 65 reviewsSandakan Inn is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Sandakan Airport is 5.6 miles away.
Guest reviewStaff is super friendly.. Clean and great place to stay..
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score6.6Pleasant · 58 reviewsHotel O Hotel Ramai is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.
Hotel City Star
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview score6.3Pleasant · 32 reviewsHotel City Star has air-conditioned accommodations 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...
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What Guests Said About Sandakan:
- Review score10.0
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 byRebeccaMalaysia - Review score10.0
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 byTracy Denise LeeNew Zealand - Review score8.0
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 byJILLAustralia - Review score6.0
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 plantsGuest review byMaholyMadagascar - Review score4.0
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town.
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town. Residents do not take pride in their town and throw litter anywhere and everywhere, much of it in the harbour - absolutely disgusting, in such a beautiful country. Also lots of homelessness and too many beggars, including very young children, it’s almost constant. not a town to stay in for any longer than is necessary . Lots of good places to eat though.Guest review byAnonymous - Review score6.0
First of all, there is no shop to buy the SIM card in...
First of all, there is no shop to buy the SIM card in Sandakan Airport, the nearest place is 7/11 which is in 5 min by taxi. Next stage of the quest is that you will need to ask someone to share the Wi-Fi with you since you must register your SIM card by yourself online. Perhaps, buying the SIM card in Kota Kinabalu will be the best option. If you are going to Sukau area, do not consider buying U Mobile SIM card - it will not work there completely. I would not recommend to have a food at any of restaurants at the seafront: meals will be overpriced and in most of the cases not even edible. Tours to Bornean bear and orangutan parks will be at least 3x cheaper for you than suggested by TripAdvisor if you will just use Grab taxi to reach it: both parks are located at the same place. Firefly tour is also costly and not really impressive: do not expect to see too much, if you cannot resist to go there. Pasir Putih Beach could be nice place if the beach was visible under the layers of garbage. Don't recommend to waste your time for it. There are a lot of beggar kids at the central area. I don't know if they can steal anything, but I guess it makes sense to be careful.Guest review byOlegSingapore
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- From $65.34 per nightReview score7.7Good · 1,748 reviewsA nice, clean hotel in Sandakan in a good location on the seafront and by the mall. Good self serve laundry nearby. Attached restaurant had good food options at good prices and a very decent breakfast included. Loved that they provide glass bottles of filtered water rather than plastic and you can refill your own water bottle-good to see a push for more sustainable options in Borneo! Staff, particularly security and store staff were very friendly.Guest review byAmyUnited Kingdom
- From $120.11 per nightReview score9.0Wonderful · 635 reviewsGreat location right outside the Orangutan Sanctuary. Walking distance to that and the sun bears. Room was really comfortable with lots of space. Hammock and patio area overlooking the lake was great. Restaurant food was good. Pricier than other hotels in the area but good quality. Staff are friendly.Guest review byGregUnited Kingdom
- From $24.91 per nightReview score7.3Good · 654 reviewsI 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 byJohnyMalaysia
- From $84.98 per nightReview score8.3Very Good · 1,620 reviewsRoom is spacious. bed is comfortable. good spread of buffet breakfast. really love this hotel. swimming pool is the best especially for the kids. looking forwaed to stay here again.Guest review byNorlizarenaMalaysia
- From $16.43 per nightReview score7.8Good · 752 reviewsCentral location in Sandakan Staff always available on WhatsApp Supermarket just below the hotelGuest review byPamelaSpain
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