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Offering a garden, VIRTA Guesthouse provides accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

For us, the location was great - it’s right by the airport, and not too far from the rainforest discover center/orangutan rehab center. The house has everything: water and dryer, blender, countertop oven, filtered water, etc. Communication was friendly and helpful (our flight arrived at 12:30pm and we could check in early). We had a nice quiet morning coffee and chat in the garden/patio area out back, too.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
68 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults

Providing a terrace, Sandakan Blue Coastal escape 蓝海岩栖 features accommodations in Sandakan. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony and a swimming pool.

The apartment was really big, it had 2 bathrooms, the pool was really fun. For that price it's the best hotel I've ever been to.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
25 reviews
Price from
$37.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: $71.39
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 17 reviews
    Great little home from home. The check in procedure and instructions were clear and I was able to book this apartment very last minute when my booked accommodation wasn't fit for purpose. Super bonus was the washing machine. Buying a small bag of detergent was cheaper than paying for laundry at another place. The building was quiet and peaceful. Great place to have a break if you are travelling.
    Guest review by
    Nicola
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.62
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 64 reviews
    Easy check in and out, near to Mydin, very spacious (all 3 rooms are master rooms), extra matress are provided, private parking, & quiet neighbourhood. And price is way cheaper than others, & friendly owner. Perfect score 👌
    Guest review by
    Erra Sierra
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 11 reviews
    Lovely decorated clean apartment in a new built flat with beautiful view on the ocean. Kitchen is well equipped for basic cooking. There is even a washing machine. The manager Connie is very friendly & helpful, fast & easy communication. The location is very quiet and peaceful on the top of the hill surrounded by forest, there is a little supermarket in walking distance. For anything else you would need your own vehicle or a short cheap Grab ride into town.
    Guest review by
    Loes
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 26 reviews
    The apartment is in a great location not far from the centre and things to do (I had a car though). The host was very helpful and fast to reply to my enquires. The facilities in the apartment are very nice and new. It was nice to have the washing machine. Air con was good! Parking right outside the front entrance. I was looking to stay longer but it was booked out.
    Guest review by
    Katerina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $16.23
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 752 reviews
    Great hostel! In convenient location, and we stopped here before our flight home. Had a restful stay and host was very helpful giving instructions for check in. Water cooler very helpful.
    Guest review by
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $65.41
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 1,748 reviews
    What an excellent boutique hotel. Great location on the harbour but all noise stops outside at 10 and this was a weekend. Very unexpected. Super comfy clean modern room. Breakfast really was spectacular, best in the whole of my far east tour
    Guest review by
    Virginia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.09
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 195 reviews
    Safe and secure location in a modern sprawling gated community. The view from our 13th floor windows was impressive. The apartment is adequate for a short stay, but lacks charm or comfort. Don’t be tempted to think the location is walking distance from Sandakan city centre though - it isn’t. You will need to use Grab to get to and from anywhere (with the possible exception of the English Teahouse). Grab cars are cheap, so the cost isn’t an issue, but it adds a layer to anything you might want to do.
    Guest review by
    Andy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $16.23
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 752 reviews
    The room was a little bit pricy in comparison to other places but it was special holiday time and the room was really good. I also booked quite late. So cheap rooms were gone. The host supported me well since I had a medical problem. Check in was remote but worked well (I got a number to be entered at the electronic door look. Your key you would find on the desk.) There was always support via WhatsApp. Very friendl.
    Guest review by
    Christian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16.23
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 752 reviews
    Perfect for the price. Great location, clean, cheap, right next to the night market and Karaoke next door. 100% recommend for all the travellers out there.
    Guest review by
    Ross
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $20.04
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 764 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
    Young couple