Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy dining options at 4 of the in-house restaurants or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 0.9 mi to Sandakan Palace, while Harbor Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.2 mi away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.1 mi from the property. Sabah Hotel is 7.5 mi from Sandakan Airport. Modern air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Coffee/tea making facilities and a mini-bar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily. Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness center. Alternatively, they can sing in the hotel’s karaoke room. Other facilities include a children’s playground and a tour desk. Overlooking the pool, Plantation Café offers a rich selection of both local and international dishes. The Ming Restaurant serves authentic Oriental cuisine and dim sum specialties.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location just outside town. Lovely room with very comfy bed. Gorgeous pool, helpful staff.
  • Roy
    United States United States
    The property was very modern and clean and the swimming pool was really nice. We ate at the café and it was delicious. All of the workers were very friendly and helpful.
  • Jan
    United States United States
    Large rooms, tea kettle & daily water included. Staff very nice & helpful.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel, its facilities, pleasant staff and a good sized room with good bathroom and shower.
  • Jason
    United States United States
    Check in and check out went very smooth and staff was super friendly!
  • Obasanmi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    charming old hotel with well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious. excellent wifi and fantastic Chinese restaurant in house .
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Charming older style hotel a bit out of town. Perfect for before and after tours. Central pool area.
  • Aziz
    Qatar Qatar
    Everything. The pool was excellent - exceeded my expectations.
  • Hanna
    South Korea South Korea
    Nice property in the middle of greenery! Though a little older it’s well maintained.
  • Dr
    United States United States
    Our room had a comfortable bed and three chairs. We love chairs in a hotel room. We enjoy sitting in chairs and not on the bed. There is space for luggage. Nice bathroom with separate shower and tub. The room was clean. We loved looking out on the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Plantation Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ming Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Cantonese • Chinese • Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Sabah Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay
  • Cantonese

House rules
Sabah Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sabah Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sabah Hotel