Sabah Hotel
Sabah Hotel
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Barbara
United Kingdom
“Excellent location just outside town. Lovely room with very comfy bed. Gorgeous pool, helpful staff.” - Roy
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
“Large rooms, tea kettle & daily water included. Staff very nice & helpful.” - Nick
United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel, its facilities, pleasant staff and a good sized room with good bathroom and shower.” - Jason
United States
“Check in and check out went very smooth and staff was super friendly!” - Obasanmi
United Kingdom
“charming old hotel with well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious. excellent wifi and fantastic Chinese restaurant in house .” - Emily
Australia
“Charming older style hotel a bit out of town. Perfect for before and after tours. Central pool area.” - Aziz
Qatar
“Everything. The pool was excellent - exceeded my expectations.” - Hanna
South Korea
“Nice property in the middle of greenery! Though a little older it’s well maintained.” - Dr
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
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Plantation Cafe
- CuisineItalian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Ming Restaurant
- CuisineCantonese • Chinese • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Amenities of Sabah HotelGreat 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 hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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 serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional 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 poolFree!
- 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 rulesSabah Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.




The fine printMust-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.