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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 located 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 located in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Super OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade
Super OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade 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.
Livingston Hotel
Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The Mark's Lodge
The Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Sanbay Hotel
Sanbay Hotel is located in Sandakan, a 5-minute drive from the historic St. Michael's and Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple It has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Hotel City Star
Hotel City Star is centrally located in Sandakan within walking distance from various local attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel and spacious rooms with private bathroom facilities.
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Budget hotels in Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 470 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.
Hotel was clean and covenient. Breakfast was superb
Hotel Meliden
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 16 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.
Hotel Western
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelHotel Western provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Sandakan. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
Alonto Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel6.0Scored 6.0PleasantRated pleasant· 28 reviewsAlonto Hotel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Hotels located in the center of Sandakan
SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 9 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.
2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 314 reviewsLocated in Sandakan, Sabah, 2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 5-minute drive to the city center. The hotel features a spa and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Just if they could give more room choices it's better
Labuk Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 322 reviewsOperating a 24-hour front desk, Labuk Hotel features modern and comfortable accommodations located just 1.2 mi from Sandakan Airport.
The smell of the room but not much eateries around
Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 35 reviewsHotel Premier Inn (Prima Square) provides accommodations in Sandakan. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Clean and comfortable rooms. Near bank, restaurants, MR DIY.
The Mark's Lodge
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 66 reviewsThe Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Pavilion Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 349 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.
The room is very spacious.. the aircond is very cool
Lady Anne Hotel Sandkan
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 8 reviewsLady Anne Hotel Sandkan is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot.
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 4 reviewsCapital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel is a 2-star property located in Sandakan.
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What Guests Said About Sandakan:
- 6.0Scored 6.0
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.
OlegSingapore - 6.0Scored 6.0
Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm.
Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm. It is OK and you can find a small number of nice enough places to eat and drink, if you set your mind to it. I would not want to have stayed there more than one day and I won’t be going back anytime soon.
AndyUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the...
We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the Kinabatangan River. We had lunch in a central hotel which was fine, not a lot for vegetarians but the service was good. We could have spent a little longer there, it seems easy to get around.
MaxineUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two...
Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two here unless you were using as a base to go and see the orangutans and rainforest discovery centre or island tours. Great water front dinners. Shopping mall and grocery store close to water front. Nice vibe.WendyAustralia - 8.0Scored 8.0
It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories.
It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories. Fresh seafood paradise and amazing mixed cuisine with traditional Chinese, Malaysian food and Indian dishes. Everything in the food market is super cheap and fresh. The town centre is looking undeveloped and unloved.PeaseUnited Kingdom - 4.0Scored 4.0
Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very...
Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very nice places to eat/drink. Unfortunately it is quite run down so book a decent hotel to stay in and make the most of the experiences available in the area.NormaUnited Kingdom
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- From £43.73 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 432 reviewsBasic hotel with basic amenities and facilities. Overall, it is a hotel for someone to get some sleep and rest and nothing more than that. Breakfast is pretty good. The location for the hotel is close to townships with restaurants and eateries outlets - but you need to take a taxi or car. It is not far from these restaurants or shops. If you are not driving, you must get an UBER/Grab. You cannot walk - may take more than 20 mins walk.
Sei KhongUnited Arab Emirates - From £29.52 per night6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 4 reviewsApartment was spacious. Host provided all basic necessities for the 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. Security was pretty good. Contact with the host was provided. Washing machine was working great. While we were there in the first few days the host installed WiFi Internet. It worked great. It was nice to have a rice cooker and electric kettle in the kitchen. Balcony had a nice view and had a drying rack for our Laundry.ChrisCanada
- From £14.21 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 446 reviewsRoom : Our room have been upgraded to room with sea view. Super satisfied with the room view. Basic room amenities provided. Very reasonable price for what the room had offered. Location : Very convenient location as the hotel just in front of Sandakan Market & at the back of Harbour Mall. Near to Waterfront Seafood Restaurant. All in walking distance, super convenient.
EffieMalaysia - From £48.83 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 513 reviewsThe staff was incredibly nice and accommodating. I work remote and after getting to the resort, found out the wifi didn’t work and I had no cell service (U mobile has no coverage here). the wonderful hotel staff let me use their hotspots so I could get work done. the price seems high for the area, but it was clean, the food was good, and the river was close.
JustinUnited States of America - From £14.21 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 446 reviewsMy room was what I needed: a place to rest before and after a rainforest adventure. Hot shower, nice bed and a working airconditioner. Location is perfect. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, a coin laundry right next to hotel's front door (very good after the rainforest!). Hotel is located in the heart of Sandakan.
MikkoFinland - From £37.35 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 470 reviewsThe Hotel is well located in the town center and has a fairly good restaurant (Palm Cafe) with cheap options and big portions, sometimes buffet, and very friendly staff. Wouldn‘t recommend to spend the night at the Hotel though.
KatrinSwitzerland - From £79.07 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,313 reviewsGreat value for money. Lovely hotel with history. Well worth staying. As good as many other luxurious resorts and staff are excellent 😍would highly recommend it if you are in Sandakan. Beautiful pool and surroundingsNoreenUnited Kingdom
- From £18.78 per night6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 7 reviewsHotel was near the airport, we needed to stay in an area near the airport and close to the Sepilok Sanctuary, it was perfect for a night and the restaurant across the street was also very nice and clean.
AminaUnited States of America - From £79.07 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,313 reviewsSandakan town is a nice place to visit but lacks soul. The Sabah Hotel was a paradise to escape to. Beautiful setting, walking distance from town, Agnes Keith's house and the Chinese cemetery. Loved it!
ClaraAustralia - From £14.62 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 451 reviewsThe hotel owner is very very helpful! We rented a bike through the hotel and we could always text with questions about our stay or how to book a bus. Even later in the evening we got a quick response!SonjaLaos
- From £29.15 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 314 reviewsAll good. Water pressure huh.. lajuuu.. Facilities good. I believe just the hotel business is not really good because the location is not really convenient. Keep it up and maintain your business. .
ABDUL RAHMAN BINMalaysia - From £88.37 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 409 reviewsThis place was superb! Great location, can walk to sun bears and Sepilok. Food and drink amazing here. Definitely the best place to eat here in Sabah! loads of wildlife by your cabin. very clean.
NickUnited Kingdom - From £54.12 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 8 reviewsFine place in Sandakan! Nice big appartment in a nice complex. The 18th floor was amazing, nice view!! Very clean, loved the soft bed sheets, lots of space! Can recommend to everyone!
Remco DamhuisNetherlands - From £46.65 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,354 reviewsProbably the best hotel in Sandakan. Great staff, good breakfast, great room and nice location with sea view.
MichaelaAustralia - From £29.15 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 314 reviewsNew hotel. Very clean...good value for money.. Very recommended to everybody wan to stay in Sandakanmuhamad aizatMalaysia
- From £14.34 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 529 reviewsI had a lovely time here! Would stay here again :) Best place in Sandakan City for a BackpackerDominikMalaysia
- From £25.37 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 4 reviewsEventhough I consider it as a budget hotel, but they provide lift service for in house guest.ChristopherMalaysia
- From £14.62 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 451 reviewsVery cheap hotel for a quick one night stop.
AideenIreland - From £46.65 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,354 reviewsThe Hotel is superb, staff if very helpful
Jeffrey LMalaysia - From £37.35 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 470 reviewsHotel near mall and restaurantGeoffreyMalaysia
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