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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 Prima
Hotel Prima has accommodations in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms.
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7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 366 reviews
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7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 686 reviews
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8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 474 reviews
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7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 478 reviews
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8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 19 reviews
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Budget hotels in Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 478 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 hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 18 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.
The Pavilion Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 366 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
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 hotel5.7Scored 5.7Above averageRated okay· 30 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
2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 322 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
Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 38 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.
Labuk Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 320 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
The Mark's Lodge
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 67 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.
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.
Sandakan Inn
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 59 reviewsSandakan Inn is located in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a closet.
Staff is super friendly.. Clean and great place to stay..
Tyng Garden Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 686 reviewsLocated in Sandakan just 1.9 mi away from Sandakan Airport, Tyng Garden Hotel features tastefully furnished guestrooms fitted with a flat-screen TV.
bilik untuk family sangat luas, bersih & selesa
The Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 8 reviewsThe Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
FAQs about hotels in Sandakan
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 $85.27 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,347 reviewsOur 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 pool… beautiful view. The restaurants were all very good. We enjoyed each one. Good food. Great staff! Pool staff were helpful and friendly. All the staff from concierge to front desk were wonderful. The housekeeping staff was great. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.SampagaUnited States of America
- From $21.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 474 reviewsI have booked this hotel through the Booking.com. The hotel staff has called for double confirmation. Since the hotel room was full, the staff upgraded my room to a queen bed type. The staff is very responsible and helpful. The room is big and the bed is very comfortable. The toilet is also clean and big. There is wifi and it is guaranteed in terms of security because every tenant will be given a door passcode. The price is worth it. Easy to park a car. I will book this hotel again if I come to Sandakan. The best!MUHD AMINUDDIN ASMADMalaysia
- From $37.07 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 $86.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 533 reviewsThe staff was/is extremely friendly and helpful as someone already mentioned 12 out of 10 in the ranking. Bobot our guide needs a special mentioning, very knowledgeable about the animals, and a fun person to be with. The driver to got us to the Lodge SAHA, already explained a lot about Sabah and the Lodge, very helpful. It should be mentioned, you are in a Lodge in the middle of nowhere, don't expect.a 5star Hotel
HerbertAustria - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 431 reviewsThe hotel had a great view in the reception area as well as from the room. Each room was a separate cabin which had more privacy, we loved it. The reception staff was very helpful. He sent us to a nice room with good views. Restaurant food was good Room was pretty big for 2 people and was clean We enjoyed our stay in there. Thank you!Steven RosendahlUnited States of America
- From $18.31 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 465 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 $26.76 per night6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 354 reviewsPerfect for a night in Sandakan. We were in town in between Kota Kinabalu and our Kinabatangan River Safari. The hotel was located right next to where we would be picked up and plenty comfortable for the cheap price. The staff were friendly. Would stay again if we stop in SandakanSamanthaUnited States of America
- From $23.73 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 686 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 .JohnyMalaysia
- From $23.58 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 320 reviewsExcellent location between Sepilok and Sandakan and very close to the airport. The hotel offers a complementary airport-hotel-airport transfer service. Staff is very helpful and nice. Good restaurants close to the hotel.
DavidSwitzerland - From $85.27 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,347 reviewsAfter a busy day out it's great to come back to relax and swim in the lovely pool at the sabah hotel. The manager was very welcoming ,helpful and friendly. Really easy and cheap to use 'grab' for transport.SuzyAustralia
- From $24.71 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 8 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 $67.96 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 9 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 $45.41 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 18 reviewsGreat little place, perfect location close to a lot of restaurants, cafés, and shops. The hotel is lovely, clean, well kept.ArjunUnited Kingdom
- From $86.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 533 reviewsFlexibility. You can book a night apart from the activities. I didn’t find any other hotel that allowed me this.JesúsSpain
- From $21.80 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 474 reviewsCentral location in Sandakan Staff always available on WhatsApp Supermarket just below the hotel
PamelaSpain - From $33.90 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 366 reviewsThe price for a proper hotel building rather than a shoplot building.JDCMalaysia
- From $58.58 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,404 reviewsNice hotel well located to prepare your trip to Sandakan
IGNACIOSpain - From $58.58 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,404 reviewsfriendly staffs, marvel designs and breakfast buffetsSITI SHAKINNACHUMalaysia
- From $45.77 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 478 reviewsHotel near mall and restaurantGeoffreyMalaysia
- From $41.19 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 322 reviewsComfy room and the hotel nice
AdzharMalaysia
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