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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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7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 675 reviews
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8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 464 reviews
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7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 432 reviews
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6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 350 reviews
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7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 473 reviews
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Budget hotels in Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 473 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 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 hotel5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 29 reviewsAlonto Hotel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Hotel City View
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotel5.6Scored 5.6Above averageRated okay· 56 reviewsLocated in the commercial center of Sandakan City, Hotel City View offers free Wi-Fi, a Hawaiian-themed restaurant and a tour desk. It is 5 mi from Sandakan Airport.
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· 319 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· 321 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
Marine Bay Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 459 reviewsMarine Bay Hotel has accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
I like the place. Easy to find food, can walk to other place
Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
Hotel in SandakanCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 37 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· 356 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
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral location6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 6 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 £53.82 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 524 reviewsStaff is nice, always smiling and asking if you need anything. But they are also shy and don't connect. We rented a car from Avis in Sandakan airport (158 RM per day) and drove to the lodge. Any small car can reach the lodge. There are some pot holes in some places but overall not too bad at all. On the way back we stopped at Sepilok to watch the morning feeding. Contact Avis but Whatsapp as they don't confirm booking.com reservations in a timely matter, +60-17-861-9451.
NavaUnited States of America - From £87.59 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 421 reviewsThe location is incredible. Only 20 min from Sandakan and less than 5 minutes walking from the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary as well as the Sun Bear sanctuary. The staff is incredibly kind and the food is excellent. The hotel is located in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by a lake. The pictures don't do it justice. To get to fall asleep listening to the frogs, the crickets and nature was a true gift!GabrielaMalaysia
- From £29.26 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 £46.23 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,381 reviewsSimple, no frills, comfortable hotel. Bonus lovely view of the sea. Nice enough breakfast. We stayed here for one night after arriving in Borneo, before heading off for a 3 day jungle stay, and it did the job well. We were able to leave our bags in the hotel storage while we were away which was super convenient.StephUnited Kingdom
- From £15.03 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 464 reviewsIt was a great location. The facility was very clean. my room had a lot of the original cabinets and they were in very nice condition, very well maintained. The staff was very accommodating. And there was a nice convenience. Store right at the hotel. The ocean was 300 m away. I always felt safe highly recommend.SpencerUnited States of America
- From £19.50 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 321 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 £19.50 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 £87.59 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 421 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 £63.89 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,331 reviewsA great stay at Sabah Hotel, the rooms are very comfortable and the staff provides an excellent service. We enjoyed the pool and there are many food options available.
AlbertoItaly - From £15.03 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 464 reviewsAlthough the hotel is located on a busy road, it's surprisingly quiet in the room. Clean. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance.JürgenGermany
- From £19.50 per night6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 7 reviewsIt is close to the airport I would say Sandakan was not the best place to be and wouldn;t recommend the area Was easy to check in
LucyUnited Kingdom - From £63.89 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,331 reviewsI like the room as it is spacious (we booked a junior suite). The hotel atmosphere is nice to chill and relax.
Edelyn TorrefrancaMalaysia - From £25.66 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 6 reviewsEventhough I consider it as a budget hotel, but they provide lift service for in house guest.
ChristopherMalaysia - From £18.73 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 675 reviewsOne of the cheapest hotel in Sandakan. The room is quite big and there is room service.BrandonMalaysia
- From £36.12 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 473 reviews1st time to sandakan...so just selected an hotel....everything was okMuhammad HelmiMalaysia
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 111 reviewsThe location is strategic and for budget hotel is just niceJennjenniferMalaysia
- From £46.23 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,381 reviewsGood sufficient buffet breakfast included.Dzulkifli binMalaysia
- From £43.34 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 432 reviewsdecent hotel for very basic stay
Sei KhongUnited Arab Emirates - From £36.12 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 473 reviewsHotel near mall and restaurantGeoffreyMalaysia
- From £36.12 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 319 reviewsComfy room and the hotel nice
AdzharMalaysia
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