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.
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 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.
Sofiah
United States of America
Far from restaurants and shops but close to places we want to see
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.
Laura
Australia
Quick check in and check out. The fastest I’ve ever experienced from any hotel.
Breakfast provided. Our room had a balcony.
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 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.
Stephanie
Canada
The executive twin room is very spacious and well appointed with ample space for luggage, a large wardrobe, chair, tables, etc. The bathroom is also very generously sized. Everything functioned well except for the WiFi which often stopped working/was very slow. Otherwise it was quite quiet and relaxing - perfect for anybody who is in need of a peaceful space! Note that they do in fact take credit card (unlike what it says on this website).
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.
Hotel 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 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.
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.
The location slightly out of the busy town, peaceful.
Hotel 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.
SUSAN 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.
Located 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
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.
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.
The room is very spacious.. the aircond is very cool
Lady 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 is located in Sandakan. 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..
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.
Andy
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
Maxine
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 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.
Wendy
Australia
8.0
Scored 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.
Pease
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 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.
Norma
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Beautiful place. Lots of nature.
Beautiful place. Lots of nature.
We visited the Borneo Sunbear conservation centre, The orang utan sanctuary, the Rainfoest Discovery Centre and the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Centre.
All above were very interesting and nicely done. However, you do need a car to get about as distances are far from Sabah Hotel.
Ride-sharing app (Grabcar) is a good alternative.
Seafood is cheap, plentiful and yummy in the Chinese restaurants
I had an early flight to Sandakan and headed straight to the hotel. I've requested for an early check-in (between 9am-10am). The hotel was very accommodating to allow an early check-in so I can refresh myself before going for my appointment.
I don't usually take breakfast because all I need to start my day is a cup of hot coffee. Glad to see that there's a coffee & tea facility at the lounge so I can have my coffee the way I like it, even if it's instant coffee.
The 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!
The 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
Hotel is very modern, rooms like new and whole place is spotless. Staff are brilliant, let us check about 6 hours early on 2 separate stays. They open the door for you. Tasty buffet breakfast with lots of choices included. Best hotel I've stayed in Malaysia. I'm surprised doesn't have a higher score/rating. Loads of eating places 5 mins walk away is a bonus. Pool also clean and great to cool off.
Booking.com service very bad. I’m badly disappointed with you. I’ve paid for the apartment and when we arrived at Sandakan, the receptionist told me that the unit is not available! I’ve travell all the way from Kota Kinabalu with my family, and we have to spend that night at nearby Petronas station because there is no hotel available to check in.
Everything!! The room cleanliness was tip top. Carpet was clean. Room was spacious enough. Air cond is cold enough. Shower is heated and there's a bath tub inside. Toilet was in minimalist concept and spacious. Necessary Toiletries was prepare by the hotel. Shampoo and soap smells nice. Overall it was an excellent stay there. Will come again
The 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.
Room was pretty big for 2 people and was clean
We enjoyed our stay in there. Thank you!
Very good location. Right next to Sandakan Central Markets. Easy place for tours to pick you up from. Shopping centre right next door so easy to pick up anything that you need. Clean apartment. Great view over the water. Lovely staff with excellent communication. Standard breakfast.
Booked a single room for 1 night. Room was basic but adequate and reflected in the price.
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Served it’s purpose as a stopover on the way to the rainforest.
Located just 2 mins from the centre and plenty of shops and food outlets.
The location was lovely, but not directly on the river - you can see squirrels in the trees, as well as monkeys and other forrest animals. At night you can see bats! Breakfast was served in a buffet style with fried rice, fried eggs, sausages and toast.
Hotel 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.
the location is very good and close to the shopping mall, it's easy to find a place to eat and there are many restaurants nearby, but it's a little difficult to find a parking lot near the hotel..
A 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.
Owner very nice, she contact guests thru WhatsApp how to check in before arrival. The hotel location was great, nearby a night market and lots of eateries.
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