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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: AeCOTEL in Sandakan offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and city views. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a minimarket, bike and car hire, paid shuttle service, and paid on-site parking. Additional amenities include a dining area, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located 9.3 mi from Sandakan Airport, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the convenient location, value for money, and attentive staff.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Joseph
United States
“The location, it’s close to everywhere ! There are many restaurants nearby !” - Eric
Canada
“Everything. Staff. How the key was on the counter. Straight forward! I appreciate the water for free. Location was great. Internet worked fine. Amazing stay!” - Janet
Canada
“Simple but clean and excellent value for money. I stayed here before and after my river excursion and the team was super accommodating with my request for a late check out and an early check in. Definitely recommend for solo travellers in particular.” - D
Malaysia
“Good location in reasonably quiet part of town. Lots of restaurants around. Perfect for a relaxing getaway.” - Adam
Poland
“Very responsive, reliable, professional. Check in is very quick and easy, everything is prepared. Very supportive via WhatsApp and always happy to answer guest related questions. I used one of the recommended trips to the Kinabatangan river and I...” - Linford
United Arab Emirates
“It was an easy self check process to the property and the host was very kind & helpful quick responses if anything was needed, i even rented a motorbike which was well maintained if your looking for a cosy place to stay and a rental would...” - Sam
United Kingdom
“Stayed for two separate trips- first trip was really good, lovely room, very spacious and clean. Bathroom was very large in size. Staff were happy to store our bags between bookings whilst we went for the jungle river cruise” - Gabriel
China
“Property has a great location near the seaside of downtown Sandakan. Nearby there are plenty of options to eat and go around. The bus transportation center is just about 150m away, and from there you can go anywhere (including Sepilok and other...” - Ramil
Uzbekistan
“Great location next to Sandakan heritage trail, easy to walk to the Harbor mall area and central market. The room had spacious windows with nice sea and city views. Very comfortable mattress. Working AC and shower, free water refills on all...” - Trish
Canada
“Friendly staff, made sure there was anything I needed. Lent me an extension cord so I could plug in my computer etc.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.