About this property

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy dining options at 4 of the in-house restaurants or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 0.9 mi to Sandakan Palace, while Harbor Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.2 mi away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.1 mi from the property. Sabah Hotel is 7.5 mi from Sandakan Airport. Modern air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Coffee/tea making facilities and a mini-bar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily. Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness center. Alternatively, they can sing in the hotel’s karaoke room. Other facilities include a children’s playground and a tour desk. Overlooking the pool, Plantation Café offers a rich selection of both local and international dishes. The Ming Restaurant serves authentic Oriental cuisine and dim sum specialties.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sophia
    United States United States
    Great rooms, very nice and comfy. The resort itself is very polished and looks good. The breakfast was yummy as well with a lot of options.
  • Daniel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice swimming pool area and very friendly staff and personal! Bartenders excellent and now also know how to make a superb Long Island ice tea!
  • Janis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed a night either side of a safari. Met the monitor lizard who had a quick swim in the pool. Rooms are large. Staff were helpful and let us leave our large suitcase during our safari. Breakfast was enough before our travel days. We found...
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were lovely, great pool to relax by and swim, rooms very comfortable, easy walk to Sandakan town. Breakfast was good. Great Chinese restaurant on site.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location just outside town. Lovely room with very comfy bed. Gorgeous pool, helpful staff.
  • Roy
    United States United States
    The property was very modern and clean and the swimming pool was really nice. We ate at the café and it was delicious. All of the workers were very friendly and helpful.
  • Jan
    United States United States
    Large rooms, tea kettle & daily water included. Staff very nice & helpful.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel, its facilities, pleasant staff and a good sized room with good bathroom and shower.
  • Jason
    United States United States
    Check in and check out went very smooth and staff was super friendly!
  • Obasanmi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    charming old hotel with well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious. excellent wifi and fantastic Chinese restaurant in house .

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Plantation Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ming Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Cantonese • Chinese • Asian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

Sabah Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sabah Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sabah Hotel