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Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.0 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this 4-star Sandakan hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Twin Room
Executive Suite
Garden
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Agnes Keith House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 71 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Sandakan

Sandakan retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Agnes Keith House and St Michael's & All Angels Church. Sandakan Heritage Trail and Sandakan Harbour Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Agnes Keith House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 30 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪鱼船街第二桥 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Da Gen Kopitiam - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this 4-star Sandakan hotel
Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Sabah Hotel Sandakan. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sandakan hotel.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 1991
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sandakan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 103 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 103 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 340 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great to wind down

Excellent hotel to wind down after a long Borneo holiday. Great staff very helpful Lovely surrounds, It was an experience to swim with the local family of monitor lizards in the pool Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to update electrical outlets for travellers with cellphones and other devices that need recharging daily. We can only found one outlet that worked in our room. One day we were left with only half a roll of toilet paper for two which’s impossible .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald, Winnipeg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
An aging property depending on local events and functions more than room revenues to survive. Room fixtures are dated and worn. Plumbing was sluggish to drain. Outdoor areas are also dated and could use a refresh. The live-in Monitor lizard was a surprise. Food & Beverage was a bright spot with good offerings at reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Amenities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, JERRABOMBERRA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main feature for this hotel is the pool which is fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful. The room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Sandakan
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for one night before starting our tour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big hotel with great amenities, inc massage and huge pool. Cocktails, drinks served poolside was a massive bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice grounds but scarcity of water and sugar

We had 2 bottles of water in our room. We asked for more in the evening; they said they would deliver but didn’t. In the morning we asked again, they said no access at front desk. After insisting they went to an empty room and finally gave us some.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Priya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check-in after a long flight. Friendly staff and food was alright. The room was large but dated. Stayed for a night to join the Eco Tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept, well designed with excellent rooms and environment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is lovely and wonderful resort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Sabah hotel as a family of two adults and one child (9yrs old). We booked it for the pool mainly as we knew Sandakan town didn't have much to offer compared to other places on our trip. My daughter loved the pool especially the slides and they provide free pool towels which was great too. The rooms were cleaned daily and were very spacious and we had a pool view. The decor is a little dated and rooms a bit musty but the rooms had air con which was such a relief to get back to after a day in the heat. We used Sandakan as a base for our trips to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation centre and for an overnight trip to Turtle Island to see the baby turtles being released into the sea. Both were fantastic and I'd highly recommend! Sabah hotel is about 5 mins drive to the main town and as it's situated on a hill we used Grab taxis to get to and from the town as it was too hot to walk it with our daughter. Breakfast was included which was another big plus for us and it was buffet style and had lots of options. We ate a few times in the Plantation cafe during lunch or dinner and were impressed with the quality of food. Overall we loved our stay and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a family of two adults and one child (9yrs) we had a great time at Sabah Hotel. Although the hotel and rooms are starting to look a little tired and smell a bit musty they were a really goodsl size and we had our rooms cleaned every day with fresh towels etc. My daughter absolutely loved the pool and slide and it was a great place for us to relax in between our travels around Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore. We used this hotel as a base for seeing the orangutans at Sepilok and also a night on Selingan island to see the turtles lay eggs and to release babies back into the sea- both of which were incredible experiences and I highly recommend!! We used Grab taxis to get around the town. Not an awful lot to do in the town itself. The hotel is on a hill from the main town and as the temps were 30/32 degrees most days it would have been too hot to walk it. Grabs are convenient and cheap and we also did a load of washing at the laundromat in the town. The staff were all so friendly, smiley, welcoming and attentive. They all seem to really care about the hotel and making sure your experience is great. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room

Staff very friendly and the room clean and tidy too
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for our short stopover in Sdakan. Easy to get into town with Grab. Clean, functionl, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and excellent ambience

Lovely hotel, colonial feel and steeped in history. Very comfortable and spacious room, lovely swimming pool and pool bar area. Good choice of food for breakfast. The hotel is surrounded by trees and plants giving a rural and quiet location dispite the main town being just 1km away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to retreat to in Sandakan! Wish I discovered this place at the beginning of my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Set in beauriful grounds

Hotel is set in beautiful grounds and has a conlonial feel about it. The history is very interesting . Room very spacious, clean and comfortable. Good breakfast and lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024