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Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sandakan with 3 restaurants and a health club

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Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers an upscale retreat near the city center. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, schedule a massage, or enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner at three restaurants. The property includes a gift shop, free self-parking, and a refreshing outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is NT$2,844
NT$3,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

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Superior King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 420 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 764 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

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
  • St Michael's & All Angels Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Drink House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Makan King Cheong - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Palm Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bakso Goyang Lidah - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪English Tea House & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Sabah Hotel Sandakan and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, wedding services, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All 114 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Lounge
  • Ming Restaurant
  • Plantation Cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 103 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 103 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Hotel Sabah Sandakan
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sabah Hotel Sandakan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

As of 2025/12/15, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sabah Hotel Sandakan on 2025/12/16 start from NT$2,844, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sabah Hotel Sandakan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

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

What time is check-out at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sabah Hotel Sandakan located?

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Agnes Keith House, St Michael's & All Angels Church, and Sandakan Heritage Trail. Sandakan Harbour Mall and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 363 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely peaceful room. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really charming hotel, great (reasonably priced) Saturday night buffet and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with pool area. Plenty of choices for eating. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely. Best hotel in Sandakan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Em

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, quick check-in, clean room with amenities. Great overnight stay for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. We attended the BBQ dinner on the Saturday which was the best one I have ever attended. The different foods were excellent and very tasty. Rooms good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Great pool. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location , you feel like you are in the rain forest already.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast is very naice staff is very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Wonderful stay. Entertaining wildlife

We had a wonderful 3 days at the Sabah hotel with the most beautiful pool (including 2 resident water monitor lizards) and the most comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing massage at spa, adequate pool! Dining looked ok but easy to Grab to other choices. Hotel is a bit dated but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

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

First choice in Sandakan

Excellent stay. I’ve experienced in the past the same high standard of facility and great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel and pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared the pool and breakfast with a meter long monitor Iizard. Pretty cool. Helpful staff with restaurant pool and gym
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Excellent Hotel

Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

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

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights at Sabah hotel with a day off inbetween. Great room with big bed, great breakfast and pool facilities. Kept bags when we visited Turtle island inbetween the 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and courteous. Facilities were very good. It was Ramadan do restaurants were busy at night with feasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room size and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024