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Sandakan – 166 hotels and places to stay
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsFrom$861 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviewsFrom$221 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsFrom$351 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviewsFrom$201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviewsFrom$211 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviewsFrom$261 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,756 reviewsFrom$481 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsFrom$191 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 135 reviewsFrom$141 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 245 reviewsFrom$101 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviewsFrom$641 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviewsFrom$181 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviewsFrom$231 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviewsFrom$281 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviewsFrom$341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 255 reviewsFrom$211 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 116 reviewsFrom$151 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviewsFrom$391 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 72 reviewsFrom$271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviewsFrom$311 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 37 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,756 reviews
Hotels located in the center of Sandakan
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviewsCapital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel is located in Sandakan. With a terrace, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
From $62.49 per nightSusan Hotel Seafront
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 1.0Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewSusan Hotel Seafront is located in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
From $22.79 per nightSUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 5.7Fair - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsSUSAN 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.
From $30.78 per nightAeCOTEL
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsAeCOTEL is a 2-star property located in Sandakan. The property provides airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
From $20.26 per nightHotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviewsHotel 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.
From $52.11 per nightHotel O Malaysia Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 2.3Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 3 reviewsHotel O Malaysia Hotel is located in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.
From $39.87 per nightSandakan Backpackers Hostel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 853 reviewsSandakan Backpackers Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property.
From $21.32 per nightAeCOTEL Mingle Hostel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviewsAeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is offering accommodations in Sandakan. The property provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.
From $23.02 per night
Budget hotels in Sandakan and nearby
The Elopura Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,756 reviewsThe 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.
From $58.13 per nightHotel O London
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 245 reviewsHotel O London is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
From $38.27 per nightSabah Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsPerched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
From $90.51 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides an elevator and full-day security for guests.
From $68.35 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Featuring a garden, #9 Luxury Homestay 2BR Sandakan's highest views features accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
From $65.40 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Featuring a garden, Sandakan Blue Coastal Escape 蓝海岩栖 offers accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
From $51.17 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.
From $53.30 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Featuring a garden, Sandakan Homestay 3BedRoom 2Bath Joyful Cottage 喜悦小屋 For 5 guests provides accommodations in Sandakan.
From $77.82 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Sandakan and nearby
Valerie Homestay
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviewsA recently renovated apartment, Valerie Homestay offers accommodations in Sandakan. This apartment provides free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.
From $60.76 per nightLivingston Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviewsLivingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From $69.07 per nightThe Pavilion Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviewsLocated 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.
From $37.90 per nightOYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan is offering accommodations in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Sandakan Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.
Hotel City Star
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 29 reviewsHotel City Star is located in Sandakan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Livable Homestay
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviewsA recently renovated apartment, Livable Homestay offers accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
From $58.21 per night#7 Luxury Homestay 2BR Sandakan's highest views
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 5.8Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviewsThis property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.
Proboscis Guest House Monthly
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviewsOffering a garden, Proboscis Guest House Monthly provides accommodations in Sandakan. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
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What Guests Said About Sandakan:
- 8.0
Important and interesting history related to the British...
Important and interesting history related to the British influence for town development; especially the story that unfolded and is memorialized about the war years and the sad fate of many Aust & Brit POW's and the of local Sabah supporters and underground. The history of extensive logging and use of timber was of professional interest to me as a forester. The brutal destruction of the timber buildings by the Japanese military was bad - and the gradual rebuild over following 10 -20 years is remarkable. Its notablel that the central city is declining due to lack of regular upgrade and maintenance, and influx of certain migrant groups and housing needs. Also notable that commercial business and new shops have expanded out into modernized precincts away from town centre. Proximity to Sepolik rainforest reserve and other wildlife conservation parks is great for travellers to eastern Sabah. Local malaysian people are friendly and easy to relat to in the main.Guest review byPeterAustralia - 10.0
Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience.
Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience. We saw 4 of the big 5 Kinbatangan River has to offer - only the pygmy elephant remaining elusive. We booked our river experience through Seekie Sophie. This turned out to be amazing. The accommodation was great. Our family stayed in a 6-bed dorm with two other foreign girls. Following this we visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This is a MUST DO! if you love wildlife. The Sun Bear Conservation Centre is across the road and is convenient to visit. Nice to walk through the jungle on the boardwalk but not an essential activity to do. It's more zoo-like and not my cup of tea really. If you only want to do these two activities, it is better to stay in Sepilok itself. I wish I had planned my trip better as I would have liked to have visited Turtle Islands National Park - you need to travel out there, stay a night and come back the following morning. I also would have liked to have visited Gomantong Caves. Both of these places were highly recommended by other travellers who had visited them. Sandakan is fairly central to all these places and Grab is a good way to get around. Be prepared for rough roads and crazy drivers on them. Adds to the adventure! Going to Sandakan is a bit like acting in your own Indiana Jones movie . . . If, like us, you take your children with you and you love Star Wars... check out The Skywalker Lounge at the Elopura hotel. The food is good with plenty of options, but it is the Star Wars figurines that are the coolest thing about this place.Guest review byRebeccaNew Zealand - 10.0
Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me...
Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me and the location was perfect. There was so much more to explore but flight constraints limited my time there! Enjoyed some great seafood at the nearby restaurant on the water (Waterfront Seafood Restaurant), easy access to Sepilok for seeing orangutangs and sun bears. Pity my footwear was not suitable for visiting the RDC - note, to wear closed shoes and take mosquito repellant. And wish I could have done a trip to see the turtles. Use Grab taxis to get around. I would love to go back!!Guest review byTracy Denise LeeNew Zealand - 8.0
Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard...
Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard to WW2 - check out the POW Death Marches from Sandakan to Ranau and the bravery of Agnes Keith and her husband. Local people of all ethnicities, took enormous risks to help escaped POW's and to support those opposed to the Japanese invasion. Sim Sim is a 15 minute Grab drive away and we ate at Sim Sim 90 twice - the food and service was excellent. Cold beer is sold and there's a cooling breeze in the evenings. Sandakan is not a beautiful city these days but we found it interesting and well worth a visit. It is an excellent gateway to tours up the Kingabatangan River. Sepilok is hotter, and without a market or supermarket, but leafier and more relaxing.Guest review byJILLAustralia - 6.0
The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area.
The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area. The only think that made our stay up was the visit at Sandakan Rainforest Park, though we didn't see that much animals there. We saw loads of pitcher plantsGuest review byMaholyMadagascar - 4.0
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town.
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town. Residents do not take pride in their town and throw litter anywhere and everywhere, much of it in the harbour - absolutely disgusting, in such a beautiful country. Also lots of homelessness and too many beggars, including very young children, it’s almost constant. not a town to stay in for any longer than is necessary . Lots of good places to eat though.Guest review byAnonymous
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- From $20.26 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsThe location is good in terms of exploring Sandakan. The main area of restaurants and night markets is a 5 - 10 minute walk away. However, there is not that much to do in Sandakan, and the main attractions of Sabah are not in walking distance of Sandakan. It was a 30 minute drive from the hotel to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. It is a very basic and fairly clean hotel but you get what you pay for.Guest review byAlexandraUnited Kingdom
- From $31.90 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviewsFriendly and accommodating staff, who were more than happy for us to move rooms when we highlighted issues. Really great communication via WhatsApp with hotel point of contact. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and soft sheets. Decent value for the price.Guest review byVickyUnited Kingdom
- From $37.90 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 572 reviewsGreat room and hotel for the price. Very convenient location close to the airport. Good breakfast included. Good area with nice coffee shops and restaurants.Guest review bymicheleBelgium
- From $27.70 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviewsThe location was fairly good and is close to restaurants and shops. It's also close to the main road out/into Sandakan. Good shower and quite a comfy bed.Guest review byMichaelUnited Kingdom
- From $90.51 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsGood hotel for Sandakan with all one needs.Guest review byDanSpain
