"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. "
"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. "
Angela
"Excellent stay. I’ve experienced in the past the same high standard of facility and great staff."
"Excellent stay. I’ve experienced in the past the same high standard of facility and great staff."
"Great accommodation with nice pool. Superior room definitely worth it vs standard"
"Great accommodation with nice pool. Superior room definitely worth it vs standard"
Anonymous traveler
"Very dated basic room with hard mattress resulting in difficult night sleep. Bathroom needs a renovation as just functional. Only good thing was that we got a room with air-conditioning.
The facility is 30years old and desperately needs the rooms to be renovated, 3 booked 3 night and left after 2 nights as we were feeling unwell with respiratory issues for what i believe was spending time in our room."
"Very dated basic room with hard mattress resulting in difficult night sleep. Bathroom needs a renovation as just functional. Only good thing was that we got a room with air-conditioning.
The facility is 30years old and desperately needs the rooms to be renovated, 3 booked 3 night and left after 2 nights as we were feeling unwell with respiratory issues for what i believe was spending time in our room."
"Great accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Staff was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again. "
"Great accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Staff was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again. "
Bradley
"I loved this unique hotel, it was a tick off the bucket to stay in the rainforest! The staff are so friendly and the food is excellent and great value for money. It is very easy to get to the animal centres and I was still able to access the internet so could order grab taxis. I’d definitely recommend bringing bug spray!
100% would recommend, where else can you stay in the rainforest?!"
"I loved this unique hotel, it was a tick off the bucket to stay in the rainforest! The staff are so friendly and the food is excellent and great value for money. It is very easy to get to the animal centres and I was still able to access the internet so could order grab taxis. I’d definitely recommend bringing bug spray!
100% would recommend, where else can you stay in the rainforest?!"
"If you just want a bed for a night it is fine. Definitely wouldn’t want to stay longer. Breakfast was very basic no cereal or milk, only 1 fresh fruit papaya I think. Probably wouldn’t stay again but conveniently located to airport."
"If you just want a bed for a night it is fine. Definitely wouldn’t want to stay longer. Breakfast was very basic no cereal or milk, only 1 fresh fruit papaya I think. Probably wouldn’t stay again but conveniently located to airport."
"For the area of Sandakan that this hotel is in this is a pretty good option if you really have to stay here! I would not recommend the area at all.
The staff here were very attentive and friendly. The room was adequate but the pillows were horrendous! Just lumpy lumps of hard sponge!
The shower and sink use a pump system which was not smooth at all and you either had a ‘power’ shower or a trickle.
The hotel is near the Central Market, Harbour Mall & the promenade plus local shops but don’t get...
"For the area of Sandakan that this hotel is in this is a pretty good option if you really have to stay here! I would not recommend the area at all.
The staff here were very attentive and friendly. The room was adequate but the pillows were horrendous! Just lumpy lumps of hard sponge!
The shower and sink use a pump system which was not smooth at all and you either had a ‘power’ shower or a trickle.
The hotel is near the Central Market, Harbour Mall & the promenade plus local shops but don’t get...
"Comfortable room in this affordable property close to Sepilok."
"Comfortable room in this affordable property close to Sepilok."
Karen
"Perfectly adequate clean room, with air conditioning and fan, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Good simple buffet breakfast. Within easy walking distance of the Orangutan and Sun Bear sanctuaries, the Rainforest Discovery Centre and other hotels and restaurants. Had no problem picking up a cab on Grab whenever we needed to go further afield or just wanted to avoid the heat!"
"Perfectly adequate clean room, with air conditioning and fan, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Good simple buffet breakfast. Within easy walking distance of the Orangutan and Sun Bear sanctuaries, the Rainforest Discovery Centre and other hotels and restaurants. Had no problem picking up a cab on Grab whenever we needed to go further afield or just wanted to avoid the heat!"
"Close to the airport, but far enough not to hear the noise. Nice clean room. Bathroom needs some re-thinking. Shops and restaurants nearby. No elevator to the rooms. "
"Close to the airport, but far enough not to hear the noise. Nice clean room. Bathroom needs some re-thinking. Shops and restaurants nearby. No elevator to the rooms. "
Tapos
"Filthy… beds have yellow spots that are like pee all over. Nothing like the pictures. Cleaned Bathroom looks like only splashed with water. "
"Filthy… beds have yellow spots that are like pee all over. Nothing like the pictures. Cleaned Bathroom looks like only splashed with water. "
"The air con was not cold and we had to request for a change of room. Internet was slow. Overall the room was clean and comfortable but I saw a cockroach in the room"
"The air con was not cold and we had to request for a change of room. Internet was slow. Overall the room was clean and comfortable but I saw a cockroach in the room"
"It's a piece of luxury in an interesting place - don't let the exterior building fool you. You can be walking into another world in Sandakan and Hotel Sandakan is a sanctuary amongst it. The staff emulate the local Sabahan hospitality and friendliness, I will stay again next time."
"It's a piece of luxury in an interesting place - don't let the exterior building fool you. You can be walking into another world in Sandakan and Hotel Sandakan is a sanctuary amongst it. The staff emulate the local Sabahan hospitality and friendliness, I will stay again next time."
Jessica
"The room was spacious but very noisy, making it hard to get a good night’s rest.
The bathroom was unclean, with visible mold in several areas.
However, the breakfast was generous and the staff were welcoming"
"The room was spacious but very noisy, making it hard to get a good night’s rest.
The bathroom was unclean, with visible mold in several areas.
However, the breakfast was generous and the staff were welcoming"
"I booked for my father. He said that the room soooooo narrow and smells bad. He doesn’t have a pleasant stay for the night and he don’t want to stay anymore at this hotel. He also mentioned, he told the reception that he will leaving early, and the receptionist overslept and took few minutes to woke them up. Terrible. "
"I booked for my father. He said that the room soooooo narrow and smells bad. He doesn’t have a pleasant stay for the night and he don’t want to stay anymore at this hotel. He also mentioned, he told the reception that he will leaving early, and the receptionist overslept and took few minutes to woke them up. Terrible. "
"Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff. "
"Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff. "
Kristy
"The hotel and the room was very old and should be renovated urgently. The fridge was not clean and there was no shampoo in the shower. Staff is very kind and helpful. The location was not that good, because there were only local restaurants nearby. The price was ok for all that. "
"The hotel and the room was very old and should be renovated urgently. The fridge was not clean and there was no shampoo in the shower. Staff is very kind and helpful. The location was not that good, because there were only local restaurants nearby. The price was ok for all that. "
"Overall okay. Only thing is the master bedroom aircon which takes awhile to fix. Owner very responsive and provided welcome drinks when arrived. The area is good and quite close to shops. Good to have a car though."
"Overall okay. Only thing is the master bedroom aircon which takes awhile to fix. Owner very responsive and provided welcome drinks when arrived. The area is good and quite close to shops. Good to have a car though."
"The staff was very nice but it's in an inconvenient area, the room had a lot of bugs and the amenities like the WiFi, AC and refrigerator did not work very well"
"The staff was very nice but it's in an inconvenient area, the room had a lot of bugs and the amenities like the WiFi, AC and refrigerator did not work very well"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Rainforest Discovery Centre, a park in the heart of Sepilok. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants. If you like Rainforest Discovery Centre, you'll love Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Park, both just a short drive away.
Meet the animals who live at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary during your travels in Sandakan. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Sepilok. If you have fun at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, you'll love Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, just a short walk away.
Sandakan is well-known for its seaside and temples while attractions include Sandakan Harbour Mall and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This welcoming city has something for everyone including sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
"This is an old hotel, it used to be one of the best hotels in Sandakan before.
Now I saw the building itself is outstanding there but I also realized that the quality of their service and maintenance are not perfect anymore because of recession by the pandemic.
One of the reasons why I decided this hotel for staying, the review mentions a " nice breakfast". But they don't have it now.
Regarding amenities like a shampoo and toilet rolls, it requires payment if you get extra. I stayed 2nights 3days, so I was wondering If I should buy some.
These are the things uncomfortable part staying this hote.
However, this hotel fee is cheap and stuffs are friendly. I have no complaints."
"Staff are exceptional - friendly, kind, helpful. There's nothing fancy about the place, but nothing fancy is needed, given the surroundings. I especially enjoyed my balcony with the fan. Breakfast is decent and it's only a 20 min walk to the orangutan rehab centre and 5 mins to the rainforest discovery centre."
"It's a piece of luxury in an interesting place - don't let the exterior building fool you. You can be walking into another world in Sandakan and Hotel Sandakan is a sanctuary amongst it. The staff emulate the local Sabahan hospitality and friendliness, I will stay again next time."
"If you just want a bed for a night it is fine. Definitely wouldn’t want to stay longer. Breakfast was very basic no cereal or milk, only 1 fresh fruit papaya I think. Probably wouldn’t stay again but conveniently located to airport."
"We have never been to an area like this before and came because of the wildlife and culture.
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort provided both.
We were so impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the way Sepilok invites you into their culture and the way the lodge was built with the environment in mind. "
"I loved this unique hotel, it was a tick off the bucket to stay in the rainforest! The staff are so friendly and the food is excellent and great value for money. It is very easy to get to the animal centres and I was still able to access the internet so could order grab taxis. I’d definitely recommend bringing bug spray!
100% would recommend, where else can you stay in the rainforest?!"
"This place hasn’t been touched since the mid 1980s - thick dust and cobwebs everywhere, and the entire property smells like it hasn’t seen fresh air for decades, including the room.
I would encourage any tourists to avoid Sandakan in general, as there’s nothing to do, and just base yourself in Sepilok. If you have to stay in Sandakan, only stay here as a last resort."
You can discover great hotels in Sandakan from $15 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel is one low-cost option that's popular with our travelers. To find an affordable hotel in Sandakan that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com, and sort hotels by "Price: low to high". If you're a member, don't forget to sign in to your account to unlock more savings.
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In order to book a refundable Sandakan hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some of the best hotels in Sandakan for couples?
Choose a top-rated Sandakan romantic hotel and enjoy your couple's getaway. Our travelers love Sabah Hotel Sandakan, a hotel with 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Sanbay Hotel. This hotel offers a restaurant for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in Sandakan on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are the top Sandakan hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best Sandakan hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is a great hotel with a pool and a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its restaurant and coffee shop/cafe. Sabah Hotel Sandakan is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool and a children's pool along with a hot tub and a pool-view restaurant. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in Sandakan with a pool.
What are some of the best Sandakan hotels with free parking?
If you're driving, a great Sandakan hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travelers' favorites include:
For hotels in central Sandakan, check out Sabah Hotel Sandakan and The Elopura Hotel. Travelers love Sabah Hotel Sandakan for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, children's pool and hot tub this hotel offers. The Elopura Hotel is another popular central hotel with an ocean-view restaurant and a gym, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms.
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Hotels.com provides upfront pricing so you can relax knowing you won't be met with surprise additional fees or taxes when you're ready to confirm your booking. From the time you start your search on Hotels.com, the price you see is what you pay. This makes it much easier to compare properties and secure our best deal for your next getaway.
What accommodations do travelers like in Sandakan?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Sandakan, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Which Sandakan hotels do guests like for their terrific location?
Travelers like these properties for their convenient location: Sabah Hotel Sandakan, The Elopura Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan.
Find out more about Sandakan
Find out more about Sandakan
Sandakan is a friendly locale surrounded by jungle and rainforest views. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Learn about the local heritage of Sandakan at landmarks like Agnes Keith House and Sandakan Memorial Park. While you're here, stop by Sandakan Harbour Mall and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
