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Sabah Hotel Sandakan

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

Map
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Agnes Keith House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Puu Jih Shih Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 71 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sandakan

At Sabah Hotel Sandakan you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Agnes Keith House and St Michael's & All Angels Church. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Plantation Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lobby Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business amenities include conference space and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Sandakan hotel include Sandakan Harbour Mall and Sandakan Heritage Trail.

What's nearby

  • Agnes Keith House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Puu Jih Shih Temple - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 22 min drive - 25.0 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

Hotel in Sandakan with 3 restaurants and health club
Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. 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
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sandakan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

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

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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 transport

  • 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
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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
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 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 all 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

Hotel Sabah
Hotel Sabah Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan Sabah
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Sabah Sandakan Hotel
Sandakan Hotel
Sandakan Hotel Sabah
Sandakan Sabah Hotel
Sabah Sandakan
Sabah Hotel Sandakan Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sabah Hotel Sandakan on 18 May 2025 start from AU$133.62, including 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 parking available at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Yep, Sabah Hotel Sandakan has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Sabah Hotel Sandakan have a pool?

Sabah Hotel Sandakan has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Sabah Hotel Sandakan features a health club, an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Sabah Hotel Sandakan family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sabah Hotel Sandakan is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

No, Sabah Hotel Sandakan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 328 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen

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

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024