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The Elopura Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

The 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.

It served a purpose for the night
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,338 reviews
Price from$46.04per night
Sabah Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.

Clean, nice swimming pool, good restaurant. Best hotel in Sandakan.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,303 reviews
Price from$67.46per night
The Pavilion Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Located 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.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
346 reviews
Price from$30.29per night
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London, hotel in Sandakan

Super OYO 1027 Hotel London is located in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

All
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
344 reviews
Price from$11.10per night
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana, hotel in Sandakan

Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is located in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

Walk in rate RM75 Booking.com RM60
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
209 reviews
Price from$12.57per night
Super OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade, hotel in Sandakan

Super OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade is offering accommodations in Sandakan. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Far from restaurants and shops but close to places we want to see
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
195 reviews
Price from$9.43per night
Livingston Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Quick check in and check out. The fastest I’ve ever experienced from any hotel. Breakfast provided. Our room had a balcony.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
432 reviews
Price from$50.48per night
The Mark's Lodge, hotel in Sandakan

The Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Staff was friendly, room are clean
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
65 reviews
Price from$31.13per night
Sanbay Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Sanbay Hotel is located in Sandakan, a 5-minute drive from the historic St. Michael's and Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple It has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

The executive twin room is very spacious and well appointed with ample space for luggage, a large wardrobe, chair, tables, etc. The bathroom is also very generously sized. Everything functioned well except for the WiFi which often stopped working/was very slow. Otherwise it was quite quiet and relaxing - perfect for anybody who is in need of a peaceful space! Note that they do in fact take credit card (unlike what it says on this website).
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
83 reviews
Price from$22.72per night
Hotel City Star, hotel in Sandakan

Hotel City Star is centrally located in Sandakan within walking distance from various local attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel and spacious rooms with private bathroom facilities.

It has lift
5.5
Scored 5.5
Average
Rated fair
45 reviews
Price from$15.35per night
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Budget hotels in Sandakan

  • Hotel Sandakan
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews

    Hotel 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.

    Hotel was clean and covenient. Breakfast was superb

  • Hotel Meliden
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    Hotel Meliden has accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk.

  • Sanbay Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews

    Sanbay Hotel is located in Sandakan, a 5-minute drive from the historic St. Michael's and Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple It has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    The location slightly out of the busy town, peaceful.

  • Hotel Western

    Hotel Western provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Sandakan. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

Hotels located in the center of Sandakan

  • SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    SUSAN 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.

  • 2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews

    Located in Sandakan, Sabah, 2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 5-minute drive to the city center. The hotel features a spa and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

    Just if they could give more room choices it's better

  • Labuk Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 318 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk, Labuk Hotel features modern and comfortable accommodations located just 1.2 mi from Sandakan Airport.

    The smell of the room but not much eateries around

  • Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 35 reviews

    Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square) provides accommodations in Sandakan. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

    Clean and comfortable rooms. Near bank, restaurants, MR DIY.

  • The Mark's Lodge
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews

    The Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

  • The Pavilion Hotel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 347 reviews

    Located 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.

    The room is very spacious.. the aircond is very cool

  • Lady Anne Hotel Sandkan
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews

    Lady Anne Hotel Sandkan is offering accommodations in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot.

  • Sandakan Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 54 reviews

    Sandakan Inn is located in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a closet.

    Staff is super friendly.. Clean and great place to stay..

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What Guests Said About Sandakan:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm.

    Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm. It is OK and you can find a small number of nice enough places to eat and drink, if you set your mind to it. I would not want to have stayed there more than one day and I won’t be going back anytime soon.
    Andy
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the...

    We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the Kinabatangan River. We had lunch in a central hotel which was fine, not a lot for vegetarians but the service was good. We could have spent a little longer there, it seems easy to get around.
    Maxine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two...

    Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two here unless you were using as a base to go and see the orangutans and rainforest discovery centre or island tours. Great water front dinners. Shopping mall and grocery store close to water front. Nice vibe.
    Wendy
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories.

    It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories. Fresh seafood paradise and amazing mixed cuisine with traditional Chinese, Malaysian food and Indian dishes. Everything in the food market is super cheap and fresh. The town centre is looking undeveloped and unloved.
    Pease
    United Kingdom
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very...

    Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very nice places to eat/drink. Unfortunately it is quite run down so book a decent hotel to stay in and make the most of the experiences available in the area.
    Norma
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Beautiful place. Lots of nature.

    Beautiful place. Lots of nature. We visited the Borneo Sunbear conservation centre, The orang utan sanctuary, the Rainfoest Discovery Centre and the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Centre. All above were very interesting and nicely done. However, you do need a car to get about as distances are far from Sabah Hotel. Ride-sharing app (Grabcar) is a good alternative. Seafood is cheap, plentiful and yummy in the Chinese restaurants
    Kanahes
    Malaysia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Sandakan

  • From $21.58 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 54 reviews
    I had an early flight to Sandakan and headed straight to the hotel. I've requested for an early check-in (between 9am-10am). The hotel was very accommodating to allow an early check-in so I can refresh myself before going for my appointment. I don't usually take breakfast because all I need to start my day is a cup of hot coffee. Glad to see that there's a coffee & tea facility at the lounge so I can have my coffee the way I like it, even if it's instant coffee.
    Imelda.Thadeus
    Malaysia
  • From $110.17 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 403 reviews
    The location is incredible. Only 20 min from Sandakan and less than 5 minutes walking from the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary as well as the Sun Bear sanctuary. The staff is incredibly kind and the food is excellent. The hotel is located in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by a lake. The pictures don't do it justice. To get to fall asleep listening to the frogs, the crickets and nature was a true gift!
    Gabriela
    Malaysia
  • From $65.42 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 506 reviews
    The staff was/is extremely friendly and helpful as someone already mentioned 12 out of 10 in the ranking. Bobot our guide needs a special mentioning, very knowledgeable about the animals, and a fun person to be with. The driver to got us to the Lodge SAHA, already explained a lot about Sabah and the Lodge, very helpful. It should be mentioned, you are in a Lodge in the middle of nowhere, don't expect.a 5star Hotel
    Herbert
    Austria
  • From $54.52 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 432 reviews
    Hotel is very modern, rooms like new and whole place is spotless. Staff are brilliant, let us check about 6 hours early on 2 separate stays. They open the door for you. Tasty buffet breakfast with lots of choices included. Best hotel I've stayed in Malaysia. I'm surprised doesn't have a higher score/rating. Loads of eating places 5 mins walk away is a bonus. Pool also clean and great to cool off.
    Andrew
    New Zealand
  • From $51.11 per night
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review
    Booking.com service very bad. I’m badly disappointed with you. I’ve paid for the apartment and when we arrived at Sandakan, the receptionist told me that the unit is not available! I’ve travell all the way from Kota Kinabalu with my family, and we have to spend that night at nearby Petronas station because there is no hotel available to check in.
    Ignatius
    Malaysia
  • From $84.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,303 reviews
    Everything!! The room cleanliness was tip top. Carpet was clean. Room was spacious enough. Air cond is cold enough. Shower is heated and there's a bath tub inside. Toilet was in minimalist concept and spacious. Necessary Toiletries was prepare by the hotel. Shampoo and soap smells nice. Overall it was an excellent stay there. Will come again
    Jennjennifer
    Malaysia
  • From $110.17 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 403 reviews
    The hotel had a great view in the reception area as well as from the room. Each room was a separate cabin which had more privacy, we loved it. The reception staff was very helpful. He sent us to a nice room with good views. Room was pretty big for 2 people and was clean We enjoyed our stay in there. Thank you!
    Steven Rosendahl
    United States of America
  • From $58.15 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,339 reviews
    Very good location. Right next to Sandakan Central Markets. Easy place for tours to pick you up from. Shopping centre right next door so easy to pick up anything that you need. Clean apartment. Great view over the water. Lovely staff with excellent communication. Standard breakfast.
    Sarah P
    Australia
  • From $48.84 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews
    Booked a single room for 1 night. Room was basic but adequate and reflected in the price. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Served it’s purpose as a stopover on the way to the rainforest. Located just 2 mins from the centre and plenty of shops and food outlets.
    Linda
    United Kingdom
  • From $65.42 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 506 reviews
    The location was lovely, but not directly on the river - you can see squirrels in the trees, as well as monkeys and other forrest animals. At night you can see bats! Breakfast was served in a buffet style with fried rice, fried eggs, sausages and toast.
    Wartmann
    Germany
  • From $23.41 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 7 reviews
    Hotel was near the airport, we needed to stay in an area near the airport and close to the Sepilok Sanctuary, it was perfect for a night and the restaurant across the street was also very nice and clean.
    Amina
    United States of America
  • From $17.72 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 442 reviews
    the location is very good and close to the shopping mall, it's easy to find a place to eat and there are many restaurants nearby, but it's a little difficult to find a parking lot near the hotel..
    N
    Nurlina
    Malaysia
  • From $84.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,303 reviews
    A great stay at Sabah Hotel, the rooms are very comfortable and the staff provides an excellent service. We enjoyed the pool and there are many food options available.
    Alberto
    Italy
  • From $18.91 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 445 reviews
    Owner very nice, she contact guests thru WhatsApp how to check in before arrival. The hotel location was great, nearby a night market and lots of eateries.
    Chau Hui
    Malaysia
  • From $48.84 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews
    Hotel is in a perfect location, staff are friendly and helpful, room is very comfortable. Dyah at reception was particularly good!
    Donna
    Australia
  • From $36.34 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews
    New hotel. Very clean...good value for money.. Very recommended to everybody wan to stay in Sandakan
    muhamad aizat
    Malaysia
  • From $18.91 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 445 reviews
    Great new hotel in centre of Sandakan, clean rooms, friendly staff and a cheap price. Bargain!
    stephen
    United Kingdom
  • From $33.65 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 347 reviews
    The price for a proper hotel building rather than a shoplot building.
    JDC
    Malaysia
  • From $58.15 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,339 reviews
    The Hotel is superb, staff if very helpful
    Jeffrey L
    Malaysia
  • From $26.56 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 344 reviews
    Normal Hotel
    Wong Xiu Ling
    Malaysia