Sandakan

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Sandakan showing a city, a park and general coastal views
Rainforest Discovery Centre showing forest scenes
Rainforest Discovery Centre showing a lake or waterhole
Sandakan which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Tun Sakaran Marine Park featuring a coastal town and boating

Sandakan Travel Guide Video

Livingston Hotel
Livingston Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Jalan Utara, Mile 4, Sandakan, Sabah
The price is AED 176 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 176
AED 220 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Sam Sing Kung ...
7.6/10 Good! (137 reviews)
Good stay. Could be better
"Very pleasant conference / function style hotel. Nothing really wrong with it but a bit impersonal and set on its own away from restaurants and bars. Pool was very dirty - we wouldn't use it. WiFi was slow and patchy. Bed was comfortable and shower excellent. Staff were very friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Livingston Hotel
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
2.5 out of 5
Mile 14, Jalan Labuk, Taman Hiburan Jalil Alip, Sandakan, Sabah
Fully refundable
The price is AED 63 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 63
AED 78 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this lodge in Sandakan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sepilok Orangutan ...
Amazing experience!!
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
4 out of 5
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah
The price is AED 287 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
AED 287
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Agnes Keith House and St Michael's ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
"Just outside the city in a parklike lication. Spotless clean and free from bad odors. The staff is markedly attentive and friendly. Helped me to set up and use a Grab ap to get resonable rates to visit town and other locations. The food is well prepared. Semi pet water monitors vist the pool area. ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
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Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
3.5 out of 5
Sri Utama Condominium, IJM, Sandakan
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Sam Sing Kung ...
Overall okay.
"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."

Reviewed on 15 March 2025

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Homexuite Vacation Condo @ Sri Indah
Homexuite Vacation Condo @ Sri Indah
Sandakan
Stay at this apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sandakan Rainforest Park and Kampong ...
Homexuite Vacation Condo @ Sri Indah
Homestay Signature Suite
Homestay Signature Suite
3.5 out of 5
Sri Utama Condominium, IJM, Sandakan, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Sam Sing Kung ...
"We stayed at an alternate property because the advertised one wasn’t ready. However, the owner notified us well in advance. The condo was quiet and the air conditioning worked. We only had 2 towels for 4 people. For the price paid it was a good value and not too far from the airport. Good as a jumping ..."

Reviewed on 12 August 2023

Homestay Signature Suite
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Popular places to visit

At the proboscis monkey sanctuary ! Undescribable ! This monkeys are extremely impressive as they resemble us soo much !

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Rainforest Discovery Centre featuring cuddly or friendly animals and forests

Rainforest Discovery Centre

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rainforest Discovery Centre, a lovely green space in Sepilok. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Rainforest Discovery Centre

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

5/5(12 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre home during your trip to Sepilok. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Sandakan Harbour Mall

4/5(3 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandakan Harbour Mall during your visit to Sandakan. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sandakan Harbour Mall

Kinabatangan Jungle Camp

Enjoy an outing to Kinabatangan Jungle Camp during your stay in Sandakan. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples in the area.

Kinabatangan Jungle Camp

Turtle Islands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Turtle Islands Park, a lovely green space in Sandakan. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples in the area.

Turtle Islands Park

Reviews of Sandakan

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

MAIZATUL

Menarik

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

OK place to pass through en route to other things.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Sandakan is a gateway to other places like the Kinabatangan River and wildlife viewing. That was why I chose it for my stay but I didn’t really explore Sandakan itself.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Sandakan should really just be seen as a stop over place. You don’t need a “free day” as there’s nothing to explore. One day to see orangutans, sunbears, and proboscis monkeys is more than sufficient.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

LIKED Sepilok, did not otherwise visit Sandakan

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just a stop over on your way to jungle adventures. Not worth spending a full day in sandakan. The town is boring