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Sabah Hotel Sandakan

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

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Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers an upscale retreat near the city center. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, schedule a massage, or enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner at three restaurants. The property includes a gift shop, free self-parking, and a refreshing outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is AED 292
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Superior King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 71 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

What's nearby

  • Agnes Keith House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Michael's & All Angels Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Drink House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪English Tea House & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bakso Goyang Lidah - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Makan King Cheong - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪山打根渔业公会 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Sabah Hotel Sandakan and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 114 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 103 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 103 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Does Sabah Hotel Sandakan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 14 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sabah Hotel Sandakan on 3 December 2025 start from $89.19, 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 Sabah Hotel Sandakan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sabah Hotel Sandakan located?

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Agnes Keith House, St Michael's & All Angels Church, and Sandakan Heritage Trail. Sandakan Harbour Mall and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Em

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, quick check-in, clean room with amenities. Great overnight stay for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great to wind down

Excellent hotel to wind down after a long Borneo holiday. Great staff very helpful Lovely surrounds, It was an experience to swim with the local family of monitor lizards in the pool Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kam Woo

Liked: Amenities
staff helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, comfortable hotel with spacious rooms. The staff is very friendly and willing to help in whatever you need. Good breakfast included and the hotel has a good Chinese restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sabah hotel was clean and confortable. The staff was friendly the food was tasty. I ejoyed a relaxing massage and enjoyed the appearance of a large water monitor at the pool. I also appreciate that my western style bathing suit was foundto be acceptable attire. Unfortunately, though I was looking forward to the lamb barbecue on Saturday that very day when I asked about the extra activity near the pool, the staff told me that the barbecue was cancelled and the kitchen was closed to to a wedding event scheduled at the hotel. It would have been ice to be reffered to another restaurant rather thankust be be told yhat the desert and alcohol bar would be open.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to update electrical outlets for travellers with cellphones and other devices that need recharging daily. We can only found one outlet that worked in our room. One day we were left with only half a roll of toilet paper for two which’s impossible .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet was sooo slow, work can’t be done using this kind of internet Facilities poorly maintain
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but ... no thanks

While this hotel is nice enough, the reality is that its 1.7km from the nearest eateries/shopping, and the facilities it offers in-house are sadly lacking. We went to breakfast at 9.30am on our first morning and there was hardly anything left. We blamed ourselves for being late, so went at 8.30am the following morning - same situation! The food was not replenished at all, however the serving spoons and their dishes were, even though the Bain Maries were empty! The pool is great but you are hard pushed to get any service at all. Cold drinks must be purchased from the upstairs cafe, which has limited opening hours. The staff were great, there is a money exchange facility (typically awful rate) however no tourist information available at all. I believe we were lucky to jag a renovated room on the 8th floor, but I wouldn't recommend the hotel, nor would I stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with pool area. Plenty of choices for eating. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely. Best hotel in Sandakan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really charming hotel, great (reasonably priced) Saturday night buffet and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our one night stay here. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We arrived before check in so our room was not yet ready but we were able to leave bags with reception and go to the pool area. Our room was large and spacious, it had been cleaned however the bathroom smelt and when we awoke the next day there were lots of flies in the shower, bath and on our towel. The pool was great, a large pool with two smaller ones. The main issue outside is the lack of sun beds for everyone and some of the sun beds and tables being broken. We ate lunch at the restaurant which was tasty and ordered room service for dinner which was also tasty. The buffet breakfast was varied and plentiful - especially the omelette and pancakes were tasty! We did not leave the hotel so cannot comment on the surrounding area. We got a grab to the airport which was around a 20 minute drive. Would recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Great pool. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket bra

Mysigt hotell med fräscha bungalows! Trevlig personal! Enda negativa är att stranden inte är så badvänlig, annars nöjda! Väldigt lugnt och skönt ställe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared the pool and breakfast with a meter long monitor Iizard. Pretty cool. Helpful staff with restaurant pool and gym
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location , you feel like you are in the rain forest already.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A one night stop. A nice cheap option with ok facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo Ebbesen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rigtig dejligt hotel, lækker mad, gode senge meget venligt personale. 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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. Waterslides, jacuzzi, on premises. Refrigerator and coffee in room. Massage available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025