Located near the heart of Sandakan, Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers an upscale retreat. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, indulge in a massage, and enjoy 3 on-site restaurants with breakfast to dinner options. With a gift shop on site and free self parking, this hotel’s charm extends beyond its outdoor pool to include shopping.
Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sandakan Harbour Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sandakan Rainforest Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 30 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Momo Oriental Kitchen - 19 min walk
Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant - 13 min walk
鱼船街第二桥 - 13 min walk
English Tea House & Restaurant - 11 min walk
Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
When visiting Sandakan, Sabah Hotel Sandakan is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages, and Plantation Cafe, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
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Hotel size
114 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business center
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1991
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Health club
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Plantation Cafe - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ming Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Lobby Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 103 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Sabah Hotel Sandakan and nearby?
Sabah Hotel Sandakan has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sabah Hotel Sandakan?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views.
What's the area around Sabah Hotel Sandakan like?
Sabah Hotel Sandakan is a short 17-minute walk from Sandakan Harbour Mall and 9 minutes' walk from Agnes Keith House.
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Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was good, varied, and plentiful with many options including an egg station. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 19, 2025
Great hotel
Zachary
Zachary, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
Friendly staff, quick check-in, clean room with amenities. Great overnight stay for a family.
Em
Em, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
Family friendly. Great pool. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Great pool
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 18, 2025
Lovely location , you feel like you are in the rain forest already.
Sium
Sium, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2025
Shared the pool and breakfast with a meter long monitor Iizard. Pretty cool. Helpful staff with restaurant pool and gym
maribeth
maribeth, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 2, 2025
Wonderful stay. Entertaining wildlife
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
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 27, 2025
First choice in Sandakan
Excellent stay. I’ve experienced in the past the same high standard of facility and great staff.
Murray
Murray, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 26, 2025
Easy to get to.
Laurie
Laurie, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 10, 2025
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
Dennis
Dennis, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 3, 2025
Stayed 2 nights at Sabah hotel with a day off inbetween. Great room with big bed, great breakfast and pool facilities. Kept bags when we visited Turtle island inbetween the 2 nights
Catrin
Catrin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 27, 2025
Staff were polite and courteous. Facilities were very good. It was Ramadan do restaurants were busy at night with feasts.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 11, 2024
Best place to stay in Sandakan
Peter John
Peter John, 13-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 7, 2024
This property was perfect for one night before starting our tour.
Lorena
Lorena, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
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.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
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.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jan 14, 2024
Great hotel and pool area.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 5, 2024
Everything is lovely and wonderful resort
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 4, 2025
staff helpful
Kam Woo
Kam Woo, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Nice Hotel, Good Restaurant, Pool, and History.
Great little hotel with a pool just outside downtown Sandakan. The hotel restaurant was a pleasant surprise, as they had good Malay food and the staff were amazing! Unfortunately they do not open in a timely manner for breakfast. Otherwise a great stay. If you're into history there are some cool photos in the lobby worth checking out. Apparently the property was a former residence of the governor of North British Borneo, and it is nice to see what it and the town used to look like.
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 6, 2024
Excellent Hotel
Excellent hotel
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
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.
Catherine
Catherine, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 13, 2024
Nice big hotel with great amenities, inc massage and huge pool. Cocktails, drinks served poolside was a massive bonus!
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2024
Great room size and amenities.
Chen
Chen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 13, 2024
The main feature for this hotel is the pool which is fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful. The room was good.