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7.8

623 reviews

Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan

Block 83 , 4th Avenue, Town Centre, Sandakan, 90000, Malaysia

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Hotel Sandakan

Located in Sandakan, Malaysia, Hotel Sandakan is a 3-star retreat just 0.1mi from the city center. Address: Block 83, 4th Avenue, Town Centre.

Guest comfort is supported by amenities such as a restaurant, free private parking and free WiFi, plus room service and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges). The hotel offers air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessibility. Other perks include garden views, an elevator, a bathtub, a bidet and free toiletries.

Price starts from $28. Reviews: 623.

Two on-site dining options invite exploration: Palm Cafe serves a mix of Chinese, Korean, and Local dishes, while Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant specializes in Cantonese and Chinese fare, all within a welcoming, family-friendly ambiance.

Facilities include free private parking and complimentary WiFi, plus room service and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges). Air conditioning keeps things comfortable, a 24-hour front desk is available, and non-smoking rooms can be found throughout the property. An elevator provides easy access, while garden views, a bathtub, a bidet, and free toiletries add the finishing touches. Payment is accepted by Visa and Mastercard, with cash not accepted.

A wide range of room types caters to different needs, from Standard Single and Studio Standard to Deluxe and Deluxe Twin, with Superior variants (Queen or Twin), Deluxe Family (two Queen beds), and larger options like Family, Junior Suite, and Suite. There are also Selingan-themed choices such as Selingan Deluxe Family Room and Selingan Superior Queen, offering flexible layouts for couples, groups, and longer stays.

Closest airports

Sandakan Airport

5.7mi

Lahad Datu Airport

57.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Bathtub

Bidet

Free toiletries

Rooms

Superior Twin Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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x3

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned twin room offers a TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Junior Suite Queen in Hotel Sandakan

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Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

420 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

x5

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x3

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The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Selingan Deluxe King Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Selingan Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

City view

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

+

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The air-conditioned double room features a TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Family Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Deluxe Family

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

x8

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x4

More details

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Selingan Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The air-conditioned double room features a TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Deluxe

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

x6

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x3

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This room offers a panoramic sea view or town view.

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Selingan Standard, 1 Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The air-conditioned single room offers a TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Standard, Single

1 Twin Bed

195 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe Family Room in Hotel Sandakan

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Deluxe Family, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

+

More details

Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

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Standard Room

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

x10

+

x6

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Deluxe Twin Room

Guest reviews

7.8

623 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Stuart

9.1

February 2025

The room was comfortable and large. Had a bath, which is a great bonus. I had two excellent nights sleep. Little noise. House keeping kept the room to a high standard throughout. Enough shower gels to keep you going for your stay. Very much enjoyed the stay.

Shower could have been a bit warmer. I also banged my toe on it a couple of times. Towels could have been bigger.

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Brendan

8.2

February 2025

The room was very nice with a very comfortable bed and a seating area, which you don't always get even in a 4 star hotel. Overall it was a very comfortable room. We ate in the hotel restaurant one evening and was very pleased with the meal.

The breakfast was ok but despite being advertised as a buffet breakfast, there was a fixed menu one day which was disappointing. The buffet was ok but needed a little more variety. The bathroom was ok but not as clean as I would expect, although it was equipped with soaps, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. There was no fridge which was disappointing.

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Min

8.2

October 2024

Very comfortable, good sized room with panoramic view of the city, waterfront and bay from our upper story room. We enjoyed the time in the room watching the street life below. We didn't have breakfast included in our deal, so did not experience the hotel catering. Good, affordable street restaurants available close by to the hotel. It was an interesting walk through the backstreets and street markets down to the waterfront. Only took 5-10 minutes, and right on the waterfront is a busy modern mall if you need shops or a foodhall as an alternative to the street food. Sandakan is a nice town with a number of worthwhile attractions and sights. The Rainforest Discovery Centre was a highlight, and as Australians, a visit to the Sandakan War Memorial was a moving experience. Google the nearby Rooftop bar (about 10mins walk from the hotel towards the water) - great place for sunset drinks and snacks.

No issues worth noting. Not highend, but affordable and good value.

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Joanna

8.2

June 2025

Excellent location in city centre— walking distance to the market, waterfront etc. Helpful staff and excellent service. Buffet breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices. Lift available. Clean and comfortable rooms

The property is a decent 3/4 star. It’s a bit dated and tired in places but clean. The location and staff make this a memorable stay.

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Fisher

10

February 2025

We had a lovely clean and very quiet room, the black out curtains were great! It is just on the edge of one of the main streets leading down to the waterfront which is a great place to grab some food, there is also a big mall with lots of shops / stalls to grab some gifts, clothes and well stocked pharmacy if you need medicines or sun lotions.

Not applicable as the staff were super helpful, the stay was great and we would be back again !!

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Joanna

8.2

June 2025

Excellent location in city centre— walking distance to the market, waterfront etc. Helpful staff and excellent service. Buffet breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices. Lift available. Clean and comfortable rooms

The property is a decent 3/4 star. It’s a bit dated and tired in places but clean. The location and staff make this a memorable stay.

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Kendra

8.2

January 2025

Room was large. Bed was a bit hard but I slept well. Buffet breakfast was ok, different items on the 2 days I was there. I had a pasta seafood dinner in the restaurant that was good. Staff arranged a taxi driver for trip to Sepilok Orangutan Rehab Center. I ended up staying here 2 nights.

Only one small bottle of water provided in room, tho water was available at breakfast and in the restaurant.

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Duncan

10

December 2023

Stayed in Delux twin room,modern,nice and clean,TV had english movie channel,bathroom clean plenty of hot water clean towels etc Hotel about 5 min walk to waterfront,very happy with the service and hotel ,extended my stay a further 2 nights with no issues,after looking around town very limited choices of good hotels and i was very happy with my choice ,nice resturant/coffee shop on ground floor,did not use resturant myself on first floor

Only suggestion i would make to hotel is to provide simply town maps/ basic tourist information

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Joanna

8.2

June 2025

Excellent location in city centre— walking distance to the market, waterfront etc. Helpful staff and excellent service. Buffet breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices. Lift available. Clean rooms

The property is a decent 3/4 star. It’s a bit dated and tired in places but clean. The location and staff make this a memorable stay.

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Patrick

10

May 2024

The staff were super friendly and helpful, the reception lobby is large, nicely layed out and spotless. Our room was on an upper floor with great views over the city to the harbour, (nice watching the boats move around). It was clean and big enough for 3. Breakfasts were fine. But the location was excellent for walking around the old city and down to the night markets which are on the weekends along the waterfront. Good value for money.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Sandakan

Airports

Sandakan Airport

5.7mi

Lahad Datu Airport

57.7mi

Restaurants

Palm Cafe

Cuisines

  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Local

Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Hotel Sandakan

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Bathtub

Bidet

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Hotel Sandakan

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property