Search hotels in Sandakan
Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Sandakan hotels
Sandakan – 165 hotels and places to stay
Filter by:
Star rating
Review score
The Elopura Hotel
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 Pryer back in 1879.
Sabah Hotel
Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
The Pavilion Hotel
Situated 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.
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London is set in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is set in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Livingston Hotel
Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Sanbay Hotel
Situated in Sandakan, Sanbay Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.
The Mark's Lodge
Set in Sandakan, The Mark's Lodge features free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.
Hotel City Star
Hotel City Star is situated in Sandakan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Hotel Prima
Hotel Prima features accommodation in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Most booked hotels in Sandakan in the past month
Popular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreVery good · 1,682 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreVery good · 379 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 517 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 612 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 595 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 789 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 1,732 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 606 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreGood · 270 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Sandakan
Review scoreSuperb · 8 reviews
Sandakan's best hotels with breakfast
The Pavilion Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsReview scoreGood · 517 reviewsSituated 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.
Guest reviewOk location close to orangutan rehabilitation centre
OYO 563 Jockey Lodge Hotel
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOYO 563 Jockey Lodge Hotel is a 3-star property set in Sandakan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the...
D North Star Hotel & Spa
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsD North Star Hotel & Spa in Sandakan features 3-star accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and massage services.
One Avenue Hotel (IJM)
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsOne Avenue Hotel (IJM) is located in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. Sandakan Airport is 5 km away.
Hotel City Star
Hotel in SandakanBreakfast optionsReview scorePassable · 31 reviewsHotel City Star is situated in Sandakan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Budget hotels in Sandakan
Livingston Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview scoreGood · 345 reviewsLivingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Guest reviewWas very comfortable and clean. Shower was excellent.
- Review scoreGood · 270 reviews
2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in Sandakan. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Guest reviewJust if they could give more room choices it's better
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview scoreGood · 595 reviewsHotel Sandakan is situated in the city centre, only 200 metres from the Sulu seafront. It features two restaurants and offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.
Guest reviewGreat hotel, brilliant breakfast. Absolute bargain.
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview scorePleasant · 67 reviewsHotel O Hotel Ramai is located in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.
Guest reviewGood location near to town. Free car park good wifi. Room comfort and clean.
- Review scoreGood · 29 reviews
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel is set in Sandakan. With a terrace, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Guest reviewEventhough I consider it as a budget hotel, but they provide lift service for in house guest.
Hotel Meliden
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelReview scorePleasant · 32 reviewsHotel Meliden features accommodation in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk.
Guest reviewConvenient and near to airport. There’s variety of food around the surrounding.
OYO 90514 Habeeb Lodge Sandakan is offering accommodation in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Sandakan Airport is 14 km from the property.
OYO 89851 Leila Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCheap hotelFeaturing a restaurant, OYO 89851 Leila Hotel is set in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers room service. The hotel features family rooms. Sandakan Airport is 17 km away.
Hotels located in the centre of Sandakan
Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 83 reviewsHotel Premier Inn (Prima Square) offers free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Sandakan. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Guest reviewClean and comfortable rooms. Near bank, restaurants, MR DIY.
Labuk Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 287 reviewsLabuk Hotel offers accommodation in Sandakan. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
Guest reviewExcelent & near by restaurant easy to breakfast @ lunch and dinner
Marine Bay Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 612 reviewsMarine Bay Hotel features accommodation in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Guest reviewEvery time I go to Sandakan..MarineBay is my choice
The Mark's Lodge
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 62 reviewsSet in Sandakan, The Mark's Lodge features free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 192 reviewsSuper OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is set in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
Guest reviewEnough room and super comfy bed. Staff was lovely.
The Grand Hotel 2
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 31 reviewsThe Grand Hotel 2 is offering accommodation in Sandakan. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
Tyng Garden Hotel
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 606 reviewsLocated in Sandakan just 3 km away from Sandakan Airport, Tyng Garden Hotel features tastefully furnished guestrooms fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Guest reviewthe service was good. staff very friendly & helpfull
Sandakan Inn
Hotel in SandakanCentral locationReview scoreGood · 66 reviewsSandakan Inn is set in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Sandakan Airport is 9 km away.
Guest reviewThe staff was very nice and helpful and the roam spacious.
FAQs about hotels in Sandakan
What guests said about Sandakan:
- Review score
Important and interesting history related to the British...
Important and interesting history related to the British influence for town development; especially the story that unfolded and is memorialized about the war years and the sad fate of many Aust & Brit POW's and the of local Sabah supporters and underground. The history of extensive logging and use of timber was of professional interest to me as a forester. The brutal destruction of the timber buildings by the Japanese military was bad - and the gradual rebuild over following 10 -20 years is remarkable. Its notablel that the central city is declining due to lack of regular upgrade and maintenance, and influx of certain migrant groups and housing needs. Also notable that commercial business and new shops have expanded out into modernized precincts away from town centre. Proximity to Sepolik rainforest reserve and other wildlife conservation parks is great for travellers to eastern Sabah. Local malaysian people are friendly and easy to relat to in the main.Guest review byPeterAustralia - Review score
Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience.
Our family went to Sandakan to do a 3D2N river experience. We saw 4 of the big 5 Kinbatangan River has to offer - only the pygmy elephant remaining elusive. We booked our river experience through Seekie Sophie. This turned out to be amazing. The accommodation was great. Our family stayed in a 6-bed dorm with two other foreign girls. Following this we visited the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This is a MUST DO! if you love wildlife. The Sun Bear Conservation Centre is across the road and is convenient to visit. Nice to walk through the jungle on the boardwalk but not an essential activity to do. It's more zoo-like and not my cup of tea really. If you only want to do these two activities, it is better to stay in Sepilok itself. I wish I had planned my trip better as I would have liked to have visited Turtle Islands National Park - you need to travel out there, stay a night and come back the following morning. I also would have liked to have visited Gomantong Caves. Both of these places were highly recommended by other travellers who had visited them. Sandakan is fairly central to all these places and Grab is a good way to get around. Be prepared for rough roads and crazy drivers on them. Adds to the adventure! Going to Sandakan is a bit like acting in your own Indiana Jones movie . . . If, like us, you take your children with you and you love Star Wars... check out The Skywalker Lounge at the Elopura hotel. The food is good with plenty of options, but it is the Star Wars figurines that are the coolest thing about this place.Guest review byRebeccaNew Zealand - Review score
Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me...
Loved my stay in Sandakan, my accommodation was ideal for me and the location was perfect. There was so much more to explore but flight constraints limited my time there! Enjoyed some great seafood at the nearby restaurant on the water (Waterfront Seafood Restaurant), easy access to Sepilok for seeing orangutangs and sun bears. Pity my footwear was not suitable for visiting the RDC - note, to wear closed shoes and take mosquito repellant. And wish I could have done a trip to see the turtles. Use Grab taxis to get around. I would love to go back!!Guest review byTracy Denise LeeNew Zealand - Review score
Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard...
Sandakan has a fascinating history, particularly in regard to WW2 - check out the POW Death Marches from Sandakan to Ranau and the bravery of Agnes Keith and her husband. Local people of all ethnicities, took enormous risks to help escaped POW's and to support those opposed to the Japanese invasion. Sim Sim is a 15 minute Grab drive away and we ate at Sim Sim 90 twice - the food and service was excellent. Cold beer is sold and there's a cooling breeze in the evenings. Sandakan is not a beautiful city these days but we found it interesting and well worth a visit. It is an excellent gateway to tours up the Kingabatangan River. Sepilok is hotter, and without a market or supermarket, but leafier and more relaxing.Guest review byJILLAustralia - Review score
The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area.
The place is dirty, strong bad smell all over the area. The only think that made our stay up was the visit at Sandakan Rainforest Park, though we didn't see that much animals there. We saw loads of pitcher plantsGuest review byMaholyMadagascar - Review score
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town.
A very run down, untidy and litter strewn town. Residents do not take pride in their town and throw litter anywhere and everywhere, much of it in the harbour - absolutely disgusting, in such a beautiful country. Also lots of homelessness and too many beggars, including very young children, it’s almost constant. not a town to stay in for any longer than is necessary . Lots of good places to eat though.Guest review byAnonymous
See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Sandakan
- From TL 1,045.02 per nightReview scoreGood · 606 reviewsI like this place very cheap if u book online and the room is big. Nice and clean... how many times already I stay here.. I'm very recommended this place , hotel very near to all restaurant Starbucks, mcd and bataras .. Next time when we go sandakan we actually book this hotel .Guest review byJohnyMalaysia
- From TL 765.85 per nightReview scoreGood · 789 reviewsGreat hotel for a couple nights, good location with a few places to eat near by, not to far from sepilok for the orangutans and sunbears. We were also collected for the Kinabatangon river cruise too. Big clean room, nice and quite.Guest review byBenUnited Kingdom
- From TL 2,579.72 per nightReview scoreGood · 1,732 reviewsSuper friendly staff, great breakfast. Perfect location in Sandakan. Strong wifi. We used the hotel as a base while we made various trips and they kept our luggage safe each time.Guest review byJohnUnited Kingdom
- From TL 3,755.10 per nightReview scoreVery good · 1,682 reviewsGood clean hotel with nice swimming pool and spacious room. Good spread for buffet breakfast. Nice ala carte menu for dinnerGuest review byrizoneoneSingapore
- From TL 2,216.94 per nightReview scoreGood · 595 reviewsGood hotel for a night in Sandakan, we have stayed only for a quick stop before exploring SabahGuest review byMassimilianoItaly
Research, refine and make plans for your whole trip
Hotels in Sabah
Flights from London to Sandakan
Hotels in Sepilok
Hotels in Sukau
Hotels near Sandakan Airport
Hotels in Malaysia
