Hotel Sandakan
Block 83 , 4TH Avenue, Town Centre
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Why people book this hotel
“Location n great service”
“Location was ok”
“The staff make a hotel”
“I find the front office was friendly, welcoming & very accommodative”
“The room was good for a night stay”
“Decent sized room , comfy beds, powerful showers, breakfast ok and buffet style”
“Very clean, comfortable and helpful friendly staff”
“Excellent location, very clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff, go…”
“Breakfast was also very good, since have a wide selection”
“Staff were helpful, hotel was clean, lovely breakfast”
“Spacious suite for the price”
“Very good value for money”
Overview
Hotel 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 rooms are air-conditioned and include a satellite TV and a minibar. Each room features a private bathroom with amenities. Palm Café serves a wide variety of both Malaysian local delights and international dishes. Guests of Sandakan can also enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine and dim sum specialities at the Palm Garden Restaurant. Sandakan Hotel is located 20 km away from Sandakan Airport. The hotel is 11 km from Sandakan Memorial Park, and less than 5 km away from the Chinese temple of Puh Jih Shih.
Traveller reviews
Ghee Seng
couple
June 22, 2026
“Okay”
Spacious suite for the price.
Kim Hwa
couple
June 18, 2026
“Pleasant stay, good breakfast n great staff”
Location n great service
Lilford
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
The staff make a hotel
Ivy
extended_group
June 10, 2026
First of all, this is my 1st visit to Sandakan after my last visit which was 20 years ago. I find the front office was friendly, welcoming & very accommodative. The room was good for a night stay. Breakfast was also very good, since have a wide selection. Thank you.
Greg Trina
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“G&Ts World Full-time travellers”
Location was ok.
jon
family_with_children
June 5, 2026
Decent sized room , comfy beds, powerful showers, breakfast ok and buffet style.
Olivia
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Price, room, food, all is okay.”
Exactly at city centre. Walking distance to Harbour Mall and shops. Convenient for travellers.
Tina
couple
May 24, 2026
“Ok for one night.”
Good central location before trip to Turtle island
Amy
couple
May 23, 2026
Lovely hotel, the staff at reception are lovely and so kind. We would definitely recommend.
Bicky
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“Good for short stay”
Good location, big room. Great view.
Jan Ghys
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“A good place to stay in Sandakan”
The location and the friendliness of the staff
Heather
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Close to airport Helpful staff
Sarah
couple
April 27, 2026
“Comfortable stay with friendly staff.”
Excellent location for the heritage trail. Very clean, comfortable and helpful friendly staff
Sarah
couple
April 24, 2026
“Pleasant stay in a great location.”
Excellent location, very clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff, good selection at breakfast.
Sharon
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
Clean and Comfortable room. Good air-con
Chuck
couple
April 18, 2026
“Excellent value, nice helpfully people.”
Food great, people nice.
Allday
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
Staff were helpful, hotel was clean, lovely breakfast. We were able to store luggage on arrival until checking in time.
Beena
couple
April 14, 2026
“Beautiful location”
Location
dieter
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
Very good value for money.
Tomasz
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
Friendly, helpfull stuff, cosy room, delicious food in restaurant...you just must try mango frappe 😀
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking garage, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Packed lunches, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk
Deluxe Family Room
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 Deluxe Family Room
The air-conditioned family 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 2 beds.
Deluxe King Room
The unit has 1 bed.
Selingan Deluxe King Room
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
This room offers a panoramic sea view or town view.
Selingan Superior Twin Room
The air-conditioned twin 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 2 beds.
Superior Twin Room
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 King
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a minibar, 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.
Standard Single Room
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned single room provides a TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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