Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - 15 min walk
Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant - 13 min walk
San Da Gen Kopitiam - 15 min walk
English Tea House & Restaurant - 11 min walk
KFC - 19 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
Hotel size
114 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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
Spa 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
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 security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Sabah
Hotel Sabah Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan Sabah
Sabah Hotel
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Sabah Sandakan Hotel
Sandakan Hotel
Sandakan Hotel Sabah
Sandakan Sabah Hotel
Sabah Sandakan
Sabah Hotel Sandakan Malaysia
Sabah Hotel Sandakan Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sabah Hotel Sandakan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sabah Hotel Sandakan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
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.
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
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Nice grounds but scarcity of water and sugar
We had 2 bottles of water in our room. We asked for more in the evening; they said they would deliver but didn’t. In the morning we asked again, they said no access at front desk. After insisting they went to an empty room and finally gave us some.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
We loved our stay at Sabah hotel as a family of two adults and one child (9yrs old). We booked it for the pool mainly as we knew Sandakan town didn't have much to offer compared to other places on our trip. My daughter loved the pool especially the slides and they provide free pool towels which was great too. The rooms were cleaned daily and were very spacious and we had a pool view. The decor is a little dated and rooms a bit musty but the rooms had air con which was such a relief to get back to after a day in the heat.
We used Sandakan as a base for our trips to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation centre and for an overnight trip to Turtle Island to see the baby turtles being released into the sea. Both were fantastic and I'd highly recommend! Sabah hotel is about 5 mins drive to the main town and as it's situated on a hill we used Grab taxis to get to and from the town as it was too hot to walk it with our daughter.
Breakfast was included which was another big plus for us and it was buffet style and had lots of options. We ate a few times in the Plantation cafe during lunch or dinner and were impressed with the quality of food. Overall we loved our stay and would recommend to anyone.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
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.
Victoria
Victoria, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
The room
Staff very friendly and the room clean and tidy too
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 23, 2024
Good place for our short stopover in Sdakan. Easy to get into town with Grab. Clean, functionl, very helpful staff.
jennifer
jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
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.
Jillian
Jillian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Lovely place to retreat to in Sandakan! Wish I discovered this place at the beginning of my stay!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Set in beauriful grounds
Hotel is set in beautiful grounds and has a conlonial feel about it. The history is very interesting . Room very spacious, clean and comfortable. Good breakfast and lovely pool area
Jillian
Jillian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 12, 2024
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1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Great room size and amenities.
Chen
Chen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
The staff was very friendly
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 31, 2024
Anurag
Anurag, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent hotel in Sandakan
The Sabah Hotel is a lovely hotel. Our twin room on the 6th floor was perfect with comfortable firm beds and was clean and spacious. Note: importantly the room has a fridge which is not all that common at other Sandakan hotels. The Buffet Breakfast was very good, especially the egg station and food was plentiful. The pool is nicely set in a tropical environment, yet it feels quite open and is of varying depths. There is a good outdoor jacuzzi within the pool area, two slides for kids and a more than adequate gym is close by to the pool area. The Plantation Cafe also served well priced dinners (in addition to breakfast), so there was no need to leave the hotel, except for day tours. An additional Chinese Restaurant is also onsite. We had a really good time. P.S. if you don't have a car, when on day tours pick-up any groceries you may need as it's a fair walk to the shops, but then again that's the beauty of the Sabah Hotel as it's located away from all the hussle and bussle.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
Essence and flavour of Sabah.
Great hotel encompassing the essence and flavours of Sabah. Rooms are spacious and the hotel is close to both the airport and town. My go to hotel whenever I’m in Sandakan.