Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Sandakan (SDK) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - 2 min drive
南财肉骨茶 Nam Chai Restaurant Bah Kut Teh - 19 min walk
鱼船街第二桥 - 2 min drive
San Da Gen Kopitiam - 2 min drive
Lau Tong - 18 min walk
About this property
Sanbay Hotel
Sanbay Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Sandakan.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sanbay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sanbay Hotel 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.
Are pets allowed at Sanbay Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sanbay Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sanbay Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sanbay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sanbay Hotel and nearby?
Sanbay Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sanbay Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff.
Kristy
Kristy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 3, 2021
Sampai hotel security suruh tunggu next shift staff untuk sampai kerja. Pekerja shift sebelum sudah balik atas sebab transport balik waktu malam tidak ada. Terpaksa tggu hampir 3 jam lobby untuk staff kasih check-in ke bilik yang sudah dibayar.
Boniq
Boniq, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 1, 2020
Swee Fung
Swee Fung, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 24, 2019
Everything is good.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2019
A lot of parking space. Clean room
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 6, 2019
keep it up
CikTika
CikTika, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2019
The hotel and service are great especially for that price range. The restaurant was closed but there are eating places nearby
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 10, 2019
Good deal for low price
Location was not central but not too far. 2km from center. Room was clean and hotel was quiet. Wifi was decent and able to reach room.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2018
Stay at Sanbay hotel, Sandakan
No restaurant, furniture old and chipped, very few food options outside the hotel, no WiFi in the room at all . We had to stand in the middle of the corridor or go to the reception area to connect to the WiFi
Sutapa
Sutapa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2018
Budget hotel - ok for a night
Clean rooms with huge bathrooms, very quiet — this is the plus
Lingering smoking smell and no food is the minus. We got dinner in the local open air curry house a few minutes walk away. It is a local food place - really good but ‘very local’
F
F, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2017
All very nice, car parking very easy. Only disappointment for us was hotel evening meals (except Fri and Saturday) were very ordinary. But in saying that there is lots of food places around if you have the time. Breakfast was included in hotel price. It was basic with no fruit.
Gwen & Ken
Gwen & Ken, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 30, 2017
Worth Hotel for Money
Quiet, comfort, spacious room. Definitely worth for money.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 29, 2017
nurulasyikin
nurulasyikin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 21, 2017
Location not so good.
Had to change rooms 3 times before got one where room safe worked.
There were only 2 cafes nearby , one a malay curry house ,the 2nd we opted for a Chinese cafe in a Malay housing area which was a bit dodgy to get to at night (ghetto)
On plus side the staff were wonderful and tried hard
Grassy
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 2, 2017
Nice hotel but away from town center.
Wan Mohamad
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2017
Nice transit hotel
Very comfortable and new amenities. Free shuttle to town. Have large private parking space. Peace of mind
Nasa
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 9, 2017
About 2 km from town centre. The seafood steamboat buffet was great and value for money.
SIN PENG
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 26, 2016
Wan Mohamad
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2016
Convenient and Clean hotel
Very nice hotel. Comfort room. Pay less but get more
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2016
Very nice place to stay
This is very clean and affordable. Great coffee, not too far out of town and friendly staff
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2016
Comfort executive like hotel
The room is nice with executive feeling-alike. Amenities is complete with fridge and basic amenities you can find in a hotel. With value prices, this a perfect place to stay in Sandakan. Since it is nearby the town, there are a lot of eateries to find. If you bring in car, the hotel will even give a free car wash. Recommended for all travellers
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 7, 2016
lovely stay
Lovely room, good breakfast,very helpful staff, free transport into town. Reccomended
Leah
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2015
best hotel in sandakan
room clean and big
mohd lutfi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2015
booring stay
Not much to walk about.. Quiet surrounding.. Far from town.. But cinema is just around the corner..
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 11, 2015
Good hotel for a short stay
Hotel is a little out of town, but an easy taxi or bus ride away. Not a high end hotel, but perfect for a few days and very good value for money.