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Jhothi R
@jhothir
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2023
Nice place but could use a little TLC
"Overall visit was good, Thanks to Sasha for making the booking and making sure everything was taken care of.
Pretty basic place; no shampoo so bring your own. Soap is provided as well as warm water for the shower..."
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#1 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Bed and Breakfast

Kevin Saint Ghislain
@ksaintghislain
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2019
Great location, Great accomodation
"If your focus for Sepilok is on the Rainforest Discovery Centre (as was ours), you could not be located better. 400m from the RDC and about 10min walk from the Sunbear and Orangutan Centre. It is among the most..."
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#2 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Lodge

SusanBinkie
@SusanBinkie
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2022
Another must-do activity when in north Borneo.
"I booked with Nature Lodge because they offer a 2 day 1 night tour from Sandakan to Kinabatangan River. Pick up is in Sandakan or Sepilok, and lunch is at your own expense at Mango Garden where the food was nice but..."
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#3 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Bdcunha
@bdcunha
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2022
Good hotel for a short stay
"We stayed for a night before heading up to Sepilok. The hotel is good, clean and the rooms comfortable. It is a practical hotel, with no luxury but all the essentials. The location is ok but a bit noisy. The..."
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#4 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
#5 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Sunnybui
@Sunnybui123
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2020
Great hospitality
"Room clean & spacious, town view."
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#6 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Small Hotel
#7 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Small Hotel
#8 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Small Hotel
#9 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Fat_Tony1524
@Fat_Tony1524
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2019
Pleasant experience
"Rooms were a good size and clean, good aircon and has a tv. Wifi was a bit weak. Travel desk was very helpful!!! Assisted us in arranging onward travel and giving good advice for what to do in Sandakan. The..."
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#10 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
#11 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

sueandmikey
@Sue O'Neill
Reviewed on 1 May 2006
Hotel Ramai a great $ choice
"We stayed at Hotel Ramai in Sandakan for 3 nights when either sides of river safari to Kinabatangan and the trip to Turtle Island. We have 2 boys aged 7 & 9 and we were very comfortably accommodated in a family room..."
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#12 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Kevin Saint Ghislain
@ksaintghislain
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2019
Very good option at the bus terminal
"We arrived in the middle of the night (1-2 AM) by bus, walked 50 meter, were helped immediately and after a good shower were sleeping about 40min after we arrived with the bus. This is the kind of service you only..."
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#13 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Homer54
@Homer54
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2020
40th AnniversayTrip
"We staid at this hotel as part of a package holiday with Riviera, two nights bed and breakfast, room was clean and tidy even if it was dated, food was fine and a good selection of meals to choose from."
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#14 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Lodge

Liekofdestiny
@liekofdestiny
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2022
Simply amazing
"Our stay here was definitely the highlight of our 3+ month journey through Asia!
Everything was just perfect. Jason is an amazing host and we loved chatting with him during the drive from Sandakan to the lodge. The..."
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#15 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel

Xenie67
@Xenie67
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2020
Good location and suited us perfectly
"Our double room was spacious and clean, a jug of water was in the room upon arrival which was welcomed, it was a really hot day and long journey to get there."
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#16 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Resort

minnie_globetrotter
@minnie_globetrotter
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2022
Amazing and beautiful resort
"Super relaxing place to visit. Inform of your intentions to dive as they need to have enough dive masters as they maybe already booked for other dives.
We had an over water chalets which were beautiful to stay at..."
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#17 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Lodge

Shereen N
@leenU7961QA
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2022
Stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge
"Unforgettable good trip, an eye opener to the wild life n natures with some endemic species of birds n animals 👍n thank you for the hospitality from you n your dedicated and experience crews, Johnny 😊🦧🐒"
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#18 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Lodge

Jean
@Jean P
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2023
3D/2N stay with river safari
"Our group of 6 stayed in 3 chalets, reservation staff was great to arrange rooms with interconnecting door for family with children. They were clean and comfortable with air-conditioner. We enjoyed our meals, banana..."
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#19 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel
#20 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel

Talitha M
@TalithaMM
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2020
Seaview!!!!
"The second visit was in room 8, nothing was written on the wall (yet), but again great room with private shower."
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#21 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel

Ramona
@RamonaGer
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2020
Excellent hostel with a central location
"Nice clean rooms. A spacious community area with computer access, free wifi, a big television screen and a comfortable couch. My highlight definitely was the clean kitchen area with free bread, spreads and spices..."
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#22 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Lawrencesyh
@Lawrencesyh
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2018
Simple and ease of access to town
"Simple hotel and good customer service at the concierge.
Breakfast chef has good omelettes but should really improve in making sure cold foods are heated.
Good old antiques hanging at the dining hall giving..."
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#23 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Charlie
@charlieunderwater
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2019
Restaurant on the roof is the best
"The room we had was nice enough, some lovely touches (painted sink, cushions on the bed) but a little run down. The staff are fantastic and helpful and spoke great English. We had the french toast breakfast included..."
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#24 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel
#25 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Lodge

Majkalala
@Markéta Č
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2019
Night cruiz was the best one!
"+Amazing people, amazing cruises and yumi food. We took morning, arvo and night cruises. The chalets might need to clean up a little bit.!'Dont forget a good repelent!
-The chalets might need to clean up a little..."
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#26 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Amalina D
@Amalina D
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2018
Love the breakfast 😋
"The only thing i like is a peaceful enviroment not crowded...i love to go here sometimes when im feeling too much stress from my working enviroment. Its far from the town. The rooms are not expensive n the breakfast..."
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#27 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan

Michael Lewis
@fabindia
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2018
OK for a short stay
"We booked in for a couple of nights before heading off to the jungle.
Nothing to rave about this place. It is what you expect from a fairly low budget hotel. The rooms were OK, the breakfast not at all great. On..."
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#28 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
Hostel

Mario
@mariotra
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2019
Wonderful stay in a nice hostel
"I had a fantastic experience in this hostel. I especially liked the beautifully decorated common area and the kindness of the staff. They provided me with info about the best places to visit in Sandakan and the..."
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#29 Best Value of 114 places to stay in Sandakan
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Season
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Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
RM 192
HIGHEST
RM 47RM 872
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
387mm
WETTEST
151 mm527 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
RM 132
RM 47RM 872
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
204mm
DRIEST
151 mm527 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
RM 141
RM 47RM 872
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
222mm
151 mm527 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
RM 120
LOWEST
RM 47RM 872
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
265mm
151 mm527 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Sandakan. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Agnes Newton Keith HomeRead more
- Puu Jih Shih Buddhist TempleRead more
- Kg Pukat Fisherman VillageRead more
- Bao Gong TempleRead more
- St.Mary's CathedralSt.Mary's church was founded in 1883 and it is now 135 years old as of 2018, the oldest church in Sandakan.The first church was created as a small wooden structure.Its history dates back to May 1883 when Monsignor T.Jackson, the prefect Apostolic of the Mill Hill, England, order of Missionary Priest, bought five acres of land on a hill to set up a mission. Together with Father Prenger, they built a temporary hut made of 'Kajang' and dedicated the mission to the Blessed Mother and named it St.Mary's Hill. Msgr T.Jackson then asked Father Pundleider to join Father Prenger in Sandakan( used to be called as British North Borneo) and together they opened St.Mary's school on July 24, 1883. The first school in North Borneo with its first pupils, five in all, housed in the kajang hut. By October on the same year, there was a proper hostel for the boys to stay in and a small church.Read more
- Kun Yam (Goddess of Mercy) TempleRead more
Sandakan Hotels Information
Hotels in Sandakan | 112 |
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Hotels Prices From | RM 51 |
Hotels Reviews | 6,386 |
Hotels Photos | 6,112 |
Travel high season | Dec - Feb |
Travel low season | Sep - Nov |
High season avg price | RM 189 |
Low season avg price | RM 127 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandakan hotels
- Sepilok Nature Resort, Sepilok Forest Edge Resort, and Sepilok Jungle Resort are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. See the full list: Hotels near Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
- Popular hotels close to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary include Sepilok Nature Resort, Sepilok Forest Edge Resort, and Sepilok Jungle Resort. See the full list: Hotels near Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary.
- Popular hotels close to Sandakan Airport include The Mark's Lodge, Borneo Cove Hotel, and Gloria Plaza Hotel Sandakan. See the full list: Hotels near Sandakan Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) are Sepilok Nature Resort, Sepilok Forest Edge Resort, and Sepilok Jungle Resort. See the full list: Hotels near Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
- Popular cheap hotels in Sandakan include May Fair Hotel, OYO 1030 Nak Hotel, and Sepilok Jungle Resort. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Sandakan.
- Lankayan Island Dive Resort, Sabah Hotel Sandakan, and OYO 1030 Nak Hotel all received great reviews from families travelling in Sandakan. See the full list: Family Hotels in Sandakan.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Sandakan include Sabah Hotel Sandakan, Sepilok Jungle Resort, and Borneo Cove Hotel. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Sandakan.
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