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Top Hotels in Sandakan

Explore 74 Sandakan hotels and find the perfect stay, from landmark locations and luxury hotels to boutiques with convenient access to top attractions.

The Pavilion Hotel
8.4 (326 reviews)

The Pavilion Hotel ★★★

📍 Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7, Jalan Labuk, Road, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel offers a comfortable stay with convenient access to local dining, shopping areas, and key routes around the city.

Sepilok Jungle Resort
8.3 (201 reviews)

Sepilok Jungle Resort ★★

📍 Mile 14, Jalan Rambutan, Sepilok

"If you are not demanding to conditions, then it is fine."

Livingston Hotel
8.3 (523 reviews)

Livingston Hotel ★★★

📍 Jalan Utara, Mile 4, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel provides a modern and comfortable stay close to restaurants, shops, and convenient routes around the city.

Ormond Sandakan
9.0 (83 reviews)

Ormond Sandakan ★★★★

📍 Pusat Bandar Sandakan, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel offers a stylish and practical base with easy access to local dining, shopping, and city attractions.

The Garden Boutique Hotel
8.4 (472 reviews)

The Garden Boutique Hotel ★★★

📍 84, Block Mile, K Lot 82, 4, Jalan Utara, Bandar Pasaraya, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this boutique hotel provides a cosy stay with easy access to neighbourhood dining, local shops, and city conveniences.

Hotel Sandakan
8.4 (226 reviews)

Hotel Sandakan ★★★

📍 Hotel Sandakan, Block 83, 4th Avenue Town Centre, Sandakan

"Hotel is in the center os the city with the same name, which is good for tourists arriving here for the first time. Tour operator, department store. Staff is friendly, very attentive and professional. Food in the restaurant is of high quality, fresh, good juices. This refers to breakfasts, and to dinners, specifically, to Ramadan fest dinners in the tome of my stay.. Furniture is new, towels and linen are excellent."

Hotel Meliden
8.3 (165 reviews)

Hotel Meliden ★★

📍 Lot 110, Block J, Bandar Utama, Lorong Avenue 4 Batu, 6, Jalan Utara, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel offers a simple and practical stay close to local eateries, shops, and convenient transport routes.

Sabah Hotel
9.0 (209 reviews)

Sabah Hotel ★★★★

📍 Jalan Utara, Sandakan

Situated in Sandakan, this resort-style hotel provides a relaxing stay surrounded by greenery with easy access to the town centre, dining spots, and nearby attractions.

The Elopura Hotel
8.8 (139 reviews)

The Elopura Hotel ★★★

📍 HS12, Sandakan Harbour Square, Pusat Bandar Sandakan, Sandakan

Situated near Sandakan’s waterfront, this hotel offers a charming stay close to local dining, sea views, markets, and heritage attractions.

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2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotels in Sandakan

2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa

"One of my choice hotel to stay in Sandakan town. Nice place to stay. Recommended to others."

Tanini Sepilok Formerly Known As Nature Lodge Sepilok Hotels in Sandakan

Tanini Sepilok Formerly Known As Nature Lodge Sepilok

"It's not far from RDC and the Orangutan Conservation Center. The sanitation is good, the environment is nice and quiet, and the front desk service is good. One thing to note is that it's not so easy to get a taxi from there to the city. I waited for 20 minutes before I got one."

Sepilok B&B Hotels in Sandakan

Sepilok B&B

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Sepilok B&B! The location is unbeatable—just a short walk from both the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre, making it perfect for exploring the rich wildlife and beautiful surroundings. It was so convenient to have these attractions right on our doorstep. The room was clean, cozy, and well-equipped, providing a comfortable haven after a long day of jungle adventures. We especially appreciated how quiet and peaceful the setting was, allowing us to relax and recharge. The grounds are lovely, and you feel fully immersed in nature. The staff at Sepilok B&B truly made our stay memorable. They were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready with recommendations for things to do and places to see in the area. They made us feel very welcome and at home from the moment we arrived. The breakfast was also excellent, with a good mix of local dishes and Western options to suit all tastes. We looked forward to starting each day with a delicious meal before heading out to explore. Overall, Sepilok B&B exceeded our expectations in every way. If you're visiting Sepilok and want to be close to nature with a comfortable and welcoming place to stay, we highly recommend this B&B. We would love to stay here again in the future!"

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Hotels in Sandakan

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

"Very beautiful resort, simple yet highly effective. The service is impeccable. The rooms are clean, and it's lovely to be surrounded by the forest."

Real Traveller Reviews of Sandakan Hotels

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OmanHakim

Traveling with friends
The Pavilion Hotel ★★★
"The space is very spacious and very clean!! They also change towel everyday and top up everything. Having wash+dryer is also a plus!!!! Very near to attraction. If you a muslim, very near to the Mosque so can get halal food easily. If you like anime manga, Tianfu Hoot is near also!! Fast response with we chat."
★★★★★
2026-05-30
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Frank the Bärliner

Solo traveler
Sepilok Jungle Resort ★★
"It should be a nice place, with a huge garden, but all the board walks are made with cheap looking wood imitation. You feel more like disney land. The houses and rooms are poorly sound proofed, every room is on a long floor and everybody is passing through, kids shouting and screaming and parents screaming in their cellphones. Then people are not used to close doors quietly, its banging 24 hours. Its very much noise made by humans for a jungle resort. The service is good and the rooms are in a good condition, just it should be more light by the sink in the room."
★★★★★
2026-01-27
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Anonymous User

Couple
Livingston Hotel ★★★
"Good swimming pool and good breakfast at this hotel.. All the staff are very nice and always smile."
★★★★★
2026-07-05
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HK JustineP

Couple
Ormond Sandakan ★★★★
"The Ormond itself was great, but Sandakan isn’t the best area, nothing much around Sandakan itself, but it is a great base for heading to the jungle in Sepilok to do activities there. Staff at the hotel was great and very accommodating. Pool area is beautiful - very popular. Restaurant on the pool level was also excellent - really fantastic food. Gym was also a good size. Rooms were clean and nice but nothing too special in my opinion but it was still a nice stay."
★★★★★
2026-07-17
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MY Karenchua0502

Business traveler
The Garden Boutique Hotel ★★★
"A few minute walk to Kim Fung pasar , a lot of authentic sandakan food there"
★★★★★
2026-04-04
K

Kangge

Family
Hotel Sandakan ★★★
"Great service and an excellent location! The facilities are a bit old, but that's pretty typical for the old town. Overall, it was a good stay!"
★★★★★
2026-02-14
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MY MUHD IQRAM ZULKHAIRIN

Business traveler
Hotel Meliden ★★
"The hotel is very spacious and clean, suitable for daily stays whether for work or vacation."
★★★★★
2026-06-24
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CN Tiaotiaohu ²⁰²⁵🐯

Family
Sabah Hotel ★★★★
"The rooms are a bit old, but they've been renovated. The service is decent, and the hotel feels like a small tropical garden. The Chinese food is excellent, with generous portions and affordable prices, and they even have Cantonese dim sum. Most of the guests are Westerners. The location is also pretty good; it's a 5-6 RM taxi ride to the beach. A common thing with hotels in Malaysia is the tourism tax. However, if you've booked through a platform, it's usually pre-paid. So, when we're asked to pay cash on the spot, we always show a copy or digital version of our booking confirmation. It helps if your English is good, otherwise you might end up paying twice. The platform has a responsibility to inform hotels if payment has already been made online."
★★★★★
2025-08-21
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MY Guest User

Family
The Elopura Hotel ★★★
"very good .. they have tv that can use Youtube"
★★★★★
2026-08-12

Sandakan Travel Information

Power Plug & Voltage

240V/Type G

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Currency

1 SGD ≈ 3.21 MYR

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Local Payment

Cash/Cards/Touch'n Go

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CelcomDigi/Maxis/U Mobile

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Current Weather

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More Information About Sandakan Hotels

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Number of reviews

4,085

Total properties

74

Weekday Avg. Price

S$ 128

Weekend Avg. Price

S$ 135

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