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Hotel Sandakan

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sandakan

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Malaysian cuisine
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Block 83, Town Centre, 4th Avenue, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Agnes Keith House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Puu Jih Shih Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 192 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 417 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Selingan Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sandakan

Heart of Sandakan.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Sandakan Heritage Trail and a 5-minute walk from Sandakan Harbour Mall. Also, Agnes Keith House is within half a mile (1 km) and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Agnes Keith House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Puu Jih Shih Temple - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 30 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪English Tea House & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roastery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sandakan

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Sandakan
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Hotel Sandakan also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Sandakan hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Sandakan offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. This Sandakan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 75.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan Hotel
BEST WESTERN Sandakan Hotel & Residence Sabah, Malaysia
Hotel Sandakan Sabah, Malaysia
Hotel Sandakan Hotel
Hotel Sandakan Sandakan
Hotel Sandakan Hotel Sandakan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Sandakan to the airport?

Hotel Sandakan is 9.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Sandakan (SDK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sandakan?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sandakan on May 24, 2025 start from $43.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Sandakan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Sandakan.

Does Hotel Sandakan offer free breakfast?

Hotel Sandakan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Sandakan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sandakan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Sandakan?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Sandakan have a pool?

Hotel Sandakan does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Sandakan have a restaurant?

Hotel Sandakan is home to Palm Cafe, which features Malaysian cuisine.

Does Hotel Sandakan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Sandakan to downtown Sandakan?

Hotel Sandakan is 0.1 mi away from Sandakan.

Hotel Sandakan Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher, Chandler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities in a convenient location. Very noisy with the Mosque next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Chandler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice hotel with very friendly staff. Breakfast is great! Outside noise is the only big complaint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel Sandakan met our needs for a one night stay. The beds were comfortable and the AC kept things quite cool. As I expected, the hotel is older and as such a bit run down. The free breakfast had ample selection for our family. For a short trip, I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor

It was so bad after we stayed for one night we asked for a refund for our other 3 nights & booked another hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A/C was a big plus, but overall the room was pretty dirty. No fridge in the room. Staff were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Y onne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jen, Elanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only had a one night stay as a stop over, the hotel is clean and convenient for what we wanted. It’s an old hotel with some nice old features. Rooms were nice and big and comfortable. A good breakfast was included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dale, Blackburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the interior is a bit dated the hotel is very clean extremely convenient to all Sandakan has to offer. Staff are very helpful and professional. The breakfast/dining area is very pleasant and offers good menu choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

NancyLee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

One night stay on our way back to KK/KL. Really nice staff. Great breakfast. Hotel is a bit warn but fine for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

NancyLee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for short stay in Sandakan

There was a mixup with our reservation that didn’t show up in the hotel’s computer. We finally got squared away but had to ask a few times about the problem. It seemed they were reluctant to have to ask us about our booking details but were very nice and apologetic. The room was well appointed and stocked with water, coffee, tea and bathroom amenities. The corridor is warn and in need of carpet and brighter lighting. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Just a couple blocks from the waterfront, but Sandakan is not a town you need to plan to stay for more than a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good! The rooms are clean and cozy - bed and pillows slightly stiff and it took a long time for them to find my booking and check me in then when I arrived. Seemed to be a little bit of a problem with organisation/communication cause the first day they didn’t know I had paid for breakfast and then the cleaners came to my room and thought I was gonna check out one day prior than my actual check out. But otherwise good service - friendly staff and nice food!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Comfortable enough room with a good bathroom. Wi-fi never seemed to work properly and had to keep logging in again. We were out all day till 4pm but on our return found that the room had not been made up and had to call housekeeping. We had breakfast the first morning but there weren’t many suitable European choices. For some reason our booking for the second day did not include breakfast bu5 we found a cheap restaurant across the road with a more suitable breakfast. Staff in restaurant were helpful. Easy to walk to Agnes Keith House and the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Inge

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Can you take the bad with the good?

his hotel did not receive, or did not see, our booking via hotels.com; no idea if hotels.com/expedia did not confirm our booking. It therefor took hours to get rooms (we booked 2), a lot of confusion; no explanation. Tried to contact hotels.com and expedia. Passed around 4 different people with no body taking responsibility. the hotel is run down, not clean but the beds were comfortable. bathrooms very much in need of a refurbishment. Pictures on hotels.com must be from long time ago. some notes advertised refurbishments had taken place earlier this year and so perhaps other floors are in better condition. We had a room on the 2nd and 4th floor. the breakfast was a mixture of asian and european. they have a waffle station, freshly made and an "egg" station. this was nice. the hotel is well located; a block away from the see front. the cost charged if booked direct is about 30% less as if you book it via hotels.com; till no reaction from hotels.com on this incident.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Big, clean and comfy

I booked Hotel Sandakan on the recommendation of the driver I used out at Sepilok, and I'm grateful that I did. The hotel was great, in a good location close to countless eateries, and several convenience stores/supermarkets. Service was excellent. The room was large, clean, and very comfortable - I stayed in the Junior Suite. The room had both a shower and bath. Highly recommend if staying in Sandakan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
We booked family room for 4 persons but that room type was not available. Even though the hotel has gave us extra bed but the room size definitely not as big as what we expect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inaccurate information.

Your Home-Page information is an exhaustive and inaccurate example. I ask for this hotel before reservation from their homepage at "Contact Us". I asked for this hotel which room grade available to use bath-Tub. But I received Answer from them only before day. If I have exact Information before reserve,I can get a room with bathtub as same price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ievgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel in the past, needs maintenance today

I guess hotel was great some time ago, but needs maintenance today, especially the bathroom which is really worn-out. Toilet was a bit leaking, bathroom drain was a bit blocked, one lamp was not working, etc. - needs maintenance. Despite the fact that I booked a non-smoking room, the corridor was smelly and I was able to smell cigarette smoke from bathroom vents when somebody smoked in another room. The staff was polite and helpful. Breakfast was OK. No critical issues with room cleanness. In general - good for its price. had no critical issues staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but friendly

The hotel is dated but undergoing a much needed renovation. The staff were all very friendly, professional and eager to assist. If you can get it, room 8-15 is probably the best in the place as it has a nice view out over the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

KIRTI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay

Not so good as I was told by the reception no breakfast in my booking email received by the hotel when actually my booking was with BF.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its too hot living in the room with aircondition show 16 celcius.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019