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About this property

Hotel Sandakan is situated in the city centre, only 200 metres from the Sulu seafront. It features two restaurants and offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and include a satellite TV and a minibar. Each room features a private bathroom with amenities. Palm Café serves a wide variety of both Malaysian local delights and international dishes. Guests of Sandakan can also enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine and dim sum specialities at the Palm Garden Restaurant. Sandakan Hotel is located 20 km away from Sandakan Airport. The hotel is 11 km from Sandakan Memorial Park, and less than 5 km away from the Chinese temple of Puh Jih Shih.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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  • 2 single beds
Room
206 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$39 per night
Original price
US$147.88
Late Escape Deal
- US$29.58
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$118.30

US$39 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$40 per night
Original price
US$148.55
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- US$29.71
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Total before taxes
US$118.84

US$40 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 2
US$47 per night
Original price
US$174.77
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$139.81

US$47 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
We have 4 left
High floor
  • 2 single beds
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$43 per night
Original price
US$159.98
Late Escape Deal
- US$32
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$127.98

US$43 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$50 per night
Original price
US$188.21
Late Escape Deal
- US$37.64
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$150.57

US$50 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$46 per night
Original price
US$171.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.28
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Total before taxes
US$137.12

US$46 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$53 per night
Original price
US$198.29
Late Escape Deal
- US$39.66
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$158.64

US$53 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
We have 3 left
  • 2 single beds
Room
269 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$47 per night
Original price
US$174.77
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$139.81

US$47 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$54 per night
Original price
US$201.66
Late Escape Deal
- US$40.33
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$161.32

US$54 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • 2 large double beds
Room
269 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$47 per night
Original price
US$174.77
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$139.81

US$47 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$59 per night
Original price
US$221.82
Late Escape Deal
- US$44.37
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$177.46

US$59 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 2 large double beds
City view
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$50 per night
Original price
US$188.21
Late Escape Deal
- US$37.64
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$150.57

US$50 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max persons: 2
US$63 per night
Original price
US$235.26
Late Escape Deal
- US$47.05
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$188.21

US$63 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Private suite
417 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$52 per night
Original price
US$194.26
Late Escape Deal
- US$38.85
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$155.41

US$52 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$61 per night
Original price
US$228.54
Late Escape Deal
- US$45.71
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$182.83

US$61 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed
Room
192 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$34 per night
Original price
US$127.72
Late Escape Deal
- US$25.54
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$102.17

US$34 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Original price
US$141.15
Late Escape Deal
- US$28.23
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.

Total before taxes
US$112.92

US$38 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
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Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Buffet breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Central Sandakan location, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for a stay between trips to the jungle etc
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely very helpful staff, comfy and relaxing. Breakfast was very good and liberal, and unhurried.
Ziga
Slovenia Slovenia
Good value for money. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was a bit outdated but clean. Breakfast selection was limited, but overall it was a pleasant stay.
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very light, spacious and comfortable room. Good buffet breakfast served and included in the price. Very kind and helpful staff, particularly Neil and Emma at reception and Marianna from housekeeping. Great ambassadors for Sandakan. Would...
Lauren
Australia Australia
Great place not far from waterfront, restaurants and shops. Excellent value for money
Julie
Czech Republic Czech Republic
The staff was very welcome and helpful. Many thanks!!
Victoria
Canada Canada
The room was clean and comfortable, had working air conditioning. It was a great place for a short stay before and after a jungle tour. It's right in the centre of town so you can easily walk to restaurants or the harbour. They also let us store...
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location, the staff and the cafe. The food buffet selection with freshly cooked options was excellent. The breakfast likewise. The staff were most helpful and gave good local guidance too.
Nazrul
Malaysia Malaysia
Value for money, nice location near to city attractions within walking distance superb breakfast that was included
Sophia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff. We had a problem with the toilet which was fixed in a matter of minutes, very efficient. Best shower in Borneo! Also excellent selection for breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Palm Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Malaysian • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Cantonese • Chinese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Hotel Sandakan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$24. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

6+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 75 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.