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The Elopura Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

The Elopura Hotel located on the East Coast of Sabah which also known as “Land below the Wind”. Elopura name itself was the first name of Sandakan when it was found by William B Pryer back in 1879.

This hotel was extremely clean and comfortable. It had great aircon, a working TV, comfortable bed, hot and powerful shower. The location was great, right on the sea with lots of shops and restaurants around. Loads of choice at breakfast and a beautiful breakfast setting. Would recommend to anyone seeking a bit of comfort. Very good value for money too!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,362 reviews
Price from£41.39per night
Sabah Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo.

Very good staff, restaurant and pool area.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,319 reviews
Price from£59.88per night
The Pavilion Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Situated in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
349 reviews
Price from£25.87per night
Super OYO 1027 Hotel London, hotel in Sandakan

Super OYO 1027 Hotel London is offering accommodation in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

The staff are great
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
348 reviews
Price from£10.55per night
Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana, hotel in Sandakan

Super OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana is offering accommodation in Sandakan. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

The only good thing was the staff...
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
210 reviews
Price from£11.72per night
Livingston Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Livingston Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms in Sandakan. It features an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

- clean, spacious and nice rooms - great free breakfast - helpful and friendly staff
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
429 reviews
Price from£45.23per night
Sanbay Hotel, hotel in Sandakan

Sanbay Hotel is located in Sandakan, a 5-minute drive from the historic St. Michael's and Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple It has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

No restaurant. I only found out when i checked in
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
83 reviews
Price from£21.28per night
The Mark's Lodge, hotel in Sandakan

The Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
66 reviews
Price from£28.35per night
Hotel City Star, hotel in Sandakan

Hotel City Star is centrally located in Sandakan within walking distance from various local attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel and spacious rooms with private bathroom facilities.

Room dirty
5.5
Scored 5.5
Average
Rated passable
45 reviews
Price from£14.93per night
Hotel Prima, hotel in Sandakan

Hotel Prima features accommodation in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

What an excellent little hotel. Ideal for a stay before traveling to airport early the next day. Brilliant aircon and spotlessly clean
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
11 reviews
Price from£21.50per night
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Budget hotels in Sandakan

  • Hotel Sandakan
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews

    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.

    Hotel was clean and covenient. Breakfast was superb

  • Hotel Meliden
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    Hotel Meliden features accommodation in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk.

  • Sanbay Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews

    Sanbay Hotel is located in Sandakan, a 5-minute drive from the historic St. Michael's and Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple It has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    The location slightly out of the busy town, peaceful.

  • Hotel Western

    Hotel Western offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Sandakan. The hotel features family rooms. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

  • Alonto Hotel
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 28 reviews

    Alonto Hotel is offering accommodation in Sandakan. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

Hotels located in the centre of Sandakan

  • SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    SUSAN HOTEL SEAFRONT features accommodation in Sandakan. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

  • 2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews

    Located in Sandakan, Sabah, 2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 5-minute drive to the city centre. The hotel features a spa and restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

    Just if they could give more room choices it's better

  • Labuk Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk, Labuk Hotel features modern and comfortable accommodation situated just 2 km from Sandakan Airport.

    The smell of the room but not much eateries around

  • Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square)
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews

    Situated in Sandakan, Hotel Premier Inn (Prima Square) offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

    Clean and comfortable rooms. Near bank, restaurants, MR DIY.

  • The Mark's Lodge
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 66 reviews

    The Mark's Lodge is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to supermarkets and local eateries. It offers air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

  • The Pavilion Hotel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 349 reviews

    Situated in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.

    The room is very spacious.. the aircond is very cool

  • Lady Anne Hotel Sandkan
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews

    Lady Anne Hotel Sandkan is located in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

  • Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel is set in Sandakan. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area.

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What guests said about Sandakan:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    First of all, there is no shop to buy the SIM card in...

    First of all, there is no shop to buy the SIM card in Sandakan Airport, the nearest place is 7/11 which is in 5 min by taxi. Next stage of the quest is that you will need to ask someone to share the Wi-Fi with you since you must register your SIM card by yourself online. Perhaps, buying the SIM card in Kota Kinabalu will be the best option. If you are going to Sukau area, do not consider buying U Mobile SIM card - it will not work there completely. I would not recommend to have a food at any of restaurants at the seafront: meals will be overpriced and in most of the cases not even edible. Tours to Bornean bear and orangutan parks will be at least 3x cheaper for you than suggested by TripAdvisor if you will just use Grab taxi to reach it: both parks are located at the same place. Firefly tour is also costly and not really impressive: do not expect to see too much, if you cannot resist to go there. Pasir Putih Beach could be nice place if the beach was visible under the layers of garbage. Don't recommend to waste your time for it. There are a lot of beggar kids at the central area. I don't know if they can steal anything, but I guess it makes sense to be careful.
    Oleg
    Singapore
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm.

    Sandakan is not a city brimming with character and charm. It is OK and you can find a small number of nice enough places to eat and drink, if you set your mind to it. I would not want to have stayed there more than one day and I won’t be going back anytime soon.
    Andy
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the...

    We used Sandakan as the gateway to Turtle Island and the Kinabatangan River. We had lunch in a central hotel which was fine, not a lot for vegetarians but the service was good. We could have spent a little longer there, it seems easy to get around.
    Maxine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two...

    Great little town, wouldn’t spend more than a day or two here unless you were using as a base to go and see the orangutans and rainforest discovery centre or island tours. Great water front dinners. Shopping mall and grocery store close to water front. Nice vibe.
    Wendy
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories.

    It’s my home town and I have lots of fond memories. Fresh seafood paradise and amazing mixed cuisine with traditional Chinese, Malaysian food and Indian dishes. Everything in the food market is super cheap and fresh. The town centre is looking undeveloped and unloved.
    Pease
    United Kingdom
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very...

    Not much to do in the town or much to see and nowhere very nice places to eat/drink. Unfortunately it is quite run down so book a decent hotel to stay in and make the most of the experiences available in the area.
    Norma
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Sandakan

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 414 reviews
    The location is incredible. Only 20 min from Sandakan and less than 5 minutes walking from the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary as well as the Sun Bear sanctuary. The staff is incredibly kind and the food is excellent. The hotel is located in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by a lake. The pictures don't do it justice. To get to fall asleep listening to the frogs, the crickets and nature was a true gift!
    Gabriela
    Malaysia
  • From £48.63 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    The staff was/is extremely friendly and helpful as someone already mentioned 12 out of 10 in the ranking. Bobot our guide needs a special mentioning, very knowledgeable about the animals, and a fun person to be with. The driver to got us to the Lodge SAHA, already explained a lot about Sabah and the Lodge, very helpful. It should be mentioned, you are in a Lodge in the middle of nowhere, don't expect.a 5star Hotel
    Herbert
    Austria
  • From £67.61 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,320 reviews
    Everything!! The room cleanliness was tip top. Carpet was clean. Room was spacious enough. Air cond is cold enough. Shower is heated and there's a bath tub inside. Toilet was in minimalist concept and spacious. Necessary Toiletries was prepare by the hotel. Shampoo and soap smells nice. Overall it was an excellent stay there. Will come again
    Jennjennifer
    Malaysia
  • From £15.47 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 456 reviews
    Host is great and eagerly contacts you with check in details and offers lots of advice for things to do. Also has car, motorcycle and snorkel rentals, and water dispensers in the hallway. Showers and the room are nice enough and the aircon works well. We didn't check the TV.
    Deric
    South Korea
  • From £46.45 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,362 reviews
    The hotel was right by the water. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were nice. Management was very responsive, they moved me from my room to a suite after having a lot of problems with the water pressure in my room.
    Tom
    United States
  • From £29.03 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews
    All good. Water pressure huh.. lajuuu.. Facilities good. I believe just the hotel business is not really good because the location is not really convenient. Keep it up and maintain your business. .
    ABDUL RAHMAN BIN
    Malaysia
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 414 reviews
    This place was superb! Great location, can walk to sun bears and Sepilok. Food and drink amazing here. Definitely the best place to eat here in Sabah! loads of wildlife by your cabin. very clean.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • From £14.15 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 451 reviews
    the location is very good and close to the shopping mall, it's easy to find a place to eat and there are many restaurants nearby, but it's a little difficult to find a parking lot near the hotel..
    N
    Nurlina
    Malaysia
  • From £53.89 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews
    Fine place in Sandakan! Nice big appartment in a nice complex. The 18th floor was amazing, nice view!! Very clean, loved the soft bed sheets, lots of space! Can recommend to everyone!
    Remco Damhuis
    Netherlands
  • From £36.29 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews
    Hotel is in a perfect location, staff are friendly and helpful, room is very comfortable. Dyah at reception was particularly good!
    Donna
    Australia
  • From £48.63 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 517 reviews
    Flexibility. You can book a night apart from the activities. I didn’t find any other hotel that allowed me this.
    Jesús
    Spain
  • From £43.55 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 429 reviews
    The hotel decoration and it's room arrangements, it's sofa was soft, it's verandah and the view was nice.
    Suzy Sharbinie
    Malaysia
  • From £36.29 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 471 reviews
    Close proximity to town and to memorial park…. Room was cleaned every day…. Eco friendly hotel…..
    Keith
    Australia
  • From £19.59 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    The location of the hotel is near to restaurants, kolej komuniti Sandakan,masjid and etc.
    MOHD IZUAN NIZAM
    Malaysia
  • From £18.82 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 676 reviews
    One of the cheapest hotel in Sandakan. The room is quite big and there is room service.
    Brandon
    Malaysia
  • From £46.45 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,362 reviews
    The best location in Sandakan. Great breakfast, nice staff and good room.
    Angelica Elisabeth
    Sweden
  • From £26.88 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 349 reviews
    The price for a proper hotel building rather than a shoplot building.
    JDC
    Malaysia
  • From £67.61 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,320 reviews
    An old fashioned but very comfortable option in Sandakan.
    Alain RIVAL
    France
  • From £15.47 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 456 reviews
    Very cheap hotel for a quick one night stop.
    Aideen
    Ireland
  • From £21.21 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 348 reviews
    Normal Hotel
    Wong Xiu Ling
    Malaysia