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Where to stay in Sandakan?

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.
A modern lounge with large windows, leather chairs, a bar area, and a view of a cityscape.
A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, vertical metal bars, and potted plants.

1. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
$74
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ormond Sandakan
A resort with a large pool, a waterfall, and a lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

2. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
A modern house with a large porch, wooden staircase, and a well-lit entrance.
A resort with multiple buildings, a central pathway, and lush greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.
A signboard with information about birds, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

3. Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan
$68
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

4. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
$56
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Livingston Hotel
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.
A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.
A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.

5. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
$35
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
A building with a mural of Star Wars characters on the side.
A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, a mural with various cultural elements, seating areas, and a digital screen displaying a sports figure.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

6. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan
$36
$43 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The Elopura Hotel
A reception area with a receptionist at a computer, a desk, and a plant.
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, potted plants, and a decorative chandelier.
A reception area with a polished floor, a reception desk, potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a decorative lamp.
A restaurant with wicker chairs, tables set with wine glasses, and a staircase with a metal railing.

7. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
Sandakan
$30
$36 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Pavilion Hotel
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden cabin with bunk beds and a sloped ceiling.
A rustic wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A corridor with wooden floors and slatted windows, leading to an open area.

8. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Sandakan
$23
$27 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A room with a green sofa, a small wooden table, a TV, and a desk with a mirror.
A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a bench, and a small table with bottles and a vase.

9. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Sandakan
$11
$14 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.
A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.
A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.

10. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan
$46
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Meliden
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a large painting on the wall.
A room with a green sofa, a wooden desk with a television, a small table with a vase, and a mirror on the wall.
A gas station with multiple fuel pumps, a parking lot, and a building with a red roof.

11. Hotel O Ramai

Hotel O Ramai
Sandakan
$9
$13 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel O Ramai
A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "THE HOTEL" and a motorcycle parked in front.
A hotel reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "THE HOTEL."

12. THE HOTEL

THE HOTEL
Sandakan
$21
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
THE HOTEL
A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof and balconies, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL LONDON".
A hallway with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door with a window, and a sign that reads "HOTEL London Since 1975".

13. Hotel O London

Hotel O London
Sandakan
$15
$19 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hotel O London
A bar area with stools, a counter, and red lanterns.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a tiled backsplash.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.

14. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan
$20
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
My Dream Hotel
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.
A seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, a closed window with a white blind, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan
$29
$37 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
A multi-story building with a sign reading "Malaysia Hotel" and several ground-level shops.
A room with two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a mirror.
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a wall with a floral design.

16. Hotel O Malaysia Hotel

Hotel O Malaysia Hotel
Sandakan
$11
$15 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel O Malaysia Hotel
A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
Sandakan
$22
$29 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sanbay Hotel
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forested area.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass cabinet, a marble wall, a ceiling fan, and a white table.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
Exterior

18. Trival Property Homestay

Trival Property Homestay
Sandakan
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Trival Property Homestay
A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a visible entrance.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two wicker sofas, a potted plant, and a wall with framed certificates and a world map.
A wooden cabinet with multiple metal lockers, each labeled with a number from 1 to 17.
A hallway with a blue carpet, a trash can, a potted plant, and a sign indicating room number 101.

19. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
Sandakan
$9
$12 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Lutana
Living area
An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area.
Room
Children's theme room

20. Hello Kitty Signature Suite

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Sandakan
$47
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
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You may also like hotels with pools in Sandakan

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.
A modern lounge with large windows, leather chairs, a bar area, and a view of a cityscape.
A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, vertical metal bars, and potted plants.

Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
Sandakan
$74
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ormond Sandakan
A resort with a large pool, a waterfall, and a lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.
A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.
A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
$35
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan
$56
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Livingston Hotel
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forested area.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a glass cabinet, a marble wall, a ceiling fan, and a white table.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
Exterior

Trival Property Homestay

Trival Property Homestay
Sandakan
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Trival Property Homestay
Living area
An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area.
Room
Children's theme room

Hello Kitty Signature Suite

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Sandakan
$47
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
A high-rise residential building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a parking area.
A room with a bed featuring a cartoon character print, a blue curtain with cartoon characters, and a wall with a cartoon character print.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by modern buildings.
A room with a pink and white color scheme, decorated with Hello Kitty motifs, including a wall with a Hello Kitty design, a Christmas tree, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

RoomStay for 2 pax

RoomStay for 2 pax
Sandakan
$24
$28 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
RoomStay for 2 pax
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Top landmarks in Sandakan

An orangutan hanging from a tree branch in a dense forest.

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

9.2/10 (91 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Sepilok. If you have fun at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, you'll love Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, just a short walk away.
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A wooden sign with 'Selamat Datang Welcome' and 'Rainforest Discovery Centre' written on it, surrounded by greenery and orange flowers.

Rainforest Discovery Centre

9.0/10 (45 reviews)
If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Rainforest Discovery Centre, a park in the heart of Sepilok. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants. If you like Rainforest Discovery Centre, you'll love Sandakan Rainforest Park and Sandakan Memorial Park, both just a short drive away.
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Sandakan Harbour Mall

7.2/10 (51 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Sandakan Harbour Mall when in Sandakan.
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Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre

9.2/10 (50 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Sepilok. If you have fun at Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre, you'll love Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, just a short walk away.
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Sandakan Rainforest Park

9.0/10 (10 reviews)
Sandakan Rainforest Park is 3.7 mi (6 km) from central Sandakan, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sandakan Memorial Park, located nearby.
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Turtle Islands Park

8.6/10 (11 reviews)
Turtle Islands Park is 21.9 mi (35.2 km) from central Sandakan, why not stop by during your stay.
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Agnes Keith House

8.8/10 (24 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Agnes Keith House— just one of the monuments in central Sandakan.
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Kinabatangan Jungle Camp

10.0/10 (1 review)
Kinabatangan Jungle Camp is 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from central Sandakan, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Sandakan

Sandakan is well-known for its seaside and temples while attractions include Sandakan Harbour Mall and Sandakan Rainforest Park. This welcoming city has something for everyone including sights like Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

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An aerial view of a floating village with colorful houses on stilts over water, surrounded by lush green hills and a distant city skyline.

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A resort with a large pool, a waterfall, and a lounge area surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden staircase surrounded by dense tropical foliage, leading to a higher level.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery surrounding the property.
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Catherine
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
A modern house with a large porch, wooden staircase, and a well-lit entrance.
A resort with multiple buildings, a central pathway, and lush greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three paintings.
A signboard with information about birds, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Zachary
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.
A hotel lobby with a large ice cream freezer, a vending machine, and a sign indicating the hotel name.
A hotel corridor with a coffee machine, a door, and a ventilation system.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL MELIDEN" and a parking lot with several cars.

Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tony K
Hotel Meliden
A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, a central bar area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Maciej
Livingston Hotel
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
A building with a mural of Star Wars characters on the side.
A modern lobby with a curved ceiling, a mural with various cultural elements, seating areas, and a digital screen displaying a sports figure.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a red punching bag.

The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Azalea
The Elopura Hotel
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.
A seating area with two sofas and a coffee table, a closed window with a white blind, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Cecilia
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.
A wooden deck with a geometric metal railing, overlooking a lush green garden.
A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tropical garden with a pond, stone structures, and lush greenery.

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Dillon
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kristy
Sanbay Hotel
A bar area with stools, a counter, and red lanterns.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a tiled backsplash.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist, a chandelier, a red wall, a counter, and a water dispenser.

My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
Sandakan

8/10 Very good

United States
Mitchel
My Dream Hotel
A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof and balconies, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL LONDON".
A hallway with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door with a window, and a sign that reads "HOTEL London Since 1975".

Hotel O London

Hotel O London
Sandakan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Shane
Hotel O London
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.
A spiral staircase in a wooden interior with a polished floor.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a rope railing, surrounded by dense forest.
A wooden door with glass panels, leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and greenery.

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Kota Kinabatangan

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Luis
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Sandakan?

Guests like Ormond Sandakan, Hotel Meliden and Sabah Hotel Sandakan.

Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Sandakan?

Park your car for free at these properties: Hotel Lutana, Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan and Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden.

Can I book refundable accommodations in Sandakan?

If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Sandakan, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Sandakan if I want a budget-friendly accommodation?

Hotel Meliden, The Pavilion Hotel and THE HOTEL are a few accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.

Where can I stay in Sandakan if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 8 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 9 apartments.

What will the weather in Sandakan be like during my visit?

With an average temperature of 80°F during the coldest months, Sandakan is a great place to visit any time of year.

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