Name: Hotel Sandakan
Address: Block 83 , 4TH Avenue, Town Centre, 90000 Sandakan, Malaysia, Block 83 , 4TH Avenue, Town Centre, Sabah, 90000, Malaysia
Rating: 7.8

Hotel Sandakan

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Twin Room 2 single beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 2 single beds
Deluxe Family Room 2 large double beds
Junior Suite King 1 large double bed
Standard Single Room 1 single bed
Selingan Superior Twin Room 2 single beds
Selingan Deluxe Family Room 2 large double beds
Selingan Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe King Room 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Ziga

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 The room was a bit outdated but clean.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

“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

“Great place not far from waterfront, restaurants and shops. Excellent value for money”

Julie

Czech Republic

“The staff was very welcome and helpful. Many thanks!!”

Victoria

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

“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

“Value for money, nice location near to city attractions within walking distance superb breakfast that was included”

Sophia

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.”

Julie

United Kingdom

“Good central location, clean rooms, very friendly staff who also let us check in early”

Emily-jade

United Kingdom

“Lovely little hotel. Rooms dated, but clean and big! (Junior suite)”

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$23. 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

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.