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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Sandakan 3-star hotels

A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

1. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
3.5 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (170 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, a short grab ride from town. Staff were friendly, breakfast was good."
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is 1.447.235 ₫
1.770.989 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Livingston Hotel
A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".

2. Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff. "
United States
Kristy
The price is 575.403 ₫
742.226 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sanbay Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (67 reviews)
"Centrally located and competitively priced."
United States
Jeremiah
The price is 1.200.226 ₫
1.359.495 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Elopura Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a green sign.

4. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Love t room. Comfortable & clean"
Malaysia
Felicia
The price is 821.240 ₫
950.190 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Pavilion Hotel
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.

5. Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabatangan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Pretty basic but compared to others very good value for money as all inclusive etc. You see the same animals as other more expensive lodges. Overall had a great time and would recommend."
Australia
Sherry
The price is 5.123.292 ₫
6.108.735 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.

6. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"very good place to stay provided you have own transport"
Malaysia
aaron chong en
The price is 746.862 ₫
944.583 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Room

7. Hotel City View

Hotel City View
3.0 star property
Sandakan
5.4 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"Pictures are oudatted, the hotel sucks a bit No wifi in the room TV was not working Lift did not run properly, I could go upstairs but not downstairs depending 😑 Most of the electric sockets are not in good condition For the price it s possible to find better offers"
United Kingdom
Pierre-Olivier
Hotel City View
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forested area.

8. Trival Property Homestay

Trival Property Homestay
3.0 star property
Sandakan
The price is 1.337.748 ₫
1.508.019 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Trival Property Homestay
Living area

9. Hello Kitty Signature Suite

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
3.5 star property
Sandakan
6.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Overall okay. Only thing is the master bedroom aircon which takes awhile to fix. Owner very responsive and provided welcome drinks when arrived. The area is good and quite close to shops. Good to have a car though."
Malaysia
Zoe
The price is 1.205.998 ₫
1.486.324 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Front of property

10. Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden

Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden
3.0 star property
Sandakan
6.2 out of 10, (23 reviews)
"Night time no hot water, air cond not cool.....toilet not clean... "
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

11. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"If you don't mind of sharing toilet, the property is clean and acceptable standard"
Malaysia
Chung Fai
The price is 771.871 ₫
974.059 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
My Dream Hotel
A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple air conditioning units, and a sign indicating it is a City Star Hotel.

12. Hotel City Star

Hotel City Star
3.0 star property
Sandakan
6.0 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"There are improvements being carried out, which will make a difference in the future. We were unable to get the advertised wifi at all, despite the router being reset many times. This was annoying. On four occasions we had random people enter our room without knocking, which was not okay. Once guy even got cross with us and said we should have locked the door. I had to clean the bathroom before use and despite being given a non-smoking room, the smell of cigarettes was present I. The duvet,...
United Kingdom
J
Hotel City Star
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered deck area.

13. Homestay Signature Suite

Homestay Signature Suite
3.5 star property
Sandakan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"It is a over 1000 sq ft apartment. Hence, very comfortable in term of space. Also very near to neighborhood stores center."
Malaysia
chan
Homestay Signature Suite
A room with a sofa, a hanging chair, a table, and a view of the ocean.

14. Lankayan Island Resort

Lankayan Island Resort
3.0 star property
Sandakan
Lankayan Island Resort
A wooden pathway leading to a small wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by dense greenery.

15. Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)

Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabatangan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"Great place really friendly people we gotnthier a daub late but they let us stay for extra night no charge.. our tour guide Reuss was amazing knew where to find the orangutan and monkeys and then staff in restauarunf zed And aj where great plus others "
United Kingdom
Paul
Tanini Kinabatangan (Formerly Known as Nature Lodge Kinabatangan)
A wooden cabin with a porch and outdoor seating.

16. Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
3.0 star property
Sandakan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117 reviews)
"Very close to the Orangutang sanctuary so perfect for what we wanted breakfast was very nice as well."
United Kingdom
Steve
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
A room with a bed, a wooden door, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

17. The Last Frontier Boutique Resort

The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabatangan
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Love this place, emagine bukisinf a resort on top of"
Denmark
Dorthe
The Last Frontier Boutique Resort
A hotel entrance with a checkered floor, potted plants, and a blue awning.

18. Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice room with a comfy bed, and excellent breakfast buffet."
United States
Dina
Hotel Sandakan
Two birds perched on a wooden railing.

19. Sepilok B&B

Sepilok B&B
3.0 star property
Sandakan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"We stayed one night so that we could do the night walk at RDC. Only 5 minute walk away. Breakfast was lovely and access to a drinking water machine meant we could fill our flask. Needed in the heat! All in all, very nice stay."
United Kingdom
A
Sepilok B&B
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.

20. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
3.0 star property
Sandakan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is 270.206 ₫
355.088 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
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Begin your day at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you'll see these endangered primates swing through the trees during feeding times. Explore the Australian War Memorial and Agnes Keith House before taking a boat to spot proboscis monkeys in the mangroves of Kinabatangan River.

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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.

Top Sandakan Hotel Reviews

The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel

8/10 Good
"This hotel did the job for one night before I joined a tour. The staff were very friendly, my suitcase had been taken in before I even realised it was out the taxi! I stayed on a saturday night and there was live music in the street until about 10pm, something to be aware of if that bothers you. The walls seem quite thin also. For me it wasn't really an issue for one night."
Lorraine 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
The Elopura Hotel
Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel

8/10 Good
"The hotel is very dated and could do with a spruce up. However, the room was a good space, with a comfortable bed, kettle and fridge. There was a large supermarket behind and it was 20 minutes walk into Sandakan shops."
Mark 3-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Sanbay Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Sandakan?
Our customers highly recommend Hotel Sandakan. It comes with front desk services and high-speed internet services, and is around 0.32 km northeast of the centre of Sandakan. The Elopura Hotel is another popular 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.48 km east of the downtown area, it offers an ocean view and premium bedding.
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