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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
4.0 star property
Sandakan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365)
"Spacious rooms, a number of choices for eating & drinking and early check in. The pool was also very good. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ฿3,030
฿3,349 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Outdoor dining
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
2.5 star property
Sandakan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82)
"Wonderful place, such friendly, helpful staff. The communal eating area has a lovely atmosphere. Rooms are very pleasant and comfortable."
United Kingdom
Elianne
The price is ฿575
฿697 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
2.5 star property
Sandakan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (221)
"Great rural hotel. Wonderful hosts and within easy walk of the sun bear and orangutan centres. Would highly recommend if you love quiet and nature "
United Kingdom
Delia
The price is ฿1,009
฿1,267 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Front of property – evening/night
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
2.5 star property
Sandakan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (74)
"Great location for the sanctuaries, comfortable hotel with onsite restaurant. Hot showers and WiFi. "
United Kingdom
Hayley
The price is ฿1,958
฿2,191 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)
Lobby
Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
3.5 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (156)
"Good place to stay"
Malaysia
Fatin
Livingston Hotel
Gift shop
The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (56)
"A convenient hotel for a night before you head off on other adventures. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ฿1,745
฿1,961 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
The Elopura Hotel
Exterior
Lankayan Island Dive Resort

Lankayan Island Dive Resort

Lankayan Island Dive Resort
3.0 star property
Sandakan
The price is ฿25,468
฿27,582 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Lankayan Island Dive Resort
Interior entrance
Sepilok Nature Resort

Sepilok Nature Resort

Sepilok Nature Resort
3.0 star property
Sandakan
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (212)
"Virkelig dejligt hotel med god service, god mad og ikke mindst fantastisk beliggenhed lige op af Sepilok Orangutang Rehabilitation Centre og regnskoven. "
Denmark
Helle
Sepilok Nature Resort
Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
3.0 star property
Sandakan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"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
Exterior
Sepilok B&B

Sepilok B&B

Sepilok B&B
3.0 star property
Sandakan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"Wonderful Stay – Amazing Staff! Sepilok B&B is a lovely, peaceful place just minutes away from the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Our lodge was clean, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel truly welcome. Highly recommended! "
United Kingdom
Darren Raymond
Sepilok B&B
Front of property – evening/night
The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (77)
"Love t room. Comfortable & clean"
Malaysia
Felicia
The price is ฿986
฿1,142 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
The Pavilion Hotel
Reception
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.4 out of 10, Good, (15)
"very good place to stay provided you have own transport"
Malaysia
aaron chong en
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
Outdoor pool
Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
3.0 star property
Sandakan
Ormond Sandakan
Reception
Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
2.5 star property
Sandakan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3)
"Fantastic"
Australia
George
The price is ฿413
฿523 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hotel Lutana
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel

Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel

Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
2.0 star property
Sandakan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"For the area of Sandakan that this hotel is in this is a pretty good option if you really have to stay here! I would not recommend the area at all. The staff here were very attentive and friendly. The room was adequate but the pillows were horrendous! Just lumpy lumps of hard sponge! The shower and sink use a pump system which was not smooth at all and you either had a ‘power’ shower or a trickle. The hotel is near the Central Market, Harbour Mall & the promenade plus local shops but don’t get...
United Kingdom
C
The price is ฿817
฿1,000 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel
Exterior
Hotel O Ramai

Hotel O Ramai

Hotel O Ramai
2.5 star property
Sandakan
The price is ฿405
฿514 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Hotel O Ramai
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Malaysian cuisine
Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88)
"Friendly staff, nice room with a comfy bed, and excellent breakfast buffet."
United States
Dina
Hotel Sandakan
Room
Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Sepilok
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great swimming pool, but food options could be improved on the menu"
United Kingdom
Dipesh
Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Executive Double Room | View from room
My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (40)
"If you don't mind of sharing toilet, the property is clean and acceptable standard"
Malaysia
Chung Fai
The price is ฿935
฿1,180 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
My Dream Hotel
Standard Twin Room | Room amenity
Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
3.0 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (35)
"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 ฿606
฿792 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Sanbay Hotel
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Top Sandakan District Hotel Reviews

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient and close to Orangutans!!"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Sepilok Jungle Resort

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