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Our top choices for Sandakan (SDK) hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a green sign.

1. The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.2 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Love t room. Comfortable & clean"
Malaysia
Felicia
The price is NZ$65
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Pavilion Hotel
A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.

2. THE HOTEL

THE HOTEL
2.5 star property
2.3 km from Sandakan (SDK)
5.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Close to the airport, but far enough not to hear the noise. Nice clean room. Bathroom needs some re-thinking. Shops and restaurants nearby. No elevator to the rooms. "
Australia
Tapos
The price is NZ$46
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
THE HOTEL
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.

3. Ormond Sandakan

Ormond Sandakan
4.0 star property
9.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great stay, helpful staff and the restaurant was lovely too."
United Kingdom
Sarah-Jayne
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Ormond Sandakan
A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

4. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
4.0 star property
8 km from Sandakan (SDK)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (391 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with friendly staff and nice food. Amenities were great and would definitely stay here if in Sandakan again"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

5. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
2.5 star property
13.9 km from Sandakan (SDK)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (103 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay on the edge of the rainforest. Our family room was very comfortable and we had a balcony which had a great view of the surrounding wildlife. The food was delicious and there was a basic but decent selection every day. Close proximity to the Orangutan Rehabilitation and Sunbear Sanctuary as well as the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Would definitely recommend staying here"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is NZ$40
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a waterfall.

6. Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort
2.5 star property
12.9 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.6 out of 10, Good, (248 reviews)
"It was an amazing lodge. We could see animals inside the hotel grounds orangutans five minute walk to Rehab center and sun bear."
United States
jerald
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Sepilok Jungle Resort
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.

7. Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Sandakan (SDK)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Clean room, easy access for budget travel"
United States
Shoab
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Meliden
A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and a visible entrance.

8. Hotel Lutana

Hotel Lutana
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Good price. Friendly staff"
Canada
Apollonia
The price is NZ$20
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Lutana
A modern building with a swimming pool, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

9. Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel
3.5 star property
5 km from Sandakan (SDK)
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 NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Livingston Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

10. The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (67 reviews)
"Centrally located and competitively priced."
United States
Jeremiah
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
The Elopura Hotel
A hotel room with three single beds, each with a red and white bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside tables with lamps.

11. Hotel O London

Hotel O London
2.0 star property
8.9 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.0 out of 10, Good, (23 reviews)
"Property was fine for a one night stay"
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$35
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel O London
A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a television.

12. Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
3.0 star property
4.2 km from Sandakan (SDK)
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 NZ$58
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
A hotel room with a bed, curtains, an air conditioning unit, a wall-mounted light, and a window with a view of buildings.

13. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
2.0 star property
5.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"This is a great hotel for the price. Near market and restaurants. Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend "
United States
Grant
The price is NZ$53
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a person in uniform.

14. Hotel Ramai

Hotel Ramai
2.0 star property
8.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Malaysia
SYED
The price is NZ$41
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Ramai
A hotel with a covered entrance, white pillars, and a sign reading "Sanbay Sandakan Hotel".

15. Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Sandakan (SDK)
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 NZ$50
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Sanbay Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

16. My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Sandakan (SDK)
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 NZ$42
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
My Dream Hotel
A patio with two green chairs, a wooden bench, and a table. A railing separates the patio from the ocean view.

17. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
9 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Great budget hotel, with friendly staff and a comfy bed. Help yourself breakfast was a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Kelly-ann
The price is NZ$36
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, wicker chairs, and a sofa.

18. Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Hotel O Hotel Ramai
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Sandakan (SDK)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is NZ$24
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
Living area

19. Hello Kitty Signature Suite

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Sandakan (SDK)
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 NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Reception

20. Tyng Garden Hotel

Tyng Garden Hotel
2.0 star property
3.3 km from Sandakan (SDK)
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"stres kondisi sterika yg x dsediakan.. menunggu berjam lamanya.. dgn alasan sterika yg lain rosak ttp x mmklumkan kpd kami shgga mmaksa kmi turun ke counter"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Tyng Garden Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Sandakan (SDK)

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a green sign.
The Pavilion Hotel
3.0 star property
7.2
Good
84 reviews
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A hotel reception desk with a marble wall backdrop and the hotel's name displayed above.
THE HOTEL
2.5 star property
5.0
4 reviews
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A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea.
Ormond Sandakan
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
53 reviews
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A hotel room with a bedside telephone, a remote control, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
391 reviews
View
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
103 reviews
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Top Sandakan Hotel Reviews

Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

8/10 Good
"A basic hotel used as an overnight before our Kinabatangan River trip. Excellent value for money and in a good location for us."
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Meliden
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent reception, friendly staff, very clean and spacious room. Loved the layout of the room. Great to have AC. Took awhile to cool the room off. Street vendors with food nearby. Grocery store across the way. Great pop-up breakfast place down the block."
Cecilia 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Sandakan

The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel

Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7 Sandakan Sabah
The price is NZ$65 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
NZ$65
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees

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Sandakan hotels information

Number of reviews
538
Accommodation
70 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$20
Highest Price
NZ$137

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Sandakan (SDK)?

Sandakan (SDK) is located in a welcoming area of Sandakan known for its array of dining options. You'll find 46 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles of the airport for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Sandakan (SDK)?

Corner Lot Taman Bahagia Batu 7 ( 2Minutes to Airport) is a popular hotel. It's located a short 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sandakan (SDK). Other accommodations near the airport are THE HOTEL and The Pavilion Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sandakan (SDK)?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from the airport.