What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Sandakan?

A motel is a good choice if you're getting ready to road-trip around Sandakan. These getaways are typically located near major roads and airports, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and more amenities such as a gym, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodations.

Do any 3-star hotels in Sandakan have a pool?

Dive right in at Livingston Hotel . Including a pool and plenty of other amenities, it's one of our top 3-star Sandakan getaways.

What 3-star hotels in Sandakan have an on-site restaurant?

Following a day of sightseeing adventures, unwind with a tasty meal at Hotel City View 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Sandakan escape also offers free WiFi and front desk services. Or eat within the comfortable surroundings of Hotel Sandakan . Free WiFi and high-speed internet services are among the other conveniences on offer here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Sandakan have WiFi?

Whether you'd like to stay connected with loved ones, watch movies or access travel information, getting online is easy at one of our 3-star hotels. You'll be able to use the WiFi at a variety of accommodations such as Hotel Sandakan and Hotel City View .

What 3-star hotels in Sandakan have parking?

If you're planning to tour Sandakan by car, Hotel Sandakan offers a place to leave your ride. Livingston Hotel is another good 3-star stay with parking. Step away from the city for a day to explore different areas. Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Menara Kayangan are just two of the fabulous sights that you can easily reach by car from Sandakan.

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"The hotel was nice and clean, staff super friendly and it was located within easy walking to the night market for dinner."

P3,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

"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! "

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Malaysian cuisine

"Great stay at the Hotel Sandakan. Room was great for our family of four. Great view out to the Sandakan harbour. Lovely breakfast in the restaurant (we also had lunch there twice as part of a tour we were on, and can confirm that was very yummy too)."

"Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff. "

"Great location, friendly helpful staff and good value."

"The staff was very nice but it's in an inconvenient area, the room had a lot of bugs and the amenities like the WiFi, AC and refrigerator did not work very well"

"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,...

"If you just want a bed for a night it is fine. Definitely wouldn’t want to stay longer. Breakfast was very basic no cereal or milk, only 1 fresh fruit papaya I think. Probably wouldn’t stay again but conveniently located to airport."

"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"

"The resort and facilities are basic compared to a city hotel, but it's really fantastic when you consider where it is. We really enjoyed our stay!"

P14,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

"Love this place, emagine bukisinf a resort on top of"

"Night time no hot water, air cond not cool.....toilet not clean... "

"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."

P1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

"It is a over 1000 sq ft apartment. Hence, very comfortable in term of space. Also very near to neighborhood stores center."

"Dejligt ophold, fantastisk team. Gode river cruises. Dejlig mad, der blev taget hensyn til særlige kost. Alt er med i prisen også 3 flod sejlture og 2 jungle walk. God service. Flinke, hjælpsomme og opmærksomme personale. Lidt svært at finde, Send besked på WhatsApp telefonnummer via Hotels er ikke korrekt fandt det rigtige på Google Maps. +60 13-863 6263 Fik videoguide og båden ankom straks efter vi ankom til bådebroen."

"If you don't mind of sharing toilet, the property is clean and acceptable standard"

"Very close to the Orangutang sanctuary so perfect for what we wanted breakfast was very nice as well."

"No lift"

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Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah

P5,425

P5,996 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)

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Learn more about Sandakan

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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Sepilok B&B

10/10 Excellent

The Pavilion Hotel

6/10 Okay

"It was only a brief stopover before a river cruise so didn't expect much and I guess it met expectations. Area around the hotel was a little dirty and there wasn't much to walk to. Hotel room was basic (fine) and the sheets and floor were clean. Bathroom wasn't as clean. Had a TV but it came with a 2 prong plug ??? Which makes no sense when its a 3 prong country! Breakfast very limited for western palate - no fruit or breaded things apart from toast. Overall as expected - not sure it's 3 star though "

Sanbay Hotel

6/10 Okay

"This is an old hotel, it used to be one of the best hotels in Sandakan before. Now I saw the building itself is outstanding there but I also realized that the quality of their service and maintenance are not perfect anymore because of recession by the pandemic. One of the reasons why I decided this hotel for staying, the review mentions a " nice breakfast". But they don't have it now. Regarding amenities like a shampoo and toilet rolls, it requires payment if you get extra. I stayed 2nights 3days, so I was wondering If I should buy some. These are the things uncomfortable part staying this hote. However, this hotel fee is cheap and stuffs are friendly. I have no complaints."

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Sandakan?

Hotel Sandakan, around 0.16 kilometers northeast of downtown Sandakan, is a guest favorite. Nearby historical attractions and free WiFi are among its handy amenities. The Elopura Hotel is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It offers an ocean view and individually decorated rooms, and is about 0.32 kilometers east of the city center.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Sandakan?

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Sandakan?

The biggest difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Sandakan is the quality of service and access to creature comforts. 3-star hotels are generally lower priced and offer the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, deluxe bathroom products and extras like day spas.

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