Sabah Hotel
Km 1, Jalan Utara, 90000 Sandakan, Malaysia – Great location - show map
Sabah Hotel
Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy dining options at 4 of the in-house restaurants or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 1.5 km to Sandakan Palace, while Harbour Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.9 km away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.7 km from the property. Sabah Hotel is 12 km from Sandakan Airport. Modern air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Coffee/tea making facilities and a minibar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily. Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness centre. Alternatively, they can sing in the hotel’s karaoke room. Other facilities include a children’s playground and a tour desk. Overlooking the pool, Plantation Café offers a rich selection of both local and international dishes. The Ming Restaurant serves authentic Oriental cuisine and dim sum specialities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jenny
United Kingdom“Comfortable spacious room. Location is slightly out of town but easy to get a taxi or walk. Downhill to town but uphill back.”- Cecilie
Australia“Beautiful hotel in the mountains but a shirt grab taxi to city centre. Easy walk to historic Agnes Keith House. Amazing swimming pool. Many food options & friendly,helpful staff.” 
Ahmed
Malaysia“The ambience, the jungle surrounding the hotel, the reception area overlooking the pool, the pool, the breakfast, and the bath room with nice bathtub”
Sharon
Netherlands“A beautiful comfortable hotel with gorgeous swimming pool. Perfect in every way. A wonderful way to finish a few days visiting Borneo after being in a more basic Wildlife Lodge in the jungle.”
Nur Malaysia“The place is surrounded by lush greenery. The pool is beautiful and staff were friendly. Food was great too.”
Richard United Kingdom“A good base for making excursions to the Orang Utan sanctuary etc and a nice hotel. Pool area and restaurant facilities both very good.”- Susanne
Denmark“Staff very Nice, helpfull. Breakfast was very good. Nice pool” 
Lorna Australia“Pool. Comfort room. Concierge helpful re what to see in the area.”
Naomi
New Zealand“We LOVED the pool - especially getting to see the Asian Water Monitor have its daily swim - so cool! The restaurants were great and breakfast was good. The staff were friendly, helpful and super polite.”- Hilmer New Zealand“Nice pool area, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet central location”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Plantation Cafe
- CuisineItalian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Ming Restaurant
- CuisineCantonese • Chinese • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Facilities of Sabah HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Water slide
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Mandarin
- English
- Malay
- Cantonese
House rulesSabah Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-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.
Please inform Sabah Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Sabah Hotel
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Sabah Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Ming Restaurant
- Plantation Cafe
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Guests staying at Sabah Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Check-in at Sabah Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Sabah Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Sandakan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Sabah Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Sabah Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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Yes, Sabah Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Sabah Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Table tennis
- Spa facilities
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Happy hour
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Themed dinner nights
- Steam room
- Swimming Pool
- Spa/wellness packages
