Sabah Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

About this property

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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here twice in a week. They kindly let us store our luggage for a few days whilst we visited other parts of Borneo. Pool is superb. Keep an eye out for the large monitor lizard who enjoys a swim.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pool was lovely Upgraded room really nice Great breakfast Staff very pleasant, helpful and courteous”
Atiqah
Malaysia Malaysia
“The toilet was sparkling clean, even the grouts were perfectly clean. Ironing board n iron provided in room. Swimming pool with slide for adults n children pool. Very clean water, don't smell chlorine. Breakfast spread was delicious.”
Carly
Canada Canada
“The property is perfectly located about a 15 minute walk from the main town. It’s equal parts chill with lots to do on site. The bar at the pool is great. The staff are fantastic! The food at the restaurant was great. We have nothing but good...”
Gaelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“The Sabah hotel is a little bit out of the center, in the middle of nature which made the stay very pleasant, we took Grab drivers to go in and out of the center, very easy, you could walk maybe 15mns. The best part was the pool, great size and...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic staff who were really helpful. Amazing backdrop up in the jungle.”
Jose
Spain Spain
“Confortable room, great breakfast and fantastic pool and service.”
Nur
Malaysia Malaysia
“Ive been here multiple times. This is The healing place in sandakan, apart from Sepilok. I love the pool, the ambience, the room. Staff were friendly too. When sandakan has water issue, we need not fret, the hotel has its own storage for us to use!”
Myles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful hotel with lovely staff and excellent facilities. The room was clean and tidy, the pool and restaurant are great. Suffered with power cuts while there (not hotel fault) and was dealt with very well.”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pool, comfy rooms, tea and cake! Lovely staff (majority) close to sandakan centre so could eat out at night. Concierge lovely.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Plantation Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Ming Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Cantonese • Chinese • Asian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

Sabah Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 85 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-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.