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KM1, Jalan Utara, Sandakan 90703, Malaysia
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Sabah Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Dwight, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We spent 1 night in Sandakan at the end of our 3 day 2 night trip on the Kinabatangan River. The hotel is a short 20 walk to the downtown and nestled in a lush jungle-like setting. We had a clean, deluxe room overlooking the pool.The breakfast buffet had a great omelette station and lots of choice. The staff were... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Retired_teacher_56, Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted to know that you have enjoyed your stay, especially the breakfast selection and the omelette station. We hope to welcome you again to Sabah Hotel, Sandakan ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

Butterworth, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The hotel is well maintained, clean and staffs are polite. It is more like a resort to me instead of a hotel. Breakfast has lots of choices and it tasted great. I would definitely recommend my friend to stay here.

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Rivenhall, United Kingdom
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62 reviews 62 reviews
47 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We had a very nice one night stay in this hotel, before going on to Seligan Turtle Island. Our room was very pleasant, of good size and clean. We chose the buffet dinner, which was excellent, and ate on the terrace beside the pool, although there is also an air conditioned restaurant if you prefer. Breakfast was also excellent. Dinner... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Dear Colin_JS, Thank you for your positive review. It is indeed very good to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and that your meal experience at the terrace beside the pool was a pleasant one. We hope to welcome you again soon ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

Sarnia, Canada
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77 reviews 77 reviews
47 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This large hotel was about 1 km from central Sandikan and set on a large piece of forest. It had beautiful, large, modern, clean rooms and a large outdoor pool. It felt more like a resort here. We liked that there was free wifi in the rooms but did not like the fact that breakfast was not included. We stayed... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear OntarioTravellers2, Thank you for your positive review. To address your concern on the breakfast, Sabah Hotel has a variety of packages to suit all needs, and it also includes the option if you would like to have breakfast or not. I trust that your stay has been pleasant and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sabah Hotel... More

australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We stayed there for one night and we found the following: 1. Swimming pool is great and my kids loved it! 2. The gym is sufficiently equipped. 3. The interconnecting rooms are fantastic - spacious and comfortable. 4. It was such a coincidence the manager and staff were handing out promotion leaflets/biscuits at the airport on arrival and it was... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Dear Jim0021, Thank you for the positive review. All kids ( in fact, young and old alike) love our pool... it is indeed a great place for those seeking fun filled splashes or just a good spot to read a book. Do let us know of your next arrival date to Sandakan and we will personally welcome you at Sandakan's... More

Hong Kong
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

We arrived mid evening and left early the next day so difficult to judge fairly. Rooms in Borneo wing were clean and reasonably comfortable but certainly basic. We were late into the restaurant in the evening and the service was not very sharp - it was actually difficult to find anybody and I had to get up from the table... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Taggart109, Thank you for the review. Your comment on your dining experience has been fully taken note and improvement program has taken place. We hope to welcome you back at Sabah Hotel again soon ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

St Albans, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Upon returning from Uncle Tans Jungle Adventure we were looking for some rest and relaxation. When we found out that our hotel in town didn't have a pool we jumped in a cab and took our towels to Sabah Hotel at the top of the hill. Being westerners we just wandered through the main entrance and found a few sun... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Andyclo, Thank you for your comment. We trust that you have enjoyed yourself and we hope to welcome you again soon ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

Malmo, Sweden
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Only place in this part of Sabah with a pool and it was peaceful and good to relax here. Use it as a starting point for your trips to the various places - it works fine. Taxi is inexpensive and quickly arranged. Excellent service at the hotel. Food is ok, but not more. Good breakfast and for a European it... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Cala084, Thank you for the review. We are glad to note that you've found our hotel and pool to be a good and peaceful place to relax. You are absolutely right in your observation that Sabah Hotel is the perfect starting point as you set forth to discover the many wonders of Sandakan. We hope to welcome you again... More

Launceston, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This hotel is the oldest in Sandakan but they have done a good job to try and keep updating it. The rooms are slightly tired in decor but large and with a lovely view over the pool area. The pool area is great, restaurant is good a la carte menu but the buffet was not so great. Prices for a... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Dear Susan H, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to know that you have had a pleasant stay with us and we hope to see you again soon ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I like the pool very well, it really a good view around the pool. food still ok. Service quite good, friendly staff. room is a bit old, but clean. * room's price is very cheap and valueable.. * foods is not really nice as my expectation and there is no any local foods in the hotel. * taxi fees are... More

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Anthony K, Director of Sales at Sabah Hotel, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear QuiQui1996, Thank you for your review. We are happy to read that you have enjoyed your recent stay with us, with a special mention on our soothing pool and scenic view around it. We hope to welcome you to Sabah hotel again soon ! Regards, Anthony Kong More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Address: KM1, Jalan Utara, Sandakan 90703, Malaysia
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Region: Malaysia > Sabah > Sandakan Division > Sandakan
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Sandakan
#4 Family Hotels in Sandakan
Price range (per night): ₹ 2,042 - 5,188
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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