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 0.9 mi to Sandakan Palace, while Harbor Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.2 mi away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.1 mi from the property. Sabah Hotel is 7.5 mi 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 mini-bar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily. Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness center. 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 specialties.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.6
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  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Huge, well maintained pool. Breakfast buffet pretty standard for higher end hotels in Asia. Room very spacious and looked like it was recently updated. The staff was unfailingly smiling, engaged and helpful. Really liked that. All good.
  • Wanjing
    Singapore Singapore
    - Window looks out to lush greenery. - Spacious - Polite and easygoing staff
  • Leeana
    United States of America United States of America
    Sadly we were only there for one day/night before traveling on. The hotel is very nice. The pool is wonderful, the restaurant is excellent with a diverse menu, and the breakfast was quite good. We would have loved to stay to enjoy the hotel. Our...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Sabah Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay
  • Cantonese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Sabah Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash Sabah Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sabah Hotel

  • The prices at Sabah Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Sabah Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Sabah Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Sandakan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sabah Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Plantation Cafe
    • Ming Restaurant

  • Yes, Sabah Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Sabah Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Sabah Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Ping-pong
    • Karaoke
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Steam room
    • Spa/Wellness packages