Hotel Sandakan is an established city hotel on 4th Avenue in central Sandakan. Unlike the rainforest-style lodges around Sepilok, it offers a town-centre base near shops, the central market, waterfront and local dining. This can be useful for business trips, short stays before or after flights, or travellers who want city access rather than a forest setting. Its official website lists Standard and Selingan-floor rooms ranging from single rooms to family rooms and larger Junior or Executive suites.
The property advertises rooms with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi, plus on-site dining at Palm Café and Palm Garden. Its current room pages identify a number of categories with listed floor areas and occupancy allowances. For families, the published Deluxe Family category is one practical option; check the exact bedding rather than inferring it from the capacity. The hotel has more of a traditional city-hotel character than a newly built boutique property.
Travellers planning wildlife days in Sepilok should account for the journey out of Sandakan, while those needing markets, waterfront eating options and town conveniences may appreciate the central location. Breakfast terms should be checked against the chosen room rate.
Hotel Sandakan 位于山打根市中心的 4th Avenue，是经营多年的市区酒店。与西必洛的雨林住宿不同，这里靠近商店、中央市集、海滨区和本地餐饮，适合商务出差、短暂停留或希望住在市区的人。官网列有普通楼层与 Selingan 楼层的房型，从单人房、家庭房到 Junior Suite 和 Executive Suite 都有。
酒店客房设有独立浴室和 Wi-Fi，内有 Palm Café 与 Palm Garden 餐饮选择。官网房型页面公布不少房间面积及入住人数资料，家庭旅客可特别比较 Deluxe Family 等房型，不过实际床型应以订房时的资料为准。整体风格比较传统，不应以新式精品酒店的设计标准来期待。
如果主要去西必洛看动物，就要预留往返交通时间；若想住在靠近市集、海滨及市区餐厅的地方，这个位置比较方便。早餐是否包含，仍需看所订房价。
Sandakan waterfront（山打根海滨区）
Central Market（中央市集）
Town-centre shops and restaurants（市区商店与餐厅）
– Official address is Block 83, 4th Avenue, Sandakan town centre.
– Room categories differ by floor, size and room fittings; check fridge, safe and bedding rather than assuming they are universal.
– Some rates on the official site include breakfast, but inclusion should always be confirmed for the selected booking.
– Guests visiting Sepilok conservation centres need onward transport from town.
– If dietary restrictions are important, check the specific on-site restaurant; the website describes different dining concepts.
– 官方地址是山打根市中心 Block 83, 4th Avenue。
– 不同楼层和房型的面积及设备有差别，冰箱、保险箱与床型应按订单确认。
– 官网部分房价包含早餐，但仍应以实际预订条件为准。
– 要去西必洛保育中心，还需要安排从市区出发的交通。
– 如有特定饮食要求，应先确认所选餐厅；官网列明不同餐厅提供不同类型的餐食。
