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Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

Sandakan · Hotel
A hotel on Jalan Utara near Sandakan town, with leafy grounds, a free-form swimming pool, restaurants and rooms ranging from standard categories to suites.
位于山打根市区附近 Jalan Utara 的酒店,周围绿意较多,设不规则形泳池及餐饮空间,住宿选择包括一般客房与套房。
Parking
Available
Breakfast
Available
Swimming pool
Available

About This Stay

A closer look at the accommodation.

Sabah Hotel is on Jalan Utara, on the hillside near Sandakan town. Its wooded surroundings give it a more enclosed, garden-like setting than a waterfront town hotel, while the town’s heritage sights and dining areas remain accessible by road.

Accommodation includes Superior and Deluxe categories, with Junior and Executive suites also shown on the official rooms page. The room examples below provide a starting point for comparing categories; confirm the selected layout, bed arrangement and occupancy when booking. Guests comparing rooms should check the particular category and current room condition rather than assuming every room has the same finish.

The hotel lists a free-form swimming pool, Wi-Fi, parking, round-the-clock reception and in-room dining. Plantation Cafe, Ming Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge provide on-site dining choices. A recreation club and bookable massage services add options between outings.

The location can work for travellers combining Sandakan’s heritage sites with organised wildlife excursions, or families wanting a pool and on-site meals after a day out. Agnes Keith House and the town’s heritage area are local visits; Sepilok and other wildlife destinations require a separate journey and should not be treated as walkable attractions beside the hotel.

Sabah Hotel 位于山打根市区附近的 Jalan Utara 山坡地带。周围树木和绿化较多,与市中心海滨酒店相比,环境更像被花园包围;前往市区历史景点和餐饮地点可安排陆路交通。

住宿类别包括 Superior、Deluxe,官网客房页面也展示 Junior Suite 和 Executive Suite。下方列出的部分房型可作为比较起点;实际布局、床型与入住人数,须按预订的类别确认。比较客房时,宜确认具体类别及目前房况,不应假设每间房的装修状况都一样。

酒店列有不规则形泳池、Wi-Fi、泊车位、24小时前台和客房送餐服务。园区内可选择 Plantation Cafe、Ming Restaurant 及 Lobby Lounge 用餐,休闲俱乐部和可预约的按摩服务也适合穿插在出游行程之间。

若计划游览山打根历史景点,并参加野生动物行程,或希望外出后有泳池和餐饮设施供家庭休息,这类环境值得考虑。Agnes Keith House 及市区文化景点可作附近游览安排;西必洛及其他野生动物景点则需另行乘车,不能视为酒店旁边可步行到达的景点。

Rooms & Accommodation

Options for different kinds of stays.

Superior Twin Room

Room category listed by Trip.com; confirm bed and room requirements when booking.

Deluxe King Room

Room category listed by Trip.com; current room finish and outlook may vary.

Junior Suite

Suite category shown on the official rooms page.

Executive Suite

Suite category shown on the official rooms page.

Facilities & Amenities

Confirmed features at this stay.
Wi-Fi
Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
Restaurant
Breakfast
24-hour Reception
Parking
Lift / Elevator
Air-conditioning
Non-smoking Rooms

Location & Nearby

The setting and what is close by.
KM1, Jalan Utara, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
On Jalan Utara above Sandakan town, with a leafy hillside setting. Plan transport for town visits and for excursions beyond Sandakan.
位于山打根市区上方的 Jalan Utara,周围是绿意较多的山坡环境。到市区及前往较远景点,宜预先安排交通。

Agnes Keith House(阿格妮丝凯丝故居)
English Tea House & Restaurant
Sandakan town and heritage area(山打根市区及文化景点)

What People Say

A summary of third-party guest feedback, not a firsthand Sabah Discovery review.

Guests Appreciate

Spacious rooms, helpful staff and the swimming pool recur in the guest feedback reviewed. Trip.com reports posted in February, July and September 2026 describe comfortable room space, responsive service and enjoyable pool facilities. A May stay reviewed in June also valued the greenery and resort-like atmosphere.

Tripadvisor guests in March and July 2026 similarly describe clean, comfortable accommodation and friendly staff; an Expedia review dated 26 October 2026 adds a positive account of the food and amenities. Together these reports point to the pool, setting and staff as reasons guests enjoy staying here, although they remain individual accounts rather than a Sabah Discovery firsthand assessment.

所查阅反馈中,宽敞客房、愿意协助的员工和泳池是反复出现的优点。Trip.com 在2026年2月、7月和9月发布的评论,提到客房空间、员工回应及泳池设施;一位5月入住、6月发表评论的住客也喜欢周围绿化和度假式气氛。

Tripadvisor 在2026年3月和7月的住客同样提到住宿干净舒适、员工友善;Expedia 一则2026年10月26日评论则肯定餐饮和设施。综合来看,泳池、环境和服务是部分住客喜欢这里的原因,但这些仍是个人住宿经历,并非 Sabah Discovery 的亲身评测。

Points to Consider

Older room finishes are a repeated reservation in 2026 feedback, including otherwise positive Trip.com reviews. A July Tripadvisor reviewer described an updated bedroom alongside an older bathroom, while an April Trip.com review reported specific cleanliness and maintenance problems. These accounts support checking the current condition of the selected room, not a conclusion that every room has the same issues.

Breakfast opinions vary: some recent Trip.com guests liked it, whereas February and July Tripadvisor reviewers found the selection disappointing. The hill setting is another practical consideration. Some guests recommend using a car or ride-hailing for town visits, especially when walking uphill would be inconvenient. Meal expectations and transport plans are worth considering alongside the room rate.

较旧的客房装修是2026年反馈中不止一次出现的保留意见,包括部分整体评价正面的 Trip.com 评论。Tripadvisor 一位7月住客形容卧室虽有更新,浴室仍较旧;Trip.com 一则4月评论则反映具体的清洁和维修问题。这些反馈说明有必要确认所选客房目前的状况,但不足以认定每间房都有相同问题。

早餐评价并不一致:部分近期 Trip.com 住客表示喜欢,Tripadvisor 在2月及7月的评论则觉得选择不理想。山坡位置也是实际考量,一些住客建议到市区时用车或叫车,尤其不方便走上坡路时。比较房价时,也宜一并考虑用餐期望和交通安排。

Research date: 2026-11-04

Good to Know

Practical details to help plan your stay.
English
Parking: The official website lists free parking.
Breakfast: Breakfast is available. Although the official homepage advertises free breakfast, booking platforms distinguish breakfast-inclusive and room-only rates; confirm the selected rate.
Wi-Fi: Available

The hillside location may make a vehicle useful for town visits.
Massage services require availability confirmation; do not assume they are included in the room rate.

Published check-in and check-out times differ between booking sources; confirm directly before arranging arrival or departure.
Room finish, bed configuration and breakfast inclusion should be checked for the selected category and rate.

简体中文
泊车: 官网列明提供免费泊车。
早餐: 酒店提供早餐。官网首页宣传免费早餐,但订房平台区分含早餐与纯住宿房价;请确认所选配套。
Wi-Fi: 提供

酒店位于山坡,到市区时使用车辆可能更方便。
按摩服务须确认预约情况,不应假设已包含在房费内。

不同订房平台列出的入住及退房时间不一致;安排行程前请直接向酒店确认。
客房装修、床型及早餐是否包含,应按所选房型与房价确认。

Official Website & Booking

Confirm current rates, availability and policies directly with the property.
Phone: +60 89-213 299
Email: reservation@sabahhotel.com.my

User Reviews

Information last checked: 2026-11-04