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 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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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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Guest reviews

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Seija
China China
Beautiful, clean, spacious hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms with nice views. Very good breakfast.
Carolina
Colombia Colombia
I think it has a great pool for kids and good food, rooms are big.
Christopher
United States United States
Great staff! Wonderful pool! Good breakfast! Some of the other reviews seem to undersell this place. It’s not a super modern day hotel but they’ve made some modest improvements and the hotel is a great option comparatively to others in the area.
Charles
Canada Canada
The hotel was a quick walk to downtown. The staff was great.
Kenneth
United States United States
Staff was very friendly. The rooms were a little basic and probably needed some upgrading, but overall for the pricing, it was quite satisfactory.
Michael
United States United States
Pool, lobby, wonderful beds, friendly staff, Malayasian Favorites menu items, breakfast included, herb garden
Tim
United States United States
Classic colonial building and furnishings. Extremely cheerful and helpful staff. Beautiful pool.
Penny
Australia Australia
Pool, beautiful and well maintained grounds, wonderful staff, good restaurants. Would definitely return.
Joan
United States United States
It is an older hotel that is clean and comfortable. There is food on site which is very convenient. Good location, close to the main town.
Dianne
Australia Australia
We loved everything especially the pool which was beautiful and clean nice and big and a perfect for the hot weather. Dining including breakfast was excellent and very well priced. Beds were large and comfortable there was plenty of space in the...

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, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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