✅ I have booked a stay at a resort recently in Sandakan for the coming month. Is there any way to get a free room upgrade?

Getting a free room upgrade in Sandakan totally depends on the season and the hotel (property). It’s quite usual for MakeMyTrip users to get room upgrades for free, during the off-season in Sandakan. You can also get an upgrade if a large number of rooms are vacant in the hotel or resort. Also, at the time of check-in, one can enquire about a room upgrade at the hotel reception. Visit Here for room upgrade!!

✅ What are the best options available to stay in Sandakan?

There are Five star, 1 Four star, 13 Three star, 1 resorts & 14 Budget hotels in Sandakan. You can book hotels under different sets of budgets—MMT has 0 under Rs. 1000, 5 under Rs. 2000 & 6 luxury category hotels, offering all necessary facilities. Top area in Sandakan is Pusat Bandar Sandakan & top attractions of the city are & Sandakan Airport (SDK). Grab the Deals Here!!

✅ How many guests can one room accommodate, in the hotels located in Sandakan?

Most hotels in Sandakan permit additional guests to stay or share the room, at additional charges. Guest capacity also depends on the hotel’s policy, as every hotel has a different policy. Many hotels in Sandakan feature family rooms, which are large in size or have adjacent rooms sharing a common door. If you have any further doubts, you can contact the hotel’s helpline number or Check Here!!

✅ Suggest some popular hotels & properties in Sandakan to enjoy holidays with family. What are the payment options available?

If you are planning a trip to Sandakan with your family, there are a large number of hotels and resorts, available at decent prices. The hotels listed with MakeMyTrip offer a wide range of services to make your trip hassle-free, and you can make your booking before you reach the venue. You can pick from these handpicked accommodations in Sandakan on the basis of our user reviews . Also, you can try delicious local cuisine, at food joints located nearby these hotels. The different kind of payment options available if you book a hotel in Sandakan with MakeMyTrip are: Pay@Hotel, No Cost EMI, Credit Card & Debit Card.

✅ What are the budget properties featuring all required facilities to stay in Sandakan?

The best hotels are available near , Pusat Bandar Sandakan, Sepilok, , & Here’s a list of the top five budget accommodations rated by our customers, near these areas : The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat Sanbay Hotel Hotel O London Hotel Ramai

✅ Why do the hotel fares change so frequently in Sandakan?

The hotel room fares change frequently, depending on the inventory of a particular hotel. Season & flight fares also directly impact the hotel fares in Sandakan. To check out current offers Click Here!!

✅ What are the 5 best luxury hotels in Sandakan offering excellent hospitality in 2026?

Here is a list of the top 5 best hotels offering excellent hospitality services in Sandakan

✅ How to pick the best hotels & properties for Sandakan accommodation?

You can pick properties on the basis of top reviews from our travellers, their location vis-a-vis famous landmarks, budget and availability of facilities Top Rated/Reviewed Hotels Top 4 Star hotels Top Budget hotels for Stay Sabah Hotel Sandakan Sepilok Forest Edge Resort The Elopura Hotel Livingston Hotel Hotel Sandakan The Pavilion Hotel

✅ Which are the most reviewed hotels of Sandakan?

These are most reviewed hotels in Sandakan. You can book your stay after going through the reviews. Here is a list of top reviewed hotels in Sandakan.

22 Properties in Sandakan

Most Booked by Travellers like you

1. Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sandakan

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Breakfast Included

This 4 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Sandakan. Full Address of property is Km 1 Jalan Utara View On Map Key amenities of this property are Water park & Spa & Swimming Pool.

Very Good4.1

(1743 Ratings)

₹ 8,792

₹ 7,808

+ ₹ 1,377 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 2144 Off

2. The Pavilion Hotel

| 3.3 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation

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Breakfast Included

Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Restaurant.

Excellent4.3

(72 Ratings)

₹ 3,109

₹ 2,765

+ ₹ 881 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 750 Off

3. The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Sandakan | 7.3 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation

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This 2 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Sandakan. Full Address of property is BANDAR INDAH BATU 4, JALAN UTARA, BLOK 29, TINGKAT BAWAH LOT 3&4. TGKT 1 View On Map

₹ 2,556

₹ 2,077

+ ₹ 588 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 1010 Off

4. Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Free Cancellation

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Breakfast Included

Very Good4.2

(73 Ratings)

₹ 1,734

₹ 1,544

+ ₹ 695 taxes & fees

Per Night

Popular in Sandakan

Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok

Free Cancellation

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Breakfast Included

This 2 Star Resort in Sandakan is located in Sepilok. Full Address of property is Jalan Rambutan, Mile 14 Sepilok View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Bar & Coffee Shop.

Very Good3.8

(204 Ratings)

₹ 5,677

₹ 4,430

+ ₹ 1,645 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 1189 Off

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok

Free Cancellation

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Breakfast Included

Location of the Resort is Sepilok View On Map (Jalan Rambutan, Sepilok Mile 14). Top Facilities of this Resort are Bar & Restaurant.

Excellent4.3

(800 Ratings)

₹ 15,975

₹ 15,272

+ ₹ 3,675 taxes & fees

Per Night

The Elopura Hotel

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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This 3 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Pusat Bandar Sandakan. Full Address of property is HS12, Sandakan Harbour Square View On Map Key amenities of this property are Gym.

Very Good4.1

(44 Ratings)

₹ 5,142

₹ 4,571

+ ₹ 1,151 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Nature Lodge Sepilok

Sepilok

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Location of the Hotel is Sepilok View On Map (Jalan Sepilok). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Kids' Meals.

Excellent4.3

(61 Ratings)

₹ 5,908

₹ 5,252

+ ₹ 1,242 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 1431 Off

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

| 7.6 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation

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Full Address of property is Lot E-1-G, Lorong Letat 3 Bandar Letat, Mile 4 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Gym.

Very Good3.8

(40 Ratings)

₹ 2,734

₹ 2,422

+ ₹ 863 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 678 Off

Sanbay Hotel

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hotel is Pusat Bandar Sandakan View On Map (Mile 1 1/2, Jalan Leila).

Very Good4.2

(83 Ratings)

₹ 1,942

₹ 1,732

+ ₹ 927 taxes & fees

Per Night

Livingston Hotel

| 7.9 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

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Full Address of property is Jalan Utara, Mile 4 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Restaurant.

Very Good3.8

(137 Ratings)

₹ 4,305

₹ 3,834

+ ₹ 1,486 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 1028 Off

Capital O 90939 Sandakan Central Hotel

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hotel is Pusat Bandar Sandakan View On Map (123, OYO 89609 Hotel Central, Second Avenue, Old Slipway, Bandar Sandakan, Sandakan, Sandakan District, Sandakan Division, Sabah, 90000, Malaysia, Sandakan). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Reception.

₹ 3,800

₹ 1,225

+ ₹ 347 taxes & fees

Per Night

My Dream Hotel

Sandakan | 4.6 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation

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This 3 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Sandakan. Full Address of property is Lot 161-166, Block D, Avenue 5 Bandar Utama (IJM) Mile 6 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Bar.

Very Good3.6

(147 Ratings)

₹ 2,802

₹ 2,497

+ ₹ 1,118 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 666 Off

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Hostel

| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 4 guests

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hostel is Pusat Bandar Sandakan View On Map (Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block HS-11 Sandakan Harbour Square, Jalan Pryer). Top Facilities of this Hostel are Refrigerator.

Very Good4.2

(9 Ratings)

₹ 2,538

₹ 2,262

+ ₹ 1,055 taxes & fees

Per Night

Exclusive Offer - ICICI Card Users. Get 602 Off

Hotel Ramai

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Free Cancellation

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This 2 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Pusat Bandar Sandakan. Full Address of property is Leila Road Town Cnetre P.O Box No.184 View On Map

Very Good3.8

(6 Ratings)

₹ 1,582

₹ 1,411

+ ₹ 835 taxes & fees

Per Night

Hotel City Star

Free Cancellation

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Top Facilities of this Hotel are Restaurant.

Average2.9

(31 Ratings)

₹ 1,121

₹ 880

+ ₹ 597 taxes & fees

Per Night

Sandakan Inn

Sandakan | 8.6 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

This 2 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Sandakan. Full Address of property is Batu 3 Jalan Utara View On Map

Average2.7

(3 Ratings)

₹ 1,995

₹ 1,776

+ ₹ 505 taxes & fees

Per Night

THE HOTEL

Sandakan | 3.6 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation till 12 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hotel is Sandakan View On Map (BANDAR).

₹ 1,734

₹ 1,544

+ ₹ 461 taxes & fees

Per Night

Hotel O Esplanade

Sandakan | 7.2 km drive to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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This 2 Star Hotel in Sandakan is located in Sandakan. Full Address of property is Lot 2 , Block 31 , Bandar Indah Mile 4 , Jalan Utara View On Map

Average2.3

(3 Ratings)

₹ 1,136

₹ 1,009

+ ₹ 806 taxes & fees

Per Night

Hotel O Hotel Ramai

Pusat Bandar Sandakan

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hotel is Pusat Bandar Sandakan View On Map (1, Hotel Ramai, Jalan Leila, Bandar Leila, Tanah Merah, Sandakan, Sandakan District, Sandakan Division, Sabah, Malaysia, Sandakan).

₹ 2,358

₹ 760

+ ₹ 215 taxes & fees

Per Night

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