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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Sandakan, Malaysia

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Set in Sandakan in the Sabah region, Proboscis Guest House features a balcony and sea views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

Nice , clean & comfortable place .. everything is as advertised.. kind hearted owner he also share some information about Sandakan attractions too.. so appreciate that he did allowed us to send luggage early..

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9
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Set in Sandakan in the Sabah region, Guesthouse 26 Villa/Sejati/Mile7 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The villa is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a pleasant stay. The location was also convenient, with easy access to nearby attractions and restaurants. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay!

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9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Located in Sandakan, Orang Utan Guest House provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. The accommodation features a lift and full-day security for guests.

amazing view of the sandakan bay from the apartment. clean and have good facilities. the host also provide extra pillows when i needed them. thank you.

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9.3
Wonderful
35 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Set in Sandakan in the Sabah region, VIRTA Guesthouse has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available.

Everything good, comfortable and clean.

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9.7
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sandakan Blue Coastal escape 蓝海岩栖 is located in Sandakan. This guest house provides a terrace. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking guest house features a sauna.

It was an okay stay. Understandable as it is new to the app. But what i applaud is the staff. She is very efficient. Attending to all our request. Thank you ms Connie!

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8.3
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

GuestHouse Taman Megah, Lot 19 is located in Sandakan. This guest house provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

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7.8
Good
17 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

MJ Hotel is located in Sibuga. With a shared lounge, the 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At MJ Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

We booked this hotel room to leave our luggage when heading into the jungle and to have a shower on our return before our flight back to Kuala Lumpur. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable for what we needed. The location was perfect, close to the airport and on the way to sepilok and sandakan town. We recommend this hotel as a base when arriving or departing from Sandakan.

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8.3
Very Good
33 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Sandakan

  • Avg. price/night: £48.21
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 168 reviews
    Clean. Host helpful.
    RegaNfp
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews
    Lovely decorated clean apartment in a new built flat with beautiful view on the ocean. Kitchen is well equipped for basic cooking. There is even a washing machine. The manager Connie is very friendly & helpful, fast & easy communication. The location is very quiet and peaceful on the top of the hill surrounded by forest, there is a little supermarket in walking distance. For anything else you would need your own vehicle or a short cheap Grab ride into town.
    Loes
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 26 reviews
    The apartment is in a great location not far from the centre and things to do (I had a car though). The host was very helpful and fast to reply to my enquires. The facilities in the apartment are very nice and new. It was nice to have the washing machine. Air con was good! Parking right outside the front entrance. I was looking to stay longer but it was booked out.
    Katerina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £36.16
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews
    Great location
    sook fong
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £14.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews
    Great hostel! In convenient location, and we stopped here before our flight home. Had a restful stay and host was very helpful giving instructions for check in. Water cooler very helpful.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews
    facilities, security and good host
    WAN BALTKISH
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £48.21
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 168 reviews
    Safe and secure location in a modern sprawling gated community. The view from our 13th floor windows was impressive. The apartment is adequate for a short stay, but lacks charm or comfort. Don’t be tempted to think the location is walking distance from Sandakan city centre though - it isn’t. You will need to use Grab to get to and from anywhere (with the possible exception of the English Teahouse). Grab cars are cheap, so the cost isn’t an issue, but it adds a layer to anything you might want to do.
    Andy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £14.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews
    The room was a little bit pricy in comparison to other places but it was special holiday time and the room was really good. I also booked quite late. So cheap rooms were gone. The host supported me well since I had a medical problem. Check in was remote but worked well (I got a number to be entered at the electronic door look. Your key you would find on the desk.) There was always support via WhatsApp. Very friendl.
    Christian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £14.34
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 529 reviews
    Very nice hostel and the staff made our stay. They were so helpful with booking tours and helping us organising everything. Great location
    Keana
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £46.65
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,356 reviews
    Lovely hotel in a great location on the promenade. Efforts are being made to develop it into a themed boutique hotel. Great staff who are willing to help
    May
    Family with young children