About this property
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 1.5 km to Sandakan Palace, while Harbour Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.9 km away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.7 km from the property. Sabah Hotel is 12 km 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 minibar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily. Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness centre. 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 specialities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Laura
United Kingdom“Chinese restaurant was good. Staff were really friendly and efficient. Ok for 1 or 2 nights as part of a tour. Felt very back packer type hotel so was good.”- J
New Zealand“Super comfortable, great breakfast, lovely staff and pool was wonderful” - Kate United Kingdom“Very helpful staff, they coordinated onward courier of a missing item very helpfully”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Amazing food and the staff could not have done more to make our stay wonderful.”
- Angelica
Italy“Very beautiful hotel with all of the accommodations, nice pool and bar. The room was very spacious and clean, also the bathroom was good with bath and shower. There is a nice jungle all around the area. We had a very pleasure stay” 
Lina United Kingdom“The property is located a little bit outside of Sandakan centre, which is absolutely fine because you have everything you need there! The restaurant we went to for dinner was very good. The breakfast was amazing and there was a lot of choice. The...”- Liliana
Romania“We love this hotel, very clean, big rooms, all the facilities, fantastic pool, personal very nice” - Elianne United Kingdom“We loved the pool and pool bar and enjoyed an afternoon relaxing there after our jungle stays in Sepilok and Kinabatangan. Location was good, not too far from the airport and we walked out to the English tea house and waterfront area to a bistro...”
Sofie
Belgium“Very nice hotel, great pool. Rooms are comfortable and big.”- Jenny
Australia“Beautiful big suite with a lovely view of the pool. Very helpful staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Plantation Cafe
- CuisineItalian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Ming Restaurant
- CuisineCantonese • Chinese • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
