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2 adults, 1 room

1/5

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.3/5
Great
383 reviews
600m from Kingfisher Sandakan
Fitness
Business center
5K+ people booked
kr542.95
Based on rates from 1 Nov
1/5

Livingston Hotel

3.9/5
Good
166 reviews
2K+ people booked
kr546.50
Based on rates from 9 Nov
1/5

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
800m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
kr981.39
Based on rates from 6 Nov
1/5

Sepilok Jungle Resort

3.8/5
Good
241 reviews
300m from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
3K+ people booked
kr278.28
Based on rates from 16 Nov
1/5

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

4.3/5
Great
81 reviews
700m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Business center
1K+ people booked
kr469.64
Based on rates from 24 Nov
1/5

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

4.4/5
Great
117 reviews
300m from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
1K+ people booked
kr1,258.13
Based on rates from 8 Nov
1/5

Sepilok B&B

4.4/5
Great
20 reviews
300m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Hospitable service
300+ people booked
kr302.36
Based on rates from 18 Nov
1/5

Asia Hotel by AeCOTEL

1.6km from Sandakan Rainforest Park
kr168.82
Based on rates from 1 Nov
1/5

Homexuite Vacation @ Utama South 2

kr523.56
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5

Hotel Western

100m from Harbour Mall Sandakan
kr150.44
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5

VAMOS Homestay

200m from William Pryer Monument
kr409.81
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5

The Pavilion Hotel

3.6/5
Good
80 reviews
2.6km from Sandakan Airport
Business center
1K+ people booked
kr222.88
Based on rates from 30 Oct

Top rated hotels in Sandakan

1/5

Tyng Garden Hotel

5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
Business center
Hospitable service
kr164.73
1/5

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
800m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
kr981.39
1/5

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

4.4/5
Great
117 reviews
300m from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
kr1,258.13
1/5

Sepilok B&B

4.4/5
Great
20 reviews
300m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Hospitable service
kr302.36
1/5

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.3/5
Great
383 reviews
600m from Kingfisher Sandakan
Fitness
Business center
kr542.95
1/5

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

4.3/5
Great
94 reviews
kr166.81
1/5

Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)

4.3/5
Great
81 reviews
700m from Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Business center
kr469.64
1/5

SUPER OYO 1026 Hotel Lutana

4.0/5
Great
4 reviews
1.6km from Sam Sing Kung Temple
kr228.04
1/5

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

3.9/5
Good
10 reviews
200m from Harbour Mall Sandakan
Well-equipped facilities
kr229.92
1/5

Livingston Hotel

3.9/5
Good
166 reviews
kr546.50
1/5

The Elopura Hotel

3.9/5
Good
66 reviews
100m from Harbour Mall Sandakan
Fitness
kr349.24
1/5

Hotel Ramai

3.9/5
Good
6 reviews
600m from Pu Jih Syh Temple
kr147.09

Luxury hotels in Sandakan

1/5

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.3/5
Great
383 reviews
600m from Kingfisher Sandakan
Fitness
Business center
kr542.95
1/5

Livingston Hotel

3.9/5
Good
166 reviews
kr546.50
1/5

The Mark's Lodge

3.5/5
Good
22 reviews
1.5km from Sandakan Rainforest Park
Fitness
kr202.62
1/5

KW HOMESTAY UNO APARTMENT FULLY AIRCOND

kr336.43

Sandakan at a glance

When are Sandakan hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
AUD250
AUD200
AUD150
AUD100
AUD50
AUD0
Avg AUD67 Cheapest AUD19 Priciest AUD127
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Sandakan hotel nights are typically around AUD 67, with January typically about AUD 19 per night — roughly 85% below June, which is the priciest month at around AUD 127 per night. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Sandakan hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

AUD150
AUD100
AUD50
AUD0
AUD25
Budget
AUD61
Standard
AUD143
Premium

Standard hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at typically around AUD 61 per night; prices jump most from Standard to Premium by AUD 82, and the priciest tier is about 5.6 times the entry-level rate. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
5 daysTypical
11 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia typically book about 5 days ahead, which suggests flexibility rather than urgency for stays during pricier months like June. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Sandakan hotels

Compare hotel classes and rates

Across hotel tiers in Sandakan the top class sits about 5.6 times above the most affordable tier, and the key decision is the step from Standard to Premium, which is typically around AUD 82 more per night according to Klook booking data. The best balance between cost and comfort is usually the Standard tier, with a typical nightly rate of AUD 61.

Hotel Class Typical Nightly Rate
Budget AUD 25
Standard AUD 61
Premium AUD 143

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from Australia book

Klook booking data shows January has the most affordable typical nightly rate — typically around AUD 19 — while June is the priciest, typically around AUD 127, so a budget-led trip is best timed for January. Travellers usually lock in a room about five days ahead, so plans can stay flexible; the priciest months are when booking earlier tends to pay, according to Klook booking data.

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