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Sanbay Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior detail
Reception hall
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mile 1 1/2, Jalan Leila, Sandakan, Sabah, 90007
  • Place, St Michael's & All Angels Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Michael's and All Angels Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandakan Heritage Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 255 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sandakan

Sanbay Hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Saint Michael's and All Angels Church and St Michael's & All Angels Church. This 58-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • St Michael's & All Angels Church - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre - 30 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equatorial Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪南财肉骨茶 Nam Chai Restaurant Bah Kut Teh - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Good Taste Bak Kut Teh (好味肉骨茶) - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Champs Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Penang Food Centre - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sanbay Hotel

Guests of Sanbay Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, wedding services, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sanbay
Sanbay
Sanbay Hotel
Sanbay Hotel Sandakan
Sanbay Sandakan
Sanbay Hotel Hotel
Sanbay Hotel Sandakan
Sanbay Hotel Hotel Sandakan

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sanbay Hotel?

Sanbay Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanbay Hotel?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanbay Hotel on Jun 26, 2026 start from $26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Sanbay Hotel?

This hotel is located in Sandakan, close to Sandakan Harbour Mall, Sandakan Rainforest Park, and Agnes Keith House. You'll also find Sandakan Heritage Trail and Bukit Buli Sim Sim within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sanbay Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Sanbay Hotel have a casino?

No, Sanbay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sanbay Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Sanbay Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like wedding services and a garden plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Sanbay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sanbay Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sanbay Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sanbay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sanbay Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Sanbay Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Sanbay Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sanbay Hotel is Sandakan (SDK), which is 9.2 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sanbay Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sanbay Hotel.

Does Sanbay Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Sanbay Hotel.

Sanbay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

ANNETTE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shops
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bang for your buck if you just need a quick night stay! Clean and easy check in process with nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is very dated and could do with a spruce up. However, the room was a good space, with a comfortable bed, kettle and fridge. There was a large supermarket behind and it was 20 minutes walk into Sandakan shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the room was very old and should be renovated urgently. The fridge was not clean and there was no shampoo in the shower. Staff is very kind and helpful. The location was not that good, because there were only local restaurants nearby. The price was ok for all that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

KENJI

Disliked: Amenities
This is an old hotel, it used to be one of the best hotels in Sandakan before. Now I saw the building itself is outstanding there but I also realized that the quality of their service and maintenance are not perfect anymore because of recession by the pandemic. One of the reasons why I decided this hotel for staying, the review mentions a " nice breakfast". But they don't have it now. Regarding amenities like a shampoo and toilet rolls, it requires payment if you get extra. I stayed 2nights 3days, so I was wondering If I should buy some. These are the things uncomfortable part staying this hote. However, this hotel fee is cheap and stuffs are friendly. I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Riccardo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nei servizi proposti dall’Albergo era presente la lavanderia e giardino esterno. Invece tutte e due non erano presenti. Staff per niente accogliente e poco disponibile.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Boniq

Disliked: Staff & service
Sampai hotel security suruh tunggu next shift staff untuk sampai kerja. Pekerja shift sebelum sudah balik atas sebab transport balik waktu malam tidak ada. Terpaksa tggu hampir 3 jam lobby untuk staff kasih check-in ke bilik yang sudah dibayar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of parking space. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

CikTika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
keep it up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and service are great especially for that price range. The restaurant was closed but there are eating places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good deal for low price

Location was not central but not too far. 2km from center. Room was clean and hotel was quiet. Wifi was decent and able to reach room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sutapa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stay at Sanbay hotel, Sandakan

No restaurant, furniture old and chipped, very few food options outside the hotel, no WiFi in the room at all . We had to stand in the middle of the corridor or go to the reception area to connect to the WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

F

Budget hotel - ok for a night

Clean rooms with huge bathrooms, very quiet — this is the plus Lingering smoking smell and no food is the minus. We got dinner in the local open air curry house a few minutes walk away. It is a local food place - really good but ‘very local’
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FAJALIYATON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Percutian keluarga

Penginapan yang selesa dan sarapan yg di sediakan memudahkan perjalanan sekiranya bersama keluarga.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen & Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very nice, car parking very easy. Only disappointment for us was hotel evening meals (except Fri and Saturday) were very ordinary. But in saying that there is lots of food places around if you have the time. Breakfast was included in hotel price. It was basic with no fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth Hotel for Money

Quiet, comfort, spacious room. Definitely worth for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grassy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location not so good.

Had to change rooms 3 times before got one where room safe worked. There were only 2 cafes nearby , one a malay curry house ,the 2nd we opted for a Chinese cafe in a Malay housing area which was a bit dodgy to get to at night (ghetto) On plus side the staff were wonderful and tried hard
Verified

8/10 Good

Wan Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel but away from town center.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice transit hotel

Very comfortable and new amenities. Free shuttle to town. Have large private parking space. Peace of mind
Verified

8/10 Good

SIN PENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
About 2 km from town centre. The seafood steamboat buffet was great and value for money.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

nie wieder!

Wer abgezockt werden will geht einfach ins Sanbay! Die Zimmer stinken entweder modrig oder nach kalten Zigaretten Rauch! Viel Spaß
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and Clean hotel

Very nice hotel. Comfort room. Pay less but get more
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay

This is very clean and affordable. Great coffee, not too far out of town and friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort executive like hotel

The room is nice with executive feeling-alike. Amenities is complete with fridge and basic amenities you can find in a hotel. With value prices, this a perfect place to stay in Sandakan. Since it is nearby the town, there are a lot of eateries to find. If you bring in car, the hotel will even give a free car wash. Recommended for all travellers