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Sanbay Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity
Exterior
Reception hall
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Bathroom sink

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mile 1 1/2, Jalan Leila, Sandakan, Sabah, 90007
  • Agnes Keith House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 King Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 231 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a business center.

What's nearby

  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Agnes Keith House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 30 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Balin Roof Garden Bar & Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪南财肉骨茶 Nam Chai Restaurant Bah Kut Teh - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪鱼船街第二桥 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪San Da Gen Kopitiam - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sanbay Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

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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.

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

This hotel is located in Sandakan, close to Sandakan Harbour Mall, Saint Michael's and All Angels Church, and Puu Jih Shih Temple. You'll also find Agnes Keith House and St Michael's & All Angels Church within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sanbay Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, wedding services, and a garden at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Sanbay Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Does Sanbay Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Boniq, Kota Kinabalu

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Swee Fung

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

CikTika, kota kinabalu

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwen & Ken, Western Australia

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

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

8/10 Good

nurulasyikin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Grassy, Perth W Australia

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

8/10 Good

Wan Mohamad

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

10/10 Excellent

Nasa, KL

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

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.

8/10 Good

Wan Mohamad

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Leah, London

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

lovely stay

Lovely room, good breakfast,very helpful staff, free transport into town. Reccomended

8/10 Good

mohd lutfi, petaling jaya

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

best hotel in sandakan

room clean and big

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

booring stay

Not much to walk about.. Quiet surrounding.. Far from town.. But cinema is just around the corner..

8/10 Good

Clarrie, Perth, WA

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

Good hotel for a short stay

Hotel is a little out of town, but an easy taxi or bus ride away. Not a high end hotel, but perfect for a few days and very good value for money.