The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sandakan

Sandakan, Malaysia Sandakan, Malaysia

Sandakan, Malaysia is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Sandakan. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Sandakan for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Sandakan is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Sandakan, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Gloria Plaza Hotel Sandakan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lot E-1-G, Lorong Letat 3, Bandar Letat Jaya, Mile 4, Gloria Plaza Hotel Sandakan has great rooms from $26 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Sabah Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Sabah Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $52. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Km 1 North Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and free parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


S'kan Styles Hotel Sandakan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Sandakan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found S'kan Styles Hotel Sandakan to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $25. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Hs12 Sandakan Harbour Square. You'll also find laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


The Mark's Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Sandakan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $25, The Mark's Lodge, at Bandar Indah, Mile 4, Jalan Cecily, Lot 1-7, Block 36 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and shuttle services. It's located just 5.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Hotel Sandakan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Sandakan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Sandakan has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, laundry services, city views, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Block 83, 4th Ave, Town Centre. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Sandakan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $67, and it's located at Jln Rambutan, Sepilok Mile 14. We also love the laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a private pool which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 18.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


For more terrific hotel ideas in Sandakan, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sandakan, Best Hotels for One Week in Sandakan, or Best Hotels for One Night in Sandakan.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Sandakan?

Sandakan Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$37

Travelers to Sandakan, Malaysia will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $37. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sandakan.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $52
  • 3-star hotels: $34


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