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Here is a quick list of hotels in Sandakan, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Elopura Hotel |
7.6 / 10 (1750 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
| Aecotel |
7.7 / 10 (845 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| Sandakan Backpackers Hostel |
7.9 / 10 (856 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Marine Bay Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (627 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Sabah Hotel |
8.2 / 10 (1761 Reviews) |
From 86$ |
**Why Choose Hotels Near Sandakan Airport (SDK) When Travelling to Sandakan in Malaysia**
When planning a trip to Sandakan, one of Malaysia's hidden gems, the choice of accommodation can significantly influence your travel experience. Nestled on the northeastern coast of Borneo, Sandakan is a gateway to stunning rainforests, unique wildlife, and rich cultural experiences. Selecting hotels near Sandakan Airport (SDK) offers a multitude of advantages for travelers eager to maximize their time exploring this vibrant region. From convenience to accessibility, these accommodations make it easier to dive into the wonders of Sandakan right from the moment you land.
Firstly, proximity to the airport means that you can seamlessly transition from flight to relaxation. After a long journey, the last thing travelers want is a lengthy taxi ride or a complicated check-in process. Staying in hotels close to SDK allows you to get settled in quickly and even enjoy a refreshing meal or unwind at your hotel before heading out on an adventure. With less time spent in transit, you can hit the ground running and explore famous attractions like the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and various local marketplaces with ease.
Moreover, the hotels near SDK cater to a variety of budgets and preferences, making them an ideal choice no matter your travel style. From luxurious stays with world-class amenities to budget-friendly options that provide comfort without breaking the bank, you can easily find a place that suits your needs. Many of these hotels also offer personalized services and local insights, helping you to discover authentic Malaysian cuisine and hidden gems in the area. The diversity of accommodations makes it simple to find the perfect base for your Sandakan adventures.
In addition to convenience and variety, staying close to Sandakan Airport also allows for easy day trips to nearby attractions. Whether you’re interested in embarking on a river cruise to spot exotic wildlife in the Kinabatangan River or immersing yourself in the rich history of the town by visiting the Agnes Keith House, you can return to your hotel without the stress of a long commute. Choosing to stay near SDK enhances your travel experience by providing a strategic advantage for both relaxation and exploration, ensuring you can get the most out of your time in this captivating destination.
Cities Nearby
- Sandakan - 9.08 km
- Sukau - 49.43 km
- Sepilok - 12.89 km
- Bilit - 48.13 km
- Bukit Garam - 50.80 km
- Kampong Tanah Merah (Sabah) - 4.97 km
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The Elopura Hotel
From 38$
City - Labuk Bay bus stop is located merely 300 metres away.
The hotel is situated just 350 metres from the Masjid Jamek As Sheikh Hasbullah At Tohiri and 4.1 km from the Pasir Putih Beach. The Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple is nearly a 10-minute drive from The Elopura, and Sandakan airport is 5 km away.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Pulau Berhala island, 4.3 km from the accommodation.
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Aecotel
From 20$
You'll need 20-minute drive to Sandakan airport. The Sandakan Heritage Museum is merely 1.2 km from the hotel in Sandakan.
The Aecotel Sandakan is situated not far from the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village, while Mini bus station lies a mere 10 minutes' walk away.
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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
From 10$
For those travelling from afar, Sandakan airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
The St. Mary's Cathedral is located just 1.2 km away, and the St Michael and All Angels Church is not far from the hotel. Sandakan Backpackers is around 300 metres from City - Labuk Bay bus stop and merely a 10-minute stroll from the Sandakan Heritage Museum.
The property also takes you to the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village, which is around 3 km away.
Hotels near Airport with Free Shuttle
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Marine Bay Hotel
From 16$
You'll need 20-minute drive to Sandakan airport. Standing just 200 metres from the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home", the Marine Bay Sandakan is approximately a 10-minute ride from the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village.
The hotel is situated only a few steps from the St. Mary's Cathedral, and Terminal Sandakan bus station lies merely a 5-minute walk away.
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Sabah Hotel
From 86$
The hotel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Agnes Keith House and 20 minutes by car from Sandakan airport. The Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple in Sandakan is 3.1 km from the Sabah.
The accommodation is also surrounded by a rainforest.
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Hotel O London
From 11$
City - Labuk Bay bus stop lies a 5-minute stroll away.
Located within 400 metres of the Sandakan Heritage Museum, this hotel is just steps from the Sandakan Central Market. The O London also gives access to the St Michael and All Angels Church, which is a 14-minute walk away.
3.8 km from the Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple is a perk for guests staying at the 2-star hotel.
Hotels near Sandakan Airport with Shuttle
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Dancenter Hotel O Ramai
The Dancenter Hotel O Ramai is within reach of Sandakan Library bus stop.
You'll need 20-minute drive to Sandakan airport. Sights 2.2 km from the hotel include the Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Take benefit from the proximity to the Sandakan Heritage Museum, which is about a 15-minute drive away.
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Lady Anne Hotel
You'll need 15-minute drive to Sandakan airport. The sam Sing Kung Three Saint Temple is approximately a 25-minute walk from this hotel in Sandakan.
There is the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home" 2.1 km from the hotel.
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Susan Hotel Seafront
Sandakan Library bus stop is just a few steps from this accommodation.
This love hotel is only 1.5 km from the Sandakan Central Market and a mere 1 km from Night Market. The historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home" is also located around a 20-minute walk from the Susan Hotel Seafront.
You can enjoy the proximity to the St. Mary's Cathedral, which is 100 metres away.
Hotels near Airport with Free Parking
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My Dream Hotel
From 15$
This Sandakan hotel is not far from Avenue IJM bus stop.
The centre of Sandakan is a 25 minutes' walk of the 2-star hotel. When staying at the Dream, you'll be around a 25-minute stroll from the Sandakan Memorial Park.
The accommodation is situated within a 7-km distance of the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village.
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Super Oyo Capital O Hotel Ramai
From 11$
The hotel is located 5 km from Sandakan airport and a short way from Sandakan Library bus stop.
The centre of Sandakan can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The Sandakan Central Market in Sandakan is 2.3 km from the hotel.
Also, the Super Oyo Sandakan is approximately a 15-minute ride from the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home".
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Hotel City Star
From 13$
The accommodation is around 300 metres from City - Labuk Bay bus station.
The Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels" is located within reach of this Sandakan hotel while the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home" is approximately a 10-minute ride away. From Hotel City Star it will take 16 minutes to walk to the St. Mary's Cathedral.
Cheap Hotels near Sandakan Airport
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Oyo 563 Jockey Lodge Hotel
From 12$
You'll need 15-minute drive to Sandakan airport. The St. Mary's Cathedral in Sandakan is 3.3 km from the hotel.
The Oyo 563 Jockey Lodge Sandakan is situated not far from the Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels", and Letat Jaya Far Distance Terminal bus station lies only 10 minutes' walk away.
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Hotel Sandakan
From 41$
City - Labuk Bay bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just 300 m from the property.
The hotel is centrally situated in proximity to the St. Mary's Cathedral. The Chinese Three Saint Temple is a mere 14 minutes' walk from the accommodation and Sandakan airport is 5 km away.
This hotel is located a stone's throw from the Masjid Jamek As Sheikh Hasbullah At Tohiri in Sandakan.
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Livingston Hotel
From 29$
The hotel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Lankayan Island and just a few steps from Padang Batu 2 Menghala Darat bus stop. The Sandakan Rainforest Park is 2.9 km from the Livingston, and Sandakan airport is 5 km away.
Guests can find a rainforest near the property.
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Hotel Hsiang Garden
From 14$
The accommodation is within walking distance of public transportation.
The Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels" is 2.4 km from the hotel, while the Sandakan Heritage Museum is approximately a 10-minute ride from the location. The comfortable Hsiang Garden is 2 km away from the centre of Sandakan.
The Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple also lies 3.6 km away.
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Asia Hotel By Aecotel
From 20$
Well-connected to many sights, the Asia Hotel By Aecotel Sandakan is within a few blocks of Yu Yuan bus stop.
You'll need 15-minute drive to Sandakan airport. Guests can visit the Sandakan Rainforest Park, located only 1.5 km from the hotel.
There is the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home" nearly a 15-minute drive away.
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Hotel Premier Inn
From 24$
There is Prima bus stop a few steps from the accommodation.
The centre of Sandakan is a 30 minutes' walk of the hotel. The historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home" is within 6 km of this hotel, while Sandakan airport is 5 km from it.
The Kg Pukat Fisherman Village is situated about a 15-minute drive from the Premier Sandakan.
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Tyng Garden Hotel
From 22$
Taman Tyng bus stop is located nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The hotel has a beautiful setting about 15 minutes' drive from the Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple. The Sandakan Memorial Park is 2.5 km from the Tyng Garden and Sandakan airport is 5 km away.
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The Hotel
From 21$
You'll need 10-minute drive to Sandakan airport. Pasar Taman Mawar is fairly close to this Sandakan hotel, while Urusetia bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
The property lies 3.5 km from the Sandakan Memorial Park.
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The Grand Hotel 2
From 21$
The Grand Hotel Sandakan is in proximity to Yu Yuan bus stop.
The centre of Sandakan can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The Kg Pukat Fisherman Village is also located about 10 minutes' drive from this Sandakan hotel.
The Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels" is also situated 4.8 km away.
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Hotel O Esplanade
From 25$
Yu Yuan bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is not far from the O Esplanade Sandakan.
You'll need 15-minute drive to Sandakan airport. There is the Japanese Cemetery approximately a 15-minute ride from this Sandakan hotel.
The St. Mary's Cathedral is situated 4.7 km from the accommodation.
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Sanbay Hotel
From 27$
Sandakan Library bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is a short way from the Sanbay.
You'll need 20-minute drive to Sandakan airport. Nearby sights also include the Sandakan Central Market, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.
The hotel is situated only 1.9 km from the Sandakan Rainforest Park.
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2 Inn 1 Boutique Hotel & Spa
From 30$
The 2 Inn 1 is in proximity to Sandakan Library bus station.
You'll need 20-minute drive to Sandakan airport. This Sandakan hotel is also located 2.3 km from the Japanese Cemetery.
There is the Sandakan Heritage Museum nearly a 10-minute ride away.
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Sandakan Blue Coastal Escape 蓝海岩栖
From 30$
For those travelling from afar, Sandakan airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
The centre of Sandakan is a 15 minutes' walk of the guest house. Guests can easily reach the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village which is 3.4 km from this Sandakan hotel.
You can easily find the Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels" around a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
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Susan Hotel Seafront
From 29$
There is Sandakan Library bus stop in the immediate vicinity of this accommodation.
Sandakan centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. The St. Mary's Cathedral is just near the hotel, and the Chinese Three Saint Temple is about 500 metres away.
The Sandakan Heritage Museum is 15 minutes' walk from the Susan.
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Sandakan Inn
From 31$
Letat Jaya Far Distance Terminal bus station is within reach of the hotel.
You'll need 15-minute drive to Sandakan airport. There is the Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple 3 km from the Inn Sandakan.
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Amanson Signature Hotel
From 31$
The hotel is nestled 4.2 km from Reservoir Vun Wu. The Anglican church "Parish of St Michael and All Angels" is around a 10-minute ride from the Amanson, while Sandakan airport is 5 km from it.
The accommodation is situated within reach of the Kg Pukat Fisherman Village, and Letat Jaya Far Distance Terminal bus station lies just 0.7 km away.
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Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan
From 34$
Letat Jaya Far Distance Terminal bus station can be found not far from the accommodation.
The hotel has a prime setting 4.2 km from the Sandakan Memorial Park. The St. Mary's Cathedral is around a 15-minute drive from the Gloria, while Sandakan airport is 5 km from it.
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Hotel Prima
From 37$
There is Prima bus stop only steps away from this property.
Sandakan centre can be reached within 30 minutes' walk. The hotel is also 20 minutes' stroll from the Sandakan Rainforest Park in Sandakan.
Located 6 km from the historic house museum "Agnes Newton Keith Home", the Prima puts the city at your fingertips.
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The Mark'S Lodge
From 36$
Yu Yuan bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is not far from The Mark'S Lodge Sandakan.
The centre of Sandakan can be reached within a 20-minute walk. From the hotel it will take 18 minutes to walk to the Sandakan Rainforest Park.
The Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple is also situated 2.6 km away.