The sandakan can be safely called the most important tourist center of Sabah - there are so many tourists in no wonder here! Fortunately, the placement should not be issues. Although, of course, hotels could be more and more for such a major city. There are no five-star hotels in Sandakan, but there are two good four-star: Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan and Sabah Hotel At the same time, it is the first hotel that gets the highest marks in the whole city. Naturally, the city is full of hotels category 3 *, 2 * and 1 * (most), as well as there are about 10 guest houses, about five hostels and apartments.
Cheap hotels
Cheap, but not so bad - the old Chinese hotel in the city center May Fair Hotel. . Rooms with an amazing number of earthly products for such a price tag: air conditioning, a large LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and free drinking water - and all this is only 50-70 ringgitis! Plus a great friendly atmosphere and assistance in calling a taxi, laundry and general councils regarding the city.
Harbourside Backpackers You can award the title of "Pure Hostel" in all Malaysia. True: the employees of the hostel as if all days just do that they were cleaned. Shared rooms with robust wooden bunk beds, large windows, air conditioning (bed costs about 25 ringgitis). Beautiful individual rooms are an excellent option for families and more demanding travelers (from 45 ringgitis). Guests can relax in the living room with comfortable sofas and a large TV, where films are twisted in English. Young employees will always help call a cheap taxi and help sign up for an excursion. Plus Wi-Fi and simple but delicious breakfast. The hostel is a few steps from Harbor Mall, on the waterfront, in the area where even in the night you feel safe.
Another inexpensive option - Sea View Sandakan Budget & Backpackers Hotel 1 * . There is a hotel directly opposite the central market of Sandakan. The building itself is a bit old and battered, but everything is possible so that the rooms in the hotel are clean and comfortable. Common rooms, however, are good, especially good at sea (bed-space from 24-25 ringgitis). The hotel has only one double room with a bathroom (for 70-80 Rm), but you can always book a room with a shared bathroom, which is not so scary. Plus, a cozy common area with books and a fully equipped kitchen. Prices for accommodation include towel, bed linen, WiFi and the best pancakes in Sandakan for breakfast. Do not hesitate to be interested in something at the reception. You can even help sign up for courses in Malay Culinary School, rent a motorbike and sell excursions.
Rose Guesthouse. - This is a simple gesthouse in the city center in the possession of the charming hostess named Rose. Pastened wall paints, free coffee and tea, several rooms with a shared bathroom (from 40 ringgitis) and common rooms (bed-space from 20-25 ringgitis) in a simple style - everything is kept in impeccable cleanliness. Rose and her employees go on a lot to make guests feel at home. Prices include the use of WiFi and breakfast (a la toaster with jam). Travel agency on the first floor organizes budget trips to Kinabatangan and on the skip island.
Sandakan backpackers Offers cheap accommodation in the city center. Not to say that this is the most cool option for backpackers, but not the worst, of course. Rooms in the guest house are a bit gloomy, but the choice of fan or air conditioning. And even in the hostel is very clean - both in the rooms and in the bathrooms. Of the advantages - a pleasant living room, where you can relax and watch the movie, as well as the roof terrace, where you can relax with a bottle of beer and enjoy the view of the sea. The price includes Wi-Fi, towel, bed linen and light breakfast. The bed in the dormitory room is from 25 ringgitis, a number for two - from 40 ringgitis (but the bathroom will be in any case the common one).
Sepilok is one of the most visited areas of the city of Sandakan. Usually go there within a day excursion, but you can stay there and night, for example, at the hotel Sepilok Jungle Resort. . Limited budget travelers can choose accommodation in spacious shared rooms or simple rooms with a fan (from 28 ringgitis). Tourists are coaching can pamper themselves with rest in a luxurious room with satellite TV and a balcony overlooking the ponds and fruit trees (70-100 ringgitis). The territory next to the hotel is a real oasis with a pool with sun loungers and a water slide - guests will be charged with additional five ringgits for swimming, and "strangers" can be at 35 ringgitis. Breakfast is included in the price, and you will probably ultimately even dinner here in mind the absence of alternatives. In these parts, absolutely do nothing after the occurrence of darkness, but for lovers of nature, who prefer to wake up the birds of singing, this option is fit perfectly.
Hotels are more expensive
What about SWISS INN WATERFRONT 3 * ? This is a pretty hotel on the embankment with numbers a little smaller than you expect, but with all modern amenities, including satellite TV, mini-bar, coffee maker, WiFi and bathroom with rain shower. It is worth paying a little more for a beautiful view of the sea - the view of the city from the windows is so-so. The hotel is small, but you won't call it rhylard, but the location is perfect (every taxi driver in the city knows where it is located). But prices are not the lowest: from 145 rinngitis per day for the room for two and from 180 for improved rooms.
Very good reviews getting a hotel Nak Hotel 3 * . In appearance, it is very unremarkable and even gloomy. But 35 spacious rooms with soft beds and stylish accents, such as lamps in the form of bird cells and beautiful shells in the bathroom - this is what will certainly delight the tired traveler. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, mini fridge and bathroom with tropical shower. If possible, pays more random numbers on the upper floors to admire the sea view. There is a WiFi and a hot breakfast included in the price. At the end of the day, go to the roof of the hotel to relax at dinner and drinks in the fabulous restaurant "Balin". The room for two can be booked about 22-32 dollars.
