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Things to Do in Sandakan in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated April 2025) | Trip.com
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Things to do in Sandakan
What to Do
Looking for things to do in Sandakan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Lankayan Island
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"Diving"
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
4.2
3.8
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13 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
3.9
4.9
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23 Reviews
Turtle Islands National Park
3.8
3.8
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35 Reviews
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)
3.4
3.7
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6 Reviews
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - Entrance
3.3
4.6
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"Electronics & Appliances"
"Natural scenery"
Pusat Pemuliharaan Orang Utan Sepilok
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Sandakan Memorial Park
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4.7
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"Specialty exhibition halls"
LFS Sandakan
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Blue Crystal Aquarium
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sandakan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Sabah Hotel
4.5
/5
170 Reviews
Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
4.4
/5
49 Reviews
Hotel Sandakan
4.2
/5
101 Reviews
Sepilok Jungle Resort
4.2
/5
78 Reviews
The Garden Boutique Hotel
3.9
/5
337 Reviews
The Pavilion Hotel
4.2
/5
167 Reviews
Hotel Meliden
4.3
/5
25 Reviews
Hotel O Hotel Ramai
3.8
/5
39 Reviews
The Elopura Hotel
4.3
/5
79 Reviews
Tyng Garden Hotel
3.9
/5
227 Reviews
Hotel Prima
4.3
/5
14 Reviews
AeCOTEL
3.9
/5
4 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sandakan dishes and foodie spots.
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Wrapped Deli
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. VND261,925/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Sea View"
English Tea House & Restaurant
4.3
/5
13 Reviews
Avg. VND246,209/person
"Western-style"
"Brunch"
San Da Gen Kopitiam
7 Reviews
Avg. VND104,770/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Avg. VND366,695/person
"Southeast Asian"
"Sea View"
Harbour Bistro Lodge
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Avg. VND256,686/person
"Southeast Asian"
"Open Late"
Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88
3.5
/5
6 Reviews
Avg. VND434,795/person
"Seafood"
"View"
Heng Loong Restaurant
4.3
/5
3 Reviews
The Eatery
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7 Heaven
1 Reviews
"Bakeries"
Fishboat Street Restaurant
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Avg. VND293,356/person
"Seafood"
My Harbour Restaurant
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Avg. VND66,666/person
"Seafood"
Bakerfield Espresso Cafe
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"
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Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sandakan
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Farms and pastures
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Camping · Campsites
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Cultural institutions
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Sandakan
Vestpounds Tours Sdn Bhd | Sepilok Divers
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PaperBox Board Game
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Lankayan Island
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NBR Fire Flies Tour
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Agnes Keith's Memorial
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Turtle Islands Park - Malaysia
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Borneo Star Holiday Sdn. Bhd.
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)
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Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure Sdn. Bhd.
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Puu Jih Syh Temple
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Taman Seaview
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Kg Pukat Fisherman Village
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Sandakan Japanese Cemetery
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Masjid Al-Ikhlas
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Indah Anglican Church
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H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant
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English Tea House & Restaurant
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San Da Gen Kopitiam
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Harbour Bistro Lodge
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Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88
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Heng Loong Restaurant
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The Eatery
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Fishboat Street Restaurant
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7 Heaven
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My Harbour Restaurant
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Bakerfield Espresso Cafe
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D'Sandakan Seafood Paradise
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Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan
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Restoran H82 Seafood Sim Sim 海上食家
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CROWD 99 Cafe
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restaurant simsim D72
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Restaurant Ocean Seafood & Steamboat Kak Jue
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TORI TORI Crispy Chicken
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Hawaii Restaurant
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OldTown White Coffee Sandakan
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Kyoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant
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Ming Palace Restaurant
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New Market
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Kelly Cake House
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899 Classic Bistro & Cafe
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DOZO NanYang Kopihouse (IJM SANDAKAN)
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Kedai Roti Thiam
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Min Satay Corner
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Restaurant Zakaria
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