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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

Lankayan Island

4.8
4.4/535 Reviews
"Diving"
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)

Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)

4.2
3.8/530 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Turtle Islands National Park

Turtle Islands National Park

3.8
3.8/535 Reviews
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - Entrance

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - Entrance

3.3
4.6/5108 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Pusat Pemuliharaan Orang Utan Sepilok

Pusat Pemuliharaan Orang Utan Sepilok

3.2
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Sandakan Memorial Park

Sandakan Memorial Park

3.0
4.7/521 Reviews
"Specialty exhibition halls"
LFS Sandakan

LFS Sandakan

3.0
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Blue Crystal Aquarium

Blue Crystal Aquarium

2.9
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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

Sabah Hotel

4.5/5172 Reviews
Sepilok Jungle Resort

Sepilok Jungle Resort

4.2/581 Reviews
Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel

4.0/5365 Reviews
Hotel Sandakan

Hotel Sandakan

4.2/5106 Reviews
The Pavilion Hotel

The Pavilion Hotel

4.2/5172 Reviews
My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel

4.1/596 Reviews
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

4.2/529 Reviews
Tyng Garden Hotel

Tyng Garden Hotel

3.9/5232 Reviews
The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel

4.1/580 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

Wrapped Deli

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. AUD16/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Sea view"
English Tea House & Restaurant

English Tea House & Restaurant

4.3/514 Reviews
Avg. AUD15/person
"Western-style"
"Brunch"
San Da Gen Kopitiam

San Da Gen Kopitiam

9 Reviews
Avg. AUD6/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant

H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant

4.0/513 Reviews
Avg. AUD22/person
"Southeast Asian"
"Sea view"
Harbour Bistro Lodge

Harbour Bistro Lodge

4.0/55 Reviews
Avg. AUD15/person
"Southeast Asian"
"Open Late"
Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88

Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88

3.5/57 Reviews
Avg. AUD26/person
"Seafood"
"View"
Heng Loong Restaurant

Heng Loong Restaurant

4.3/54 Reviews
The Eatery

The Eatery

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7 Heaven

7 Heaven

2 Reviews
"Bakeries"
Fishboat Street Restaurant

Fishboat Street Restaurant

4.0/55 Reviews
Avg. AUD18/person
"Seafood"
My Harbour Restaurant

My Harbour Restaurant

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Avg. AUD4/person
"Seafood"
Bakerfield Espresso Cafe

Bakerfield Espresso Cafe

5.0/51 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"

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