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Sandakan Travel Guide

Located in Sabah, Malaysia, Sandakan is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit.
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Experience 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

4.2
4.5/534 Reviews
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
Turtle Islands National Park

Turtle Islands National Park

2.9
4.1/520 Reviews
Sandakan Heritage Trail

Sandakan Heritage Trail

2.6
4.0/510 Reviews
Libaran Island

Libaran Island

2.5
3.8/510 Reviews

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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D North Star Hotel & Spa
Amanson SigNature Hotel

Amanson SigNature Hotel

4.3/5107 Reviews
Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel

4.3/5125 Reviews
Sepilok B&B

Sepilok B&B

4.1/55 Reviews
Sabah Hotel

Sabah Hotel

4.7/581 Reviews
One Avenue Hotel (Ijm)

One Avenue Hotel (Ijm)

4.6/514 Reviews
Tyng Garden Hotel

Tyng Garden Hotel

3.9/571 Reviews
Hotel Ramai

Hotel Ramai

5.0/51 Reviews
Sanbay Hotel

Sanbay Hotel

4.0/58 Reviews
My Dream Hotel

My Dream Hotel

4.1/532 Reviews
Labuk Hotel

Labuk Hotel

4.3/546 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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English Tea House and Restaurant

English Tea House and Restaurant

4.7/55 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD15
"Western-style"
"Brunch"
H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant

H90 Sim Sim Seafood Restaurant

4.5/513 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD22
"Southeast Asian"
"Spectacular Views"
Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88

Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88

4.0/54 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD28
"Seafood"
"Spectacular Views"
San Da Gen Kopitiam

San Da Gen Kopitiam

4.5/53 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD6
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Wrapped Deli Cafe

Wrapped Deli Cafe

5.0/52 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD16
"Coffee Shops"
"Afternoon Tea"
Harbour Bistro Lodge

Harbour Bistro Lodge

4.2/55 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD15
"Southeast Asian"
"Open Late"
The Eatery

The Eatery

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Restoran Kari Kepala Ikan (KKI)

Restoran Kari Kepala Ikan (KKI)

3.7/53 Reviews
"Southeast Asian"
"Open Late"
Heng Loong Restaurant

Heng Loong Restaurant

4.3/54 Reviews
My Harbour Restaurant

My Harbour Restaurant

4.0/56 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD4
"Seafood"
Fishboat Street Restaurant

Fishboat Street Restaurant

4.0/55 Reviews
Average price per person: AUD18
"Seafood"
D'Sandakan Seafood Paradise

D'Sandakan Seafood Paradise

4.5/52 Reviews
"Seafood"

Discover the Real Sandakan With a Local Expert

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💕 *MUJI HOMESTAY* 💞 📍 *Casa San Uno Apartment, Mile 4, Sandakan, Sabah* 📱 *+6017 899 7232* 🏡 Fit for *7 PERSONS* 🏡 _*Fully Furnished*_ 🏡 3️⃣ Rooms, 🚻 2️⃣ Toilets 🛏️ 2️⃣ King Size Bed, 3️⃣ Super Single Size Bed 📶 Free Wi-Fi 🚿 Heater 👕 Iron Board 🔌 Hair Dryers 🧊 Refrigerator 📺 Smart 4K TV ❄️ Fully Air Conditioned 🧴 Hair & Body Shampoo 💦 Hot & Cold Water Purifier 🚭 *NO SMOKING* Inside The House
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Why little Hong Kong? Sandakan was nicknamed Little Hong Kong due to a strong presence of ethnic chinese migration from Hong Kong. A shortlisted for my 3 days visit in Sandakan: Central Market, Heritage Museum, Agnes Keith House, Sim Sim Water Village, Sepilok Orangutan Centre, Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre, English Tea House, Heritage Trail, San Da Gen Kopitiam and Trig Hill! #sandakan
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The environment is so quiet. U can only hear the sound of the frogs & insects. Pool was ok but bit dirty. The kids like the pool's slide. Food was ok but no not much choice (less thn 10 dishes on menu) complimentary b/fast was buffet & serving simple dishes. The beach is nice but not suitable for swing. Muddy. The sunset view was beautiful 👍👍. Overall was a good trip. Will definitely come again😊 #awesomepic #couplestrip #deliciousfood #tripblazers #mytripvlog
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landbelowthewind
The land below the wind. a place must visit every year. a nature town. full with yummy food and 人情味. the price of food cheaper than other place, exprecially konlou mee, its too nice! #landbelowthewind #sandakan
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Getting There - through Flight or bus or self driving Attractions - Taman Buaya, Sepilok Orang Utan, Hotels - Sandakan Hotel, Livingston Hotel, Sanbay Hotell Food & Restaurants - Pasir Putih Seafood Restaurant, Satay Labuk Shopping - Harbour Mall Sandakan, Mydin Batu 7, Batu 4, #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #beachlife #tripblazers Such a Nice place to go. Enjoy and try it.
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Sandakan is a city in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the northeast coast of Borneo. The hilltop Puu Jih Shih Temple offers panoramic views of the city. Agnes Keith House is a wooden bungalow that re-creates the city's colonial-era life. The city is also a base for visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the limestone Gomantong Caves, home to swiftlets, bats and kingfishers. Sandakan juga merupakan titik permulaan perjalanan ke Sukau untuk melawat Sungai Kinabatangan yang indah untuk melakukan beberapa pelayaran sungai yang menarik. Lawati Sepilok untuk melihat orang utan di kawasan perlindungan ini; melawat Kinabatangan untuk melawat mereka di habitat semula jadi mereka (jika anda bernasib baik). Selain beruk besar, anda juga boleh melihat gajah , buaya, babi hutan, ular, burung enggang dan banyak spesies lain. Sangat mudah untuk membuat pengaturan yang diperlukan di salah satu daripada banyak syarikat pelancongan yang berpusat di Sandakan. Pemandu kami misalnya mempunyai 4x4 sendiri yang pernah dibawanya ke Gomantong dan ke Sungai Kinabatangan. l#sandakan #awesomepic #oldtown
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Getting There - The trip there was quite simple and direct, it connects to the main road quite conveniently. A standard tarred road, it was a pleasant trip with scenery, using our Toyota Hilux from Sandakan it was a fresh and easygoing way to the location. We originally came from Kota Marudu and is looking for an adventure towards the eastern parts of Sabah, safe to say it's not a bad decision at all. Attractions - The main attraction of Borneon Sun Bear Conservation is but of course, Sun Bears or Beruang Madu in Malay which is weird considering the differing translation from English to Malay. Anyhow it makes sense when it is explained by one of the friendly official there that will act as a guide on a sector of the park. He is quite knowledgeable about the place so you can ask him a few things there and about the place and he'll answer it in a jiffy. The Sun Bears themselves are pretty cute, they're nothing too extraordinary but it's one of the animals you seldom see in life so it was a nice experience. The place is also famous for being a hub for people to take their geographic platform on to review the Sun Bears. There's also that of a mini museum dedicated to Sun Bears they have built and a few other species we saw around the forest like monkeys of various species. It is certainly a must go if you have a knack for wildlife. Hotels - The place itself doesn't offer any hotels so I can't comment on this. Food & Restaurants - The Café was alright, it was nothing spectacular but for the price it was okay. the waiters was of course friendly and that's a plus. Shopping - For locals like us the gift shop they had in store has pretty exorbitant prices for the items they had but foreigners wouldn't mind spending a few bucks for something memorable and it is to support the orginization after all, not a bad thing indeed. #2023travelwish
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Libaran Island also has a number of activities for visitors to take part in namely, turtle sighting, scuba diving, sight-seeing as well as getting on-board on a river cruise. For visitors who love all things related to turtles – you’re in luck because Libaran Island is the perfect place for you! Libaran Island has a turtle sanctuary whereby visitors will have the opportunity to release baby turtles from the hatchery as well as witnessing turtles coming onto the shores of Libaran Island to lay their eggs. On Libaran Island, Walai Penyu Resort is the one and only resort on the island which offers extraordinary accommodations for visitors who intend to spend a night or two at Libaran Island. Apart from that, one of the unique facts about Libaran Island is that visitors are also able to witness Sabah’s breathtaking sunset view as well as the crystal blue waters surrounding the island. #awesomepic #couplestrip
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