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Stay at a Sabah hotel and enjoy the charm of Sandakan

🏘️Hotel Introduction: Sabah Hotel is a four-star hotel located in Sandakan, Malaysia, with a prime location, about 1 km from the city center. It is built on the mountain and surrounded by the tropical rainforest of Borneo. It blends harmoniously with the lush vegetation and diverse animals, like a paradise hidden in the tropical jungle. The hotel has 114 well-decorated rooms, including superior double rooms, deluxe double rooms, junior suites, executive suites and other room types. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, private bathroom, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities and minibar. Some rooms also have views of the pool or nature. There are 4 restaurants in the hotel, offering local and international cuisine. For example, Plantation Café overlooks the pool and serves a wide range of local and international dishes; Ming Restaurant offers authentic oriental cuisine and special dim sum. In addition, the hotel also has facilities such as a bar, fitness center, tennis courts, squash courts, children's playground, karaoke rooms, etc. to meet the needs of different guests. 🚗Transportation Guide: - Airplane: The hotel is about 12 kilometers away from Sandakan Airport. After arriving at the airport, you can take a taxi outside the airport to the hotel. The journey takes about 20 minutes and the fare is about RMB 30-40. You can also book the airport pick-up service online in advance. The price is relatively transparent and it can also avoid communication problems. - Transportation in the city: When traveling in Sandakan, you can choose to call a taxi using the taxi app Grab, which is affordable and convenient. If you want to explore the surrounding area more freely, you can also consult the hotel front desk about car rental and drive to various attractions by yourself. 🏕️Nearby attractions: - Sandakan City Mosque: About 1.5 kilometers from the hotel, this mosque has a unique architectural style, with a white exterior and a green dome, which looks particularly holy against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds. You can go in and visit to feel the strong religious atmosphere, but you must pay attention to observe local religious etiquette and dress appropriately. - Agnes Newton Keith Home: About 660 meters from the hotel, this was once the residence of the famous writer Agnes Keith and her husband. It has now been transformed into a museum. Through the exhibits of photos, letters and daily necessities, one can gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Sandakan. - Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre: Located approximately 18.5 km from the hotel, it is a rehabilitation and conservation centre for orangutans. Here you can see cute orangutans running through the woods, watch feeding shows, and learn about their living habits and conservation status. - Rainforest Discovery Centre: About 19 km away, it is a place integrating nature conservation, research and education. There is a rich tropical rainforest ecosystem here. Hiking in it, you can admire various rare plants and animals and feel the magic of nature. 💰Per capita consumption: - Accommodation: Hotel prices fluctuate depending on room type and season. Superior double rooms cost about 200-400 MYR per night, deluxe double rooms cost 300-500 MYR, and suites cost more. Prices will increase during peak tourist seasons (such as holidays, winter and summer vacations). - Dining: The average per-meal cost in the hotel restaurant is about RM30-80. The surrounding restaurants are relatively affordable, and you can enjoy local specialties such as laksa and satay for RM20-50 per person. - Attractions: Tickets to Agnes Keith House are about RM10-20, tickets to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary are RM30-50, and tickets to Rainforest Discovery Centre are RM20-40. 💗Other tips: - The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as laundry, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk. If you need to arrange a travel itinerary, you can consult the hotel's tour desk and the staff will provide assistance. - The climate in Sandakan is hot and humid. It is recommended to bring light and breathable clothing, sun protection products (such as sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats) and anti-mosquito bite medicine. - Pets are not allowed in the hotel.
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Posted: Feb 26, 2025
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