--- title: "THE HOTEL, Sandakan: reviews, location & comparison" description: "THE HOTEL in Sandakan: rated 8.1 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hotel-sandakan/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Hotel · ★★★★★ # THE HOTEL Kayu River Village, Sandakan, Malaysia 8.1 · Very good 528 reviews · #63 #63 of 79 in Sandakan · 4.4/5 on Google, 198 reviews · 3.6 Location score ## About THE HOTEL THE HOTEL is a hotel in Kayu River Village, Sandakan, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 528 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.2 km from the centre of Sandakan. The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 2.4 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 13:00 - **Rooms:** 26 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 batu 7 Jalan Lintas Labuk [thehotelsandakan.com](https://thehotelsandakan.com/) ## How THE HOTEL scores Better rated than 11% of hotels in Sandakan - Guest rating **8.1** - Location **3.6** Sandakan average ## Rating on Google 4.4/5 198 Google reviews From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### In the rooms - Air conditioning Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **46**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **27** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportSandakan Airport (SDK)2.4 km5 min drive
Distance to the centreSandakan3.2 km7 min drive
### Sights nearby - Kg Kelapa Pandan Taman Merpati Batu 7 Sandakan.1.2 km - VRLife - Sandakan1.3 km ## THE HOTEL: in detail THE HOTEL provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including express check-in or check-out, to ensure guest satisfaction. The hotel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, bottled water and instant coffee is conveniently available for your use. Visitors with specific dietary preferences can savor a variety of culinary styles at THE HOTEL, featuring halal choices to accommodate their needs. ### Compare ## Compare THE HOTEL with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [JADE Homestay @ Taman Permata Apartment, Sandakan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jade-homestay-taman-permata-apartment-sandakan-sandakan/) Apartment ★★★★★ 1.5 km away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jade-homestay-taman-permata-apartment-sandakan-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) - [AS HOMESTAY SANDAKAN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/as-homestay-sandakan-sandakan/) Apartment ★★★★★ 1.5 km away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/as-homestay-sandakan-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) - [INDAH Permata Homestay @ Ground Floor Apartment](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/indah-permata-homestay-ground-floor-apartment-sandakan/) Apartment ★★★★ 1.6 km away 9.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/indah-permata-homestay-ground-floor-apartment-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) - [Homexuite Vacation @ Utama South](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/homexuite-vacation-utama-south-sandakan/) Apartment ★★★★★ 1.8 km away 9.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/homexuite-vacation-utama-south-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) - [Hotel Meliden](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-meliden-sandakan/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.9 km away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-meliden-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) - [SANDAKAN Homestay (BQ Homestay & Car Rental)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sandakan-homestay-bq-homestay-car-rental-sandakan/) Apartment ★★★★ 2.3 km away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sandakan-homestay-bq-homestay-car-rental-sandakan-vs-the-hotel-sandakan/) ## Questions about THE HOTEL ### How do guests rate THE HOTEL? THE HOTEL has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 528 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Sandakan. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at THE HOTEL? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 13:00. ### Is there parking at THE HOTEL? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is THE HOTEL from the airport? The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 2.4 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does THE HOTEL have? THE HOTEL has 26 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hotel-sandakan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/