--- title: "The Pavilion Hotel, Sandakan: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Pavilion Hotel in Sandakan: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pavilion-hotel-sandakan/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★ # The Pavilion Hotel Kayu River Village, Sandakan, Malaysia 8.3 · Very good 3,327 reviews · #56 #56 of 79 in Sandakan · 3.6 Location score ## About The Pavilion Hotel The Pavilion Hotel is a hotel in Kayu River Village, Sandakan, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3,327 reviews. Facilities include spa, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.2 km from the centre of Sandakan. The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 2.5 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 90 - **Floors:** 7 - **Opened:** 2012 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7, Labuk Road [thepavilionhotel.com.my](http://www.thepavilionhotel.com.my/) ## How The Pavilion Hotel scores Better rated than 16% of hotels in Sandakan - Guest rating **8.3** - Location **3.6** - Facilities **6.7** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **4.0** Sandakan average ## Amenities SpaRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa - Massage ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Restaurant - Bar - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Minibar - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains ### Policies - Smoke-free ### Business - Meeting rooms Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **47**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **29** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportSandakan Airport (SDK)2.5 km6 min drive
Distance to the centreSandakan3.2 km7 min drive
### Sights nearby - Kg Kelapa Pandan Taman Merpati Batu 7 Sandakan.1.2 km - VRLife - Sandakan1.4 km ## The Pavilion Hotel: in detail The Pavilion Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi and car hire offerings at the hotel simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Sandakan. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at The Pavilion Hotel, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Pavilion Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar at your disposal. The Pavilion Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. No matter your specific dietary needs, rest assured that The Pavilion Hotel provides an array of halal choices to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of delightful. The Pavilion Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage and spa to rejuvenate your senses. ### Compare ## Compare The Pavilion Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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The Pavilion Hotel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,327 reviews, which is better than 16% of rated hotels in Sandakan. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pavilion Hotel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does The Pavilion Hotel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at The Pavilion Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Pavilion Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 2.5 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Pavilion Hotel have? The Pavilion Hotel has 90 rooms on 7 floors. 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-pavilion-hotel-sandakan/. 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