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Borneo Cove Hotel, Sandakan

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About the Hotel

Lot 2, Mile 1.5, Jalan Buli Sim Sim, Sandakan, Malaysia
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Female Dormitory Room
Max:
1 person
59 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Air conditioning
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2 persons
33 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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1 person
59 m² 
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Air conditioning
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City Centre
Sandakan 2.7 km
Airports
Sandakan (SDK) 10.6 km
Lahad Datu (LDU) 171.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Swimming pool

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Lot 2, Mile 1.5, Jalan Buli Sim Sim, Sandakan, Malaysia
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Lot 2, Mile 1.5, Jalan Buli Sim Sim, Sandakan, Malaysia
Nearby
Mile 1 1/2 Market
230 m
Restaurants
Tuaran Spoon
950 m
1 Lorong G

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
Far location
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
8.4
Location
6.5
Service
7.4
Dining
5.5
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 15 reviews
5.8
5.8/10 based on 36 reviews
Isaac
United Kingdom, January  2025
9.0/10

The hotel is a bit far from the main attractions but has good transport options, making it quite convenient. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the staff is helpful when it comes to booking tours. However, I found the service could be more attentive, especially with daily supplies like toilet paper and coffee. Overall, it offers decent value for a comfortable stay in Borneo.

Rooms
9.0
I was really impressed with the rooms; they were spacious and had a fantastic rainforest-style shower in the bathroom. Everything was also very clean and comfortable.
Service
5.0
While the staff helped us with booking tours and storing our luggage, they lacked friendliness. I often had to ask for enough toilet paper, and the provision of tea and coffee was quite minimal.
Location
7.0
The hotel is not in the main part of Sandakan, but with a quick bus ride for just RM 1, I was able to reach the center easily. I actually prefer its slightly private setting.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were pretty limited; I found the breakfast quite basic with only a small selection of pastries and warm noodles.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had all the essential amenities, but nothing stood out as exceptional.
Percy
United Kingdom, December  2024
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, mainly because the rooms were spacious, beautiful, and incredibly clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which really made a difference. On the downside, the location is a bit out of the way, about 10 minutes from town, and the dining options were limited. Overall, it’s a solid choice for a comfortable and clean escape.

Rooms
10.0
The rooms were huge, beautiful, and very clean. The rainforest-style shower in the bathroom was fantastic.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful throughout my stay.
Location
6.0
The hotel is about 10 minutes drive to town, which isn’t the most convenient, but it's fine since there isn’t much happening around Sandakan that interested us.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were quite basic and limited, with only a small selection available.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were alright, but nothing particularly stood out.
Richard
United Kingdom, December  2024
6.8/10

The hotel offers a clean and spacious environment that was perfect for our family of six, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. However, I faced challenges with the service as they seemed a bit uncoordinated with our daily needs, and while the location was generally safe and relaxing, it wasn't super close to the main attractions. For the price, it felt like good value, but there were certainly areas for improvement.

Rooms
8.0
Our room was large, spotlessly clean, and quite basic, which was fine for our needs. We appreciated the extra mattresses provided for us.
Service
6.0
Most of the staff were friendly and always greeted us with a smile, but there were a few instances where service could have been better, like having to ask for extra toilet paper daily.
Location
7.0
While the location wasn’t the best, it was easy to reach the center with a quick bus ride for just RM 1, which operated regularly during business hours.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were decent but could use a bit more variety. Breakfast was a good buffet style, but I felt it could be improved with some additional choices.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had basic facilities that were satisfactory, but nothing stood out as exceptional.
Joseph
United Kingdom, November  2024
7.4/10

The hotel had a decent stay with clean and adequately fitted rooms. The staff was really friendly and helpful, making the experience pleasant overall. However, the location is a bit far from the town, requiring a taxi or bus ride. The dining options were acceptable but not outstanding.

Rooms
8.0
The room was of fair size, clean, and adequately fitted with a nice shower. Although it faced the main road, the noise was negligible.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely friendly and always happy to assist, helping me book cabs and providing useful information.
Location
6.0
The location is the only drawback, being about 5 km out of the center of town. However, there is a bus stop outside offering affordable and regular access to the center.
Dining
7.0
The dining was decent with a buffet style that had a good variety of options, but nothing exceptional.
Facilities
7.0
While I didn't use many facilities, the overall amenities were satisfactory.
Stella
United Kingdom, November  2024
7.2/10

I had a pleasant stay overall, with the rooms being beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The staff was really helpful and added to the experience. However, the location was a bit of a drawback since it was about a 10-minute drive to the town. Additionally, while the dining options were decent, they could have been more varied. The hotel still provided good value for money considering everything.

Rooms
9.0
I found the rooms to be beautiful, spacious, and very clean, which made my stay quite comfortable.
Service
8.0
The staff members were very pleasant and helpful throughout my stay, which added a nice touch to the experience.
Location
6.0
While the hotel is near town, it was slightly inconvenient as it required a 10-minute drive to get there, which I didn't love.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were good, but I found them to be quite limited in variety; it would be nice to see more choices.
Facilities
7.0
I didn’t get to use many facilities, but what I saw appeared well-maintained and inviting.
Andrew
United Kingdom, November  2024
7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms are spacious, clean, and modern, making for a comfortable experience. The staff were friendly and made an effort to ensure we were taken care of. However, the location is a bit far from the main activities in town, and the dining options could be improved in terms of variety. Overall, great value for money considering the comfort and service provided.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, very clean, and well-equipped, giving a modern feel. Despite facing the main road, noise was negligible, which was a pleasant surprise.
Service
8.0
The service was really lovely; the staff were friendly and helpful, doing their best to address any concerns we had.
Location
6.0
While the location is nice and safe, it is about a 10-minute drive to town, which is a bit inconvenient. However, I didn’t mind it too much given that there wasn't much happening in the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but a bit limited in variety. The buffet style was nice, with decent quality food and beautiful presentation.
Facilities
8.0
Overall, the facilities seemed well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Grace
United Kingdom, November  2024
8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel with spacious and clean rooms, perfect for a comfortable night's sleep in Borneo. The staff were exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to assist us. However, the location wasn't ideal, being a bit far from the main areas of Sandakan, and the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, I found it to be good value for money.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and very clean, featuring essential air-conditioning.
Service
10.0
The staff were beyond lovely and very helpful, assisting us with booking tours and allowing us to store our belongings for a few days.
Location
6.0
While the hotel is not in the main part of Sandakan, a quick bus ride can take you to the center, which made it manageable.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were quite limited, but the food that was available was nice and presented beautifully.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered adequate facilities, but I felt there could be more amenities available to guests.
Alex
United Kingdom, October  2024
6.2/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean, making it feel like good value for the price I paid. The staff was kind, although their service could be inconsistent. The location is a bit far from the city center, but a cheap bus ride makes it manageable. Dining could use improvement since the options were quite limited.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and had neat bathrooms with air-conditioning, which is essential for a good night's sleep in Borneo.
Service
6.0
The staff was genuinely nice, and one even took me for lunch at a local market, but sometimes they were unfriendly and slow to replenish items like toilet paper.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location isn't the best since it's about a 10-minute drive to the town, but a quick RM 1 bus ride makes it easy to get around.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and pretty ordinary, which was disappointing.
Facilities
Noel
United Kingdom, September  2024
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. On the plus side, the accommodations were clean and spacious, and the staff was very friendly, which really made a difference. However, I found that the service needs improvement, and the dining options were quite limited. Overall, it offered good value for money, especially considering the location, though it wasn't perfect.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and huge, providing enough space for our family of six, though they were a bit dark with no windows.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly and genuinely caring, even taking me to lunch at a local market, although I felt there were areas for improvement.
Location
8.0
The hotel is good and safe, located about 5 km outside of the center of Sandakan. While it's not in the main part, catching a bus to the center is easy and cheap.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were so-so, with really limited choices available, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had good amenities, but there could be some updates to make it feel more modern and luxurious.
Theodore
United Kingdom, September  2024
6.4/10

I had a pretty decent stay at the hotel, with spacious and clean rooms that featured a lovely rainforest-style shower. The location was quite convenient, as it was near town, though not in the hustle and bustle. The service was a bit lacking, and the dining options could definitely use some improvement. Overall, it was good value for the price I paid.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and featured a fantastic rainforest-style shower, along with a fridge and TV.
Service
5.0
The service was somewhat unfriendly, and I often had to ask for extra toilet paper and coffee supplies each day.
Location
7.0
The hotel is near the town center, making it quite convenient with easy bus access for just RM 1.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was pretty ordinary with a limited selection, but it was okay enough for a quick meal.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic but served their purpose; just don't expect anything luxurious.
Hannah
United Kingdom, September  2024
8.8/10

I had a nice stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, spacious, and had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to help me with my plans. However, the location wasn't ideal as it was a bit far from the main attractions, and the dining options left a little to be desired. Overall, it was a decent value for money experience.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and of a reasonable size, featuring air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, and a television.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly, and the staff went out of their way to assist me. They helped book tours and were accommodating with my luggage after checkout.
Location
6.0
The location isn't in the main part of town, which was fine since there wasn't much that interested me there. A short bus ride takes you to the center.
Dining
5.0
The dining was so-so, but I did enjoy some of the meals. It could use some improvement in variety and quality.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent facilities, but they could definitely be improved to enhance the overall experience.
Jonathan
United Kingdom, September  2024
8.4/10

The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms that have a fantastic rainforest-style shower, which I absolutely loved. The service, while generally friendly, had some inconsistencies like needing to ask for more toiletries. The location is a bit far from the town, but it felt quite private and peaceful. The dining options were quite basic, but there were some tasty choices. Overall, it's good value for money, but some areas could use improvement.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and super clean, with a fantastic 'rainforest' style shower in the bathroom. They even accommodated our family by adding extra mattresses to our doubles, which was really nice.
Service
6.0
The service was generally very helpful and friendly, but there were a few hiccups, like having to ask daily for more toilet paper and not enough coffee supplies.
Location
7.0
The hotel is a bit removed from the main part of town, about a 10-minute drive, but this didn't bother us much since we were looking for a quiet stay. There's a convenient bus stop right outside that takes you to the city center for just RM 1.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were quite basic with a limited selection, but I found a few dishes that were really delicious and well-presented.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent, but there’s definitely room for improvement in terms of dining variety and service consistency.
Luke
United Kingdom, September  2024
8.6/10

The hotel was in a decent location, a bit away from the main attractions but easily accessible with a short bus ride. The rooms were spacious and had a unique rainforest-style shower, which I really enjoyed. The staff was mostly helpful, but they were a bit inconsistent, sometimes leaving insufficient supplies in my room. Overall, it was a good value for the money, but dining options could use improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and had a fantastic 'rainforest' style shower in the bathroom.
Service
6.0
Service was kind and welcoming, but instructions had to be repeated for basic supplies.
Location
7.0
It's not in the main part of the town, but the bus system is very efficient and cheap.
Dining
5.0
The dining was quite basic, with limited options for breakfast, although the quality was decent.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, providing what was necessary, but nothing stood out as excellent.
Liam
United Kingdom, August  2024
7.8/10

The hotel had a great atmosphere with helpful and friendly staff, which made my stay enjoyable. The location was a bit far from the main attractions, but I found it manageable with a quick bus ride. The rooms were spacious and clean, although the air conditioning could use some servicing. Dining was reasonably priced but the breakfast could be improved. Overall, it's a fair value for money, but there are areas that could be enhanced.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and very clean, equipped with air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.
Service
9.0
The staff was really helpful and friendly, which made me feel welcomed throughout my stay.
Location
7.0
The location is not in the main part of Sandakan, but it wasn’t an issue as there’s a convenient bus service to the city center.
Dining
6.0
The dining was reasonable with a good variety, but the breakfast I had was quite ordinary.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent facilities, though some areas felt like they hadn’t been maintained well.
Grayson
United Kingdom, August  2024
7.0/10

I had a pretty decent stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and had a great hot shower. The service was friendly and helped me with bookings, which was a plus. However, the location was a bit far from the main attractions and the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, it was good value for money, but some areas could be better.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and had a really good hot shower, which was great after a long day.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and went out of their way to help us book tours and allowed us to store our belongings after checking out.
Location
6.0
The hotel is a bit out of the way from the main part of Sandakan, but a quick bus ride makes it manageable.
Dining
5.0
Dining was okay with a good variety, but the quality wasn’t anything to rave about, pretty ordinary overall.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but nothing extraordinary stood out during my stay.
Spacious rooms
Limited dining options
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