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Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Location
9.6The location is relatively safe.
Service
10.0The communication with the owner was good and he was helpful.
Food & Breakfast
9.7Not mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
Sandakan, MY
★ 3-star8.1/10158 reviews
0.12 km (0.08 mi) from original
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Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor9.7
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax6.7
Cleanliness
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor8.7
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax6.7
Location
Ann_HomeStay9.6
Sabah Hotel8.4
Service
Ann_HomeStay10.0
Sabah Hotel8.6
Food & Breakfast
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor9.7
Sabah Hotel8.4
Amenities & Facilities
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor9.2
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax7.7
Value
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor9.7
Sabah Hotel8.4
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor amenity advantages
Wheelchair accessible
Sabah Hotel amenity advantages
Fitness center24-hour front deskRoom serviceBusiness centerSpa/wellness center
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.4/10Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
8.1/10Ann_HomeStay
9.1/10Sabah Hotel
8.3/10Rooms
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.7Nice layout and great view.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
6.7The pillows were uncomfortable, resulting in extra purchases.
Ann_HomeStay
8.6The rooms had air conditioning, but there were issues with non-functional remote controls.
Sabah Hotel
7.9Some rooms were described as dated and needing renovation.
Cleanliness
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
8.7While the cleanliness was noted positively, ants were found in the suite.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
6.7The place wasn’t very clean, lots of cobwebs and dust.
Ann_HomeStay
7.6There was a strong smell of naphthalene in the accommodation, which was unpleasant.
Sabah Hotel
7.9Some concerns raised about the condition of the carpet in the room.
Location
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
8.7Homeless dogs around the area limited walking options.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
8.8Location was fine.
Ann_HomeStay
9.6The location is relatively safe.
Sabah Hotel
8.4Multiple reviews praised the hotel location, calling it convenient.
Service
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
9.2Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Ann_HomeStay
10.0The communication with the owner was good and he was helpful.
Sabah Hotel
8.6Staff was generally described as pleasant and helpful.
Sleep & Noise
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
—Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
—Ann_HomeStay
—Sabah Hotel
—Food & Breakfast
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Ann_HomeStay
9.7Not mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sabah Hotel
8.4Breakfast received high praise, although one restaurant was noted as disappointing.
Amenities & Facilities
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.2Swimming pool access is restricted.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
7.7No hot water or complimentary items like tea or coffee.
Ann_HomeStay
8.6Air conditioning was available, but with limited control options.
Sabah Hotel
8.4The swimming pool and breakfast were highlighted positively.
Value
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
8.7The price was reasonable.
Ann_HomeStay
9.1The quality of services and issues with the room affected the overall value perception.
Sabah Hotel
8.4Overall quality aligns well with expectations for a 4-star hotel.
Landmarks
Sandakan SeaView-Suite Top Floor
Elopura Recreation ParkSandakan Homestay Sea-Forest View Apartment for 5 pax
Elopura Recreation ParkAnn_HomeStay
Elopura Recreation ParkSabah Hotel
Remains of Old Staircase