Laluan Kreatif
Laluan Kreatif, Bandar Sandakan, 90008 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia- Attraction
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About this hotel
Modern Accommodation in Sandakan
Convenient Amenities: Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen and lounge area for mingling.
Comfortable Rooms: Each room offers free WiFi, with some featuring a city view.
Easy Access: Located just 15 km from Sandakan Airport, with a paid shuttle service available.
Book now to experience a unique stay at AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel in Sandakan!
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Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Airport shuttle
Tour desk
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Minimarket on site
Shared kitchen
ATM/cash machine on site
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Shuttle service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
Contactless check-in/check-out
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Access to health care professionals
Room Types
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guestsBunk bed (Variable Size)
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletBidetToilet paperShampooBody soap
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guestsQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerAir conditioningHair dryerDeskToiletMicrowaveSlippersDining areaBidetLinenDining tableClothes rackToilet paperShampooBody soap
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin room features city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerDeskToiletSlippersBidetToilet paperShampooBody soap
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guestsBunk bed (Variable Size)
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
ShowerHair dryerToiletBidetToilet paperShampooBody soap
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Guest reviews(360 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Goede kamer waar we alles hadden wat we nodig hadden. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
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5/10
Reviewed Sep 12, 2026Esta céntrico y tiene aire acondicionado!!
La verdad que es un poco justito para ir de paso hasta otro ciudad una noche no esta mal!
7/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026Vriendelijk personeel en fijn (aan de rand) van het centrum
Wij sliepen op een privé kamer en dat was best gehorig met geluid van buiten
8/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Great stay! Had a female only dorm, which was very clean, comfortable beds and each pod felt very private, with a large space to sleep and sit up. Showers and toilets are plenty and clean. Easy to find and very good easy to follow instructions are given before arrival on WhatsApp. Arrived late and my key was left on the front desk with my name
Nothing really!
8/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026It’s in a great location, close to everything and 7/11 downstairs & mall is about 200m (if that) away. The bed was comfortable, good air con in the room and bathroom was clean & had hot water. Bonus is having a washing machine (5RM) and dyer (6RM). It’s not glamours as it’s a hostel but it’s good and does the job - would recommend.
Could do with a little love but otherwise it’s good.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026Posizione molto centrale, camera spaziosa, bagni puliti. Il signore della reception era molto carino e disponibile
10/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026Great hostel😍 We forgot our room keys and they quickly resolved the issue. Extremely kind and understanding—thanks again.😉
Great hostel😍 We forgot our room keys and they quickly resolved the issue. Extremely kind and understanding—thanks again.😉
10/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Para pasar una noche está bien, limpio y cómodo
7/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Super Lage und Möglichkeit zum kochen und waschen
Leider hat unser Raum extrem nach Zigarettenrauch gerochen, der auch nicht mehr wegging und auf den Fensterbrettern lagen Zigarettenstummel, Mäuse und Müll
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026The equipped kitchen and the location were very good! 😊 Also the plenty of info material in the common area were really helpful to us.
Slightly awful smell on the corridors.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026Probably best location in sandakan. Clean and comfortable. Good value for money. Massive room size for twin share. Soft and clean linen and amenities.
Not always staffed (not a bad thing but just fyi), but contactable by whatsapp.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026Bardzp dobra lokalizacja. Przyjazny personel. Czysto. Pralka i suszarka za drobną opłatą.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2026Had a nice little kitchen with a hob top for cooking. Friendly staff with easy communication. Could store luggage before check in. Centre of Sandaken. Comfortable bed with good air con. Did not hear any outside traffic noise. Slept really well.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2026we stayed in the private room with shared bathroom. comfy beds, good AC, good wifi. The bathrooms are pretty clean. The hostel wasn‘t bisy at all when we arrived there. There are many restaurants and convenience stires close by.
the kitchen wasn‘z very clean, i personally wouldn‘t use it. the walls are very thin. We had no troubles sleeping though.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2026It was very central, the staff were lovely (he let me check in early to lie down as I’d been travelling all night) and it was a good price !
Nothing comes to mind.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026Really nice clean hostel who let me check in early and kept my bags overnight when I went to turtle island. The staff are lovely
7/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2026Gute Lage Klimaanlage Check In auch früher möglich gegen geringen Aufpreis
Toilette war etwas unhygienisch
9/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2026The staff was great, everything ypu need from a budget stay. Comfy beds amd right above a 7/11 which is awesome
9/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2026Nice little kitchen, able to cook an easy one pan meal on the hob. Friendly staff and good air conditioning in the room.
7/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2026Clean and spacious rooms, easy check-in and friendly staff.
The shared bathroom needs a renovation. Okay for one night.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 28, 2026Best location,Fridge,kitchen,comman area and 24/7 refill and hot water
8/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026Wir waren im Privatdoppelzimmer mit geteiltem Bad. Die Betten sind bequem, der AC hat gut funktioniert und das Zimmer ware relativ sauber.
ziemlich hellhörig, die Küche ist dreckig.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Super propre, bien placé, personnel agréable. Vraiment au top
10/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2026Good location . Basic dorm but nice showers and beds were comfy with curtains.
Not much atmosphere
2/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Die Lage war gut.
Der Flur roch total ekelig und schäbig. Die Krönung war allerdings das Zimmer. Hier roch es nach kaltem Zigarettenrauch. Auch die Klimaanlage hat das nicht besser gemacht. Es war sehr laut und hellhörig. Das Zimmer war einigermaßen sauber. Die Waschmaschiene konnte wegen der Wasserversorgung nicht genutzt werden, duschen war jedoch kein Problem.
10/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026Excellent rapport qualité prix, chambre et sdb propre. Self laundry a des prix bien inférieurs aux autres laundry. Situé au centre de Sandakan, qui n’est certes pas la ville la plus excitante, mais l’hôtel reste super par rapport aux autres du coin. Possibilité de louer des scooter pour 50RM
10/10
Reviewed May 25, 2026Vraiment, ne cherchez pas ailleurs, cette petite guesthouse coche toutes les cases C'est propre, calme, bonne literie, bons échanges en amont. Salles de bain partagées très propres, eau chaude et bon débit Bon wifi Cuisine partagée Emplacement parfait Possibilité louer scooter Machine à laver et sèche linge sur place Nous avons pris l'excursion pour le fleuve avec eux Super rapport qualité-prix
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026I love this place, this was my 2nd stay. Laundry facility on site! Hot water for shower! Great location right in the heart of downtown. Staff so friendly and helpful
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9/10
Reviewed May 13, 2026Buen lugar para descansar y tomar una ducha. Un sitio tranquilo y cómodo
No había mucho que hacer por allí .
9/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Booking le jour même et un contact hyper rapide et simple via WhatsApp. Propriétaire hyper arrangeant pour tout !
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Comunicación excelente, personal amable, limpio y súper cómodo. Me quedé una noche en habitación compartida y en habitación privada, ambas recomendadas. Localización excelente al lado del mall. Tiene cosas muy útiles como lavadora, secadora, cocina, agua potable, juegos, etc. muy recomendado. Ofrecen excursiones ahí en el hostel que me hubiese gustado saber antes! Baratas y buenas
10/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026Great location, great price. Has laundry machine for use. It is a hostel so shared bathroom but clean. Friendly staff. I booked for a night and stayed an extra 2 nights.
I had trouble working the front door lock but that is a me problem. They were very helpful in buzzing me in.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Location is great/ very central and near the waterfront. The receptionist is really helpful and friendly. Very well equipped kitchen to cook as required. Strong air con although ours did leak.
The water pressure for the showers is pretty poor.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026As advertised. Clean rooms and good amount of communal facilities including washer and dryer. Good value for money.
No complaints
8/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Ubytování splnilo očekávání. Možnost využít pračku a sušičku (za 5 a 6 RM)
V pokoji (č. 3) byl po příchodu cítit kouř z cigaret, přestože je hotel nekuřácký. Kontaktovali jsme majitele a velice rychle reagoval a pokoj nám vyměnil. V recepci je k dispozici fontána s vodou, jen neteče studená, spíš vlažná
8/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Ottima soluzione per una notte a Sandakan … con € 9 cosa vuoi di più 😊😊
9/10
Reviewed Apr 17, 2026Tolle und zentrale Unterkunft. Perfekter Ausgangspunkt zum wandern. Die Matratzen in den Zelten waren bequem. Kaaz, der Host, ist sehr gesprächig und gibt einen gute Tipps für die Gegend. Für Menschen mit leichten Schlaf empfehle ich Oropax mitzunehmen.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2026Very cheap and good location
Didn’t have hot water every shower and the room was quite loud overnight
9/10
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026value for money, not too noisy, plenty of bathroom
There’s no parking, so those who drive have to park far away.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Personal muy amable, las habitaciones y cama muy cómodas. Situado en pleno centro, tambien tiene una cocina muy útil para preparar algunas comidas.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Location was great! Very close to shops and restaurants. 7/11 right next door too which was super convenient and felt safe. Easy to get a Grab to all popular destinations as it was conveniently located. They even let me have a room for an additional couple of hours a few days after I’d checked out to shower and relax before my onwards journey at no additional cost! Very thoughtful, helpful and communicative staff throughout. Also washer + dryer onsite was super helpful! Would stay again.
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10/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Die Zimmer und die Badezimmer waren sehr sauber, die Mitarbeiter sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet
Soziale Kontakte zu knüpfen ist eher schwierig.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026It was clean, the location was great and the WiFi was reliable. It was very quiet, I saw only 1 guest for 2 days. It is great option for a budget stay.
The hallway and bathroom area are abit outdated, it would be great if it is refreshed and updated a bit. But still - it was clean everywhere. The area around the hostel is a bit dirty and dodgy at night, but it has nothing to do with the hostel. The location is very central, but there are cockroaches and rats on the streets at night …
7/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Our room was pretty big and comfortable and the shared bathrooms were kept in a clean condition. We were able to use the kitchen and the fridge. The hostel was located in a central area of Sandakan.
The room next to ours was used by a staff member for smoke breaks (window open, using the fan to blow it out), and although our window was closed, the smoke would constantly seep into our room. Also, we were above the 7-Eleven so smoke seemed to waft up from the street as well.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026Très bon emplacement et personnel agréable
Beaucoup de bruits, que ce soit à l’extérieur ou les voisins…
9/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Établissement propre et calme. La literie est très confortable, digne d’un hôtel, avec une vraie couverture et un excellent matelas. Des serviettes sont mises à disposition, et vous avez également accès à une machine à laver, un sèche-linge, une petite cuisine ainsi qu’un réfrigérateur. Le ménage est effectué tous les jours. Les douches sont propres, avec de l’eau chaude et une bonne pression.
L’absence de personnel dans l’hostel peut être un peu déroutante : l’arrivée comme le départ se font de manière totalement autonome. Même si tout est bien expliqué à l’avance, cela peut surprendre.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Emplacement, taille des chambres, accès à une petite cuisine, propreté des salles de bain
Ras
9/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Muy practico e ideal para tránsito en Sandakan
9/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Location...room...hot showers...easy check-in ..washing facilities...WhatsApp communications
It's basic but clean...social area is OK...but could be more comfortable....toilets could be improved as pipes leaking onto floor...although this didn't affect use
9/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Everything
Checking in when phone didnt have charge Just as well some one let me in
9/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Good value for money stay in central Sandakan, close to shops and restaurants. The room was comfortable, with good AC and wifi connection. Facilities were very clean and it was useful to have access to a kitchen area (including complimentary tea and coffee).
There is not a lot to do in the city and the local area is not particularly walkable. We tried to hire a bike from the hostel but unfortunately they had to cancel due to damage
8/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Ubicacion . Ayuda a contratar el tour por la recepción
Pocos baños para tantas camas
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026Comfortable bed, good AC, laundry machine, early check-in available, great location.
5/10
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026El acceso al hostel.
El olor a humedad y la zonas comunes.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026Great stay here! Really lovely room ☺️ the staff member was great also
3/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026Die Klimaanlage hat direkt in mein Bett rein gepustet. Die Matratze war sehr durch gelegen und ekelhaft. Es gab nur ein Bad für 12 Personen, so dass man immer warten musste.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Great spacious rooms, a good place to stay for couple days!
9/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Check in process was very smooth! Lovely place to stay. Excellent location. Host was so helpful with recommendations.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Good for the money, washing and cooking facilities. Bedrooms and bathrooms were relatively clean.
Would only recommend staying in the area for one night there’s nothing to do. Just a good base to go and see the Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary!
7/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026Great location, for the price paid it was a good accomodation , in the sense that obviously there's basic common kitchen and bathroom and bedroom but again, very aligned with the price you pay. The room I had was big which was pleasant aswell and the personnel was kind and lovely.
It takes a bit of figuring out how to open the door, etc.. Might be me though Im a bit of a clutz in this matter.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2026Clean place and very nice rooms
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10/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2026Great location. Responsible stuff. Everything for budget relaxation. I can recommend this hostel!
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very comfortable private room. Facilities were all very clean. Convenient location near to lots of shops and restaurants. Staff were friendly.
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Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Great location
- •Friendly staff
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Limited staff presence
Cleanliness
7.58/10Some reviews mentioned cleanliness concerns, particularly related to shared bathrooms and general hygiene.
Service
9.05/10Many guests praised the friendly and helpful staff, although some noted communication via WhatsApp.
Location
9.09/10Multiple reviews highlighted the great location close to restaurants and the waterfront.
Room Quality
8.04/10Guests appreciated the comfortable beds and spacious private rooms despite some mention of basic decor.
Amenities
8.57/10Positive mentions of amenities such as air conditioning and laundry facilities.
Value for Money
8.53/10Guests generally felt that the pricing was fair for the facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.58/10Nothing specifically mentioned, but the proximity to dining spots was noted positively.
Overall Experience
8.55/10Overall, guests found the hostel satisfactory with pleasant experiences despite some issues.