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The Elopura Hotel

3.0 star property

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Gift shop
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$67
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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HS12, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Agnes Keith House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sandakan (SDK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, City View

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard King Room, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard King Room, City View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Elopura Hotel

3-star Sandakan hotel with 3 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a banquet hall.
The Elopura Hotel offers 111 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 25-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sandakan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Sandakan hotel also offers a fitness center, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

The Elopura Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Aroma Elopura - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Hard Deck - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
The Skywalker - This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 25 for adults and MYR 12.50 for children
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Aroma Elopura
  • The Hard Deck
  • The Skywalker

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 25 for adults and MYR 12.50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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The Elopura Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location, right on the waterfront and there is no shortage of eating places nearby. Staff are welcoming and helpful. The extractor fan from the hotel kitchen made the rooms at the front somewhat noisy in the morning and evening. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Basic but fine

Basic accomodation - served its purpose. We thought there was a problem with the air conditioning, and they responded quickly and thankfully the remote simply needed new batteries. There was some nearby music/street noise at around 9pm that would have been disruptive, but it did not go too late. Location is handy. Love the memorabilia!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly helpful staff and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice hotel, central area for walking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel Review I recently stayed at Elopura Hotel and had a mixed experience. Despite being only three years old, the hotel looked quite dated and did not match the vibrant pictures shown online. The facilities, including the gym and furniture, appeared to be poorly maintained, which was disappointing. Additionally, the bed was uncomfortably hard, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. It's also important to note that parking is not guaranteed at this hotel, which can be a hassle for guests with cars. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and accommodating, which added a nice touch to my stay. The highlight for me was the stunning sunrise view in the morning - it was truly breathtaking. If you're not particularly interested in visiting the nearby wet market, I would recommend considering other areas, as there are many convenient options available for those with a car. Overall, I would suggest looking for other accommodations if you're seeking a more modern and comfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Suzette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very friendly and the staff were good, but the hotel is very noisy with the music every night until 11pm
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Comfortable room, very friendly staff, near waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All gpod for yhe country and area. Not 5 star but ok and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Emanuele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice seaside gem!

This is a little gem on the seaside walk. Terrific breakfast and the staff were amazing. Also the quirky music collections were a nice added touch. The beds are a bit firm and it’s not a luxury hotel but the price reflects it. I would stay here again!
Room
View from room
Just outside
Food trucks just outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Staff & service
Location on the waterfront was great, staff really friendly and helpful with great places to eat. Rooms are clean and basic but ok for a night or 2 before or after a jungle experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Good location but otherwise it's a basic budget hotel. Nothing to rave about. It's a good stopping point for us as we moved onto the resorts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Decatur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and welcoming. The rooms were basic, but comfortable. There was entertainment going on outside and it sounded like the person singing was in our room. The structure didn't block outside nose very well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located at the coast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

HAMILUDIN BIN CHE

Moderate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded my expectations

A lovely little hotel in a great location on the waterside with loads of food and drink options nearby. Definitely get a room with a view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Azalea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all nice and kind, very professional. The hotel was ok, lots of movie memorabilia. The restaurant next to the hotel serves good food. Area around the property is not pleasing, it's dirty and smells. The city is great, with lots of stores around. They should keep it cleaner, no littering. My room was small but overlooking the sea. Nice view from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation in Sandakan covering all necessities. Sandakan doesn’t have a lot to offer tourists other than being a stopping off hub but this hotel caters well to the needs of travellers and has everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023