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Reviews of Marine Bay Hotel 2 stars

Lot 130 and 131, Blok HS-14, Tingkat Bawah, 1, 2 and 3 Sandakan Harbour Square, Fasa 1E, Jalan Pryer, 90000, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000 Sandakan, Malaysia

#28 of 28 hotels in Sandakan

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Review score

Based on 309 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC was incredibly cold and I stubbed my toe several times getting in and out of the bathroom as there is big lip.

    The staff are apsoloutley incredible! We where allowed a early check in hours prior to check In we didn't even ask as we presumed we would just need to leave our bags. The rooms is a little dated and rough round the edges but for the price is perfect. It's located short walk from a great indian restaurant and a shopping mall so everything within walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice enough for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows slightly yellowed, no fridge to keep drinks cool, bit of a smell coming from bathroom so had to keep door shut

    Good location, big bed, air con, tv with mostly English language movies, easy check in and out

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed here twice. We had no issues with our first room. This time, we felt a really strong smell from the shower drain. It happened in the middle of the night, and we had to use towels to block it. Im not sure if this was a temporary issue or if this is happening in that room often. Unfortunately, i forgot to mention that to the staff in the morning. Everything else was absolutely fine.

    Good size, great location, clean, good wifi. Great value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location on the waterfront. Seafood restaurant, cafes, launderette and atms just minutes away.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff, great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our unit was against the alleyway so sometimes it was noisy from disruptions there.

    This place is great value, the building seems nicer than others in the area. Although it’s a budget accommodation, the hotel itself is well maintained. The AC is one of the best, very quiet and thermostat works well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Quite good value for the money, if you need only the place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Aircon was difficult to adjust, perhaps due to electric supply interruptions.

    Very good location, nice view from the window. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good for the price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Decent for a night or 2!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could do with some work, shower curtain doesn’t cover the whole way across so bathroom gets flooded, bathroom tap very loose almost coming off. Also smell of damp when entering the room so we opened the windows.

    Good location in the city centre, shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Further from airport and conservation centres but easy via Grab. Good aircon and wifi, comfortable bed, large room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and the price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Central location, great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As not everyone drinks coffee with milk and sugar, I recommend the hosts to provide tea bags and normal instant coffee.

    The location right opposite the Central Market was ideal. We had a large room with an impressive sea view. The room was basic but comfortable and clean. Excellent value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location, lovely view, very comfy bed. Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was pretty run-down; it could use some redecorating, especially the walls. Otherwise clean and tidy, exceeding expectations considering the price.

    I had my best sleep in Sandakan here, the bed was great- firm but not hard- loved it. The view is lovely and the location of this place is great- although in the middle of a busy area, the rooms are quiet and relaxing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is basic but for the price you pay good value. Its in a good location and the staff are very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and corridors were quite humid with a strong sea smell.

    The room was very clean. Very attentive staff. Location is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly and helpful staff, very convenient and reasonably priced hotel in front of the central
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Very convenient location downtown and next to the water, in front of the central market, next to restaurants (McDonalds, KFC), mall, laundromat, atms, etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Will stay again!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    surrounding area

    NA

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good as for the friendly staff…, location is strategic
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell that come from the drainage system

    The staff is courteous and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    A lovely view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite them having multiple networks, we had really bad wifi in our room and could barely use it. Staff did not have up to date information on buses around the area and could only recommend Grab.

    Great room- loved the big windows! Great location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Not much around in Sandakan, probably better to say in Sepilok for the tourist locations

    - Friendly staff - budget room with all you need: working ac, wifi and hot water. Kettle included. Comfy bed and pillows - Right on the Marina - Water machine in the lobby to fill up water bottles

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit noisy at night.

    Nice location, basic room for 2 night stay, provided flip-flops for bathroom, hot water in shower. Filtered water available in lobby.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located right in front of local market with fresh food. At night, a lot of cafes working near it. The hotel is a bit old, but decent. The room had everything we need and the stuff was cleaning it daily. Both administrators were very attentive and helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sea View, good sized room, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Good place to stay for a night or 2., great price. Choice of nearby waterfront restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small, a bit run down. Minimal amenities.

    Location in old part of town, close to waterfront restaurants. Great ocean view. Air con, WiFi, and fridge work fine. Price. Next to the 4 seasons, which is shut down.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    A good Malaysian hotel, clean with helpful staff. Great waterfront view and nearby seafood restaurants on the waterfro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit small, and apparently not the best part of town. But seems to be the center of the old town.

    Sea view. Close to a large selection or waterfront restaurants. Lots of interesting places very close.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hotel to stay..clean and staff friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

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