Title: Hotel Meliden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99427947&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Meliden Hotel in Sandakan with a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Hotel Meliden ![Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board - Hotel Meliden (Sandakan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/5c3a6cd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel Meliden (Sandakan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/10d61ebc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Hotel Meliden (Sandakan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/98e88cdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Hotel Meliden (Sandakan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/4b08bf4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Hotel Meliden (Sandakan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/90c5db91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Meliden provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £24 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 21 - Dec 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=99427947&PinnedHotelID=99427947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/6a154ace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Bidet - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/369fb758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Bidet - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/b3313205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Bidet - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ![Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/8bba1b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/277ac841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead Bidet - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ![Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/5c3a6cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer - 161 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Queen ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/ddcc7b80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/44ee9844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/ad24cc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Premier King Room ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/9edfd982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier King Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Triple Single Room ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/1470bc31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Single Room - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Suite Room ![Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427947/f6584e5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite Room - Sleeps 3 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSandakan-Hotels-Hotel-Meliden.h99427947.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSandakan-Hotels-Hotel-Meliden.h99427947.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.86439%2C118.05353&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XRWksGRK4ADHqOTSBJbh5XGBXcA=) One Avenue, Batu 6, Jalan Utara, Lot 110, Blk J, Bandar Utama,, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000 #### What's nearby - Sandakan Rainforest Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Sandakan Memorial Park \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Puu Jih Shih Temple \- 9 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Agnes Keith House \- 11 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Sandakan Harbour Mall \- 12 min drive \- 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Sandakan (SDK) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lee Hao Fook - ‬4 min walk - ‪Crowd 99 Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Nasi Lemak Antara Benua - ‬1 min walk - ‪New Ocean King Seafood, IJM, Batu 5 - ‬4 min walk - ‪好食海鮮餐廳 My Restaurant - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Meliden Hotel near the airport Hotel Meliden provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets - 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Free tea bags/instant coffee, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16410000/16409700/16409617/c72c7446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Garden Boutique Hotel Sandakan - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 7.8 Good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=16409617&PinnedHotelID=16409617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14590000/14580900/14580808/637fed40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan Sandakan - All-inclusive - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Business services 7.4 Good 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=14580808&PinnedHotelID=14580808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5364500/5364401/32508232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pavilion Hotel Sandakan - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Vending machine ### 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. - Hand-held showerhead - No lift - Thin carpet in room - Tile flooring in room - Visual fire alarm ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Touch 'n Go eWallet, DuitNow and WeChat Pay This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Hotel Meliden Hotel Hotel Meliden Sandakan Hotel Meliden Hotel Sandakan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Meliden pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Meliden? ### How much is parking at Hotel Meliden? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Meliden? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Meliden? ### Where is Hotel Meliden located? ## Have a question? 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