The infinity pool on the 13th floor looks out over the waterfront, while the spacious rooms are blessed with wonderful views and feature big comfy beds, flat-screen TV, desk and minibar. The old B&W photos of Sandakan add charm. The Eatery Restaurant boasts a huge buffet breakfast, Best Brew serves cocktails and chilled beer, and there's a cafe with good coffee and cake.
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
11.91 MILES
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Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
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The fountain commemorates the independence of Sabah on 16 September 1963 with the departure of the last Governor of British North Borneo.
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The Sam Sing Kung temple (also pronounced 'Sam Sing Gong') dates from 1887, making it the oldest building in Sandakan. The temple itself is a smallish, if…
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7. St Michael's & All Angels Church
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