Sabah - Borneo - page 162

Rose Guesthouse $
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( 089-223582; www.shsbnb.com ; HS10, Harbour Square Complex; dm/d RM20/40, d
with bathroom RM47; ) This is no delicate rose with lacy table settings and Devon-
shire teas. Think more of a modern, somewhat cookie-cutter Sabah budget spot for crash-
ing out. Service is friendly and personable, and fan dorms are dirt cheap (but not dirty).
Near the Alliance Bank.

GUESTHOUSE

Sandakan Backpackers $
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( 089-221104; www.sandakanbackpackers.com ; Lot 108, Block SH-11, Harbour
Square Complex; dm/s/d/tr RM25/40/60/90; ) This place is one of the most popular
budget deals in town and a firm fixture on the Borneo backpacker trail. Clean, well-lit, af-
fordable and a decent place to meet other citizens of Backpackistan.

HOSTEL

Swiss-Inn Waterfront Sandakan $$
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( 089-240888; www.swissgarden.com ; Harbour Square Complex; r from RM161;
) If you're in the mood for an essentially Western style waterfront resort, the Swiss
Garden is where you want to be. Big rooms, standard chain-style upper-class hotel decor,
big windows that look out onto the water - there's no surprises here, and we mean that in
a good way. A lovely pool, spa and workout facilities are all on-site at this business-class
option.

HOTEL

Eating
For an authentic Malay meal, head to the KFC in the waterfront Harbour Square Complex
(but don't eat there!) - the restaurants surrounding it are cheap and flavourful. Most are
standard Malay kedai kopi , with prices that rarely top RM6 per mains; all are open from
roughly 9am to 9pm. Habeeb Restaurant Offline map Google map (Jln Tiga) is good for a
cheap curry; it's actually part of a chain that serves good Indian Muslim food, so if you
see other branches around town, consider them a solid bet.

New Market $
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FOOD STALLS