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Recommended hotels in Ranau

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a stand, and large windows with a mountain view.

1. Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.2 out of 10, Good, (149 reviews)
"Staff are friendly & helpful "
Malaysia
Wei Suan
$22 nightly
The price is $26
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Mile 36 Lodge
A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

2. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
2.5 star property
Kundasang
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Staying up in the mountains, you have to accept that you will have insect visitors come in your room. The host gave us a spray to help the insects leave. The host kept our room clean and gave fresh towels. They helped us build our itinerary. I had to have some milk and food for my young kids and they let me use their fridge. Dog was friendly."
United Kingdom
Amina
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

3. Ayana Holiday Resort

Ayana Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"since i'm coming from kota kinabalu first, i called and asked the hotel staff where should i get off, when i get to Kundasang. they told me to get off at kinabalu park entrance which is you have to walk back for 25 minutes (they didn't tell me first). the rain is so heavy, i tried to call them again because i cant find a taxi. but they just put me on voice call.. when i get to the hotel, i told them about the incident and they just laugh it off. i told them, that its not funny, and well they...
Taiwan
kitty10
$33 nightly
The price is $38
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Ayana Holiday Resort
A table with a variety of desserts and a sign that reads "I love Sabahtea" in the background.

4. Sabah Tea Resort

Sabah Tea Resort
2.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"Die Lodge bot ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, sie war sauber, ohne Schnickschnack und ohne besonderen Luxus! Dafür mitten in der Teeplantage, und himmlisch ruhig! "
Germany
Holger
$28 nightly
The price is $33
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Sabah Tea Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.

5. Wind Valley Farmstay

Wind Valley Farmstay
2.0 star property
Ranau
7.8 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"You can see Mt Kinabalu right infront of the property, so clear and wonderful sight."
Singapore
Arifin
$40 nightly
The price is $45
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Wind Valley Farmstay
A terrace with a view of mountains and a sunset.

6. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"Clean roon good location"
Canada
Marco
$16 nightly
The price is $20
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A row of single-story buildings with red roofs, each featuring a small porch and a door.

7. Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu

Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu
2.0 star property
Ranau
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Very nice and peaceful mountain views. Each room was an individual little wooden house, too."
Malaysia
Ellon
$19 nightly
The price is $24
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu
A covered outdoor area with a wooden structure and a metal roof, surrounded by greenery and a building with a green roof.

8. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ranau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (33 reviews)
"Very near to Poring Hot Spring Park. The hosts were very helpful and kind."
Singapore
Seok Lan
$28 nightly
The price is $33
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
A wooden deck with a table and four chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

9. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

Mesilau Mountain Retreats
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Great place. "
United States
Zachary
$190 nightly
The price is $207
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Mesilau Mountain Retreats
A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

10. J Residence

J Residence
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.6 out of 10, Good, (99 reviews)
"The hotel is within walking distance of DMK but a little quirky. There are dining options nearby."
United States
Pierre
$40 nightly
The price is $46
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
J Residence
A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

11. Ceaser's Place

Ceaser's Place
2.5 star property
Ranau
6.8 out of 10, (97 reviews)
"Nice views from room "
United States
Robert
$30 nightly
The price is $35
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Ceaser's Place
A view of a mountain range through a doorway, with a white building and a wooden door on the left.

12. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

Kupi-Kupi & Stay
2.5 star property
Ranau
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"The room is very clean and as advertised. Had a great night sleep here."
Malaysia
Ezra
$34 nightly
The price is $39
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Kupi-Kupi & Stay
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.

13. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
3.0 star property
Ranau
5.8 out of 10, (189 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and view"
Malaysia
Imran
$18 nightly
The price is $22
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Crystal Hill R
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.

14. Slagon Homestay

Slagon Homestay
2.5 star property
Ranau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"若女将のリンさんは英語が良く出来る。キナバル公園への車の手配、菜食夕食の準備もOK！20年来ゴルフ（ゴルフ場近い、料金安い）を楽しむ為１年に１～２ケ月間スラゴンに滞在される老夫婦がおられ、老後の長期滞在場所には良い。敷地が広く周囲がジャングルで静か、涼しい。ラナウの町には沢山のカフェ、食堂有り。町中心からタクシーは10リンギット「オスマン博士の家」の方が通じ易い。ラナウ病院も近く病気しても安心出来る。"
Japan
Kyoko
$19 nightly
The price is $23
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Slagon Homestay
A neatly made bed with white linens and a green-striped towel, a headboard, and a plain wall.

15. Lodge 37

Lodge 37
2.0 star property
Gana-Gana
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
$15 nightly
The price is $19
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Lodge 37
A wicker hanging chair, a wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

16. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay
2.0 star property
Ranau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"I love how the place has some spot for viewing the Kinabalu mountain. The place is quiet and the room is great. "
United States
Aileen
$15 nightly
The price is $19
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay
A flag on a pole, a bench, and a view of hills.

17. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa
2.0 star property
Ranau
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"friendly staff... "
Malaysia
Anita
$23 nightly
The price is $27
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa
A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

18. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang
2.0 star property
Ranau
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Most beautiful view on roof top. Toilet needs to be updated. Smell pretty bad. "
United States
Boon
$38 nightly
The price is $44
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang
A wooden structure with a porch and a metal roof.

19. Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu

Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu
3.0 star property
Gana-Gana
$17 nightly
The price is $21
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu
A group of people standing on a viewing platform with a metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

20. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu
2.0 star property
Tamparuli
$16 nightly
The price is $20
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu
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Learn more about Ranau

Climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park for breathtaking views across Borneo's rugged landscape. Soak in the therapeutic waters at Poring Hot Springs after exploring the dairy farms and tea plantations of this highland retreat.

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A mountainous landscape with lush green hills and a clear sky.
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Top reviews in Ranau

A covered outdoor area with a wooden structure and a metal roof, surrounded by greenery and a building with a green roof.
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
Ranau

10/10 Excellent

Hosts are very friendly and generous. Treated me as their own son.
United States
Hirano
Reviewed September 4, 2025
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ranau like for a resort vacation?

You deserve a break, and a resort is the perfect place to pamper yourself with the services and amenities you need for a relaxing stay in Ranau. One of the comfortable resorts in the surrounding area could be just what you're searching for, whether you want great restaurants on site, a state-of-the-art fitness center, or nightly entertainment options.

What's the best resort in Ranau?

Here's our top-rated Ranau resort: The Pampines Villa - Golf resort. Features a garden, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What can I do in Ranau?

Learn about the local history at monuments like Kundasang War Memorial, or bring the kids to Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden for some family fun. Additional attractions in the area include Poring Hot Spring and Desa Cattle Dairy Farm.

What's the weather like in Ranau?

The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 72°F. The rainiest months in Ranau are May, November, June, and January, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.

What's the best way to get to and around Ranau?

Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 45.4 mi (73.1 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.