Kinabalu Park Accomodation

All accommodations in the park can be arranged through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges [2] Tel: +60-88-303917 Fax: +60-88-317540 info@suterasanctuarylodges.com). This includes:
  • Kinabalu Park, ☎ +60 88 889086, [3]. At the starting point of the trail to Mt. Kinabalu. Accommodation ranges from hostels to individual rooms (for up to two people) to entire cabins and lodges (for larger groups). All have access to simple kitchen facilities. RM70 for dorm beds, RM92-RM184 for suites, RM230-RM1,150 for entire lodges. 
  • Laban Rata, ☎ +60 88 267289, [4]. Laban Rata is the accommodation near the peak of Mt. Kinabalu where you'll stay when climbing Mt Kinabalu. Laban Rata Rest House is the main facility, featuring heated accommodation and the only restaurant. The compound also consists of several smaller accommodation units available, most with cooking facilities. Apart from Laban Rata Rest House, the only other heated unit is Gunting Lagadan Hut. The other is a Waras Hut which is non-heated dorm. All huts are close to the main resthouse, but even a 50m trek uphill in bad weather can seem like an eternity. Fills up very quickly so advance reservations (3-4 months ahead) are strongly encouraged. The link here does not list the dormitories, so call up and enquire personally.  
  • Mesilau Nature Resort, ☎ +60 88 871519, [5]. Mesilau Nature Resort is a tranquil hide-away amongst the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu. An alternate starting point to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, with accommodation managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges. Home to exotic species of fauna and flora, Mesilau Nature Resort is the best place to find the giant pitcher plant, the Nepenthes. Dorm from RM13, rooms from RM350.  
The nearest towns to the Park are Kundasang (6 km) and Ranau which have several hotel options easily located along the main road:
  • D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge, ☎ +60 88 889282, [6]. Located just 500 metres away from Kinabalu Park's main entrance. Standard room, family room and dormitory available. Restaurant serves delicious local cuisines. From RM30.  
  • Kinabalu Pine Resort, ☎ +60 88 386775 (, fax: +60 88 385857), [7]. Situated on the main road between the Kinabalu National Park and Ranau is a great place to take your photos of the mountain. Meals, including beer, are available at the restaurant. Credit cards are accepted. From RM170.  
  • Kinabalu Rose Cabin, Km 18, Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli, P O Box 13654, 88841 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia., ☎ +60 88 888233 (), [8]. Two minutes' drive from the park gate. Great view of Mount Kinabalu from the rooms. From RM70.  
  • Magic Mountain Country Home, ☎ +60 19 8214338, [9]. Located on a private property right within Mount Kinabalu Golf Course near the Mesilau side of the park, this Austrian-Malaysian country home offers "old-fashioned comfort, well-being, and grace". Due to the remote location, cooked breakfast AND set dinner is always included in the room rate. Service in English, German, Malay, and Chinese. Double occupancy. RM420.  
  • Aristo Kinabalu Resort, ☎ +6088872719 (), [10]. checkin: 2:00PM; checkout: 12:00PM. Started operation in June 2009 with 21 rooms of different beds arrangements with attached bathrooms and TV with cable channels. Apart from hotel rooms, AKR also has 6 rooms with bunk-beds arrangements. Reservations can be made via email. From RM30 to RM160.