Title: Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Hostel with free parking, near Mount Kinabalu National Park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29143100/29143003/e3c92c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29143100/29143003/15f89362.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29143100/29143003/ced42052.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29143100/29143003/7f74c6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29143100/29143003/883b661e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Happy Garden Resort - Hostel offers a tranquil natural setting with practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, on-site dining, and billiards. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRanau-Hotels-Happy-Garden-Resort-Hostel.h29143003.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRanau-Hotels-Happy-Garden-Resort-Hostel.h29143003.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%7C6.00425%2C116.53082&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4ZP64BdOOYM99S4_yaFBlL2VsRg=) Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Bundu Tuhan, Ranau, Sabah, 89300 #### What's nearby - Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles - Mount Kinabalu National Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles - Sosodikon Hill Kundasang - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles - Desa Cattle Dairy Farm - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles - Poring Hot Spring - 42 min drive - 24.9 miles #### Getting around - Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 107 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Puncak Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Selera Kebun - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive - ‪Café Liwagu - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hooga Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Hostel near Mount Kinabalu National Park Happy Garden Resort - Hostel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Happy Garden Resort - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Showers and free toiletries - Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Room, Balcony | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9990000/9988800/9988722/93abc222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ayana Holiday Resort Ranau - Parking included - Free WiFi - Room service - Housekeeping 7.4 Good 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=9988722&PinnedHotelID=9988722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27020000/27012000/27011980/88bbec84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wayn Zen Rose Cabin Ranau - Free WiFi 3.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=27011980&PinnedHotelID=27011980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 10 for adults and MYR 10 for children - A restaurant ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### 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 ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately MYR 10 for adults and from MYR 10 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Happy Garden Resort Hostel Ranau Happy Garden Ranau Happy Garn Hostel Ranau Happy Garden Hostel Ranau Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Ranau Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Garden Resort - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Happy Garden Resort - Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Happy Garden Resort - Hostel? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Happy Garden Resort - Hostel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Happy Garden Resort - Hostel located? > Situated in Ranau, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mount Kinabalu National Park and Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance. Mountain Garden is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Happy Garden Resort - Hostel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 7.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohd abdul latif 6 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Worth for the money and quite close to Kinabalu gate ##### Mohd abdul latif Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony 30 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Sorry to say that the walls were so paper-thin that the guy snoring next door kept me awake for hours. Apart from that it’s good value for money and great access to the park and kundasang ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 22 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service Didnt have hot water in their shower..so u will feel terrible every morning for morning session ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles A 19 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A simple accommodation but with all the basics, free breakfast, an inexpensive cafe, friendly staff, and a great view! ##### Charles A Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities it a lot of nature enviroment ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacob 26 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jacob Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Lugano Torretta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Hotels-Hotel-Lugano-Torretta.h1273503.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Calais Car Ferry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calais-Hotels-Ibis-Calais-Car-Ferry.h25284.Hotel-Information) > > [Sepilok Forest Edge Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Sepilok-Forest-Edge-Resort.h10039659.Hotel-Information) > > [Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabatangan-Hotels-Borneo-Natural-Sukau-Bilit-Resort.h12482100.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in Morecambe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Morecambe-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-0-d5642-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Nature-Lodge-Sepilok.h15451629.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Residences](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Dubai-Creek-Heights-Residences.h24197743.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Acta Voraport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Voraport-Barcelona.h38986079.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Porto Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Aquila-Porto-Rethymno.h1636850.Hotel-Information) > > [No.42 by GuestHouse Margate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Sands-Hotel.h12707830.Hotel-Information) > > [Sepilok Nature Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Sepilok-Nature-Resort.h9826312.Hotel-Information) > > [Butterfly Paragliding & B&B](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ventnor-Hotels-Butterfly-Paragliding-BB.h39918187.Hotel-Information) > > [Sepilok Jungle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sandakan-Hotels-Sepilok-Jungle-Resort.h5140593.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fethiye-Hotels-Delta-Hotel.h1938318.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tadley-Hotels-Sandford-Springs-Hotel-Golf-Club.h6845448.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Uysal Beach&Spa Hotel - All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alanya-Hotels-Grand-Uysal-Beach-Hotel-All-Inclusive.h15737224.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Kalkan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Kalkan-Hotels.s50-0-d6054861.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [flights from humberside airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/huy/flights-from-humberside-airport) > > [Flights from Stroud (GLO) to Forest (GCI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/glo/gci/gloucester-to-guernsey) > > [Flights from Singapore (SIN) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sin/nrt/singapore-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/bkk/manchester-to-bangkok) ### Cars > [Car hire in Dunmow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dunmow.d4358.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Surrey Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surrey-Hills-England.d6284195.Attraction) > > [Edinburgh Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.d6069845.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Yucatán Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yucatan.d11215.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Castle Court Shopping Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Court-Shopping-Centre-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083455.Attraction) > > [Norfolk Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norfolk.d6046223.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Tavira Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavira.d182254.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Madagascar Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madagascar.d106.Holidays-City-Breaks)