Title: Ranau Travel Guide: Best of Ranau, Sabah Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Hotels.d6142246.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Holiday-Rentals.d6142246.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ranau.d6142246.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ranau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ranau.d6142246.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ranau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau.d6142246.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ranau Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Hiked this hill on a lovely morning. With my husband and daughter. When you’re on top, you can see the top of the Crystall hill and also the famous Laban Rata of the Kinabalu mt.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344852/e70499a7-e189-4524-8126-a10b310e4a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hiked this hill on a lovely morning. With my husband and daughter. When you’re on top, you can see the top of the Crystall hill and also the famous Laban Rata of the Kinabalu mt.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344852/e70499a7-e189-4524-8126-a10b310e4a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cool views of Mount Kinabalu from Jabez sanctuary. A 90 min drive from Kota Kinabalu city in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia #lifeatexpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142246/d700952a-08d3-4804-8a11-665571b3d014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Descending from the summit of Mount Kinabalu shortly after sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142246/86cbb77f-c911-4a6f-b00d-636fff90740f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Up and up and up we go... 6km hike up from the base to Pendant Hut which is still 2.7km from the summit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142246/b4a247c1-7b99-41af-b382-7f0869891abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ranau Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Ranau ![Latticed Stinkhorn mushroom. #fauna selvatica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142246/1667790d-5d7d-47a0-ac45-5148d6cf1733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gana-Gana When in Gana-Gana, you can plan a visit to Arnab Village and Last POW Camp Memorial, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Gana-Gana.dx553248635976398098) - Top hotels in Ranau - Top Holiday Rentals in Ranau ![Nabalu Kundasang Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16757600/16757567/37adbade_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nabalu Kundasang Lodge Kg. Desa Aman Ranau Sabah Stay at this lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Kundasang War Memorial and Sosodikon Hill Kundasang are ... Dirty..dust every where..towel smelly..water supply interruption..environment dirty...many mosquitos..no shampoo/bath gel provided..must request. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=16757567&PinnedHotelID=16757567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=16757567&PinnedHotelID=16757567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) ![Ceaser's Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12610000/12609300/12609211/5d1320bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ceaser's Place Kundasang Ranau Sabah Stay at this lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Mountain Garden are located ... 6.8/10 (97 reviews) Nice views from room Reviewed on 1 Mar 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12609211&PinnedHotelID=12609211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12609211&PinnedHotelID=12609211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) ![Crystal Hill R](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12756700/12756673/f36d159a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystal Hill R Kg. Kundasang Ranau Sabah Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kundasang War Memorial and Sosodikon ... 5.8/10 (187 reviews) The view of Mt kundasang is good as expected from the homestay just kinda sad on my 3d2n trip is raining all the way and limited activity. Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12756673&PinnedHotelID=12756673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12756673&PinnedHotelID=12756673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6142246) [See all 78 properties in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6142246) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mesilau Mountain Retreats](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28930000/28921300/28921298/371c3b8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mesilau Mountain Retreats Mesilau, Past Kinabalu Golf Course Ranau Sabah Stay at this chalet in Ranau. Enjoy free parking, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Poring Hot Spring and Viviane Rafflesia ... 7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews) Great place. Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Hotels-Mesilau-Mountain-Retreats.h28921298.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413400/91413326/d2d2615a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu 1, Kampung Kiulu, Sabah, Malaysia, Ranau Ranau Sabah Stay at this holiday home in Ranau. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Arnab Village and Kokob Rafflesia Conservation ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Hotels-OYO-Home-90737-Disan-Baang-Kiulu.h91413326.Hotel-Information) ![Sweeping Mountain View Retrea at La Cantane Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88914900/88914865/ed1197cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sweeping Mountain View Retrea at La Cantane Villa Kundasang Sabah Stay at this villa in Ranau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Mount Kinabalu Golf Club and Maragang Hill are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranau-Hotels-Sweeping-Mountain-View-At-La-Cantane-Villa.h88914865.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6142246&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ranau hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6142246&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![View of the entrance to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852692573/1eb65652-d0a3-4864-83de-782eacbc8a98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance 4.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Kinabalu-Park-Entrance-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248622852692573.Attraction) ![You don't have to be in New Zealand to enjoy this kind of breathtaking view, just come to Kundasang! Here you'll find pleasure seeing cows munching on the beautiful green pastures, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking on a non-gloomy day. Did you know that this farm is producing about 900,00 litres of milk per year? #lifeatexpedia #my2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344852/115d8e15-be43-45db-8664-71f2e6910054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Desa Cattle Dairy Farm You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Desa-Cattle-Dairy-Farm-Ranau.d553248634141474331.Attraction) ![Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants in the family Rafflesiaceae. The species have enormous flowers, the buds rising from the ground or directly from the lower stems of their host plants](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555538006/83b42e09-0893-4943-a8bd-a25d1beff56f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poring Hot Spring 5/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poring-Hot-Spring-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248621555538006.Attraction) ![Mount Kinabalu viewed from the summit of nearby Maragang Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/687414059251326976/a992fe42-63cc-407f-a83e-f9722990bc6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maragang Hill Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maragang-Hill-Ranau.d687414059251326976.Attraction) ![Kundasang War Memorial featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526918625/aaac6459-0829-4850-b60e-6ab414fbce53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kundasang War Memorial You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a trip to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kundasang-War-Memorial-Ranau.d553248621526918625.Attraction) #### Sosodikon Hill Kundasang Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sosodikon-Hill-Kundasang-Ranau.d553248635998000022.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573796/ad95b95f-9df5-431f-b398-efde533f2738.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabah: Kota Kinabalu Park and Hot Spring Day Trip £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-kota-kinabalu-park-and-hot-spring-day-trip.a2573796.activity-details) ![Full Day Sabah Tea Plantation & WWII Memorial](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1255645/de1f9e50-0079-422c-bfde-9a1246fb8730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Sabah Tea Plantation & WWII Memorial £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-sabah-tea-plantation-wwii-memorial.a1255645.activity-details) ![Sabah Outskirts Private Charter Service: 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48920123/5b26efa7-3342-4d1b-bcb1-7ca0b2bf4bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabah Outskirts Private Charter Service: 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Options £151 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-outskirts-private-charter-service-1-day.a48920123.activity-details) [See all activities in Ranau](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ranau.d6142246.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Ranau 4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 3 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Situated right in the Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve means it's perfect location wise. But it is expensive for what you get. I was in the ## Cities near Ranau ![Hiked this hill on a lovely morning. With my husband and daughter. When you’re on top, you can see the top of the Crystall hill and also the famous Laban Rata of the Kinabalu mt.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344852/e70499a7-e189-4524-8126-a10b310e4a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kundasang ![Aerial view of paddy terrace at Tambunan, Sabah.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344902/00accd6a-b387-421a-af14-ac18095545ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tambunan ![Scenic view of Mount Nambuyukon surrounded by lush tropical rainforest in Serinsim, Kota Marudu, Sabah, Malaysia. Beautiful mountain landscape with rich greenery under blue sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000467706/383103dd-6e52-4c8e-8953-f3e9ba4fe329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kota Marudu - Cities near Ranau - Places of interest [Kundasang](https://expedia.co.uk/Kundasang.dx6344852)[Tambunan](https://expedia.co.uk/Tambunan.dx6344902)[Kota Marudu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Marudu.dx3000467706)[Tenghilan](https://expedia.co.uk/Tenghilan.dx3000746921) - [Mount Kinabalu National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Kinabalu-National-Park-Sabah.d6346254.Attraction) - [Mt Kinabalu ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Kinabalu-Kota-Belud.d553248621526918630.Attraction) - [Tamparuli Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamparuli-Suspension-Bridge-Tuaran.d553248621562621473.Attraction) - [Mahua Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahua-Waterfall-Tambunan.d553248621562621468.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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