Title: Ranau Travel Guide: Best of Ranau, Sabah Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# 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)

![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)

![A panorama so vivid, so serene and so #green will surely take your breath away! 
For more such cool pictures, do visit our blog! :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344852/79334dae-1404-4c07-9ae5-a95a93797d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ranau

Where to stay

Things to do

### 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. 

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- Top hotels in Ranau
- Top Holiday Rentals in Ranau

![Nabalu Kundasang Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16757600/16757567/e77cbe0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 ...

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![Crystal Hill R](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12756700/12756673/ddfd43a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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

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Mile 36 Lodge

Kg Kalanggaan, Mile 36 Ranau Sabah

£18

12 Apr - 13 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance ...

7.2/10 Good! (145 reviews)

Staff were lovely and helpful, setting was beautiful, and the accommodation was clean and comfortable! Location is slightly out of the way if you haven’t got a car, as walking on the side of the road is sketchy. But fantastic value for money - would recommend it to everyone on a budget :)

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

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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

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![Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413400/91413326/872d69e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 ...

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![Sweeping Mountain View Retrea at La Cantane Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88914900/88914865/662dc2a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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.

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### 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)

![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)

![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)

#### 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. 

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### 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

£45

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

£155

per traveller

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sabah-outskirts-private-charter-service-1-day.a48920123.activity-details)

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## 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)

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