KM 17, Jalan Ranau/ Sandakan, Kampong Nalapak, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia, 88450 Ranau, Malaysia
#6 of 16 hotels in Ranau
Guests' ChoiceBased on 131 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.2
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
(jpa)
MalaysiaWould be better if there is water dispenser in the lobby area.
Like the cottage stay and the landscape of the garden.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Nsiambun
MalaysiaProbably can improve by giving shower gel instead of bar soap, and the pillow is a bit too thin.
Location. This place is a good location to break the journey between KK and Sandakan (if not in a hurry). The room is comfy, good food, friendly staff & view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Cunningham
Brunei DarussalamNothing
Clean, quiet and good air con. Tea House restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Nisha
United KingdomDefinitely need a car to get there and travel around.
Lovely spacious cottages with much needed air conditioning.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Jan
SwedenSignposting to the reception is a little tricky. Restaurant is 8-minute (nice) walk from the overnight accommodation. Remote rural location, so don't expect exciting evening entertainment.
Beautiful location with lovely views over surrounding tea fields against a backdrop of Mount Kilabalu. We stayed in a cosy cottage - the longhouse was a bit of a challenge for our spoiled old bones! Very reasonable price. Nice dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Lovely gifts in the shop. Wonderfully cooler and less humid than lowland Sabah.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Amy
MalaysiaNo view at cottage
Pemandangan gunung dr restoran cantik..jln raya ok
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Dinah
MalaysiaSmall Shower room
Good location, Nice view
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Jauris
MalaysiaExpensive
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomI paid a significant single supplement, but I knew this when booking.
I loved the location - it was so pretty and peaceful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Mitchell
United StatesBathroom is too faraway from the room. The room also shakes when people walk on the bamboo floor. I was disappointed no WiFi in the room.
Clean and unique. Love the design of the long house.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Emma
Australiathe restaurant was not great and breakfast didn’t start until 8am which is late for those staying in the longhouse- the rooster wakes you up very early. it would be good even to have self serve tea/coffee available before 8am
the longhouse had lots of character and the views were fantastic
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Anna
Malaysiathe light in the longhouse was on all night which was good for those who needed to use the bathroom, but not great for sleeping.
it was extremely authentic! sleeping in a longhouse is an experience I won’t forget. the views from the restaurant of Mount Kinabalu in the morning were exceptional!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Anna
Malaysiathe reception is far from the house
beautiful, clean , tiny house , parking provided .
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Bryan
PhilippinesA bit far and Kota Kinabalu Mountain cannot see properly due to clouds.
Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Yannie
Brunei Darussalam❌ There are dogs infront of our cottage entrance door. We couldn't get to seat outside and enjoy the night. We are scared of dogs. ❌ The place is far from shop, restaurant....etc ❌ There are so many ants in the toilet...especially ath the sink...not sure where they're coming from. Could be from the pipeline.
A very comfortable place to stay, clean with a very comfortable bed. The water heater works well too.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
Pacik
MalaysiaSomehow the food there is below my expectation. The taste of the food is bland and tasteless hence need improvement.
Nice view esp in the morning. Green scenery . Play ground for kids to play along.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Irin
Malaysialove the place , quite and clean
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Simone
SwitzerlandThe accommodation (cottage) is a bit „in the years“, not very inviting and there were some (not many) insects. If you wanna stay there a night for the tea and the landscape it is fine. However, I would not recommend it as a location to relax. There is no wifi in the room. The price at the counter was higher then via booking, it makes sense to double-check.
The staff at the restaurant and the manager were really friendly (not the official reception of the cottages). They even drove us to the bus station which would be quite far to walk (especially with luggage and in the humid heat). They gave us contradicting information about the bus schedule, so check with the manager. The food and the tea were both really nice!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Vella
MalaysiaThe cottage is so cute. I really like the flowers and little garden outside. The room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Syn
Malaysia1. The insects will fly into your room when you entering/ exit your room during night time. 2. The aircond need service, its cooling but super noisy =(
The peaceful environment
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Sitibadariah
MalaysiaBreakfast wonderful. Great delicious..Room comfortable..clean
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Shahrina
Malaysiano electric jug or even glass for guest to use. night time quite bore at this stay.
the place was nice but a bit pricy for the longhouse with no attach bathroom and aircond
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Anneke
NetherlandsThe quality of restaurant is ok but prices a little bit on upside of what expected for location ( not city or upscale hotel)
If you manage to get there the location is very nice. Cottage is comfortable and service ok. We were self driving and location is quite remote
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Robert
SingaporeThere were no cafe facilities or even basic snack or drink facilities by long house and chalets. Had to go to Sabah tea house restaurant and pay tourist prices every time.
We loved the basic living of the longhouse. Room was as expected with the added benefit of a small sink. Toilets and shower facilities were excellent and clean. Small childrens playground, plenty of room to run around.
Stayed in July 2022
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