Resorts in Kinabalu National Park

"The resort is 5minutes drive from the Desa Cattle Farm and 15minutes from the Kinabalu National Park which are our main destination for this trip. The least we are expecting is a room full of flies. We couldnt even open up our balcony door in the morning which is s big dissapointment as we were there to enjoy the cold weather. The restaurant menu has a lot to choose from but the price is on the high side. We decided not to drive out for meals so we dine in most of the time. Food portion was little even for young kids. There is a jacuzzi in the room but there isnt enough hot water to fill. In the end, we gave up using it. The pathway lead to our room is not roof-covered. It was raining heavily when we were there and we were all soaking wet. So bring your own umbrella!"

"The close proximity to Mt Kinabalu National Park and Kundasang was perfect for us. It is close to a nice Chinese restaurant just 2 mins away too. The environment is basic but comfortable. The hot shower is really great when it gets cold at night. The drive to get in is a bit challenging though as the road is quite steep. But we managed with a rented 1.3L Myvi. "

"The hotel is NOT near to Kinabalu National Park Headquarters. It is at least 30-40 minutes drive away, towards Ranau, half of which is on a hilly, slightly potholed gravel track. This is well signposted, so no chance of missing it, but may daunt many travellers and is not near restaurants or shops. However, after pointing out that the website falsely promised a hotel near Kinabalu HQ, we were pleased that the staff upgraded our room from Valley View (great views) to Kinabalu View (truly amazing views of the mountain from atop the ridget the hotel is based on). The room was very high quality, very clean, had good facilities, and made the best of the view with floor to ceiling windows. We didn't try the free breakfast or slightly expensive restaurant, so can't comment on those. Overall, we were very glad with our choice and would happily stay there again, if we had transport!"

"My family really enjoy the stay there. Staff are also friendly. The staff and management are very creative and can use any parts from trees to make Christmas decoration. Many varieties of food for steamboat/shabu shabu and it really suit the cold environment. Breakfast was quite reasonable and we do enjoy it too. During our stay the water supply from the main pipe was damage from the nearby landslide but however the management reassure and tried their best to get constant water supply from external. We do not have any problem or water outage during that day. The view of mount Kinabalu is really captivating. Will recommend this to my friend and relatives."

"The Kinabalu Pine Resort is located in a great location maybe 4 miles from the Mt. Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, maybe 1 mile away is a large fruit and vegetable market and a small village for grocery shopping. Near the village on small hill is a memorial dedication for the Australian, New Zealand soldiers and local Malay's who died fighting an overwhelming Japanese Army in WWII. Nearby in the town of Renau is another memorial that marks the spot of the Japanese prison for Australian, New Zealand soldiers and Malay's. From this site the forced POW Death March began. A very small white sign from the road points to the site. At the resort there's a very nice view of Mt. Kinabalu from a platform close to the reception office and to the right-side of the small parking area up a short incline. Make a left turn after the reception office. Parking in front of the reception office and restaurant is not allowed. However, management does not enforce it. So, it's hard to drive pass parked Vans and Suv's that ignore the no parking sign. It's a problem management must fix. Check-in and check-out was very good. If you ask the reception folks to make a local telephone call to check on times for nearby attraction sites for the time they open and close - you'll be asked for 60-cents Ringitts per call. Not good for a Resort to charge a fee. It's another way for the Kinabalu Pine Resort to make money that we refer to in the USA as "nickel and diming." The restaurant menu is very good. Food is good and food inexpensive. No beer in the restaurant is served. It's served downstairs below the restaurant and it's very pricey. Breakfast included in the cost of the room is very good. Back-packers and guests bring their luggage inside the restaurant in the morning. Not good because tables are set up too close to each other. Folks going back and forth to the buffet breakfast were tripping on the luggage. Management should require"

"Skyville Zen Resort is a very pleasant small mountain resort not far from mount Kinabalu national park. The bungalow style accomodation is simple but satifactory. Style of building from outside nice. Beatiful view from the garden to the valley and mountains. (other side as Mt.Kinabalu. To have a breattaking view of Mt. Kinabalu walk for about 15 min up te hill. Entrance road to resort (view hundred meters) quite bumpy, but you get your reward once arrived! Not only because of accomodation and view, but also because of the warm welcome. Extremly nice owner/staff! No breakfast available but can buy some basic food at the spot (instant noodles/ cookies)."