Title: Visit Ranau: Best of Ranau Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Ranau

## Travel 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

### 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

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gana-Gana and surrounding area, you can visit Arnab Village and Last POW Camp Memorial. 

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- Ranau Hotel Deals
- Vacation 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)

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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 ...

Dirty..dust every where..towel smelly..water supply interruption..environment dirty...many mosquitos..no shampoo/bath gel provided..must request.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

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![Ceaser's Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12610000/12609300/12609211/5d1320bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ceaser's Place

Kundasang Ranau Sabah

Stay at this lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 1, 2023

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![Crystal Hill R](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12756700/12756673/f36d159a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Crystal Hill R

Kg. Kundasang Ranau Sabah

Book a stay at this business-friendly lodge in Ranau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kundasang War Memorial and ...

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 Oct 19, 2024

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![Mesilau Mountain Retreats](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28930000/28921300/28921298/371c3b8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 Aug 19, 2025

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![Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413400/91413326/d2d2615a_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 vacation 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 at La Cantane Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88914900/88914865/ed1197cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sweeping Mountain View at La Cantane Villa

 Kundasang Sabah

Stay at this villa in Ranau. Enjoy free WiFi, 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

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. 

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![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. 

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![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

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. 

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![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. 

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![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 visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. 

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#### 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

CA $120

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/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

CA $236

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/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

CA $279

per traveller

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

![UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE TAMPARULI,
Kampung Berungis Sabah](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49207419/164352a5-ca29-4180-aa37-f8a665cc5650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Day Trip Kundasang Sabah

CA $257

per traveller

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![Private Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/358882/378c8568-6923-4e67-b68c-5fcf919783f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Full Day Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour

CA $478

per adult

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![Kinabalu Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1406136/cdb8aede-118d-44ec-87be-879b0cc438bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full Day Kinabalu Park

CA $486

per adult

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## Cities near Ranau

![Sunrise from the summit of Mount Kinabalu at Low’s Peak.
This is a 0230 am start to get to the summit.
It’s a relentless climb that requires determination.

#Nature Photo Contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341976/74f35e40-2791-4363-8132-95e03f3788d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kota Belud

- Cities near Ranau
- Places of interest

[Kota Belud](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Belud.dx6341976)

- [Mount Kinabalu National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Kinabalu-National-Park-Sabah.d6346254.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tamparuli Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Tamparuli-Suspension-Bridge-Tuaran.d553248621562621473.Vacation-Attraction)

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