Lodge 88 ( 1 ) vs Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 0.1km
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Lodge 88 ( 1 )

★★ 2-Star
8.2 324
Kinabalu National Park
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Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

★★ 2-Star
8.2 130
Kinabalu National Park
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (328)
8.2 (131)
Expedia
7.4
4.8 (3)
Overall Average
8.2 (328)
8.2 (134)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lodge 88 ( 1 ) Ranau Backpackers Hostel.
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms and bathrooms are clean and odor-free, repeatedly mentioned + Many reviews say it's in town center, 3-min walk to supermarket and market
+ Strategic location in Ranau town near shops and eateries for convenience + Eateries and convenience stores nearby are repeatedly praised for accessibility
+ Ample parking with easy access to public lot + Affordable with clean rooms and good A/C noted
+ Stable WiFi and effective air conditioning for comfort + Shared lounge good for mingling with other travelers
+ Good value for money, especially for budget travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Roadside location causes traffic noise and bar music from across the street, repeated complaints - Mattresses sagging, stained, or lacking support repeated complaints
- Weak toilet flushing requiring multiple flushes - Bathroom leaks, pooling water, broken flushes maintenance issues
- Some sockets unusable and power trips when water heater is on - No staff at night, dark and unsettling for solo travelers

Recommended For

Budget travelers National park visitors Groups

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Lodge 88 ( 1 )

Agoda 9.2 Group

Clean room and bathroom, convenient location with city view

Weak toilet flush

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Nearby shops and eateries convenient

Slight road noise

Agoda 9.2 Family

Easy check-in, clean room with TV AC WiFi parking

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Decent price helpful staff strategic location

Basic facilities

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Clean room bathroom near Watsons good WiFi

Street noise barking dogs

Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

Agoda 8.8 Family with young children

Suitable for family, will come again

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Affordable near market, clean, had dorm to self

Flush needs repair

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Town center near super market, good A/C

Some downsides

Agoda 5.2 Solo traveler

No staff at night, dark and scary

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.1km

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