Ranau Backpackers Hostel. vs Lodge 88 ( 1 )

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 0.1km
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Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

★★ 2-Star
8.2 130
Kinabalu National Park
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Lodge 88 ( 1 )

★★ 2-Star
8.2 324
Kinabalu National Park
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Ranau Backpacke... Lodge 88 ( 1 )
Agoda
8.2 (131)
8.2 (328)
Expedia
4.8 (3)
7.4
Overall Average
8.2 (134)
8.2 (328)

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Budget travelers National park visitors Groups

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.1km

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