Ranau Backpackers Hostel. vs Rocky Mountain Lodge

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 10.4km
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Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

★★ 2-Star
8.2 130
Kinabalu National Park
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Rocky Mountain Lodge

★★ 2-Star
7.4 1,882
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 (131)
7.4 (1,896)
Expedia
4.8 (3)
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Overall Average
8.2 (134)
7.4 (1,896)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ranau Backpackers Hostel. Rocky Mountain Lodge
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's in town center, 3-min walk to supermarket and market + Many reviews praise the spacious parking and easy access right by the main road
+ Eateries and convenience stores nearby are repeatedly praised for accessibility + Staff friendliness and quick check-in service repeated in reviews
+ Affordable with clean rooms and good A/C noted + Spacious rooms and great mountain views mentioned often
+ Shared lounge good for mingling with other travelers + Affordable price offers good value per guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Mattresses sagging, stained, or lacking support repeated complaints - Cleanliness issues in reviews: clogged toilets, dust, rust mentioned
- Bathroom leaks, pooling water, broken flushes maintenance issues - Thin walls let in neighbor noise, repeated complaints
- No staff at night, dark and unsettling for solo travelers - Hot water heater unreliable, lacks hot water

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Families Couples Solo travelers

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

Rocky Mountain Lodge

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Ample parking, great views, quick service

Agoda 8.8 Family with teens

Fantastic views, friendly staff

Transport difficult

Agoda 7.6 Family with kids

Easy to find, suitable for kids

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Unbeatable value for money

Bathroom needs cleaning

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Beautiful, near tea farm

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.4km

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