Ranau Backpackers Hostel. vs Sabah Tea Resort

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 12.8km
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Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

★★ 2-Star
8.2 130
Kinabalu National Park
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Sabah Tea Resort

★★ 2-Star
8.0 828
Kinabalu National Park
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Ranau Backpacke... Sabah Tea Resort
Agoda
8.2 (131)
8.0 (831)
Expedia
4.8 (3)
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Overall Average
8.2 (134)
8.0 (831)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ranau Backpackers Hostel. Sabah Tea Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's in town center, 3-min walk to supermarket and market + Reviews repeatedly praise the stunning Mount Kinabalu and tea plantation views, especially sunrises
+ Eateries and convenience stores nearby are repeatedly praised for accessibility + Families love kids exploring and enjoying the gardens
+ Affordable with clean rooms and good A/C noted + Staff friendliness and attentiveness get frequent mentions
+ Shared lounge good for mingling with other travelers + Rooms are often described as clean and comfortable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Mattresses sagging, stained, or lacking support repeated complaints - Facilities feel dated and in need of maintenance in some reviews
- Bathroom leaks, pooling water, broken flushes maintenance issues - Some mentions of unhelpful shop staff attitudes
- No staff at night, dark and unsettling for solo travelers - Occasional water supply or bug issues cause inconvenience

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Family with young children Family with teens 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

Sabah Tea Resort

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Beautiful tea fields and Kinabalu views, friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Peaceful retreat, magical sunrises and stargazing

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Clean and staff considerate, exceeded expectations

Agoda 9.2 Family with young children

Tasty food and friendly restaurant staff

Ants in hut, poor TV signal, some rude staff

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Breathtaking Kinabalu views, serene environment

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.8km

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