Ranau Backpackers Hostel. vs Slagon Homestay

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 3.1km

Overview

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Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

★★ 2-Star
8.2 130
Kinabalu National Park
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Slagon Homestay

1-Star
7.3 228
Kinabalu National Park
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Live Price Comparison

Site Ranau Backpacke... Slagon Homestay
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Ranau Backpacke... Slagon Homestay
Agoda
8.2 (131)
7.3 (229)
Expedia
4.8 (3)
7.0 (8)
Overall Average
8.2 (134)
7.3 (237)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ranau Backpackers Hostel. Slagon Homestay
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's in town center, 3-min walk to supermarket and market + Many reviews praise the great natural surroundings, relaxing by the river and birds
+ Eateries and convenience stores nearby are repeatedly praised for accessibility + Owner and staff are friendly and helpful, repeated in reviews
+ Affordable with clean rooms and good A/C noted + Easy taxi to Ranau town for meals and shopping
+ Shared lounge good for mingling with other travelers + Quiet and peaceful night atmosphere enjoyed
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Mattresses sagging, stained, or lacking support repeated complaints - Hard to find on maps, far from Ranau needing a car, common complaint
- Bathroom leaks, pooling water, broken flushes maintenance issues - Room WiFi unstable, repeated in reviews
- No staff at night, dark and unsettling for solo travelers - Cleanliness issues like sheet or sofa smells mentioned

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Nature relaxation seekers Ranau visitors Families

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

Slagon Homestay

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Comfortable with river below, birds and fish. Owner friendly.

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Owner speaks English, arranges car and veg dinner. Quiet and cool.

WiFi unstable in rooms

Agoda 8.4 Family with young children

Spacious common area over river, romantic. Taxi to Ranau town easy.

Agoda 10.0 Business

Very tranquil at night.

Agoda 7.2 Group

Good to avoid crowds in Kundasang, for Ranau matters.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.1km

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