Rocky Mountain Lodge vs Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 10.4km
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Rocky Mountain Lodge

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Families Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

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

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: 10.4km

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