Sabah Tea Resort vs Ranau Backpackers Hostel.

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 12.8km
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Sabah Tea Resort

★★ 2-Star
8.0 828
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
8.0 (831)
8.2 (131)
Expedia
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4.8 (3)
Overall Average
8.0 (831)
8.2 (134)

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Family with young children Family with teens Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families with kids Groups/Friends Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

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

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: 12.8km

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