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Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful base near Poring Hot Spring with a snack bar for quick bites and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking after a day of exploration

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Located at the base of Mount Kinabalu, the Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel provides a comfortable retreat featuring a playground and garden. Guests appreciate the terrace for relaxing, practical laundry facilities, and the convenient snack bar/deli for quick meals.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩45,487
₩57,402 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13

Room options

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Family Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, bidet, towels

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Desk, rollaway beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Hill view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Ranau is home to Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel. Poring Hot Spring and Sungai Moroli Fish Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Kinabalu National Park and Mt Kinabalu. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Ranau travel guide
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Kampung Poring, Ranau, Sabah, 89300

What's nearby

  • Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants in the family Rafflesiaceae. The species have enormous flowers, the buds rising from the ground or directly from the lower stems of their host plants
    Poring Hot Spring
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
    Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
    43 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Mount Kinabalu National Park
    Mount Kinabalu National Park
    44 min drive - 41.3 km
  • View of the entrance to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia
    Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance
    44 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Viviane Rafflesia Garden
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Redhill Cafe
    13 min drive
  • Tropicana Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Spring Cottage Restoran & Smoke House
    15 min drive
  • Fairydale
    14 min drive
  • Nawaitu Cafe
    10 min drive

About this property

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

  • Hostel near Poring Hot Spring
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel. Laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Supervised childcare (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
    • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils, ceiling fans, and desks

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 10.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 200.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel on May 12, 2026 start from ₩45,487, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in Ranau, this hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Poring Hot Spring and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Sungai Moroli Fish Spa. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu National Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seok Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near to Poring Hot Spring Park. The hosts were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely, natural, off the beaten path

There were few other guests, but the family of owners were inedible friendly! If you are looking for a quiet stay at a good price, away from the hustle and bustle of Mt Kinabalu, and right next to the Poring Hot Springs, this is an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and secluded. Friendly staff. It looked like we were the first guests for several years. Very run down and delapidated and in need of a major overhaul. On the plus side, it was a very nice hot shower but the sink only gave a trickle of water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great place within a beautiful large garden right next to the jungle......
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hirano

Liked: Staff & service
Hosts are very friendly and generous. Treated me as their own son.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfect for what I needed, basic and convenient to the hot springs. There were quite a few ants in my room and the sink pipe was dripping, but the bed was very comfy and Jenny is a very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Have transport service if on bus like us Helpful Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

沒有提供網路，與標示不符

訊號差，沒有提供網路
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hyoungim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
사장님과 가족분들이 너무 친철히 대해 주셔서 가족같은 느낌으로 편히 쉬다 왔습니다. 근처 포링온천도 좋았습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Необычно

Удивительный отель, ни на что не похожий , по номерам - очень простой, но видно что хозяин увлечён живност и изысками,- кошки, Куры, утки, кролики, геконы,........ Плантация какао и бананов.... в общем интересно как транзитное место на одну ночь
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cool place to stay with fish ponds and animals all around. It was very close to the hot springs. The electricity went out on numerous occasions, to be expected, it did not dampen our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zimam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the owner was very friendly and kind. We even got the permission to checkout at a later time as we were hiking to waterfall in the morning (and there were no new check-in for our room that day). The place is very close to Poring hotspring, canopy walkway, kipungit and langanan waterfall. The entry route however was not likeable. Passing through small stream of river, then hiking some uneven up-sloping road and some stretch of bumpy rocky paveway. Should be very cautious if you rent compact/compact sedan. Albeit that, it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veralidaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place if you are looking something out of the ordinary. Serene surrounding and friendly locals. A retreat-like stay. Rough gravel road for about 2km and a hill (not advisable for low skirting cars). Beautiful place and breathtaking views. Farm-like place with chicken, rabbit, duck, and quail. Kitchen space with plenty of appliances free to use 24hrs. Friendly owners and staff. Quite clean room but limited space in room and small toilet. Hot shower. Very cold in early morning and at night. Fresh air and a fun place. No near food place. It gets dark and foggy at night. Better to be back at the lodge early as there are no street light on the way to lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

にこちゃん

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフガ親切でよかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

More improvement required. Road to premise need to be upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended for a break in the countryside

Very nice owners and great area in the countryside. Simple but clean rooms. We recommend the new Family rooms with 5 beds. There is a river 5 minutes away. Close to the poring hot springs and the hikes in the Kitanabalu Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic hotel within walking distance to poring hot

Great experience with very friendly helpful staff who advised us where to eat and transport for us. Accommodation basic but clean and well run.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

hidehiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Into the Nature

I love this B & B, local say "home stay" Owner family is so friendly and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location - Friendly hosts

Location is awesome, surrounded by nature, about 10 mins away from main road. So yes, you do have to walk to get to the main road, but it's a nice walk, I didn't complain. Bed was comfortable, I booked a dorm bed but I had the whole room for myself because there were no other guests. Hosts were very welcoming, really nice people. The kitchen staff was always speaking very loud, and for someone who went there to have a relaxing evening, I couldn't sleep before 10pm. Toilets were ok, but could be better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax with comfort in nature

Perfect for a few nights when visiting Poring.
Verified

4/10 Poor

NOBORU

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
夜部屋の扉を開けていると虫が部屋に入り大変でした、 部屋が虫だらけになってしまいました、 宿のご夫婦が親切で良かったでした。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poring alternative accommodation

Great place, clean and quiet... a bit of a hike to get here (please fix the map reference - way out), but pleasantly surprised by this place. I would definitely stay here again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wildren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

If they have swimming pool will give 4 star overal

3 minit driving from Hot Spring Ranau to the resort. Road condition is just fine (gravel and small). Staying one night was really great and I highly recommend to any one want to have piece this is the place to stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

KUN-HUNG

Liked: Cleanliness

服務態度很好，但太遠走路非常不方便...

接待人員人很好，服務態度很好，雖然不會講英文，他們還是盡量滿足客人的需求，缺點就是離大馬路太遠，非常不適合走路的背包客，自行開車的話還可以。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamarul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, secluded hotel

Nice hotel and helpful staff. Quiet, good for relaxing.