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Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Kota Kinabalu and Sabah · Malaysia

Poring Road Kg Poring Ranau Sabah Only 2 Minutes DView location

8.6/10Excellent33 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Location4.0/104.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Ranau, Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience.

Facilities like convenience store, portable wi-fi rental, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas are readily available for you to enjoy.

All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, desk.

Take a break from a long day and make use of badminton court, fishing, children's playground, garden, karaoke. Convenience and comfort makes Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge the perfect choice for your stay in Kinabalu National Park.

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With a stay at Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel in Ranau, you'll be 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Poring Hot Spring and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Sungai Moroli Fish Spa.

This hostel is 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Mount Kinabalu National Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge). Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Cash deposit required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Malay

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Viviane Rafflesia Garden 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Poring Hot Spring 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Sungai Moroli Fish Spa 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Arnab Village 23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Last POW Camp Memorial 23.9 km / 14.8 mi
Kundasang War Memorial 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Sosodikon Hill Kundasang 32.4 km / 20.2 mi
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm 34.8 km / 21.6 mi
Mount Kinabalu Golf Club 37.4 km / 23.2 mi
Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance 37.8 km / 23.5 mi
Mount Kinabalu National Park 37.8 km / 23.5 mi
Maragang Hill 38.3 km / 23.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
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  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • BarExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • BadmintonExtra charge
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Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

8.6
Excellent
33 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
4.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Hirano
Hosts are very friendly and generous. Treated me as their own son.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jan 2025
Tony
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Seok Lan
Very near to Poring Hot Spring Park. The hosts were very helpful and kind.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
Jesse

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.
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2023
Anna Rebecca
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2023
Robert
Nice people. Have transport service if on bus like us Helpful
Will stay again
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2019
Zimam
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2019
Veralidaine
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.

Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Good

More improvement required. Road to premise need to be upgraded.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2017
Francois

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2017
Louise

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.
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2016
Ahmad

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.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2016
Wolfgang

Relax with comfort in nature

Perfect for a few nights when visiting Poring.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2015
Martin

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!
Family
4/10
Poor
05 Jun 2015
Wildren

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.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2014
Kamarul

Peaceful, secluded hotel

Nice hotel and helpful staff. Quiet, good for relaxing.
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2014
John

Good place to stay,close to the Rafalesia grows

The people were very friendly and helpful. The room was basic but clean and the bathroom fine. The food again basic but good. It is a bit remote from Poring but only a 10 minute walk down a lane to find it.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Treacherous approach; poor direction and signage;

Had a hard time locating the hotel at night. Even the locals who live within a Km did not know where it is. Direction given is poor, so as the signage. Approach is via 800m of unpaved road which is covered with huge pot holes, large pools of water and a ford which may present a problem after heavy rain. Very small family room with basic amenities. Dusty condition suggests that the room had not been occupied for some period and had not been refreshed prior to new guest arrival. The rate without breakfast is poor value.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
Karin
It is a great place within a beautiful large garden right next to the jungle......

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Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge
Poring Road Kg Poring Ranau Sabah Only 2 Minutes D, Ranau, Malaysia

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