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Celyn Resort Kinabalu

3.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy authentic local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, challenge friends in the arcade, or find peaceful moments surrounded by natural beauty

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Garden - Celyn Resort Kinabalu (Ranau)
Kinabalu Wing | Balcony - Celyn Resort Kinabalu (Ranau)
Celyn Resort Kinabalu welcomes visitors with a garden setting and satisfying meals at Bunga Raya Cafe. Enjoy the arcade/game room for entertainment and stay connected at the conference center. Guests love the outdoor barbecue grills and free self parking.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Kinabalu Wing | Exterior

Kinabalu Wing

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Valley Wing | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Valley Wing

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Valley view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Mountain Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Jungle Mountain Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Resort view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Valley Wing Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Kinabalu Wing Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Jungle Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Jungle Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Jungle Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Villa

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Ranau is home to Celyn Resort Kinabalu. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu Golf Club 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 Sosodikon Hill Kundasang. Arnab Village and Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Ranau travel guide
Map
Kampung Samuruh, Jalan Samuruh Kinoundusan, Ranau, Sabah, 89309

What's nearby

  • Kundasang War Memorial which includes a fountain and heritage elements
    Kundasang War Memorial
    8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kinabalu National Park showing mist or fog, mountains and landscape views
    Mount Kinabalu National Park
    13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • View of the entrance to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia
    Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance
    13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • You don't have to be in New Zealand to enjoy this kind of breathtaking view, just come to Kundasang! Here you'll find pleasure seeing cows munching on the beautiful green pastures, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking on a non-gloomy day. Did you know that this farm is producing about 900,00 litres of milk per year? #lifeatexpedia #my2016
    Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
    15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sosodikon Hill Kundasang
    11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anooh Coffee
    8 min drive
  • Selera Kebun
    11 min drive
  • Puncak Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    9 min drive
  • SS Chinese Restaurant 神山中餐厅
    9 min drive

About this property

Celyn Resort Kinabalu

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Celyn Resort Kinabalu and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. The on-site restaurant, Bunga Raya Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a conference center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Celyn Resort Kinabalu include comforts such as free bottled water and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bunga Raya Cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Celyn Kinabalu Ranau
Celyn Resort
Celyn Resort Kinabalu Ranau
Celyn Kinabalu
Celyn Resort Kinabalu Hotel
Celyn Resort Kinabalu Ranau
Celyn Resort Kinabalu Hotel Ranau

Frequently asked questions

Is Celyn Resort Kinabalu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Celyn Resort Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Celyn Resort Kinabalu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Celyn Resort Kinabalu located?

Situated in Ranau, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kundasang War Memorial, Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, and Arnab Village. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Celyn Resort Kinabalu Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lay Nah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is superb. Very direct magnificent view of Mount Kinabalu. But the aceess into the resort (2km) is not proper tar road. The room is basic with all the necessary amenities and clean. Comfortable stay. The staff is friendly & helpful. They are very oblige to all your needs /request. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was with ants and felt unclean. Breakfast is basic - fried noodle, rice, fruits and juice/coffee/tea. When told there was no watermelon left in the breakfast, staff told me they need to 'cook' it - staff was not attentive. The only plus of this hotel is the view of the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

RAJA AMRAH MAZURA RAJA AMAN

Disliked: Cleanliness
Driving to the resort is a challenge. It is not a normal tar road.. uneven dirt road with lots of rocks. The staff got our booking mixed up in the beginning and wanted to give us a different room with lower price . After insisting, manage to get the correct room type. Room cleanliness is acceptable but the bathroom is smelly and very dirty. The steamboat we ordered for dinner was good and the staff at the cafe was nice.

6/10 Okay

Aisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is so run down physically, pictures on the website are so deceiving. Spring in bed is so bad, wooden floor creaks, you will keep waking up if you are light sleeper with any movement in bed or across the room. The stench from the toilet is awful if you forget to close the door. Hot water runs out, so you better shower fast. Staff are friendly and accommodating though and the breath taking view of the mountain from your room makes the stay here worthwhile. The management needs to upgrade this hotel as another fellow guest mentioned that this establishment is the same since 16 years ago. If it’s not for the view, I would have checked out and changed hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

polar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked kinabalu wing & the view simply amazing. Apart from this, the property is old & lack of maintenance. Bulbs not working, mosquito mesh broken, stains on bedsheet, tv channels not working well. and No wifi (wifi only available at lobby which is a distance from hotel room). The property seriously need some refurbish / upgrading works.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Friendly staff. Very quiet environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

AISHAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location is good..condition is bad

3km bad road condition to premise. View is beautiful.The building and premise -rundown, not as shown on Hotels.com. Poor management. Room is dated-Old dingy furniture. Bidet pressure too strong, cant control. Bathmat is bad.Restaurant- minimal choice of breakfast. Menu not tasty. Many stray dogs-unhygienic. Staffs- friendly and helpful, that made our stay a pleasant one. Strategic location to places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disappointed with the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

HN, Johor Bahru

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Isolated hotel far from the main road. The small road leading to the hotel is about 2.3km long and is unpaved. We stayed in two Jungle Mountain rooms next to each other. The rooms were big but need some maintenance work. The door locks were faulty. The bathroom in one of the rooms had drainage issue resulting in wet floor all the time and it smelled badly. The staffs were friendly and helpful. They attended to our needs promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Surprises me all the way

1. No WIFI in rooms - Only hotel lobby has WIFI connection (we can't even use own data as there is not service at all at our own rooms) 2. Hotel is suppose to serve buffet breakfast but their min. room booking is 15 room; As they only had 13 rooms booked for the night, we only get set meals...which is not worth the money but food was okay, not too bad. 3. No guards at the "JUNGLE MOUNTAIN Rooms", our room is isolated at a further place from the lobby: - The room doesn't have a proper lock, anyone can see through your room because it is glass window. - If something happens, we do not know who to call for help as there is NO TELEPHONE in the room - We heard something around 12am (someone/something making small noises with their feet at our door) we thought this hotel might be haunted lol 4. From the MAIN ROAD, you will need to drive through ROCKY & TERRIBLE road conditions...(around 3km-4km) and the road to the hotel doesn't have sufficient street lights during night time and the roads are very steep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

mekala, selangor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
jungle mountain is just infront of the jungle. cant see the mountain at all. no safety as it isolated. water heat stop after 2 people bath then have to wait. smelly toilet. not suitable for elders as you need to climb stiars to top. big triple bed room. breakfast normal. recommend to take kinabalu wing only or valley wing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Yueh Er, Malaysia

The view of the resort is great, room is clean. The bed is uncomfortable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Acceptable

Place was further away from the main town but still quite accessible with a car. Room was generally clean and spacious but no wifi in the room, had to head to the lobby for that. Cleanliness of the bedding could do with some improvement. Breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

toffony, kk

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

Very bad road access

At the very least they inform earlier how the road is. Btw the location too far from the main road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

nurul zairin, Miri

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

nice view resort , reasonably priced

Strategic place to stay with nice view of environment, only the road To reach the resort is very unsatisfied .. wish the management can consider to fix the road ..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A nice hotel on top of the hill.

The road to the hotel was a bit challenging, especially on rainy day. But the view from our room was beautiful, we can see Mount Kinabalu. The food is delicious, the room is nice and clean. I really love this hotel and would come back again someday. Even better if they do something about the road, more people would be able to come to this hotel.

8/10 Good

Md Adib Bahzi

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

Outstanding mountain view

The minor road connecting from the main road is gravel all the way to the hotel. It might be uncomfortable when going up but it pays off with the strategic location and amazing Kinabalu mountaim view from our rooms (Kinabalu Villa). Dine in foods are tasty. The mountain view peak can be experienced in the morning but it was very brief during our stay (perhaps not our lucky day as we were told the thick fog unsually appear in long hours (in the morning). The place is quite and good for those who want a peaceful moment out of from those fast-moving urban lifestyle. If you can't live without Wifi and internet, this hotel is not for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

aishah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quite Gateaway

Great place to get away from the busy and hustle of city environment with the view of Mount Kinabalu. However, the road to the resort is bumpy, should have driven a 4W to be more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phang, Sipitang

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

Surprised!

Best location for taking photos with Mt Kinabalu, right from your room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

jungyi, KK

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

전망이 좋은호텔

산위에 있어서 전망은 당연히 좋지만 시설은 전반적으로 많이 낙후되어 있읍니다 물도 잘안나오고 전기도 들어왔다 나갔다하고... 오래된 공사 폐자재도 계단옆 빈공간에 그냥 방치되어 있네요... 그나마 직원들은 친절한 편입니다
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness

access road is in very bad shape just good for 4x4

it was good for views and serenity

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice view mount kinabalu

1st time check inn,nice view,so far clean the room,i like this resort

6/10 Okay

Mun Yee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Normal Hill Top Hotel, Cooling-Do not Expect much

The check in process were fast. But be prepared as you will find the road very difficult to drive especially at night. I would suggest you to come back to resort as early as 6 PM. Food in the Cafe were good, consider to eat in house or BBQ. Breakfast were normal but staff was very nice and friendly. I would like to commend the guy who is at the front desk for being very helpful, showing us the map and place to eat/visit nearby, also the lady at the breakfast restaurant. We woke up for breakfast at 8am, food were almost all finished as there was a Chinese group in house. Staff were very nice enough to make us more food. Note: No activities at night, and a lot of bugs. Bathroom cleanliness were 1/10. But room cleanliness will rate 8/10 .. Is only suitable for 1 night stay. View were nice, and weather were cooling. Appreciate if hotel staff can look into the cleanliness of room, catch all the bugs before check in any in house guest.

8/10 Good

Ahmad Shah

Liked: Room comfort
Very nice view of Mount Kinabalu from my room. Really enjoy the stay even the road to the resort is old skool.