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Ranau Backpackers Hostel

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A wooden table with a bowl and a potted plant on a balcony with a view of a mountain and a street. - Ranau Backpackers Hostel (Ranau)
A hostel with a green sign, a red balcony, and a parked car. - Ranau Backpackers Hostel (Ranau)
A bed with a colorful striped bedspread and red pillows, a gray curtain, and a motivational quote on the wall. - Ranau Backpackers Hostel (Ranau)
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Consider a stay at Ranau Backpackers Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a hair salon, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with two single beds, each with a red mattress and a wooden headboard. There is a small bedside table with a plant on it, and a wall-mounted mirror above the beds.

1 Twin Bed Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a colorful striped bedspread and red pillows, a gray curtain, and a motivational quote on the wall.

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard and a mattress, a set of double metal lockers with labels, and a light fixture on the wall.

1 Bed in a 7-Bed Female Dorm

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, narrow room with a single bed, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard and a mattress, a set of double metal lockers with labels, and a light fixture on the wall.

1 Bed in a 8-Bed Male Dorm

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ranau is home to Ranau Backpackers Hostel. Sungai Moroli Fish Spa and Poring Hot Spring are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Arnab Village and Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden. Visit our Ranau travel guide
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1st Floor, Block N, Sedco Shophouse, Jln Kembar Pekan Ranau, Ranau, Sabah, 89308

What's nearby

  • A symmetrical garden with white columns and red wooden beams, a central water feature, and a mountain in the background.
    Kundasang War Memorial
    17 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Arnab Village
    8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Last POW Camp Memorial
    10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden
    10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Sosodikon Hill Kundasang
    18 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Zus Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Lam Hong Restoran
    5 min walk
  • Classix Chicken Rice
    5 min walk
  • KFC
    3 min walk
  • Kedai Makan Yeong Hing
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 20.0 per stay

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

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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranau Backpackers Hostel 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 Ranau Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranau Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ranau Backpackers Hostel located?

Situated in Ranau, this hostel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arnab Village, Last POW Camp Memorial, and Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden. Kundasang War Memorial and Sosodikon Hill Kundasang are also within 12 mi (20 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

Ranau Backpackers Hostel Reviews

4.8

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot check in cause the hotel are already full after comform booked!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget-friendly

Ranau Backpackers Hostel is in the center of town, and since Ranau is such a small town, food & stores are all within walking distance. It’s also right across from the central market. I stayed in a twin room with private bathroom good for a solo traveler like me. The A/C in the room worked well, as well as WiFi, and overall the room was good, except the bed / mattress was too hard & hence not comfortable; the same goes for the pillow. There’s self-serve breakfast, which consists of coffee, tea, bread and jam. You can also make coffee or tea all day. The staff here is super friendly, esp. Jacinta, who helped me get a ride to Poring Hot Springs as well as point out the bus stops to Kinabalu Park and towards Sandakan. Overall, this is a good budget place to stay, esp. for backpackers. Good for a 2-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget Hostel

We stayed in this hostel for a night and it is located in the Ranau town itself ..The location is very convenient as about three minutes walk to a supermarket which you can get all things you needed such as food, drink, toiletries and etc..There are a lot of eatery shops around too...But the down side of this hostel is that the room wall is not sound proof..We can hear people talking and door banging even at around mid night time...For those light sleepers, I would not recommend this hostel but if you are on a budget trip, this would be value for money...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017