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Our top choices for Ranau cheap hotels

A table with a variety of desserts and a sign that reads "I love Sabahtea" in the background.
A building with a covered outdoor seating area and a large teapot sculpture in the foreground.
A sign with "I ♥ SARAHIA" and a scenic view of hills and greenery.
A retail store with multiple shelves stocked with various tea products.

1. Sabah Tea Resort

Sabah Tea Resort
Ranau
Germany
Holger
€29
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sabah Tea Resort
A room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Bathroom
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a radiator, and a mirror.
A small building with a reception desk and a table outside. There are potted plants and a car parked nearby.

2. Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu

Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu
Ranau
Malaysia
Ellon
€22
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu
A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.
A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.

3. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
Kundasang
United Kingdom
Amina
€42
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

4. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
€20
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A rustic wooden structure with a metal roof, a water feature, and a map on the wall.
A kitchen with a window view of trees, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.
A wooden deck with a railing, a small building with a green roof, and a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

5. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
Ranau
Singapore
Seok Lan
€34
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

6. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
€40
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A neatly made bed with white linens and a green-striped towel, a headboard, and a plain wall.
A hotel corridor with a sign advertising room availability and a contact number.
A conference room with a desk, chairs, a laptop, a plant, and a clock on the wall.
A red building with a sign for 'Lodge 37 Hotel Suites' and a '2CO eco-shop' at the ground level.

7. Lodge 37

Lodge 37
Gana-Gana
€17
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lodge 37
A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.
A room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.
A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

8. Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
Ranau
Malaysia
Wei Suan
€24
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mile 36 Lodge
A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.
A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a curtain.

9. Ceaser's Place

Ceaser's Place
Ranau
United States
Robert
€32
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ceaser's Place
A view of a mountain range through a doorway, with a white building and a wooden door on the left.
A view from a window with a metal frame, overlooking a balcony with potted plants and a red towel hanging on the railing.
A patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a village and mountains.
A room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

10. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

Kupi-Kupi & Stay
Ranau
Malaysia
Ezra
€37
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Kupi-Kupi & Stay
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Frequently asked questions

What is Ranau like for travellers on a budget?
Ranau offers cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a budget-friendly holiday choice. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Poring Hot Spring, Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance.
What's the best place to stay on a budget in Ranau?
Based on our traveller reviews, Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Happy Garden Resort - Hostel and Ranau Backpackers Hostel.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Ranau?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Ranau, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 22°C. The rainiest months in Ranau are May, November, June and January, with each month seeing an average of 504 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Ranau?
Ranau is known for its mountain views and offers things to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're eager to get outdoors, you can enjoy the natural setting at Poring Hot Spring, Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance or Mount Kinabalu National Park.
How can I get to Ranau and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Ranau can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), situated 45.4 mi (73.1 km) away. Ranau may not have many public transport choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to see the area.