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7.5

48 reviews

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Poring Road, Kg Poring, Ranau, Sabah (Only 2 Minutes Drive From Poring Hotspring) , Kinabalu National Park, 89308, Malaysia

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Free parking

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge is a 2-star property in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia. Address: Poring Road, Kg Poring, Ranau, Sabah (Only 2 Minutes Drive From Poring Hotspring). It sits about 7.4mi from the city center, offering a convenient base for exploring the area.

Free on-site parking and pet-friendly options (extra charges apply) set the stage for easy arrivals. Meeting/Banquet facilities (extra charges) are available, along with air conditioning, a sun deck, terrace, garden views, balcony, picnic area, barbecue, garden, and a kitchen with kitchenware. Non-smoking rooms and a bidet are also offered.

Reviews total 48, and the minimum price starts from $47.

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge sits about 7.4mi from Ranau’s city center, making it a convenient base for exploring Sabah’s landscapes. It’s only about a 2-minute drive from the Poring Hot Springs, putting a soak-and-stay combo within easy reach. Outdoor spaces invite relaxed moments: a sun deck and terrace with garden views, plus a balcony, picnic area, and barbecue for al fresco meals. Free on-site parking keeps arrivals hassle-free, while the garden setting adds a tranquil backdrop.

Inside, air conditioning helps keep things comfortable, and non-smoking rooms with a bidet add everyday convenience. A kitchen with kitchenware is on hand for self-catering, and meeting/banquet facilities are available for gatherings (extra charges). Pets are allowed (charges may apply), enabling travelers to bring four-legged companions along. The combination of practical spaces and helpful amenities makes it easy to settle in after a day of exploring.

With reviews totaling 48 and minimum prices starting from $47, this lodge presents a budget-friendly option for adventures near Poring and Ranau. The setting blends easy access to natural attractions with essential comforts, ideal for travelers seeking a simple, no-fuss Sabah stay. A relaxed, outdoor-friendly vibe—complete with garden views and versatile spaces—adds up to a straightforward, traveler-friendly experience.

Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

45.8mi

Kudat Airport

61.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Barbecue

Bidet

Balcony

Rooms

Holiday Home in Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

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Holiday, 1 Twin Bed

2 Sofa Beds

1 Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

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Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Deluxe Double Room in Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Family

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Family Room

Bed in 4-Bed Family Dormitory Room in Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Family Dormitory

2 Twin Beds

2 Bunk Beds

185 sqft

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Family Dormitory Room

Family Room with Garden View in Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Family, Garden View

3 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

185 sqft

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Holiday

595 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Superior Deluxe

160 sqft

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Superior Deluxe

Dormitory

175 sqft

Free wifi

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1 Queen Size Bed

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Dormitory, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

7.5

48 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Alexander

8.2

July 2024

-Jay and his family were very welcoming, helping us with ordering in dinner, bringing us to the hot springs in the morning (saving a 10-12 min walk), sharing fruit from the garden, and even driving us (for a fee) to our next destination on Sabah -Local experience with the family closeby and friendly, while at respectful distance -Location close to the hot springs and with a few shops and restaurants in 10-12 min walk -Spacious house with 3 bedrooms one of which had aircon

-Ants in the bathroom

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Patrick

9.1

June 2024

Lovely, helpful and very friendly family with an interesting and different type of place and grounds. It rained the night we stayed so we ordered a take away and sat in the reception area eating, playing cards and watching the bats and geckos feeding on the glut of insects attracted by the lights. We really enjoyed our stay.

Nothing really-rooms were a little basic but adequate. Our hosts were delightful and we had a lovely stay here.

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Jessica

9.1

August 2024

The hosts were absolutely lovely, they went above and beyond to help us and kept us company in the evening with some fresh homemade tea. The whole property is beautiful and interesting.

The water pressure was weak but I think that may have been a problem just at the time because of a pipe issue.

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Anne

8.2

September 2023

Location PERFECT for myself as about 1km outside small township area with restaurants , and as a bird watcher I got some lovely rural walks. Lovely hosts, very willing and keen to give free rides there and back if required.

They have no wifi except a little phone access, a continued problem for them.

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Andras

9.1

September 2023

Great homestay in a beautiful part of Sabah. Nice garden with fishponds and an eclectic collection of rooms. The host was very friendly and made us feel right at home. Great base to explore the national park and the hot springs. The rooms are simple but adequate.

Overall great experience, however the whole place is in need of better upkeep.

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Jan

9.1

January 2023

Very nice, non-posh place, with a warm and helpful host family. The rooms are basic, aligned to a large shared terrace, where you can see all kind of interesting animals. 10 minutes-walk away are the hot and warm springs, also the entrance to the waterfalls. A five-minute walk brings you to the small Langanan river where you can bath and see fishes. Highly recommended especially for families.

Doors could be a bit more isolated to reduce the noise from the other guests.

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Jakub

8.2

October 2022

Great location, interesting and very friendly hosts. We had a good time around. We were hosted with care and were invited to join the family activities, tea, homemade snack, etc. We really appreciate our time there. Nice place to begin our self-organized family Sabah tour.

It was not a problem for us, but we think, if the main patio and the main lodge area/porch got serious cleaning and going over the endless mess of millions of random items, it would be an amazing place. Otherwise it is a chaotic fustercluck of forgotten pieces of random origin: starting on broken action figures and on finishing on motorbike parts or so... For 1-2 day stay, it is ok, but for a longer one, I would find it distracting.

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Kase_nino

8.2

December 2023

Wonderful hospitality by the owner and the family. Surround by sounds of nature and beautiful garden surrounding the property. I stayed in a dorm so the room is basic and its cheap. But they have a much upgrade private rooms options as well

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Tess

10

July 2023

Loved that the hosts took so much care and effort to make our stay great. Very homely, made for a great visit to socialise with other guests.

The facilities were quite simple, there was no wifi provided and minimal phone service.

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Charlotte

8.2

May 2023

Lovely, peaceful location but a bit out of the way to walk anywhere. The owner kindly offered to drop me off at the hot springs though and bus stop when I was leaving. No restaurant on site or in walking distance but cooking facilities available.

Points of Interest Around Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Attractions

Mt. Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu)

10.6mi

Kinabalu National Park

13.5mi

Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve (Poring Hot Springs)

14.1mi

Kota Belud

29.1mi

Amenities of Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

Free parking

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Barbecue

Bidet

Balcony

Stay rules - Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property