Taman Negara Kinabalu Hotels

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Laban Rata at 11,000 feet: Double-bunker bed accomodation at Laban Rata

Accomodation at Laban Rata is very basic. Bring your own toiletries, towel etc. but make sure that the weigh does not adds up as you have to carry them up and down.

Unlike the accomodation at the Kinabalu Park HQ, hot water shower is available, but it runs out fast as it is unable to cope with the large number of climbers.

I had just finished my shower when the warm water turned freezing cold. Just as that happened, the guy in the other shower room let out dreadful scream that lasted several minutes. He must have been fully soaped.

Lesson learn, have an early climb to reach the Laban Rata ahead of the crowd.

Food is basic, buffet style....just to fill the tummy.

The bunker bed is short (i'm only 1.72m) and rather dusty.

  • Opinion of Price: N/A
  • Related to: National/State Park, Mountain Climbing
  • Written June 26, 2005
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Waras Hut

Yo.. last minute luckily we still manage to book this no heater hut.. waras hut.. 2 rooms with 6 beds each plus the cooking facilities.

Waras hut is very near to Laban Rata, around 50m away, 5 minutes walk. Surprisingly, we were there in early January and the night is not cold at all!

The toilets are outsite the hut. There are 3 toilet where 2 are with shower. Hot water is available but the volume is always subjected to change.

Blanket is provided for each bed. The room is quite RM17 per night.

Cooking facilities

  • Opinion of Price: least expensive
  • Related to: Budget Travel
  • Written January 17, 2005
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  • tanglc profile photo tanglc
  • Reviews: 21

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Laban Rata Resthouse: Laban Rata

Pleasant - Best that you can get here at 3273m above sea level...

Advice : Book early! This is the only heated accomodation around!

  • Opinion of Price: N/A
  • Related to: National/State Park, Hiking and Walking, Mountain Climbing
  • Written July 5, 2004
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  • tanglc profile photo tanglc
  • Reviews: 21

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Panar Laban Hut: Panar Laban

A hut - freezing cold!!!! This is what u get when the heated dorms are all booked out!

Good opportunity for frens to build really close relationships.... u need each other to keep warm!

  • Opinion of Price: least expensive
  • Related to: National/State Park, Mountain Climbing
  • Written July 5, 2004
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Sayat Sayat Hut

Sayat Sayat Hut is located at the rock face region near the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Unlike Laban Rata hut, Sayat Sayat hut has no electricity and only the most daring will try spending a night here in this high altitude and freezing temperature at night. The only good thing is the accomodation is free.

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  • Written August 29, 2003
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  • Reviews: 219

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Gunting Lagadan: Second Best

This is located at the 11,000ft marker but but with minimal amenities. Beautiful scenery if the fog doesn't block the view.

Great View with minimal mobile signal, strong signal only available near the main door entrance.
1) Kitchen to boil hot water
2) Clean Bed Sheet
3) Okay Rooms
4) Cold Water <- hot water not working
5) Smelly Bathrooms...!!!

  • Opinion of Price: least expensive
  • Related to: National/State Park, Jungle and Rain Forest, Mountain Climbing
  • Written March 31, 2003
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Laban Rata: Best At 11,000 Feet

Very basic guesthouse but its also the most equip at this level.

1) Restaurant
2) Hot Water Bath
3) Board Game for Rental
4) TV

And the best thing of them all, signal for Mobile Phone (Celcom and Digi)

  • Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
  • Related to: National/State Park, Jungle and Rain Forest, Mountain Climbing
  • Written March 31, 2003
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Laban Rata Guesthouse: An accomodation in a high altitude

Basic and yet comfortable especially after a long trek up to about 3350 metres. You may not have much choice anyway as this is the only accomodation here.

  • Opinion of Price: N/A
  • Written September 8, 2002
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