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Ranau Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Things to do in Ranau
What to do
Looking for things to do in Ranau? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mount Kinabalu
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Mountain climbing
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Farms and pastures
Poring Hot Spring
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Kundasang War Memorial
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Low's Peak
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Kinabalu Park Headquarters
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Lohan Paragliding Ranau
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Arnab Village Ranau
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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang
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Mountain climbing
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Ranau, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kinabalu Rose Cabin
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38 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
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181 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs
4.6
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Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
4.4
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191 Reviews
Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang
4.0
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109 Reviews
Lodge 37
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Kundasang Mount Garden
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Celyn Resort Kinabalu
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Mile 36 Lodge
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112 Reviews
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
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The Hill Kinabalu
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44 Reviews
La Cantane Villa
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1 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ranau dishes and foodie spots.
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SS Chinese Restaurant
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DedaRody Library Cafe
4.1
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Sabah Tea House
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Coffee shop
Dedarody Laundry Ranau
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7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Nabalu Kundasang
4.4
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8 Reviews
Puteri Nabalu
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
August Kitchen
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Coffee shop
Jabez Resort Restaurant
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Asian cuisine
Sabah Tea Resort Restaurant
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Mama Kopitiam
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Asian cuisine
Panataran Restaurant @ Kinabalu Park
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Raudhah Kitchen Halal Seafood Style
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Kinabalu GeoPark
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
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Sabah State Museum
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Handicraft Market
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Filipino Market
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Alaya Beach Club
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mabul Island
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Mengalum Island
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Kapalai
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Manukan Island
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Sipadan Island
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Diving
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
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Beaches and shores
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
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Boat tour
Alaya Beach Club
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ranau
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Outdoor activities
Popular Attractions in Ranau
Gereja Anglikan St. Paul
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SIB Togis Ranau
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Bukit Kimondou Hiking Kundasang
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Kemuncak King
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Last POW Camp Memorial
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Mount Tambuyukon
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SIB Kituntul Lama Ranau
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Adenna Rafflesia Garden, Poring, Sabah.
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Gereja SIB Kg Muruk
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Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden
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Timpohon Gate, Kundasang, Sabah
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Surau Nurul Huda
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Desa Dairy Farm
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DedaRody Library Cafe
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Golden Fish
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Anooh Coffee
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Homestay Garden Cafe
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Restoran Firdaus
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SEDCO
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