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Sabah Tea Resort

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ranau guest house

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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KM18 Jalan Ranau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau, Sabah, 89309
  • Sungai Moroli Fish Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Poring Hot Spring
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room In Long House | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room In Long House

  • 119 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Ranau

In historical district.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Sungai Moroli Fish Spa and 12 miles (20 km) of Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden with a stay here. Viviane Rafflesia Garden and Poring Hot Spring are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sungai Moroli Fish Spa - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Poring Hot Spring - 29 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Sosodikon Hill Kundasang - 38 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance - 41 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • Desa Cattle Dairy Farm - 42 min drive - 28.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabah Tea Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Warung Pak Din - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Kak Nora, Lohan - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sungai Lohan Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nalapak Point - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sabah Tea Resort

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ranau guest house
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sabah Tea Resort. Free self parking is available.

This Ranau guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sabah Tea Resort offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. This Ranau guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 23.30 for adults and MYR 11.65 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately MYR 23.30 for adults and MYR 11.65 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sabah Garden
Sabah Tea
Sabah Tea Garden
Sabah Tea Garden Longhouse
Sabah Tea Garden Longhouse Ranau
Sabah Tea Garden Ranau
Tea Sabah
Sabah Tea Garden Hotel Ranau
Sabah Tea Garden House Ranau
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Sabah Tea Resort Ranau
Sabah Tea Resort Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sabah Tea Resort to the airport?

Sabah Tea Resort is 81.9 mi (170-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sabah Tea Resort?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sabah Tea Resort on May 31, 2025 start from $25.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sabah Tea Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sabah Tea Resort.

Does Sabah Tea Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sabah Tea Resort, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 23.30 for adults and MYR 11.65 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sabah Tea Resort?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sabah Tea Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sabah Tea Resort?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sabah Tea Resort have a pool?

Sabah Tea Resort does not have a pool.

Does Sabah Tea Resort have a restaurant?

Sabah Tea Resort is home to Sabah Tea House, which features local cuisine.

Does Sabah Tea Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sabah Tea Resort to downtown Ranau?

Sabah Tea Resort is 7 mi away from Ranau.

Sabah Tea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 25 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Traditional experience

The Resort is set in a stunning location with wonderful views of Mount Kinabalu from the affiliated Restaurant. A stay in one of their 2 longhouses is a must and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The only downside to our stay was that we didn't get to try their famous homemade scones as they are too popular!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khairi Hasrul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To get to the hotel, you will have to drive to unpaved road for maybe less than 1km. The cottage that I stayed is clean and tidy. However, insects can be quite troublesome at night. Maybe due to its location. The restaurant is superb. Breakfast is also wonderful. The tea is a must try!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable lodges and decent restaurant. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Zaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, great food and views. The sunset and sunrise views were amazing. The air was so fresh and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Longhouse experience

we knew it would be a Longhouse so it was a fun experience, but everything was as clean as a bamboo structure could be, bedding & towels were clean, washbasin in the room, short walk to toilets, great food at restaurant and wonderful views to Mount Kinabalu - so it was great VALUE FOR MONEY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The road leading to the place needs upgrade.

10/10 Excellent

CAMPUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Lily, Singapore

Close to nature

Long house is a better way to stay rather than camping to be close to nature. Please be aware of all weird insects/animals and the sounds they make.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Wai chuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beatiful surrounding.

Was very impressed with the surrounding. Mountain valley with spectacular Mt Kinabalu view in the morning. Added to that room was in good order and comfortable. Kids and family love it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

lin, my

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not much choice for TV channel and all channel image are blur with snow

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

simple and nice hotel

overall okay

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

longhouse and tea time

friendly local people and tea plantation, and sandakan memorial

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice accommodation inside Tea Garden Area

Two options of accommodations:- 1) Rooms (shared bathroom) just like at "Rumah Panjang" (traditional Long House in Sabah) 2) Cottages The surrounding are quite cozy and suitable to relax with family. The cafe serves delicious food with quite a lot of variety. A few things that might need to be improved: 1) Access to the hotel from the main road is quite difficult. No tarmac road about for the access, only hard gravel road for about 2 km before reaching this hotel. 2) Internet and mobile signals are weak in this area. Other than these, everything is okay and we had a pleasant stay here for 2 nights.

6/10 Okay

Cathie, Australia

Love staying in the longhouse. Food at the restaurant was a bit blah though not very flavoursome.

8/10 Good

Susan, Kota Kinabalu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean,Comfortable Cottage

Nice, clean and comfortable cottage. i got best mountain view cottage, but I couldn't see the mt. Kinabalu due to the bad weather. :(

8/10 Good

Suria, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb View of Mount Kinabalu

We have to drive up a rocky road to reach Sabah Tea Garden. However, upon reaching the cottage, we were welcome with a spectacular view. We stayed in Lofty2 n the side window gave us the view of the Mount Kinabalu too. A great place to stay and will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Wilma, Kota KInabalu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view!

We stayed in one of the well appointed cottages that had a wonderful view of Mt Kinabalu. The location is magic, transporting you into a lost world of peace and solitude. The restaurant offers spectacular views overlooking Mt KInabalu across the tea plantations. We sat there for hours, sampling their tasty menu, mesmerized by the incoming storm and the changes of cloud cover that passed across our view. Spectacular!

2/10 Terrible

eizo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

こんな体験初めて！

僻地の山の上に有る宿泊所。到着すると予約が無いと言われ、またwifiも調子が悪いと繋がらず、スマホから予約の内容も見せる事が出来なかった。仕方なく町まで20分ほど戻りwifiが繋がる場所で内容を写メして戻ってから見せた。日本語なので内容が理解できない様子でしばらくどこかに電話を掛けてずっと待たされた。ただ一泊3000円程の移動で寝るだけの部屋で一時間近くも掛かりヘトヘトになった。予約がないのはホテルの問題かhotels.comの問題かは定かでは無いが、非常に危ない体験だった。もう少しで山奥で野宿させられる所だった！どうせHOTEL’S.comは悪い口コミは意図的に載せないので書いても無駄だと思うが、本当は他の方の今後の参考の為にも是非この体験談を載せるべきだと思っている。過去数多くの悪い宿泊体験の口コミは全く載せないというhotels.comの対応は今後どこかで消費者を欺く行為として裁かれるはずである！私もいくつかの抹殺された口コミを保存してまとめて糾弾したいと考えています！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Astrid

2-star accomondation

Ok accomondation. 2 star hotel. The restaurant is a little away down the hill from the cottage. Laundry service. Breakfast included is malaysian breakfast (fried noodles, portidge with fish and a pot of tea).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Daniela

Disliked: Staff & service

wenn Sabah Tea Garden dann nur Bungalows

sehr unfreundliches Personal. Darauf achten dass das Langhaus mit Frühstück gebucht wird. Das Reastaurant ist zu Fuss mindestens 15 Min. weg. Kein Shuttle oder eine Möglichkeit auch nur einen Tee zu bekommen obwohl die Anlange auf einer Teeplantage ist.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Julianus Bin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse ever...no water available when you really need it. Imagine the smells when you go inside the toilet and ni water to flush when you done doing business it smells like worse

8/10 Good

Rohaiza, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Untuk mereka yang suka flora dan fauna

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort