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For a proper appreciation of Kinabalu it is essential to spend at least c
couple of nights in the park, preferably more. A variety of accommodation is
available at Park HQ, Poring and Mesilau as well as Panar Laban. You can choose
from a range of chalets, cabins and lodges sleeping anything from 2 to 10
people, or for economy stay in the hostels. Camping is only an option at Poring,
Serinsim and Sayap. For the latter two, visitors should bring their own tents
since these cannot be hired in the park except at Poring.
There are two restaurants at Park HQ, Poring and Mesilau and Panar Laban. At
Poring food is available at roadside stalls just outside the park. For those who
prefer to do it by themselves, self-catering is possible in the park. You should
buy most of your food before departure as there is more variety in town. Basic
supplies are also available at Kundasang and Ranau (for Mesilau and Poring), at
Kota Belud (for Sayap) and at Kota Marudu (for Serinsim).
Kinabalu Park Headquarters
| Type |
No. of Persons |
| Hostel |
98 persons |
| Chalets: |
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| Rajah Lodge |
10 persons |
| Kinabalu Lodge |
8 persons |
| Nepenthes Villa (8 units) |
4 persons / unit |
| Single Storey Cabin |
5 persons |
| Double Storey Cabin |
7 persons |
| Duplex Cabin (4 units) |
6 persons / unit |
| Annex Suite (4 units) |
4 persons / unit |
| Twin Bed Cabin (10 units) |
2 persons / unit |
* Self – catering facilities in some chalets. No camping. Restaurant – The Mt.
Kinabalu & the Kinabalu Balsam
Poring Hot Springs
| Type |
No. of Persons |
| Hostel |
68 persons |
| Chalets: |
|
| Poring Rajawali 1 Chalet |
6 persons |
| Poring Rajawali 2 Chalet |
6 persons |
| Poring Cabin A (old) |
6 persons |
| Poring Cabin B (new) |
4 persons |
* Self – catering facilities in all chalets. Camping is available. You may
use your own tents or hire from the Kinabalu Nature Resort office At Poring.
Restaurant – Kalibambang, across the Mamut River; local food stalls at outside
entrance.
Mesilau
| Type |
No. of Persons |
| Bishop’s Head 1 & 2 Hostel |
96 persons |
| Chalets: |
|
| Low’s Peak |
6 persons |
| St. John’s Peak |
6 persons |
| Donkey’s Ears Peak 1 |
4 persons |
| Donkey’s Ears Peak 2 |
4 persons |
| King Edward Peak |
4 persons |
| Witti Range (4 units) |
6 persons / unit |
| Crocker Range (12 units) |
6 persons / unit |
* Self – catering facilities in chalets and hostels. No camping. Restaurant –
The Mesilau
Panar Laban
| Type |
No. of Persons |
| Laban Rata Resthouse |
54 persons (in 2-4 person rooms) |
| Gunting Lagadan Hut |
44 persons |
| Waras Hut |
12 persons |
| Panar Laban Hut |
12 persons |
| Sayat-Sayat Hut |
12 persons |
* Self – catering facilities in all huts except Laban Rata Resthouse. No
camping. Heaters and one blanket supplied for those staying at Laban Rata. Extra
blankets are charged extra. The other huts have much more basic facilities –
only a thin mattress, sleeping bags and blankets can be hired on request through
Kinabalu Nature Resort at Park HQ. Restaurant – The Laban Rata | 
