Kundasang has slowly but steadily becoming a resort town of Sabah, the cold climate, beautiful scenery and Mt. Kinabalu are a big draw for locals and tourists alike. The cabins, chalets, lodges, and resorts in and around Kundasang town are often full during the weekends. During school holidays these accommodations are always booked to its limit. Staying at Kundasang area also allows visitors easy access to the nearby Kinabalu Park Headquarters, and Poring Hot Spring. Located about 5km away from Kundasang, Golden Kundasang Highlands is one of the few accommodations built near the Mesilau area, the other being Mesilau Resort and Philip Garden Chalets. The Mesilau area is much higher in altitude, about 6,000 feet above sea level, and so the temperature is colder (14°C-16°C) and the place is more windy too.
Established in 1992, Golden Kundasang Highlands has been receiving guests from far and near. This nice and clean chalets were built into a hill slope, with a farmland in front. Two types of cabins are available for rental, deluxe (2 units) and standard (8 units). The deluxe units have a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms with hot water. The master bedroom consists of a queen bed and an attached bathroom, while the other bedroom has two bunk beds that can sleep four. All the beds come with a comforter. Sofas and television set are provided at the living room.
The kitchen is well equipped with gas stoves, cooking utensils, electric rice cooker, a fridge, a small dinning table and chairs. Both the deluxe units have a spacious covered balcony that comes with a mahjong table and relaxing garden chairs, but beware of the floor of the balcony which is a bit uneven due to wear and tear or the constant slow movement of the ground of Kundasang.
The standard units are much simple and smaller in size, yet it still has a full and complete kitchen. Good for those who love to cook. Guests can also make use of the fresh temperate climate vegetables sold at the Kundasang markets. On opening the door of the standard rooms a queen bed and a bunk bed greet you. A small TV set, a small table and a few chairs are provided.
The best part of the standard units is the big window, which provides a great view of Mt. Kinabalu on a cloudless day. The Layang-Layang Station on the summit trail can also be seen here. A small door beside the bunk-bed leads to the kitchen and bathroom. Facilities in the kitchen include cooking utensils, gas stoves, and electric rice cooker. Note: there is no refrigerator in the standard units. Extra mattress can be arranged with a minimum charge.
For recreation there are four or five barbecue stoves, brick built, ready for the guests to use. These outdoor barbecue stoves are located on the ground level which has nice view of the vegetable farm below. BBQ for dinner is a wonderful experience. The hot charcoal cooked food tastes very much better up here. Time for the body to do some exercise, hiking. At the back of the chalets there is a trail that leads up to a hill top. Take a slow walk up to the top of the hill which has a good view of the Kundasang town and its surrounding farming community. The Mt. Kinabalu view up here is simply breathtaking.
The rental prices for the chalets are divided into weekday and weekend. Price for public holidays and school holidays is the same as that of weekends. Check In time is 12pm and Check Out time is 10am. A deposit of RM 50 is payable when checking in and will only be refunded upon proper inventory checking by the warden.
| Room type | Unit | Weekday | Weekend |
| Deluxe | 2 | RM 200 | RM 280 |
| Standard | 8 | RM 100 | RM 150 |
How to go there? Take a bus or taxi or even self-drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang town. This journey will take from two hours to two and a half hours. From Kundsang town take the road that leads to the Mesilau Resort or Kundasang Golf Club, Golden Kundasang Highlands is just 5km away.
Golden Kundasang Highlands
Sale office:
Lot 3, 1st floor, Block H, Segama Shopping Complex,
Kota Kinabau.
Tel: +6088 254 781
Tel: +6019 831 23 85 (Kundasang)
Near by interesting places to explore are Mt. Kinabalu, Kundasang Town, Desa Cattle Farm, Kundasang War Memorial, Poring Hot Spring, Sabah Tea Garden, and Moroli River (Fish Therapy). For other hotels at Kundasang, click here.
Looking forward to stay on 15th and 16th DEC 2009………
Hi Ms Laili,
Your place looks good!!
Had called you a week ago. I think I’ve decided to book 1 unit of deluxe room type from 6th May-8th May 2010. As published rate is RM200/nite, is there any discount rate for 2nites stay (check in 6/5/10, check out 8/5/10).
Hope to hear from you soonest.
rgds
pls check any available on 9th & 10th OR 10th & 11th of Sept for the deluxe room for 2
p/s i hd called you 2 weeks ago
TQ!
Hi,
I would like to book the Deluxe unit for my family trip which schedule on 29 till 31 May 2010. Let me know if there’s room available for 29-31 May.
Total of 10 pax
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Regards
Telca
Dear sir/mdm
May I inquire if you have vacancies for 2 adults for the following:
1) Check in: 14 June 2010
2) Check out: 18 June 2010
3) What is the total price if available?
Thank you for your attention.
Cheers
Mdm Gillian Wong
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Hi, I would like to book the 4 Standard units for my family trip which schedule on 28th May 2010. May i know the cost to stay? Thank you.
Golden Kundasang Highlands does not have an email account, you need to call them to do the booking.
Hi, olombon,
Your website is amazing and helpful.
May I know is there any restaurant near Golden Kundasang ?
How far and how can I go to the Kinabalu Park HQ and Poring Hot Spring from it?
Does Express bus from Kota Kinabalu can reach here ?
How do you compare Golden Kundasang with Puncak Borneo Resort, Celyns resort Kundasang, Kinabalu Pine Resort and Zen Garden Resorts?
Thanks
Cordi
I am glad that the website is helpful to you, that is the main purpose that I started this 2 years back. First of all, there is no restaurant near Golden Kundasang Highlands, the nearest one is about 10 minutes away by car. Secondly, Express buses do not come here, these buses only pass by Kundasang town, which is some 5km away. Compares with the resorts you mention above, Golden Kundasang Highland would be cheaper in price, but just basic on facilities and rooms. Although it is near to Mt. Kinabalu, the mountain view here is not as great as those resorts on the lower foothill. Lastly I would say Golden Kundasang Highland will be a bit colder at night, as it is on a higher ground.
Hi, Olombon,
Thank you for your relpy.
I think Golden is not good to me.
I hope you can give me more information below:
Can I go to the Canopy Walkway from the Kinabalu National Park Garden?
May I know is the Park Headquarters = Park Garden?
How far is the Nabalu Village from the Park Garden?
Do you have any information of the Kinabalu Valley Resort (Formely known as Kundasang Fairy Garden Resort )
& the J.Residence, Sabah? They seem more closely to the Part Headquarters.
Thanks for your kindly help.
regards
cordi
Here are some information that might help you, Cordi. The Kinabalu Park Headquarter and Poring Hot Spring are two different places, although both are inside the boundary of Kinabalu National Park. From Kinabalu Park Headquarter to Poring Hot Spring is about 45 minutes by car. There is a Botanical Garden in the Park Headquarter, and the canopy walkway is located at Poring Hot Spring. Nabalu Village is about 20 minutes by car from Kinabalu Park Headquarter. If you need a mid-range accommodation and with in walking distance to Kinabalu Park Headquarter, I suggest you try D’Villa Lodge which is only about 500 meter away, and there are three small restaurants near by too. Sorry I don’t have information on Kinabalu Valley Resort & the J. Residence yet. Will try to get them soon.
Hi, olombon,
thank you for your kindly help:>:>
Best Wishes
Cordi
Dear Golden Kundasang Highlands or olombon,
1.) May I know is there any standard room still available on 10th june 2010?
2.) How much is the minimum charges fore extra mattress?
thanks…
Intend to stay at your place on 17.06.2010. Need a standard room for a family of 4. Hope to have a good experience as I am planning for a company function soon at Kundasang. By the way, any corporate rates?
Hello compare kundasang highland to phillip garden and kiram village which one is better?
Hi,
would like to ask is there any Deluxe room still available on 24 July? how much to charge for the extra mattress?
love the deal. can i have a standard room on 15th june 2010 for one night? will be checking out on the next day(16th june 2010). Please do contact me at 0143751389 for further details. thank you.
Stayed there from 18-19 June 2010. Disappointed. Room in bad condition. Kitchen floor greasy and wet. Toilet leaking. Water heater not working. Toilet door and walls cracked and in terrible condition. Landscape is nice, however overall uncomfortable stay at the resort. Brought friends there and first impression was aghast w the condition of the room. No no…. first and last try
Not value for money for the price we paid vs the comfort and facilities.