Puncak Borneo Resort
Puncak Borneo Resort is the latest edition to the hosts of cabins, chalets, lodges, and resorts near Kinabalu National Park. Located at Tinompok, right at the junction to Bundu Tuhan, this resort has one of the best front row seat views of Mt. Kinabalu. Many parts of the summit trail are clearly visible here, Layang-Layang Station and Laban Rata are two of the well known ones. The peaks of Kinabalu like, South peak, Victoria peak, Ugly Sister peak except Low’s peak are all visible. If you wake up in the very early morning, you will be able to see the many torch lights used by climbers for lighting up the trail to the summit.

the open passage leading to the cafe
This building also has a distinctive contemporary Bajau design, with the roof top, the passage leading to the restaurant and the staircase standing out prominenently. This building was originally intended for a handicraft centre, but the plan was shelved and now it has become a swanky resort. From December to February Tinompok can be quite misty through out the day, as the clouds travel from the Kiau valley to the Bundu Tuhan valley, passing Puncak Borneo Resort which sits on a small hill right in the middle of these two valleys.
Only 10 rooms are available at the Puncak Borneo Resort. These 10 rooms are divided into five different types with two units each, namely deluxe, executive, single room, single superior and family room. Full colour 32” LCD TV set with six Astro channels, electric kettle [coffee and tea maker], en-suite bathroom with water heater, quality bedding and a nice dresser are standard facilities in each room. Dormitory style bedroom with with bunk beds that can accommodate a total of 14 persons are also available. A small kitchen beside the dormitory allows guests to do some simple cooking. BBQ facilities are available for rental.
From left to right:
- Executive
- Deluxe
- Single Room
From left to right:
- Family Room
- Washroom
- Standard room facilities
Published Rate (including breakfast for 2):
| Deluxe | RM 158 | Room 4 & Room 5 |
| Executive | RM 228 | Room 8 & Room 1 |
| Single Room | RM 168 | Room 2 & Room 10 |
| Single Superior | RM 198 | Room 9 & Room 12 |
| Deluxe | RM 158 | Room 4 & Room 5 |
| Dormitory Bed | RM 40 | Room 7A & Room 7B |
| Extra Person | RM 10 | |
| Extra Mattress | RM 30 |
Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 12:30pm.
The Panorama Cafe at Puncak Borneo Resort is big and is one of the most classy cafes in Kundasang. The cafe is surrounded with glass walls giving its interior a very spacious look and bright during the day time. Mt. Kinabalu and the Budun Tuhan valley are the immediate view from these sliding glass door. High quality furniture like solid Wooden tables and chairs are used here. And a crews of experience chefs help to prepare and cook up various types of cuisines like Chinese, Thai and Western. On weekend traditional local foods are available for the guests to enjoy and experience. Prices are affordable and reasonable too. Business hours: 7am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday and 7am to 9:30pm on Sunday and Public Holidays.
Other useful information:
From Puncak Borneo Resort to the following destinations:
Kinabalu Park: 2 Km
Kundasang: 9 km
Poring: 35 km
Kota Kinabalu: 86 km
Daily Temperature:
Morning: 15°C to 19°C
Afternoon: 19°C to 23°C
Evening: 18°C to 22°C
From left to right:
- Bundu Tuhan valley
- Side view of Puncak Borneo Resort
- Mt. Kinablu view from Panaroma Cafe
How to go there? Take the Kota Kinabalu-Ranau road, you will not miss Puncak Borneo Resort A big building is seen perching out from the hill on the right side right at the junction to Budun Tuhan just about 9km before Kinabalu Park Headquarters.
Near-by interesting places to explore are Mt. Kinabalu, Kundasang Town, Desa Cattle Farm, Kundasang War Memorial, Poring Hot Spring, Raffelsia flower area, Sabah Tea Garden, and Moroli River (Fish Therapy). For other accommodations at Kundasang, click here.
For other accommodation at Kundasang or around Mt. Kinabalu Park, click here.
Puncak Borneo Resort
Km 86.3, Jalan KK-Ranau,
Simpang Kg. Bundu Tuhan,
Ranau, Sabah.
Tel: +6088 889 699, Fax: +6o88 889 898
email: puncakborneo_sabah@hotmail.com























November 13th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Dear SIr/Mad: Planing have a holyday trip in Sabah state with my family. Please provide us the following information:
1) Check in : 25/12/2009
2) Check out : 27/12/2009
3) Type of Accommodation : Family - 4 Adult & 2 kid
5) Rate/night
November 13th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Hi Yeep, can you please email to puncakborneo_sabah@hotmail.com for your reservation. Thank you.
December 27th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
stayed in puncak borneo on 26/12/2009 (room 11 & 12). A very good place to stay. Excellent view of mt. kinabalu. Very helpful staff. Good service. Definitely will return again.
Keep up the good work.
rating 8/10
February 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I am planning a trip to KK and chanced upon your site which I find most helpful. I would like your personal recommendation between Puncak Borneo Resort, Kinabalu Pine Resort and Celyn Resort as they all look good and I am undecided. Thank you.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
For close-up view of Mt. Kinabalu and nearby Kinabalu Park try Puncak Borneo Resort. For paramount view of Mt. Kinabalu and easy access to Kundasang town stay at Kinabalu Pine Resort. For a quiet stay and away from the public then head onto Celyn Resort. Hope these will help you to make a better decision.