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.
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.
Published Rate (including breakfast for 2):
| Room Type | Standard Rate | Public Holiday | Room No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | RM 118 | RM 166 | Room 4 & Room 5 |
| Executive | RM 160 | RM 228 | Room 8 & Room 1 |
| Single Room | RM 120 | RM 168 | Room 10 |
| Single Room II | RM 99 | RM 158 | Room 2 |
| Single Superior | RM 150 | RM 198 | Room 9 & Room 12 |
| Deluxe | RM 118 | RM 166 | Room 4 & Room 5 |
| Family | RM 180 | RM 238 | Room 6 |
| Dormitory Bed | RM 35 | 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
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. For the independent travellers, there is a daily bus from Kota Kinabalu to Ranau for RM 15.00 at 8:00 am near the Padang Bus Station, and it will pass by Puncak Borneo Resort. Budget taxi which only leaves with 4 passengers can be located here too.
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, Malaysia.
tel: +6088 889 699
fax: +6o88 889 898
email: puncak_borneo@yahoo.com
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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
Hi Yeep, can you please email to puncakborneo_sabah@hotmail.com for your reservation. Thank you.
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
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.
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.
we will be in KK on 8th April 2010. 11 of us . We need rooms at your resort for 11 person. if you do have chalet for family will be better. Please let me know the package.
I am not the resort owner just providing some useful information here, please contact Puncak Borneo Resort for more detail.
stayed 2 nights here at executive room, before and after climb of mt kinabalu. ↲
Getting there from kk either by taxi (approx 200rm) or mini van (15rm per pax) taking kk-ranau route.↲
If u are in group of 6 or more, transportation can be arranged according to owner. Call them.↲Room has great view of mountain, clean, and spacious enough. Staffs were friendly and the food is tasty. Don’t forget to try the puncak fried rice. If u plan to stay here the night before the climb, get the staff to prepare a set lunch so u don’t have to pay ridiculous price at the park hq! They also offer free transport to the park hq, which is few mins drive away.↲Overall, enjoyed our stay there and the manager even gave us a ride to kk as he was making a trip there. Definitely will return to stay.
Why I request a reservation through the email: puncakborneo_sabah@hotmail.com, but still nobody answer me??
Hi Chung, I called Puncak Borneo Resort office, the receptionist said the internet line has been down for a while and they are not able to retrieve any emails. If you need help and if you don’t mind, you may email me your booking dates and I’ll pass it to them.
Thanks a lot!!!
I would like to make a booking from 30July2010-31July2010 (1N) for 2 adults and 2 kids (3 & 4 yrs). I prefer family room or executive room. But anyway if not available, others are ok too!!
Thank you again for your assistance.
Hello, may I ask you some questions? Because I have 2 kids, so I will not go to climb the mountain. Is this place good for going with kids? because I really like to see that natural beautiful views. Or I just watch the Mt. view in KK city is good enough for me because with 2 kids.
Hi Chung, climbing Mt. Kinabalu will take 2 days. From the foothill to summit is about 8.5 miles, one must has strong legs too complete this 8.5 miles up and down. You can watch the Mt. Kinabalu view from Puncak Borneo Resort, very nice indeed. Take the kids to the Kinabalu Park, explore the many small trails there, or you can visit the botanical garden at the park too. This park is a great place to enjoy nature.
I have helped you to book the family room at Puncak Borneo Resort on the 30th July, confirmed available. The room rate is RM 180. If you need any more help you can email to me.
Hi, is there a 3 rooms chalet at Puncak Borneo Resort? will be going to kundasang this coming july . There are 6 of us (3 family) for 1 night . what’s the rate like?
There is no chalet at Puncak Borneo Resort, just rooms.
Puncak Borneo is the best one..I like there bcoz of the beautiful view.
my family planning to stay at puncak borneo for 2D1N..i read your room rate,puncak borneo have 10 room..which room have the great view gunung kinabalu?
Have to agree, it has what I call the close up view of Mt. Kinabalu.
Only the Executive rooms have windows view of Mt. Kinabalu.
how can i make a book for a room when i don’t have credit card?TQ
Hi, if you are from Malaysia, you can book a room here by paying Puncak Borneo Resort through local ATM.
My family and I ( 6 of us) will be going to KK and plan to stay at Kundasang for 2 night from 4 to 5th Sept. 2010. What type of room is suitable for us. Is that family room can accomodate 6 of us?
The family room can sleep three persons only. Extra mattresses can be added on, call Puncak Borneo Resort for more information.
Hi Patricia Tan, I had forward your request to Puncak Borneo Resort. They will email you soon.
hi,
try to call the Puncak Borneo Resort but nobody answer…. please assist.
Can you email to them? Or what is the message you want to pass to them?
ill would like to know where exactly ur place is located, its near the main road?
hi i have a group of 60 coming to kk april 23 2011. pls let me know how many can yr hotel take in??? can u recommend any other hotels around where i can put the balance pls. one night only can the next day we are climbing mt kk.
I’ve been to Puncak Borneo 2 times this year. I found this website and I’d like to add some comment for the best of Puncak Borneo. The curtain was very transparent as anyone could see me changing clothes when the light is on at night. Housekeeping also open my room without knocking and I’m very disappointed for that. The restaurant, the waitresses don’t seem like professional serve guests, they are so clumsy and never smile to their guest and I really hope the next time I come there are change will be made…