Laban Rata Resthouse
Ranau, Sabah

Laban Rata Resthouse


For the more adventurous, climbing Mount Kinabalu is a must. Experienced climbers and novice alike will begin the day's ascent from either Kinabalu Park or Mesilau Nature Resort to Laban Rata at approximately 3,272 metres above sea level.

Laban Rata offers climbers hostel accommodation and a restaurant before resuming their climb to the peak the following early morning. Along the trail to the summit, climbers will be amazed with the incredible mountain backdrop of teeth and fangs, gulley, precipice, cliff, plateau, gorge, peak, projectile, points you name it, the mountain has it!

Come face to face with the mighty mountain and feel the excitement and awesome realisation that you are indeed sitting on "top of the world"!

Accommodation
1. Panar Laban Hut (3314.3 meters) - 12 Beds
2. Waras Hut (3243.7 meters) - 12 Beds
3. Gunting Lagadan Hut (3323.5 meters) - 60 Beds
4. Laban Rata Resthouse (3272.7 meters) - 76 Beds
5. Laban Rata Buttercup 1 - 1 Unit
6. Laban Rata Buttercup 2 - 1 Unit

Laban Rata Resthouse

PANAR LABAN HUT (3314.3 M)

- Dormitory Bunk Beds (12 beds)
- Basic Cooking Facilities, Common Bathroom

- No Heater

Laban Rata Resthouse

WARAS HUT (3243.7 M)

- Dormitory Bunk Beds (12 beds)
- Basic Cooking Facilities, Common Bathroom
- No Heater

Laban Rata Resthouse

GUNTING LAGADAN HUT (3323.5 M)

- Dormitory Bunk Beds (60 beds)
- Basic Cooking Facilities, Common Bathroom
- No Heater

Laban Rata Resthouse

LABAN RATA RESTHOUSE (3272.7 M)
- Heated Dormitory Bunk Beds (76 beds)
- Common Bathroom.
- Heated Shower.
- Restaurant Area.

Buttercup 1 (1 unit): heated rooms (1queen-sized bed / 2 single beds)
- Attached Bathroom
- Heated Shower.
- Restaurant Area.

Buttercup 2 (1 unit): heated room with 1queen-sized bed
- Attached Bathroom
- Heated Shower.
- Restaurant Area.

Services & Facilities:

  • Mountain Guide Fee : Subject to different fees based on 1 - 3 climbers, 4 - 6 climbers and - 8 climbers.
  • Statutory requirements required for climbing - permit, insurance, guide's fee and porter's fee to be processed with Sabah Parks
  • Certificate (1st Class / 2nd Class) will be awarded
  • Transportation to Timpohon Gate (Power Station) / Mesilau Nature Resort
  • Items for rent (Warm Jacket / Torchlight / Blanket / Sleeping Bag / Towel)
  • Other Facilities : Laban Rata Restaurant, Souvenir Shop