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If you are looking for a unique, beautiful and peaceful experience in Sabah 2026 – consider a Kundasang homestay. Kundasang is a mountain village near Kinabalu with fresh air, mountain views and lots of epic things to do.
Many homestays in Kundasang are expensive and don’t necessarily deliver the best views. They can also be very basic for the money. SO how do you find the best Kundasang homestay?
In this article we will recommend THE BEST Kundasang homestay – which combines excellent value for money, a peaceful location and GREAT views. The hosts are also super welcoming and friendly and there is an excellent range of rooms to accommodate everyone’s needs. We will also recommend the best rooms at this beautiful property.
Join us at this homestay in Kundasang
TOP TIP: Many properties in the Kundasang area are listed as “home stays”. Some are apartments, some are guest houses and some are more developed hotels. There are other GREAT options further down the valley towards Ranau
We LOVE this homestay so much that we have recommended it in our article on THE BEST things to do in Sabah
Where is the best Kundasang homestay located?
The BEST Kundasang homestay is the OYO Pogimpaan Homestay. This beautiful Homestay is located in a small village between Kundasang and Ranau. This Homestay is located on a ridge and affords beautiful views of Mount Kinabalu and also the surrounding valleys.
The Pogimpaan homestay is around 2-3 hours from Kota Kinabalu by road. This is a relatively remote location, therefore we recommend having your own vehicle if you plan to stay at the Pogimpaan homestay.
Why do a Kundasan homestay?
If you have a little bit of free time in Sabah we recommend spending some time in a mountain home stay in the Kinabalu valley. This beautiful area has loads of great things to do and also affords breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu. The climate in this region is also cooler due to the high altitude.
Kundasang is the most popular and iconic place to take a mountain home stay. We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Pogimpaan Homestay. This small property really is a hidden gem in the Sabah Mountains. Pogimpaan Homestay is beautiful, well kept and affords a breathtaking view of Mount Kinabalu and the surrounding hills. It is also a great location to explore Kundasang, Ranau, and Poring.
What rooms are available at the Pogimpaan Homestay?
The Pogimpaan Kundasang homestay has a very good range of rooms to accommodate groups of different sizes. Rooms are clean, comfortable, secure but also quite basic.
Front downstairs King room and twin room private bathroom
If you are traveling solo, as a couple or small family we recommend going for the double room with private bathroom (the King room) or twin room with private bathroom. The double and twin rooms with a private bathroom also have a stunning view of Mount Kinabalu and a shared terrace area where you can sit outside and enjoy the ambience and beautiful views of this area.
Family room shared bathroom (5 single beds and 2 rooms)
Another impressive option for a larger group or family is the Family room with shared bathroom. This suite is upstairs and has two cozy rooms with great Kinabalu views. Walk downstairs to the shared terrace with awesome views of Kinabalu. This room is a very nice set up for a larger family.
Triple room with private bathroom
There is also the triple room with a private bathroom. This room is located at the back of the property so doesn’t offer the impressive views of Kinabalu. However these rooms are next to the kitchen and offer nice accommodation if you want a bit more space.
TOP TIP: Although some rooms have a shared bathroom, it is unlikely to be used by other guests often – this is a small property and many of the rooms have private bathrooms. A shared bathroom is not in your room – but it will be nearby and almost always vacant.
What facilities are available at the Pogimpaan Homestay?
The closest shops are around 10 minutes by car in Ranau.
- Hot showers
- Fans, sockets for charging
- Kitchen with hob, sink and fridge for shared use (and some basic utensils)
- Sociable seating areas (indoors and outdoors)
- On site parking space
- Table tennis
- They can top up water bottles for drinking water
How much does the Pogimpaan Homestay cost?
Rooms range in price from around £20 – £50 per night. This is very good value for money for the location and standard of accomodation.
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Can you get food at the Pogimpaan homestay?
No, there is no restaurant or menu at the Pogimpaan homestay. However you can get fresh fruit. The nearest shops and restaurants are located in Ranau, which is approximately 10 minutes from the property. Most of this food in this town is local Malaysian food.
What is there to do near the Pogimpaan homestay?
There are LOTS of things to do near the Pogimpaan homestay. Up the road in Kundasang you can visit the market, visit the Desa dairy farm and enjoy panoramic views. Down the road you can visit the Poring hotspring, the rafflesia gardens and the canopy walkway. There are also several waterfalls and some beautiful trekking in this area.
