Mile 36 Lodge

For around 70RG, breakfast was included, but it was very simple: rice, noodles, bread and butter, coffee and tea. I liked the cute restaurant decor and the spice of restaurant is cute. There was hot water for bathing, plus a kettle, tissues, and slippers in the room. At first, reception and the design looked cozy and interesting, close to nature, and the cold weather was lovely. Then I saw the room, which was very small, as if they'd put up a temporary divider from simple materials to make an extra room. The bathroom smelled and wasn't very good.

The room was basic but clean, and there was hot water for the shower. The location gives a great view of Mt. Kinabalu. They also served a simple breakfast for free, with fried kuetiao, fried rice, bread, tea and coffee. You can order extra food for an additional cost.

I booked the cheapest room, Room 6, for one short night so I could rest. I chose it because it was right beside the Main road and easy to get in and out of. I checked in around 12pm and left at 4pm without staying. I paid Rm110 and was disappointed, not satisfied at all. This is an honest review from a customer. The photo is proof I was there, 26 Dec 2025. There was no TV, internet or phone service, and no Wi-Fi line. It felt like living in a cave. The room had no fan, just one very dim bulb, and the toilet and area outside smelled bad. There were dogs around, which doesn't suit Muslims. Rooms 6, 7 and 8 are under a house, so footsteps overhead were noisy. The toilet had no bidet, which is important, and the old window offered little privacy. Parking in front of the room was tight and challenging. The only benefit was being beside the main road. Nothing else was good.

The parking area is ample, and the staff were friendly and very helpful. The room has no fan or air conditioning, so bring a portable fan if you need more air. It was cold when I stayed, though. I'll definitely stay here again.